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Forecasters are tracking a mid-week storm that could drop several inches of snow in the Lehigh Valley. While Monday is expected to be rainy for most of the region, some wintry precipitation is falling in the Poconos, according to the National Weather Service’s forecast discussion. The service has extended a winter weather advisory until 10 a.m. for Carbon and Monroe counties, where up to 3 inches of additional snowfall is possible, mainly in the higher elevations. Drivers should plan on slippery road conditions that could impact the morning commute.

Forecasters are tracking a mid-week storm that could drop several inches of snow in the Lehigh Valley. While Monday is expected to be rainy for most of the region, some wintry precipitation is falling in the Poconos, according to the National Weather Service’s forecast discussion. The service has extended a winter weather advisory until 10 a.m. for Carbon and Monroe counties, where up to 3 inches of additional snowfall is possible, mainly in the higher elevations. Drivers should plan on slippery road conditions that could impact the morning commute.

Forecasters are tracking a mid-week storm that could drop several inches of snow in the Lehigh Valley. While Monday is expected to be rainy for most of the region, some wintry precipitation is falling in the Poconos, according to the National Weather Service’s forecast discussion. The service has extended a winter weather advisory until 10 a.m. for Carbon and Monroe counties, where up to 3 inches of additional snowfall is possible, mainly in the higher elevations. Drivers should plan on slippery road conditions that could impact the morning commute.

Forecasters are tracking a mid-week storm that could drop several inches of snow in the Lehigh Valley. While Monday is expected to be rainy for most of the region, some wintry precipitation is falling in the Poconos, according to the National Weather Service’s forecast discussion. The service has extended a winter weather advisory until 10 a.m. for Carbon and Monroe counties, where up to 3 inches of additional snowfall is possible, mainly in the higher elevations. Drivers should plan on slippery road conditions that could impact the morning commute.

Two men died in a crash early Monday on Interstate 80 in the Poconos. According to state police at Stroudsburg, two vehicles were traveling west in Tunkhannock Township, both at a high rate of speed, about 12:30 a.m. Monday. One of the two vehicles left its lane of travel and crashed into the second vehicle, sending both off the road. Both cars rolled over several times, ejecting the drivers: Donn Innes, 68, of Weatherly and Jeffrey Bates, 31, of Danville, Montour County. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene.

For generations of Boy Scouts in the Lehigh Valley, the Trexler Scout Reservation has been a chance to get in touch with nature. The camp features two lakes, a 65-foot climbing wall and zipline, a crafts building, hiking trails and dozens of other activities to pass a summer day. But the 2023 season will likely be the last one for Camp Trexler, which has a history stretching back more than 90 years. The Minsi Trails Council announced in March that it plans to sell the land to raise money for its share of a historic nationwide settlement with thousands of people who say they were abused when they were Scouts.

Monday, March 20, 2023: There is a water main break that is affecting water of the East Stroudsburg Borough residents and businesses in the North Courtland Street area.  Customers in this area may experience dirty or cloudy water.  You can let the water run a few minutes and it should clear up.  If you are still having issues by the morning, please contact our office during regular business hours of 8 am to 5 pm at 570-421-8300 for further assistance. Please note, there is NOT a boil water advisory due to this break.

Start date:  1/17/23 (See map below)County:  MonroeMunicipality:  East Stroudsburg BoroughRoad name:  Lincoln Avenue/Forge RoadBetween:  Forge Road and Brown StreetType of work:  ConstructionWork being done by:  PennDOT ContractorType of restriction:  24 Hours Restriction:  Lincoln Avenue/Forge Road north will be closed and detoured between Prospect Street and Business Route 209/Brown Street for approximately 3.25 years. Northbound Lincoln Avenue/Forge Road traffic will be detoured on Prospect Street, Ridgeway Street and Business Route 209/Brown Street. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work area.  The closure is necessary to allow for work on a bridge. The work is part of the ongoing $94.15 million reconstruction of the I-80 Exit 308 interchange that began in March 2022 and is anticipated to be complete in July 2027. 

Start date:  1/17/23 (See map below)County:  MonroeMunicipality:  East Stroudsburg BoroughRoad name:  Lincoln Avenue/Forge RoadBetween:  Forge Road and Brown StreetType of work:  ConstructionWork being done by:  PennDOT ContractorType of restriction:  24 Hours Restriction:  Lincoln Avenue/Forge Road north will be closed and detoured between Prospect Street and Business Route 209/Brown Street for approximately 3.25 years. Northbound Lincoln Avenue/Forge Road traffic will be detoured on Prospect Street, Ridgeway Street and Business Route 209/Brown Street. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work area.  The closure is necessary to allow for work on a bridge. The work is part of the ongoing $94.15 million reconstruction of the I-80 Exit 308 interchange that began in March 2022 and is anticipated to be complete in July 2027. 

Start date:  1/17/23 (See map below)County:  MonroeMunicipality:  East Stroudsburg BoroughRoad name:  Lincoln Avenue/Forge RoadBetween:  Forge Road and Brown StreetType of work:  ConstructionWork being done by:  PennDOT ContractorType of restriction:  24 Hours Restriction:  Lincoln Avenue/Forge Road north will be closed and detoured between Prospect Street and Business Route 209/Brown Street for approximately 3.25 years. Northbound Lincoln Avenue/Forge Road traffic will be detoured on Prospect Street, Ridgeway Street and Business Route 209/Brown Street. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work area.  The closure is necessary to allow for work on a bridge. The work is part of the ongoing $94.15 million reconstruction of the I-80 Exit 308 interchange that began in March 2022 and is anticipated to be complete in July 2027. 

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The Monroe Campus of Northampton Community College is hosting an upcoming event on campus called 1 Million Cups.  It is a national program that supports local entrepreneurship. The program has operated at their Bethlehem campus for a few years and is now coming to the Monroe Campus! The next program will be held in Tannersville on March 15, 2023 and will continue monthly the third Wednesday of each month at 9am.  You can learn more about the overall program on this link https://www.1millioncups.com/s/ This program provides an opportunity for new companies present their story to the public and get feedback and support on how to help their business thrive. The informational flyer can be found here:  Flyer – 1 Million Cups March 15, 2023

https://video.wixstatic.com/video/b1d285_2e1cfc4be753499e87baaa9f522c64cb/720p/mp4/file.mp4Do you have a child who loves animals? Do you want your child to practice reading? Do you have a struggling reader? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, come to Pocono Mountain Public Library on Saturday, January 14th between 12pm and 2pm to meet Riley, a certified therapy dog. Riley specializes in being adorable and friendly but he also has the ability to help kids get comfortable with reading! This is a perfect opportunity for kids aged 5 to 13 to practice reading and spend some time with a sweet dog! To book an appointment to read with Riley, click the link below. https://calendar.app.google/CpR34vd4tRMeMLmJ7

Some snow could come to the Lehigh Valley this weekend. According to the National Weather Service forecast, the southern Poconos region could see some snow flurries mid-day Saturday. For the rest of the region though, expect to see mostly cloudy, somewhat chilly conditions today. Lehigh Valley International Airport forecasts a high temperature of 43 degrees today and a low of 25 degrees tonight. But more significant, although not particularly substantial, snowfall could come to the region Sunday night. The National Weather forecast advises that some “light accumulating snowfall” could arrive in the Lehigh Valley from Sunday night into Monday morning. Sunday will start out with clear skies and temperatures in the low 40s, but clouds will move in throughout afternoon and evening.

Some snow could come to the Lehigh Valley this weekend. According to the National Weather Service forecast, the southern Poconos region could see some snow flurries mid-day Saturday. For the rest of the region though, expect to see mostly cloudy, somewhat chilly conditions today. Lehigh Valley International Airport forecasts a high temperature of 43 degrees today and a low of 25 degrees tonight. But more significant, although not particularly substantial, snowfall could come to the region Sunday night. The National Weather forecast advises that some “light accumulating snowfall” could arrive in the Lehigh Valley from Sunday night into Monday morning. Sunday will start out with clear skies and temperatures in the low 40s, but clouds will move in throughout afternoon and evening.

Some snow could come to the Lehigh Valley this weekend. According to the National Weather Service forecast, the southern Poconos region could see some snow flurries mid-day Saturday. For the rest of the region though, expect to see mostly cloudy, somewhat chilly conditions today. Lehigh Valley International Airport forecasts a high temperature of 43 degrees today and a low of 25 degrees tonight. But more significant, although not particularly substantial, snowfall could come to the region Sunday night. The National Weather forecast advises that some “light accumulating snowfall” could arrive in the Lehigh Valley from Sunday night into Monday morning. Sunday will start out with clear skies and temperatures in the low 40s, but clouds will move in throughout afternoon and evening.