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School safety is the ultimate concern for all parents, students, and staff. Stroudsburg High School is taking bigger steps to ensure a secure learning environment. The administration is glad to announce the new security protocols that will be used to protect all students and staff. High-quality cameras provide around-the-clock surveillance of the school grounds. This will capture inappropriate behavior on school grounds. These trained security professionals, who are here during and after school, are responsible for monitoring school grounds, building rapport with students, having open communication with staff, etc. Security officers patrol school grounds hoping to be preventative rather than reactive.

A fight between two men during a custody exchange in Stroudsburg ended in a fatal stabbing, leaving a father dead, police said. Justin Martinez, 30, fatally stabbed Robert Lozano III, 41, of Stroudsburg during the altercation about 4:20 p.m. in the 300 block of Main Street, Stroud Area Regional police said in a news release. Lozano was dropping his children off with their mother when Martinez, the mother’s brother, met him on the front porch and they began fighting, according to the release. Witnesses told authorities the fight began on the porch before the two fell to the sidewalk, police said. Lozano was found there suffering from multiple stab wounds to his neck and upper body, the release states. The ground was covered in blood and a steak knife was found near the porch, according to authorities. Martinez called 911 and said he stabbed a man, according to the release.

He was arraigned by MDJ Levy and bail was denied. See Case report for further details. Location. 337 Main Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Arrest Date.

On Sunday 10/6/24 at approximately 4:20 P.M. the SARPD were dispatched to the 300 block of Main Street, in the Borough of Stroudsburg, ...

DELAWARE WATER GAP, MONROE COUNTY — October is recognized nationwide as domestic violence awareness month, a time to shed light on resources and stand with those affected. Someone is always there to answer the call at Safe Monroe in Delaware Water Gap. The non-profit, formerly known as the Women’s Resources of Monroe County, is the domestic and sexual abuse center for the entire county. “We provided services to over 980 adults and children dealing with domestic abuse,” said Lauren Peterson, Executive Director, of Safe Monroe. Those statistics from 2023 show an increase seen across the nation.

... Monroe Township, Clarion County. After a thorough investigation and discussions with multiple parties, state police found no evidence to ...

On Friday, Stroudsburg defeated Pocono Mountain West, 37-7. The Mountaineers jumped on the prowl early, scoring three touchdowns on offense in the first half. Austin Herman, ’25, scored the first touchdown in the game in the first quarter. The first-half scoring was highlighted by an Ethan Dudsak, ’25, receiving touchdown right before the half came to a close. Jalen Taylor, ’25, had himself a game as well, catching a touchdown as well as securing an interception in the first half. Stroudsburg would continue the onslaught in the second half, scoring a touchdown right out of the gates. Dudsak would play a factor again, getting a safety on a poorly executed punt play by West, pinned up against the end zone. Team would trade touchdowns down the stretch to get us to a 37-7 final score.

TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say four people are wanted after a nationwide bank account hacking scheme in Monroe County. According to the Pocono Township Police Department, in November 2023 officers were told of fraudulent withdrawals from a woman's bank account. Pocono Township Police Through an investigation, police said the victim's checks and checking account information were passed on to several suspects throughout the United States to steal funds from her account.

SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say a Smithfield Township fire on Sunday has turned deadly and left two injured.

A Pennsylvania State Police vehicle. ... UPDATED: October 7, 2024 at 10:02 a.m.. Police are investigating a fatal fire that happened Sunday in Monroe ...

The investigation is still active as Pennsylvania State Police investigate the cause of the fire with the Fire Marshal.

Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Anthony Petroski III, public information officer for Troop N, said flames ignited just after 5 p.m. at the house ...

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BLOOMSBURG – Bloomsburg Police identified the man who was found shot in Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital's parking lot Friday as a Monroe County ...

The race. Democratic U.S. Rep. Susan Wild faces Republican challenger state Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, which ...

Autumn is still in its early phases, but there are some areas in Pennsylvania where the fall foliage is at pea...

Harry Dailey Obituary Harry R. Dailey, 90, of Hackettstown, NJ, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown ...

This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine...check out the town of Delaware Water Gap's music scene by stepping inside the legendary Deer Head Inn, the oldest continuously running jazz club in the country. Just in time for Halloween, learn about the connection between the historic Harry Packer Mansion Inn in Jim Thorpe and Disney World's Haunted Mansion, plus join Bri & Dee for a tour of the Hotel of Horror, a 200-year-old resort turned walk-through seasonal attraction. Spoiler alert: live actors aren't the only ones inhabiting these rooms!

The property at 1913 Roxbury Court in Upper Allen Township has new owners. The price was $345,000. The condominium was built in 2006 and has a living ...

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