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FOOTBALL Season Record: 3-3 (8th in District 11 6A) Last Week: L at Easton, 43-14 This Week: Friday vs Pocono Mountain West – Senior Night (7:00 p.m.) BOYS SOCCER Season Record: 4-9 (12th in District 11 4A) Last Week: L vs Northampton, 4-0, L  at Emmaus, 7-0, L vs Freedom, 5-1 This Week: Today at Easton (6:30 p.m.), Thursday vs East Stroudsburg South (7:00 p.m.), Saturday vs Whitehall (12:00 p.m.) GIRLS SOCCER Season Record: 5-8-1 (9th in District 11 4A) Last Week: L at Northampton, 5-0, L vs Emmaus, 4-0, L at Freedom, 5-1 This Week: Tuesday vs Easton (4:00 p.m.), Thursday at East Stroudsburg South (4:00 p.m.) FIELD HOCKEY Season Record: 9-5 (7th in District 11 3A) Last Week: W vs Pocono Mountain West, 8-0, W at East Stroudsburg South, 4-0, W vs Pleasant Valley, 8-1

On Wednesday, September 25, the boys’ soccer team’s struggles continued as it lost to Emmaus 7-0. The team looked lost in the game against the red-hot Emmaus offense. Stroudsburg has been down to a 3-9 and now sits 12 in the conference. The offense needs to take steps to improve, as they are currently outscored 29-4 in September, thus far. The Mountaineers are currently on a 4-game-losing streak and the streak continued Friday in a 5-1 loss to Freedom.  They are on the road against a 3-8-1 Easton team today.

SWIFTWATER, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As October approaches, many people are finding the ‘spooky spirit of Halloween’ at one shop in the Poconos. 28/22 News stopped by the candle business to learn more about its building’s frightening history. Thousands of hand-poured candles and trinkets fill the Candle Shoppe of the Poconos in Swiftwater. Stuffed monkeys are popular items, why you may ask? Because the shop is known for alleged paranormal animal activity. “We started to have paranormal experiences,” said Linda Schlier, owner, Candle Shoppe of the Poconos. “It went from there to calling some psychics in and some mediums, and got ahold of Animal Planet because we had animal activity here.” continued Schlier. Schlier opened the shop 18 years ago on Route 611 not knowing its haunted history.

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The Pocono Art Council is closing its doors on September 30, 2024. The same council is responsible for providing resources to the AP Art classes in Pocono Mountain West High School (PME) by hosting public art galleries, student summer camps, festivals, and film screenings. The council was founded in 1975 and became a non-profit organization in 1977, purely dedicated to preserving and promoting art in Monroe County. Over the past 50 years, they have been hosting art galleries and other events for young, up-and-coming artists, who strive to take their art to the next level, as well as funding art-based scholarships for any high school graduates in Monroe County. All events (galleries, film screenings, discussions, meetings) both concluded and future, are present on their website Poconoarts.org.  

September is a somber reminder of Suicide Prevention and how it affects so many people: one in three to be exact.  Would you recognize the warning signs of someone at risk?  Nearly half of Americans believe they would according to YouGov.  Suicide is defined as death caused by self-directed injurious behavior with intent to die. A suicide attempt is a non-fatal, self-directed, potentially injurious behavior with intent to die. A suicide attempt might not result in injury. Suicidal ideation refers to thinking about, considering, or planning suicide. According to YouGov, “23 percent of Americans have experienced suicidal thoughts.”

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals clearly marked Food Service Proposal will be received by the Monroe County Controller at the Monroe County Administration Center, One Quaker Plaza, Room 206, Stroudsburg, PA until 1:30 PM on October 18, 2024. FOOD SERVICES FOR INMATES ATTHE MONROE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY The proposals will be opened publicly on October 18, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Commissioners' Public Meeting Room 203, at the Monroe County Administrative Center, One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. The Price Proposal must be submitted with the technical proposal. The tentative effective date of the contract is set for January 6, 2025. Detailed specifications may be secured at the Office of the Chief Clerk, Monroe County Commissioners' Office, Administrative Center, One Quaker Plaza, Room 201, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 in person or by phoning (570) 517-3102.

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE PARADISE TOWNSHIP PARK AND RECREATION BOARD The Paradise Township Park and Recreation Board have scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Paradise Township Municipal Building, 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, PA. All meetings are open to the public. Publish Monday, September 30, 2024 Publication Dates LSOM0164596

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE POCONO TOWNSHIP BUDGET WORK SESSION Notice is hereby given that the Pocono Township Board of Commissioners will hold a public work session at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024 (112 Township Drive, Tannersville, PA) for the purpose of discussing the FY 2025 Budget and any business that may come before the Board. Township Office: 570-629-1922 P - Sept. 30, Oct. 2, 2024

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 Public Notice Pid: 05730008995660 Tax Map NO: 05.92820 Location: Forge Road, vacant land Property Owner: Amerco Real Estate Company Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the code of the Borough of East Stroudsburg, Zoning Chapter 157-20( C) (1)(A)(B)(C)(D)(E) , the East Stroudsburg Borough Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing to consider a Variance Application by Amerco Real Estate Company on October 17, 2024 at 7:00pm, at the East Stroudsburg Borough building located at: 24 Analomink street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. The Applicant is seeking a variance, from Section 157-30 definitions of a wetland which states no structure shall be located within 50ft of any wetland designated area. The variance is to permit grading and a retaining wall withing 50ft of wetland buffer, and stormwater structure.

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Cecilia Hansen, late of Chestnuthill Township, 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. Jens Hansen 1330 Brian Lane Effort, PA 18330 or To: Jason R. Costanzo, Esquire 115 E. Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 Publication Dates LSOM0167424

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 2025 Monroe County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2025 Monroe County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Public Notice Notice is given that a public meeting to review the risk assessment section of the draft 2025 Monroe County Hazard Mitigation Plan will be conducted on October 9, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Monroe County Office of Emergency Management at 100 Gypsum Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Public participation in the hazard mitigation plan update process is very important. This meeting will review the risk assessment section of the 2025 Monroe County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. Please send any comments on the current plan or recommendations for the new plan to Maryellen Keegan, Monroe County Emergency Management Director, at mkeegan@monroecountypa.gov Publication Dates LSOM0167248

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Elaine Doris Crowley, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Administrator Louis A. Depta c/o John L. Dewitsky, Jr., Esq. 17 N. 6th St. Stroudsburg, PA 18360 John L. Dewitsky, Jr., Esq., 17 N. 6th St., Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Publication Dates LSOM0166357

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING of Price Township has been scheduled for Thursday October 3, 2024 at 7:00PM at the Township Building on 10 Barren Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302. The meeting will focus on current business. Richard R. Mosher Secretary/Treasurer Price Township Board of Supervisors Publication Dates LSOM0166351

TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— One person has been identified after a fatal crash Saturday evening on Interstate 380 Northbound.

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TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— One person has been identified after a fatal crash Saturday evening on Interstate 380 Northbound.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Kids brought their bikes indoors for an inaugural fundraiser in Stroudsburg. Pocono Family YMCA was the scene Sunday for a first-ever Bicycle Rodeo. It featured six stations and allowed kids to decorate their bikes, learn about bike skills and safety, and have fun riding with friends. Raising awareness at Wrongful Conviction Rally in Wilke-Barre The Browns, who say they often ride bikes together as a family, were among those on hand. "So this is something we can do as a family with him," said David Brown. "And we encourage anything we can do in the community so it's wonderful," Laura Brown added. The Kiwanis Club donated bicycles for children to borrow if they did not have their own bikes.