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STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In the midst of winter and more to come icy conditions and snow have impacted blood resources across the nation. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. While the American Red Cross holds drive across the country all year round. Seasons like the winter, especially this year, have been challenging. “We have snow, we have ice, we have freezing rain. In other areas you have major catastrophes like the wildfires and things like that, so with that are always cancellations of blood drives.” Sherry Nealon-Shrive is the Executive Director of the NEPA Chapter of the Red Cross. She says they’re seeing a higher drop in donations than previous years due to snowstorms and catastrophic events taking place. “We know now, after that, we have over 20,000 people who were donors and didn’t donate this year.”

Who stole your heart this year? Stroudsburg high school held their King of Hearts spirit week last week, Feb. 10 through 14.  The week was filled with love, pink, and even a kayak! Tuesday was rhyme without reason, Wednesday was bring anything but a backpack, and Thursday was  red, white, or pink based on graduation year.  The pep rally was held in the gym to celebrate the nominees. The Class of ’25 nominees for King of Hearts were Ethan Dudsak, Colton Leeth, Logan Potochnick, Anthony Knight, Austin Herman, Anthony Borrero, Leonel Ramirez, and Alexander Jagroop.  Stroudsburg’s annual pep rally included fun games such as basketball, musical chairs, and dodgeball. Students in the stands got to participate in some activities like finish the lyric, and t-shirt tosses. The marching band encouraged school spirit by joining in to get the crowd hype with their music and as the music in musical chairs.

The Mountaineer staff would like to wish one of their own a very special Happy Birthday! Have a wonderful birthday week!

Common Threads is open to the public but was originally started to help students needing clothing. It mainly serves the student community and their families and relies on community donations.

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PARADISE TWP., Pa. - On Wednesday night, the Pocono Mountain school board voted to participate in a public hearing with the township regarding a Local Economic Revitalization Tax Abatement (LERTA) ordinance.At its last meeting in January, the board heard a request from the Pocono Mountain Economic Development Corp. and Pocono Township that the Pocono Mountain School District agree to participate in a public hearing on the LERTA ordinance, followed by the adoption of a resolution to participate.Michelle Bisbing of Pocono Mountain Economic Development Corp. attended the Wednesday night meeting with Jerrod Belvin, Pocono Township manager, to provide an update on the program and to answer any questions regarding the request to the Pocono Mountain School District.

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Fox ComplaintDetails Map On February 19, 2025, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department responded to a report of a fox attack on Congdon Avenue. Following an investigation, officers discovered that multiple residents in the surrounding areas, including Hillcrest Drive, Howell Terrace, and Clause Drive, may have had encounters with the fox over the past 48 hours.

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The popular Korean Netflix show “Squid Game” premiered its second season on Dec. 26, 2024.  The first season was a huge success, ranked number one in Netflix’s most-watched non-English shows, and constantly featured on Netflix’s home page. The premise of the show was bound to be entertaining, but the portrayal of each character, relationships, and emotion was the most captivating. Its premise is a battle of life and death, high risk and high reward; portraying human emotions as at any moment they could lose their most valuable asset – life itself – as they compete for one grand reward, a chance at a better life, and millions of dollars.

The Veteran’s Memorial meeting 2/19 will be rescheduled to

Share a Dish: Swap a Recipe – Mac & Cheese Night March’s Theme: Mac & Cheese Bring your favorite version to share and swap recipes with the group. Not a competition — just a fun way to explore new twists on mac & cheese! We’ll provide plates and utensils. Bring a serving utensil! How it Works: Register — Register and let us know your intended recipe by Tues. 03/04. Call 570-421-0800 ext. 317 Make a dish (enough to share) — use your own favorite recipe or borrow one from our featured cookbooks! Available at Hughes reference desk. Taste, share, & swap!  — Take home new recipes and try everyone’s creations at the event! (Bring Tupperware – there’s sure to be leftovers!) When & Where: Thursday, March 6th, 6:00pm Community Room, Hughes Library, 1002 N. 9th Street, Stroudsburg

The Pocono Counties Workforce Development Board is excited to announce the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit services for the Pocono Counties Workforce Development Area. The area is seeking experienced and qualified service providers to support the following programs: WIOA Title I Provider – Carbon County WIOA Title I Provider – Monroe County WIOA Title I Provider – Pike County WIOA Title I Provider – Wayne County The RFP, RFP Application Packets, Budget Forms, and other applicable documents can be accessed on the Pocono Counties website at www.pcwia.org/rfps or by contacting the Pocono Counties Workforce Development area at shellen@pcwia.org.

Florida’s Swamp Princess Doechii, whose real name is Jaylah Hickmon, is an American rapper and singer.  At the 67th Grammy Awards Doechii won her first Grammy.  Her album “Alligator Bites Never Heal” won Best Rap Album, making her the third woman to win this award since Lauryn Hill (1997) and Cardi B (2019).  She is also the first artist to win this award with a mixtape since its creation in 1989.  “She 100% deserved that award, her lyrical music speaks to a variety of people,” said Zaynah Wade, ‘27.

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