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The long-awaited reopening of Route 611 through Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area has been scheduled for Nov. 4, U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright’s office announced Wednesday.

The section of highway was closed between Upper Mount Bethel Township north of Portland and Delaware Water Gap Borough after heavy rains led to a rockslide along Mount Minsi in December 2022. After months of talks between PennDOT and the National Park Service, the two agencies reached an agreement in July to begin repairs.

The Stroudsburg Field Hockey team has made the playoffs once again with a record of 12-7 and a conference record of 12-6. In the last month, the girls have been on fire with an 8-3 record.

Stroudsburg’s defense has been on lockdown, allowing zero goals in their victories this season other than an 8-1 win over Pleasant Valley. The defense is led by Lucy Barzev, ’25, with 28 saves, and Ella Butz, ’25, with 8.

The offense has been absolutely electric this season outscoring their opponents 53 to 6 since September 16. The offense is led by Grace Staples, ’25, with 13 goals. She also leads the team in assists with 11, and shots with 31.

Along with Staples, offensive weapons Haley Dreisbach, ’25, and Cailin Mignosi, ’26, have contributed to the goals with 11 and 10, respectively. Leanna Neri, ’27, and Sydney Moritz, ’25, have facilitated the ball well, combining for 15 assists this season.

SHS Community Connections Club is hosting a fundraiser to honor those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

If you’d like to donate $1 to have a flag placed on the field to honor someone, please fill out the form.

Trunk or Treat 2024 is hosted by the Morey Elementary School PTA.  The event will be held on October 29, in the Morey parking lot.  The raindate is October 30.

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On Friday, Stroudsburg defeated East Stroudsburg North, 40-7.

The victory marked the Mountaineers’ second-largest margin of victory this season, only trailing the win against Pocono Mountain East, where they won by 37 points.

WR Kamari Coleman, ’25, had two receiving touchdowns during the contest. He also had a scoop-and-score to increase the Stroudsburg lead. The 98-yard fumble return broke a school record, the second consecutive week a Mountaineer receiver has broken a record.

WR Ethan Dudsak, ’25, broke the school reception record against Pocono Mountain West on October 4. The duo of receivers have dominated defenses this year, both having over 5 receiving touchdowns this season.

In recent weeks, policy has become a concern for both political parties. Some concerns raised questioned the candidates’ plans for the future of the country: either being too vague or too extreme.

Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, has proposed many ideas, yet critics say she has no real policy ideas. 

In the presidential debate and campaign speeches, Harris has stated that she wants to give tax cuts to middle-class families, financial assistance for childcare and small businesses, and financial assistance for first-time homeowners. 

Harris also wants to lower the cost of healthcare and wants to protect reproductive freedoms.  How will Harris implement this plan? She has not elaborated. 

Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, has a different plan.