700 Sarah Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States
Stroudsburg Borough is the historic heart of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, and the only traditional downtown in the Pocono Mountains region. With its walkable streets, Victorian architecture, and vibrant arts scene, Stroudsburg blends small-town charm with urban energy.
Stroudsburg is a borough that wears its history proudly while embracing modern vibrancy. It’s a place where you can admire 19th-century architecture in the morning, hike a mountain trail in the afternoon, and catch a live show at night. As the county seat, it anchors Monroe County’s civic and cultural life with a distinctive blend of heritage and hospitality.
The borough of Stroudsburg has implemented a new Short-term Rental Ordinance and refined zoning regulations to prohibit short term rentals in residential districts (R-1, R-2 and R-3) and allow it in all other zoning districts. A license and annual inspection is required, more details under Housing section on borough's website. See rules and regulations and permit application below.
The Hall of Fame concert was held on Friday, May 8, 2026.
The Hall of Fame is a concert held every year at the High School where the choir, band, and orchestras all combine after each group’s individual concert, to play pieces and to honor inductees into the Stroudsburg Music Department Hall of Fame.
With this being my final Hall of Fame and final high school concert, I have been able to recently reflect on the gifts of the music department.
This public legal notice lists a large number of individuals and businesses with unclaimed property in Pennsylvania. The notice includes a wide range of names, from individuals like Rooth Theresa and Adams Edison to businesses like Bank of America and Whisperin R Farm. The notice encourages individuals to visit the PATreasury website to check for any unclaimed property under their names. This notice is paid for with Pennsylvania tax dollars.* *Warning: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT). May contain errors.
A petition for change of name was filed on April 29, 2026, in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas. The petitioner, David Christopher O'Dor, seeks to change their name to David Christopher Cardona. The hearing for this petition is scheduled for July 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom #TBD at 610 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. All interested parties are invited to attend and present any objections they may have. Date of notice: May 21, 2026. LSOM0522114* *Warning: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT). May contain errors.
Articles of Organization have been filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to obtain a Certificate of Organization under the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988. The corporation's name is BCW & Company LLC. The filing date for the Articles of Organization was May 15, 2026. The filer is Brett J. Riegel, Esq., located at 18 N. 8th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. This notice was issued on May 20, 2026 with reference number LSOM0521447.* *Warning: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT). May contain errors.
The Wilderness Acres Property Owners Association has filed a civil action against Charmaine Gumbs for unpaid property owners association dues. Charmaine Gumbs is notified that the Complaint will be served by publication. Charmaine Gumbs must respond by entering a written appearance personally or through an attorney and file defenses with the court. Failure to do so may result in a judgment entered against Charmaine Gumbs without further notice. Charmaine Gumbs is advised to seek legal assistance promptly.
Karen Lance has been granted Letters Testamentary for the estate of Claudia Dennis. Debtors are asked to pay promptly, and claimants must submit their claims within four months to Karen Lance or her attorney. A verified statement of claim must also be filed with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County. Contact information: Karen Lance, 1110 County Road 519, Newton, NJ 07860. Attorney: Joseph P. McDonald, Jr., 1651 West Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.* *Warning: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT). May contain errors.
The Monroe County Board of Elections will meet at 7:00 a.m. on May 19, 2026, at the Commissioners’ Conference Room in the Monroe County Administrative Center located at One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA. The meeting is for conducting election-related business. If you need special accommodations for this meeting, please notify the Commissioners’ Office at the same address in Stroudsburg, PA, or call (570) 517-3165. Signed, Sara L. May-Silfee, Director of Elections.* *Warning: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT). May contain errors.
The Monroe County Board of Elections will meet at 9:00 a.m. on May 22, 2026, at the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Monroe County Administrative Center, One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA. The purpose of the meeting is to compute and canvass the votes cast at the General Primary Election held on May 19, 2026. If you need special accommodations for this meeting, please notify the Commissioners’ Office at One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 or call (570) 517-3165. Signed, Sara L. May-Silfee, Director of Elections.* *Warning: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT).
The Monroe County Board of Elections will meet on June 5, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Monroe County Administrative Center, One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA. The purpose is to cast lots for candidates with tie votes in the municipal election. Candidates can attend in person or through an authorized agent with a letter of attorney. If a candidate is absent, the board will appoint a representative. The meeting will be canceled if there are no tie votes.
The Monroe County Computing Board will meet on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. in Stroudsburg, PA for pre-canvassing and canvassing of Absentee and Mail-In Ballots. Each candidate in an election and one representative from each political party can observe the process. This notice is issued by the Monroe County Board of Elections, Sara L. May-Silfee, Director of Elections.* *Warning: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT). May contain errors.
The estate of Larry R. Sebring, also known as Larry Robert Sebring, who resided in Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, has passed away. Letters Testamentary for the estate have been issued to Kristen E. Sebring, the Executrix. Debtors to the estate are instructed to settle their debts promptly, and any claimants are advised to submit their claims within four months to Kristen E. Sebring or her attorney, William J. Reaser, Jr. The claims must be accompanied by a verified statement and an Affidavit with the Claimant's address.
The Estate of Walter J. Lopez, who resided in Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, has passed away. Georgiana Lopez has been granted Letters of Administration for the estate. Debtors are asked to settle their debts promptly, and creditors are instructed to submit their claims to Georgiana Lopez or her attorney within four months. Claims must be accompanied by a verified statement with an address in Monroe County for communication. Contact information for Georgiana Lopez: 1169 Butternut Lane, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Attorney Kelly L.
A public auction will be held on Friday, May 15th, 2025, at 1870 West Main St., Stroudsburg, PA 18360. The auction will include various vehicles such as motorcycles, cars, and SUVs.
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The verdict is in for the case of a Monroe County man charged in the death of his infant son. The jury found Michael Yard not guilty of first and third-degree homicide, but guilty of aggravated assault. All other charges have been dropped. The case dates back to August 2021, [...]
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There are new developments in the death of a Monroe County infant as his father stands trial. Prosecutors say 32-year-old Michael Yard is charged with criminal homicide after his three-month-old was found unresponsive at a Middle Smithfield Township home back in August 2021. Yard was officially charged with the crime [...]
The estate of Janet W. Marks, also known as Janet M. Marks or Janet Marks, who resided in Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, and has passed away. Letters Testamentary have been granted to Bonnie J. Beaver. Debtors to the estate are required to settle their debts promptly, and creditors must submit their claims within four months from the date of this notice to Bonnie J. Beaver or Kevin A. Hardy, Esquire.
The Monroe County Commissioners are seeking proposals for comprehensive drug, alcohol, and behavior health counseling services for incarcerated individuals at the Monroe County Correctional Facility (MCCF). Proposals must be submitted to the Monroe County Controllers' Office by June 18, 2026, at 1:30 PM. The proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 PM on the same day at the Commissioners' Public Meeting Room. The final decision on the proposals will be made at the commissioners meeting on July 15, 2026, at 9:30 AM.
A special joint meeting of the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors and the Stroud Township Planning Commission has been rescheduled to May 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Stroud Township Municipal Center. The meeting will discuss proposed zoning ordinance amendments related to Vehicle Sales Parks and additional uses in the R-2 zoning district, along with any other relevant business. For special accommodations, contact the Township at 570-421-3362 at least one day in advance.* *Warning: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT). May contain errors.
iStorage - Stroudsburg, located at 1075 Foxtown Hill Road, Stroudsburg PA 18360, will conduct a public sale of the contents of several storage units to satisfy the landlord's lien. The sale will take place on May 22nd, 2026, at 2:00pm on StorageTreasures.com through competitive bidding. Units to be sold include those belonging to Michael Robinson (Unit A14), Kenneth Decker (Unit G39), and Troy Barker (Unit A03). All items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS, and payment in cash is required at the time of sale. A cleaning deposit may also be necessary.
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A teenager in the Poconos wanted to help people understand a contract before they sign on the dotted line. So, he created a program that will take any contract and explain its terms in plain English. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes caught up with him on Saturday and explained this [...]
James And Catherine Purtill have filed a civil action against Gilda N. Harris for unpaid rent. The Court has authorized service of the Complaint by publication. Gilda N. Harris, as the Defendant, is advised to defend by entering a written appearance personally or through an attorney. Failure to do so may result in a judgment entered against Gilda N. Harris without further notice. Gilda N. Harris is urged to seek legal assistance promptly. Contact Monroe County Bar Association Find a Lawyer Program at P.O.
Harry & Anna Wolbert have filed a civil action for ejectment against Robert R. Curry II in the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The court has authorized service of the complaint by publication. Robert R. Curry II is advised to enter a written appearance personally or through an attorney to defend against the action. Failure to do so may result in a judgment entered against him without further notice. Legal assistance can be sought from the Monroe County Bar Association Find a Lawyer Program or Daniel F. Dolan, Esquire at Newman Williams, P.C.
Jeanne French Berry, also known as Jeanne F. Berry, passed away on March 14, 1926, in E. Stroudsburg Borough, Monroe County, PA. Letters Testamentary for her estate have been granted to Kathy B. Rosset, the Executrix. All individuals with claims against the estate are requested to notify Kathy B. Rosset, and those who owe money to the deceased are urged to settle their debts promptly. Contact information for the Executrix is c/o Leigh A. Segal, Esq., at 460 Norristown Rd., #110, Blue Bell, PA 19422-2323. The attorney handling the estate is Leigh A.
The Mountaineer caught up with the Boy’s Tennis team to talk about their season, what motivates them and their opening songs!
How many years of experience do you have? A little over two now. I started in my freshman year.
What keeps you motivated? Just the competition aspect, playing against my friends keeps me going. Always want to be better than them and always want to improve as a team.
Do you think you’re better than your teammates? Yeah.
What’s the team’s record? 12 and 5