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Community Egg Hunt (Ark 2 Preschool)

Egg hunt is for babies through 6th grade. There will be 4 groups: babies through 2 year old, 3 year old through kindergarten, 1st &2nd grades, 3rd through 6th grade. This event will be held on the church grounds. This event is rain or shine. We are asking for donations of 2 dozen plastic filled eggs. We are providing the plastic eggs. If you would like to help, or have any questions please reach out to Miss Debbie Ark 2 Preschool Director 570 992-4950 or email ark2dir@ptd.net This event is rain or shine.

Lisa VanWhy Kicks Off Campaign for State Rep in Monroe County: A New Vision for the 189th District

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By Pete Begley  

Lisa VanWhy, the Republican candidate for State Representative in the 189th District, launched her campaign on Monday, March 18, 2024, in downtown Stroudsburg.

Ms. VanWhy was elected and served on the East Stroudsburg School Board for eight years, serving on various committees and as President of the ESASD School Board. 

When asked if she had ever voted for a tax increase for the East Stroudsburg Area School District residents, Ms VanWhy answered that she had not.

Student Scholarship Applications Open for Limited Time

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New for 2024: NCC award renamed after late dean, Dr. Matthew Connell

The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) continues to encourage and invest in future leaders of the tourism and hospitality industry, as well as related fields, by once again offering annual scholarship funding to high school seniors and undergraduate students.

Ombudsman Program

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News Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Serving Seniors is the contracted Ombudsman for Monroe County long-term care facilities. 
The program offers free and confidential services to residents living in a longterm facility.

Ombudsman can assist with resident rights, quality of care, medication, privacy needs, etc.

Serving Seniors (570) 344-7190

lkorgeski@servingseniorsnepa,org

https://www.monroecountypa.gov/departments/area-agency-on-aging/news/news/2022/ombudsman-program

Intersection Update: US209 and Shafer’s Schoolhouse Road

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(via Rosemary Brown)

Many of you travel US209 regularly and are also aware of the safety concerns along this corridor. Our community has mourned several tragedies along this stretch of roadway, and it is clear we need some upgrades to increase safety. A contract has been awarded on this project, and I would like to clarify some of the concerns that have been raised in my office.

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