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Flowers, Christian Jovon - (1) count 35 780-113(a)(32) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M) and 1 additional chargeWarrantCreated Mar 7, 2025 / Updated Mar 10, 2025On August 28, 2024, at 1:32 a.m.

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The Mountaineer would like to do a podcast on SHS student entrepreneurs.  If you have your own business or side hustle, we’d like to invite you to join the podcast.  We know there are a lot of talented, creative, and skilled students here, so share your wisdom with The Mountaineer and give your business a boost with free advertising with the Mountaineer newspaper and social media teams.  Contact Ms. Appolo at jlappolo@ sburg.org for more information or fill out the form.

The Stroudsburg Area School Board met on February 19 for its monthly meeting to address proposed changes for the Stroudsburg Area School District. Student Representative to the School Board, Kona Maranpot, ’25, attended the meeting on behalf of Stroudsburg High School students. No issues were presented on the student body’s behalf.   According to the BoardDocs, the following items were discussed regarding the high school and district. Substitute teacher Andre Knight, a favored sub among SHS students, has been assigned to the junior high building as a long-term substitute. Saranda Kadrijaj, a paraprofessional, will be moving to the high school building. Nazariy Myshak, security guard, will also be moving to the high school building. 

The Mountaineer staff will host a bakesale on Monday, St. Patty’s Day, during all lunches or until we run out. Bring your money, quantities are limited.

Track tryouts for girls and guys were hosted last week at the SHS stadium for the 2025 spring season. The co-ed season schedule is the same for both teams. The track team is led by Brett Youngken, who also assists shotput.  Jake Cirillo and Jordan Fernandez are the javelin coaches; Nikolaos Kontos is the pole vaulting coach; Adam Carter is the jumping coach, Geoffrey Zimmerman is the discus coach; Ken Sickler is coaching hurdles; Eric Foti is the long-distance coach; James Miller is coaching shotput and long jump; William Walter coaches sprinting; Madison Harding coaches high jump. The ’24 track season was successful for the Mountaineers. They had an undefeated championship season.

Description PA CareerLink Monroe County is hosting their annual Job Fair on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Northampton Community College, Pocono Campus-Pocono Hall.Employers seeking potential candidates, please see the attachment to register for a booth at the event.

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Editor's Note: This story has been edited to clarify where the party occurred. LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Seven people are facing various charges after being arrested during a party that turned deadly at a rental home in the Poconos.. According to Monroe County District Attorney Mike Mancuso, the following seven suspects are charged with various offenses, including narcotics, burglary, and hindering the apprehension;

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Seven people are facing various charges after being arrested during a party that turned deadly at an Airbnb. According to Monroe County District Attorney Mike Mancuso, the following seven suspects are charged with various offenses, including narcotics, burglary, and hindering the apprehension;

Mount Pocono Borough has been awarded a $5,000 grant from One For Nature to support the creation of a new trail near the Knob Overlook. This project will create access to a trail that allows residents and visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the Pocono Mountains. This is the second consecutive year that One For Nature has supported the Knob Overlook. Last year, their funding helped install directional signage, highlighting the area’s significance and breathtaking views.

Exciting news for Mount Pocono! The Borough has been awarded a $600,000 grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to fund long-overdue improvements to Pine Hill Road. This critical project will enhance safety at one of our most challenging intersections by widening the road, installing a traffic light, and adding essential features to improve visibility and traffic flow. Anyone who has tried to pull out of Pine Hill Road knows how difficult—and dangerous—it can be. With limited sightlines and increasing traffic, this intersection has long needed attention. Thanks to this funding, we can finally move forward with making it safer for residents, commuters, and visitors alike. This project is part of our ongoing commitment to improving infrastructure, one step at a time.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you have not had your fill of bands. dancers, and dignitaries, then you are in luck! In just two weekends, it's the Pocono Irish-American Club (PIAC) Saint Patrick's Parade. WATCH: 🍀Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade 2025🍀 The line of march will make its way from Stroudsburg High School to the East Stroudsburg Municipal Building on Crystal Street. The PIAC Saint Patrick's Parade steps off Sunday afternoon, March 23, at 1:15 p.m. in the heart of Monroe County.

Missing PersonCaseMar 7, 2025The Stroud Area Regional Police Department and the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department are currently investigating a missing person’s report. On March 5, 2025, 51-year-old female Tamara Keiper was reported missing by family members. It was learned that on February 28, 2...read more

Working Toward a Fiscally Responsible Budget to Protect Taxpayers This week marked the final round of public hearings on the proposed 2025-26 state budget, as the Senate Appropriations Committee continued its in-depth review of Governor Shapiro’s $51.5 billion spending plan. While there are areas of shared interest, this proposal represents a 7.5% increase in spending—$3.6 billion more than the current year—without a clear plan to address Pennsylvania’s structural deficit. I am concerned that it relies on overly optimistic revenue projections and unimplemented policies, while simultaneously depleting our reserves and leaving taxpayers vulnerable to future tax increases and service cuts.

At a recent budget hearing, Chair of the Pa. House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee state Rep. Maureen Madden questioned Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich about additional funding for the state's Area Agencies on Aging. Madden highlighted the story of Susan, a woman caring for her aging husband who's life greatly improved with an increase in services.  More at RepMadden.com

At a recent budget hearing, Chair of the Pa. House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee state Rep. Maureen Madden questioned the Department of Human Services about their efforts to promote the LIFE program. Madden praised the program's holistic approach and asked about the department's efforts to encourage seniors to enroll. More at RepMadden.com

  1. What’s your name?  Nanaadjoa Aidoo 2. Where are you from? Brooklyn, NY 3. What are your goals in life?  To be successful and get my dream career. 4. What are your plans after high school? My plans are to go to a 4-year college and then go to med school for radiology. 5. Favorite teacher and why?  My favorite teacher is Ms.Brown because she understands me, she’s fun and I can always ask her for something if I need it. 6. What activities do you do? I do a lot of after-school activities like Best Buddies, Sadd, and NAACP, I also play basketball and I’m on the track and field team. 7. How do you judge a person? I judge a person based on how they interact with me and my friends and if they have a good attitude.

A farm in Wayne County has been working for almost ten years to fund and build a high-use enclosure for its animals. Now, the project is nearly complete and the animals are finally inside. News 13's Preston Ehrler reports from Tyler Hill.

St. Patrick's DUI EnforcementPostMar 7, 2025Be sure when celebrating the Luck of the Irish, that you celebrate responsibly.  Remember buzzed driving is impaired driving.  If you are planning on attending St. Patrick's Day celebrations, make sure to have a sober designated driver to ensure getting home saf...read more