Monroe County's townships have supervisor and, in Pocono Township's case, commissioner elections in 2025.

March 11 was the deadline for candidates to file. Primary elections will be held on May 20. The voter registration deadline is May 5.

Barrett Township

One six-year term is up.

Democrat Sean Anlauf filed to run.

Republicans Grover J. Cleveland and Grant Hilfiger filed to run.

Cleveland is currently a supervisor.

Chestnuthill Township

One six-year term is up.

Democrat Jeffrey S. Weiss filed to run.

Hamilton Township, PA — April 10, 2025

An investigation is underway at Hamilton Elementary School following an incident that occurred during the first-grade lunch period on Wednesday, April 9th. According to a letter sent home to parents, a staff member was observed placing blue painter’s tape on the mouths of several students.

If you’ve opened your local tax bill recently and felt your stomach drop — you’re not alone.

Residents across the Poconos and throughout Pennsylvania are seeing steep increases in their property tax bills this year. Many assume their local township or borough raised taxes — but in most cases, it’s actually the county line on your bill that jumped.

From: Erica Harris, Monroe County Parent

As a parent and resident of Monroe County, I am compelled to speak out against Stroudsburg High School’s current disciplinary policies—particularly the decision to bar students from attending prom due to minor infractions such as being late to class or forgetting their student ID.

A recent discussion at the Pleasant Valley School Board meeting has brought attention to Monroe County’s acceptance of the FY 23-24 Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Grant. The grant, which covers the period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027, amounts to $695,286 and was approved and signed by all Monroe County Commissioners, June 2024. However, concerned citizens have raised questions regarding certain provisions tied to the funding.

Another update from Mike Mancuso, District Attorney on Clover Road Emerald Lakes Homicide. Read the content of his Facebook post here:

The investigation into the homicidal shooting at a short term rental in Emerald Lakes on January 12, 2025 continues.

Many taxpayers were under the impression that state funding would offset school property taxes. It seems we've all been hoodwinked. We send our legislators to Harrisburg to work on our behalf, and now we're told that we're being misled. State funding MUST be linked to reducing school property taxes, or we should be allowed to stop paying school property taxes until it happens.

OPEN LETTER TO PA SENATOR ROSEMARY BROWN (R-40):

Too many massive warehouses: That was the message residents in one local county wanted lawmakers to hear on Monday.

They’re concerned the structures are threatening the natural beauty of the area, and they want the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to put a stop to a proposal to build another one.

Poconos residents on Monday taking a stand against another huge warehouse proposal. “Not in my backyard,” they say.

They’re also claiming that another warehouse would potentially threaten a local waterway.

Cara Rogan is a man pretending to be a woman who is on the board of supervisors for Coolbaugh Township in PA. He harassed a lady at a pharmacy who was trying to pick up medicine and became aggressive after being called "sir." 

Watch video here! Viewer Discretion Advised

COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS released a statement on Rogan:

Cassadi Newsome, 19, walked out of district court covering his face after waiving his preliminary hearing Tuesday morning.

He's accused of sexually assaulting three children at Inch by Inch Child Care on Route 940 in Pocono Summit.

Police say Newsome started working at the daycare in July of 2024 doing odd jobs but was was then hired to help with daily activities in his mother's classroom.

Edwin Abrahamsen Jr. is representing one of the families whose daughter was allegedly abused by Newsome.