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Defense's motions to suppress evidence reveal new details about Bryan Kohberger's arrest

CHESTNUTHILL TWP., Pa. — Court documents reveal new details about the night Bryan Kohberger was taken into custody and charged in the gruesome ...

252 Harris Street, B-7, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 - Wilkins & Associates

Description. This ground floor, 1 bedroom apt, is located in the heart of the East Stroudsburg Borough. It's literally 1 block away from the East ...

State awards $5 million in grant money for 11 major sporting events coming to Pa.

Dauphin County: $76,945 was awarded to the Hershey Figure Skating Club in support of the 2025 Eastern Sectional Synchronized Skating Championship.

UL Monroe Warhawks to play the SE Louisiana Lions Monday | Sports | thederrick.com

Villanova plays the Pennsylvania Quakers after Eric Dixon scored 20 points in Villanova's 70-60 loss to the Virginia Cavaliers. The teams play Tuesday ...

Event will be catalyst for solving regional critical housing challenges

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More Front Doors: The Pocono Housing Summit
A pivotal event dedicated to examining housing issues and promoting sustainable development, affordability, and community-focused solutions.

77-year-old pleads guilty in 2022 Lehigh Township fatal shooting, authorities say

William Strunk, of Stroudsburg, Monroe County, has admitted to the June 2022 killing of Michael Austin Powers, authorities announced Monday.

PHOTOS: Susquehanna River levels near record low in Luzerne County - WBRE

Levels along the Susquehanna River are near record lows on the Main Stem as well as the West Branch in Central Pennsylvania. To stay up to date on the ...

Pocono Mountains Restaurant Week underway

POCONO PINES, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Calling all foodies, the Pocono Mountains Restaurant Week is underway.

Chef Dennis sautees up a delicious meal at the Jubilee Restaurant in Pocono Pines. His stuffed acorn squash will be on its new winter menu, but it’s being debuted this week as the business participates in the Pocono Mountains Restaurant Week.

Brush fire contained but still burning in Lackawanna County

“We’re looking forward to see (sic) some old friends back and some new faces coming in the door,” said Chef Dennis McGuire, Jubilee Restaurant.

Running now through Friday, November 22, 50 restaurants in the Poconos are offering special deals for the week.

Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau Executive VP Brian Bossuyt says they came up with the idea to help businesses in between seasons.

Field Hockey completes winning season

Stroudsburg Field Hockey had a great season and finished with the record 12-8.

Returning Head Coach Lois Groff and assistant coach Nicole Fantozzi said, ¨I am proud of the girls this season.¨ Groff told the girls, ¨Tired is just a mindset,¨ and hope the girls take it with them through life and next season.

For the seniors, he hopes they take it with them to their next four years of field hockey. Quite a few seniors have committed to continue their athletic career.

Grace Staples has committed to East Stroudsburg University.

Sydney Moritz has committed to University of Connecticut.

Cameron Broncato has committed to Eastern Pennsylvania.

Breyona Velez has committed to Arcadia University.

Ella Butz has committed to Moravian University.

Hailey Driesbach has committed to Susquehanna University.

Lucy Barzev has committed to Kean University.

Good luck to all the senior girls and their future endeavors.

Volleyball finishes off historic season

This year, Stroudsburg Volleyball has broken their school record with a season record of 11-9.

They had also won their first ever district game against Pocono Mountain East, 3-0.

Head Coach Victor Cepeda and Assistant Coach Emily Olsen being brand new coaches for Stroudsburg say that this season, ¨They couldn’t have been more proud of the team .¨

This season’s best defensive player is their middle Madelyn Vargas, ’27. On top for best offensive player is their outside Emily Bozena, ’25. And last but certainly not least this year’s MVP is the middle, Kornelia Wzsolek, ’25.

Lara DeFreitas, ‘25 has committed to Lycoming College to continue her athletic career.

That’s a wrap for the 2024 season for Stroudsburg Volleyball. What a season for the team that culminated in their first playoff win in school history.

 

Superheroes

Stroudsburg Area School District has 4,534 students enrolled, with a graduation rate of 90 percent, which is why Stroudsburg is known as “The Pride of the Poconos.”

More than half the students will go off to college, trade schools, or the military, to pursue a dream of theirs. We offer award winning clubs, competitive sports, unique electives, and more. We also offer an award-winning music department. We are the only school in Monroe County with a strings program.

It takes a lot of dedication to keep a community going. We need advisors, organizers, sponsors, and supporters. We also need inspiration. Teachers are the reason the education community thrives. 

Auto Theft Can Spark a Chain ReactionPostCreated Oct 1, 2024 / Updated Nov 18, 2024After seeing decades of declining vehicle theft rates,...

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Auto Theft Can Spark a Chain Reaction

PostCreated Oct 1, 2024 / Updated Nov 18, 2024After seeing decades of declining vehicle theft rates, some parts of the Commonwealth are seeing a serious uptick. Criminals are using the threat of violence, as well as more sophisticated technology, to steal cars.

Olsen Christmas Wish Triple FundraiserPostNov 18, 2024On Friday, November 8, 2024, the Black & Blue and Orange Social was held at Pub...

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Olsen Christmas Wish Triple Fundraiser

PostNov 18, 2024On Friday, November 8, 2024, the Black & Blue and Orange Social was held at Pub 447 which included the non-profits of the Olsen Christmas Wish, the SchylerStrong Foundation and the Monroe County Children's Advocacy Center.  The event had a great turnout, great food an...read more

77-year-old pleads guilty in 2022 fatal shooting of Lehigh Township man

William Arthur Strunk of Stroudsburg entered the plea Friday before Judge Paula A. Roscioli, Northampton County District Attorney Stephen Baratta ...

Teen allegedly forced to use drugs leads to marijuana plants seized

CHESTNUT HILL TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report multiple marijuana plants were seized from a home after two men allegedly forced a teen to take THC edibles.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, on October 14 troopers were called to St. Luke's Hospital for a 16-year-old who had been forced to consume THC edibles and was suffering a medical emergency.

Truck driver charged with homicide after deadly crash in Monroe County

The victim told investigators that two men pressured her to consume the edibles. Troopers identified the suspects as James Moore, 63, and John Moore, 54, from Effort.

After a search warrant was issued for the suspect's residence troopers said they seized multiple marijuana plants that were being grown inside the home.

Public Notice: 11/18/2024 [13ea3e3a89696b9f2969a674c83b5cc9]

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00

MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Middle Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors Friday, November 22, 2024, 8:00 a.m. work session has been cancelled and rescheduled to Friday, November 22, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., for any business that may come before the Board. The meeting will be held at the Township building located at 147 Municipal Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302. Middle Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors Michele L. Clewell, Township Secretary

Public Notice: 11/18/2024 [2bbef313d7c1bcffd1872405b7ccd650]

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT PROPOSED BUDGET FOR BARRETT TOWNSHIP Pursuant to Section 3202 of the Second Class Township Code, the Board of Supervisors of Barrett Township hereby gives public notice that the proposed budget for Barrett Township for fiscal year 2025 is available for public inspection at the Barrett Administrative & Recreation Complex (BARC) at 1200 Route 390, Cresco, Pennsylvania 18326, during regular business hours. The proposed budget will be presented for final approval and adoption at a regular meeting of the Board scheduled on December 11, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the BARC. Any and all interested persons are invited to inspect the proposed budget, to attend the meeting where adoption of the budget will be considered, and to offer such comments in relation to the proposed budget as they may desire.

Public Notice: 11/18/2024 [464470d02707b0709af4754719dc9a14]

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00

BOROUGH OF STROUDSBURG MONROE COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA ANNUAL AUDIT AND FINANCIAL REPORT NEWSPAPER REPORT YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2023 ASSETS Cash investments Other debits TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY LIABILITIES FUND EQUITY TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY REVENUES Taxes Licenses permits Fines forfeits Interest rents Intergovernmental Charges for services Other Total Revenues EXPENDITURES General government Public safety Public works health sanitation Highways roads streets Public works other services Culture and recreation Community development Debt service Employer paid benefits Insurance Other Total Expenditures Revenues Over Expenditures 17 975 994 11 644 692 29 620 686 13 631 825 15 988 861 29 620 686 4 739 670 120 626 715 767 817 931 579 461 3 928 033 705 896 11 607 384 1 220 270 2 315 556 2 078 799 1 478 194 154 793 228 314 480 349 475 943 055 119 531 455 211 9 343 678 2 263 706 Above is a concise financial statement of the Borough of Strouds

Public Notice: 11/18/2024 [9cffd91b83018eab2de514712df51e51]

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00

MONROE COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE The regularly scheduled meeting of the Monroe County Retirement Board to be held November 20, 2024, @ 1:30 p.m. is hereby rescheduled to November 20, 2024, @ 11:05 a.m. at the Monroe County Administrative Center, One Quaker Plaza, Room 203, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360 Anyone requiring any special accommodations with respect to the meeting noted above should provide reasonable notice to the Monroe County Chief Clerk at the Commissioner's Office, Administrative Center, One Quaker Plaza, Room 201, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360, in person or by phoning (570) 517-3102. MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS _______________________________________ Robert J. Gress, Chief Clerk/Administrator PUBLISHED: November 18, 2024 November 18 2024 LSOM0187802

Public Notice: 11/18/2024 [a4fc666bc13adcef83c1c2c68d12b7ac]

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00

SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP MONROE COUNTY, PA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AN INTERMUNICIPAL TRANSFER OF A RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE FROM GIANT, LLC, POCONO SUMMIT TO SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP FOR WAWA, INC. The Board of Supervisors of Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will hold a special public meeting on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building located at 1155 Red Fox Road, East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, PA 18301. As a meeting agenda item, a public hearing will be held at which time the Township Supervisors will inform, discuss, accept public comment and take testimony on an application for the transfer of a restaurant liquor license-License Number R-21053-from the Giant, LLC located at the intersection of SR 940 and Long Pond Road, Pocono Summit to Smithfield Township for a Wawa, Inc.

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