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During a House floor debate on Wednesday, June 14, state Rep. Maureen Madden, D-Monroe, said that if Pennsylvania had raised its minimum wage as economists suggested more than a decade ago, people would be better off today, and fewer folks would be reliant on government programs. Raising the wage now, she said, will mean savings in the future that can be used toward mental health, education, fixing schools, and more. More at RepMadden.com

MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — It’s not every day the Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife (formerly Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center) near Stroudsburg takes in a golden eagle, let alone one with a missing foot. “When we first looked at the foot, I was almost in disbelief that something could have healed that well—no infection, no necrosis. It completely healed over,” said Janine Tancredi, the center’s executive director. The bird is recovering at the center after being found on someone’s property near Dushore in Sullivan County. Tancredi says after taking the bird to the vet, it was determined the foot has been missing for eight months to a year. But despite that, the adult bird is doing well.

MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — It’s not every day the Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife (formerly Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center) near Stroudsburg takes in a golden eagle, let alone one with a missing foot. “When we first looked at the foot, I was almost in disbelief that something could have healed that well—no infection, no necrosis. It completely healed over,” said Janine Tancredi, the center’s executive director. The bird is recovering at the center after being found on someone’s property near Dushore in Sullivan County. Tancredi says after taking the bird to the vet, it was determined the foot has been missing for eight months to a year. But despite that, the adult bird is doing well.

Return on Environment Study Shows Monroe County’s Open Spaces Generate over $1.5 Billion in Annual Revenue.The Monroe County Return on Environment (ROE) Study demonstrates how open space is greatly contributing to the health of the local economy, as well as to a lower cost of living and improved quality of life for citizens.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP37-iPeyn0

The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is located within the 77,000 acre Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and is the education partner of the National Park Service in this area. Pre-registration is requested until otherwise noted. Bridge the Gap: Introduction to Orienteering         Saturday, July 8, 1:00pm-3:00pm Free Come learn how to use a map & compass on our orienteering course. We’ll show you the basics before you try to find all the points. Space is limited – call early.  Lead support is provided by the William Penn Foundation.   Bridge the Gap: Evening Pond Paddle                 Saturday, July 8, 6:00pm-8:00pm Free

Details about Middle Smithfield Township's annual public events.

Person of the Year and finalists for 2014.

Person of the Year and finalists for 2015.

Person of the Year and finalists for 2016.

Person of the Year and finalists for 2017.

Person of the Year and finalists for 2018.

The 2019 Person of the Year winner and finalists.

A total of 1,244 students have been named to the Dean’s List at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) for the Spring 2023 semester of the 2022-2023 academic year, according to Margaret Ball. D.M.A., interim provost and vice president for academic affairs. Students eligible for the Dean’s List are those who have attained a 3.50 quality point average or better and are enrolled full-time. The letter grade “B” earns 3 quality points per credit, and the grade “A” earns 4 quality points per credit. Spring 2023 Dean’s List

At a rally Monday in support of Statute of Limitations reform for childhood sexual abuse, Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden, D-Monroe, stood with fellow survivors, victims and advocates to call on the state Senate to pass statute of limitations legislation and open the window of justice that victims and survivors deserve. Healing cannot begin without justice, she said.

Nine East Stroudsburg University students attended the program “Academic Seminar on National Security” through The Washington Center in Washington, D.C. The seminar, which was held May 16-24, gave college students from across the country a more in-depth understanding of the policy, operations, technology and risks surrounding cyber and national security in the United States. Discussions focused on such hot topics as global and domestic threats, prioritizing risks and action, the importance of diversity in national security, and strategic planning and analysis in national security.

Check out this photo gallery from this amazing production! Gallery • 28 Photos Luka Konklin

Gallery • 93 Photos Stroudsburg Prom 2023 occurred May 27 at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe! Enjoy the photo gallery!