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Treatment of neurodivergent people before proper research was conducted was atrocious. They were thrown into asylums, prisons, and treated as if they were crazy and many people aren’t educated on neurodivergence so many still think it’s  something to be cured.  With a new generation of change has come new narratives.   In the past Autism Speaks, an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) research center had approached ASD as a burden to be erased and treated.  In 2009 they  released a video in which autism was framed as a monster with autistic people being burdens to their environment.  Naturally the autistic community was appalled.  “We don’t want to be portrayed as burdens or objects of fear and pity,” said Ari Ne’eman, president of the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network according to Time. 

Description Gouldsboro Volunteer Fire Company will be hosting their annual Good Friday Fish Dinner on Friday, April 18, 2025 from 4-7pm at the Gouldsboro Volunteer Company located at 490 Main Street, Gouldsboro, PA. Dine in or Take out options are available. The cost is $15.00 per platter and includes choice of Breaded Fish or 2 Seafood Cakes, Fries, Homemade Mac and Cheese, Coleslaw or Apple Sauce and Dessert. Come out and join a great cause. Please see the attached event flyer.

MOUNT POCONO, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One of three suspects is still on the run following a deadly shooting at a short-term rental property in the Poconos back in January. Authorities believe all have ties to a gang in Venezuela. It’s an open case out of Long Pond following the shooting and killing of a 22-year-old man from Venezuela at a rental property back in January. Man accused of hiding camera inside bathroom smoke detector With the help of Erica Burk, a Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department detective, the timeline of what happened was broken down. “I needed to contribute in that respect with conducting most of the interviews.” Detective Burk says being bilingual played a huge role in the investigation.

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Hamilton Elementary Principal, Mark Getz sent a letter to parents on April 10 addressing a lunch incident involving several children the day before. Several first-grade students were “observed” with blue painters’ tape covering their mouths during lunch. It was later learned that a lunch monitor was responsible for the act. Hamilton Elementary School has never had an incident like April 9. Hamilton Elementary is a school that hosts students from kindergarten through fourth grade. It’s located in Sciota, Pennsylvania, was founded in 1953, and currently enrolls about 315 students. Hamilton Elementary is one of five elementary schools in the Stroudsburg school district.

POCONO SUMMIT, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pocono Mountain Regional Police say a gun was found on a student Tuesday morning. Police say during routine security protocols at Pocono Mountain West High School, a firearm was detected and, after a search, a gun was found in a student's backpack Tuesday morning around 7:00 a.m. Man accused of hiding camera inside bathroom smoke detector According to police, the school resource officer detained the juvenile and seized the gun. Police, along with the school district, were put on a "hold status". Police confirmed there were no additional threats and said this was an isolated incident.

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On Wednesday, April 15, the Lady Mounties softball team beat Pocono Mountain West (PMW) 14-0. The first inning began with a drop-3rd strike on Melissa Safin,’25, allowing Dot Elko,’26, to score. The top of the second inning started with two triples by Morgan Callender, ’27, and Elko. A single by Elena Trotter, ’25, led the Mounties at the top of the second inning. In the third inning, a triple by Isabella Thomas,’26, and a single by Kat Lavra, ’25, brought the score to 6-0, Stroudsburg. By the top of the fourth inning, Elko scored, bringing in Trotter, 7-0 Stroudsburg. Safin singles and Elko scores, making the score 8-0 Stroudsburg.  Jordan Cook, ’27, hit a triple, bringing in Safin, ending this inning 9-0 with Stroudsburg on top. Maddie Perez,’26, hit a single to left field, bringing in Cook, now 10-0 Stroudsburg. Callender hits a triple, and Angelica Ditarano,’27, hits a single. Elko doubles but gets out on an attempted steal home.

Nine (9) seized vehicles are scheduled to be auctioned online on http://www.GovDeals.com by the Monroe County Office of the District Attorney between Tuesday, April 15, 2025 and Tuesday, April 29, 2025. How to bid:Visit GovDeals.com and click “Register” at the top right of the page.Once registered, visit the MCDA auction page at https://www.govdeals.com/monroepada

By Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) The West Scranton community is mourning the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Coach Tommy Selemba, president of the West Scranton Jr. Invaders. While I did not have the privilege of knowing Coach Selemba personally, his reputation speaks volumes. He was more than a leader in youth sports — he was a mentor and role model whose dedication to young people left a lasting and meaningful impact on everyone he encountered. His passing is a painful reminder of how fragile life can be and how vital it is that we are prepared for emergencies, especially those we cannot predict. This moment also brings renewed attention to another young life lost far too soon — Greg Moyer. In 2000, Greg collapsed and died from sudden cardiac arrest while playing high school basketball. There was no automated external defibrillator (AED) on-site. He was 15 years old.

On Tuesday, April 8, students majoring in hospitality, recreation, and tourism management (HRTM) at East Stroudsburg University visited Aramark’s world headquarters in Philadelphia for a firsthand look at the company’s operations and career opportunities. The students on the trip are currently taking a Foundations of Food and Beverage Management course with Chuck Meitner, Ph.D., assistant professor of HRTM.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Michael J. Vanchieri a/k/a Michael John Vanchieri, Deceased. Late of Chestnuthill Twp., Monroe County, PA. D.O.D. 12/12/19. Letters of Administration on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to Jeralyn C. Vanchieri, Administratrix, 112 Maple Lake Rd., Apt. B, Moscow, PA 18444. Atty.: David E. Schwager, 183 Market St., #100, Kingston, PA 18704-5444 ?4/9,4/16,4/23/25

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education at the Pleasant Valley School District, Brodheadsville PA 18322 until Thursday, May 1, 2025. Carpet Removal with VCT Replacement PVE RE-BID will open at 1:00 p.m. Specifications for the above may be secured from the Business Office of the Pleasant Valley School District from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. By authorization of the Board of Education Pleasant Valley School District Brodheadsville PA 18322 Tammy A Smale, Business Manager/Board Secretary April 9, 16, 23 2025 LSOM0273208

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Jennifer Catherine Lugo aka Jennifer Lugo, late of Smithfield, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration in the above named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims are directed to present the same without delay to the undersigned or his/her attorney within four months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Forty-Third Judicial District, Orphans Court Division, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an Affidavit setting forth an address with the County where notice may be given to Claimant. Catherine Lugo c/o Fisher & Fisher Law Offices LLC 525 Main Street, Po Box 396, Gouldsboro, PA 18424 or To: Timothy B. Fisher II, Esq.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP MONROE COUNTY, PA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AN INTERMUNICIPAL TRANSFER OF A RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE FROM WGDD, LLC, EAST STROUDSBURG TO SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP FOR WGDD, LLC. The Board of Supervisors of Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building located at 1155 Red Fox Road, East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, PA 18301. As a meeting agenda item, a public hearing will be held at which time the Township Supervisors will inform, discuss, accept public comment and take testimony on an application for the transfer of a restaurant liquor license - License Number R-2066 - from WGDD, LLC located at 279 S Courtland St, East Stroudsburg, PA to Smithfield Township for WGDD, LLC that will inter alia house a restaurant that will be operating at 2080 Milford Road, Smithfield Township (East Stroudsburg mailing address), PA 18301.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSALS will be accepted by the Chestnuthill Township Board of Supervisors until 9:00 a.m., on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the Chestnuthill Township Municipal Building, P.O. Box 243, Brodheadsville, PA 18322 for the following: “In Place Paving” on various roads located in Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County 10,845 Tons of 9.5mm Superpave, WMA 180 lb/sy Wearing Course 50,491 LF 4” Double Yellow Center Line with Glass Beads All materials must meet PENNDOT Pub. 408 Specifications and Standards. Bidders may be either a PENNDOT prequalified Prime or Subcontractor and must supply proof of prequalification. Proposals must be on forms provided by the Township. Proposal forms, specifications and bid information can be obtained at the Chestnuthill Township Municipal Building at the above address or by calling Mike Manfre at 570-992-7247, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 INVITATION FOR BIDS OWNER: BRODHEAD CREEK REGIONAL AUTHORITY, MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Separate sealed bids for the: WTP INTAKE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Will be received online by the Brodhead Creek Regional Authority via the PennBid program (www.PennBid.net) until 2:00 P.M., prevailing time, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at which time they will be revealed. The Specifications and Drawings are available online at no cost at: https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com. The apparent low bidder will be required to submit one (1) original of all the Bid Documents to the Engineer within 3 business days of request as part of the award process. Without intending to limit or restrict the volume of Work required, the project includes but is not limited to the following: Construction of a permanent rock j-hook structure for re-directing stream flow and managing the deposition of gravel and sediment.