On April 21, 1962, the U.S. Supreme Court received a handwritten letter from a Florida inmate asking the Court to review his theft conviction. The 12-page letter argued that he had been denied his right to an attorney during his trial because he couldn't afford one. The Florida courts had decided that, even though he was indigent, the U.S. Constitution did not require that he receive a free lawyer, paid for by the state.

All Paradise Township Children 12 years and under are invited!

Come join us in our walk for breast cancer or to be a vendor for our event!

Lehman Township Community Park

"We are having an auction on October 11th. It's going to start at 10 am, but you can come in at 8:30 and peruse the items first, and the auction will start at 10. Hopefully, we'll sell everything," said Parker.

Bushkill Emergency Corps 5th Annual Gala being held on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort. The event begins at 6 p.m. and includes cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, and live entertainment with up and coming Vincent Romano and a silent auction. Cost is $60 pp. Group discounts available. For reservations, call 570-223-1906 or email deborahakulick@gmail.com .

The Bushkill-Smithfields Lions Club is holding Friendship Day on Oct. 26 at the Middle Smithfield Township Community Center from noon to 3 p.m. (5200 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg). The club invites the public to meet them and share how they can help the community.

A Gathering for Good will be hosted by the Community Foundation of Monroe County on Oct. 24 at Northampton Community College, Keystone Gallery, second floor, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The event is free, and this is the launch of the Circles for Good Founding Appeal. For more information, visit www.cfmcpa.org or call 570-213-9083. Register by Oct. 18.

Smithfield Township is holding its Trunk or Treat at the Smithfield Township Building (1155 Red Fox Road, East Stroudsburg) from 1 to 4 p.m.. The event is free. To register your car, call 570-223-5082 or email Dyana@smithfieldtownship.com .

Saturday, October 19 | 10 am - 1 pm
NCC Pocono Campus
2411 Rt 715, Tannersville, PA 18372

Event check-in location: Pocono Hall

What to Expect:

Discover your future at NCC Pocono Community Day! We'll be including open house activities for prospective students as well as opportunities for our community members to enjoy our campus.