Tractor theft
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The Stroud Area Regional Police Department is attempting to identify the pictured white male.
Stroud Township
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Address
1211 North 5th Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States
Email
stroud17@ptd.net
Phone
Fax
School District
Tax Rate
2.77 mills
Stroud Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania is a dynamic blend of Pocono charm and commercial vitality. Located just west of East Stroudsburg and Stroudsburg Borough, it serves as a gateway to the Poconos and a hub for both residents and visitors seeking nature, retail, and community life.
🗺️ Geographic & Civic Snapshot
- Area: ~31.3 sq mi (81.1 km²), with less than 1% water coverage
- Elevation: ~843 ft (257 m)
- Population: ~19,812 (2020 Census)
- School District: Stroudsburg Area School District
🏘️ Community Character
- Villages & Neighborhoods: Includes Arlington Heights, part of Penn Estates, and several residential developments
- Commercial Hub: Home to Stroud Mall, big-box retailers, and medical facilities along Route 611
- Parks & Trails: Offers access to the Appalachian Trail, Glen Park, and scenic greenways
🏞️ Recreation & Nature
- Glen Brook Golf Club: A historic course offering public play and community events
- Stroud Greenway: A developing trail system connecting neighborhoods to parks and natural areas
- Proximity to Delaware Water Gap: Just minutes from one of Pennsylvania’s most iconic outdoor destinations
🏠 Short-Term Rentals (STRs)
- Zoning Rules: STRs are only permitted in the C-3 Zoning District, with exceptions for Penn Estates and Blue Mountain Lakes communities
- STR Friendliness: Rated somewhat STR-friendly, with zoning-based restrictions and inspection requirements
🧭 Township Identity
Stroud Township is where rural tranquility meets suburban convenience. It’s a place of wooded neighborhoods, bustling corridors, and deep historical roots—originally part of the 18th-century Stroudsburg settlement. Whether you're hiking the Appalachian Trail or grabbing coffee near the mall, Stroud offers a balanced lifestyle with a strong sense of place.
Short Term Rental Information
STR is permitted only in the C-3 Zoning District of Stroud Township, with exceptions made for the Penn Estates and Blue Mountain Lakes communities Short-term rental permits in Stroud Township require inspections and properties must meet certain guidelines.
Stroud Township News
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Letters Testamentary have been granted on the ESTATE OF NOREEN PURCELL, DECEASED, late of Stroud Township, who died on August 10, 2025, to Michelle Lee Purcell, Personal Representative. Kirby G. Upright, Esquire, One West Broad Street, Suite 700, Bethlehem, PA 18018, is counsel. All persons having claims against the estate are requested to present them in writing and all persons indebted to the estate to make payment to it in care of the Attorney noted above. KING SPRY HERMAN FREUND & FAUL LLC By: Kirby G.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE OF STROUD TOWNSHIP’S PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET Notice is hereby given that the proposed budget for Stroud Township for the fiscal year 2026 has been prepared and is available for public inspection at the Stroud Township Municipal Building, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360, during regular business hours between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF LYNN S. SAMSEL DANIELS a/k/a LYNN SAMSEL a/k/a LYNN S. DANIELS late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. LETTERS TESTAMENTARY in the above-named estate having been granted to Logan H. Pysher.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00
Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 6653 CIVIL 2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, December 4, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00
Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 007759 CIVIL 2023 I, Nick Cirranello , Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, December 4, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, beginning at 6:30 P.M., at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360.
Fatal CrashOn November 8, 2025, at 9:17 pm, SARPD was dispatched to the 500 block of Mill Creek Road, located in Stroud Township, for a reported one vehicle crash with entrapment. Em
STROUD TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The victim of a deadly crash over the weekend in Monroe County has been identified. The Monroe County Coroner, Thomas A. Yanac, stated 27-year-old Michael Burns died after a car crash on Mill Creek Road in Stroud Township on November 8. The coroner reports Burns was pronounced dead at [...]
STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One person is dead after a violent crash in the Poconos Saturday night. Monroe County officials confirm with 28/22 News that someone was killed in the crash Saturday night in Stroud Township on Mill Creek Road. 28/22 News checked with the county coroner, who had no other information after [...]
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United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA Community Services
410 Olive St. Scranton, PA 18509: Angel’s Attic food pantry is currently open Monday-Friday 9am- 5pm. Households of any size can come and receive a bag, as needed (1 per day maximum).
Catholic Social Services Food Distribution
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF ARLENE PATRICIA MAIORIELLO, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pushback in the Poconos as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) continues with plans to expand Interstate 80 through Stroud Township, Stroudsburg, and East Stroudsburg. Plans for the expansion were announced more than two decades ago. The $935,000,000 project would create three lanes and full shoulders for both eastbound and westbound [...]
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF LEROY J. STEIGER SR. A/K/A LEROY J. STEIGER late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. LETTERS TESTAMENTARY in the above-named estate having been granted to Deborah A. Steiger.
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Brenda D Brown, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF ARLENE PATRICIA MAIORIELLO, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING AND OF INTENTION TO ENACT PROPOSED ORDINANCE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Supervisors of Stroud Township will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, beginning at 6:30 P.M., at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 N. 5th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 27 (Zoning) of the Stroud Township Code of Ordinances. The proposed ordinance would change the zoning district designation of certain parcels located along S.R.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Stroud Township, Monroe County, PA, are accepting Requests For Proposals for a restaurant/bar opportunity located at Glen Brook Golf Club 1038 Hickory Valley Rd, Stroudsburg PA. RFP information can be obtained by emailing Stroudjw@ptd.net or picked up at the Municipal building at 1211 N. 5th St, Stroudsburg. All submissions are due by November 21st, 2025. Stroud Township Board of Supervisors P - October 12, 15, 2025
SANTANA, JULIO CESAR
(1 COUNT) FALSE REPORTS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES
FALSE IDENFICATION TO LAW ENFORCMENT
(1) COUNT IDENTITY THEFT (M1)
Age
48
Race
Hispanic
Gender
Male
Height
6' 2"
Weight
180 lbs
Runaway/missing juvenile Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given re-garding a scheduled meeting for the Stroud Township Environmental Advisory Council held at 1211 N. 5th St., Stroudsburg, PA. The meeting will be held on October 14th at 7:00PM. Stephen Fylstra. Stroud Township Manager P - September 29, 2025
STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing several charges Wednesday night after an hours-long standoff ended in Stroud Township.
The Stroud Area Regional Police Department says they were called to Walnut Grove Road in Stroud Township around 11:35 a.m. for a man reportedly destroying the Walnut Grove community sign with a hammer.
When officers arrived on scene, they identified the man as 29-year-old Alexander Ball from East Stroudsburg, who lived in the community.
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Barbara Smith Possinger, a/k/a Barbara S. Possinger, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Helen T. Curry, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.