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Stroud Township has announced its 2026 Spring Leaf Collection Schedule, requiring residents to rake leaves to the road's edge by 7:00 AM on specific pick-up dates ranging from April 6 to April 16. The collection is divided into 12 areas, each with designated streets and neighborhoods. It is crucial for residents to adhere to the schedule and guidelines, ensuring leaves are free of debris. In case of inclement weather, the schedule may be subject to change. For further inquiries or updates, residents can contact the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors at 570-421-3362.

The Twin Lakes Estates Property Owners Association (TLEPO) in Washington’s Crossing, East Stroudsburg, PA, is soliciting bids for the repair of the Sweetwater Dam. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) has issued a permit for this regulated dam. The project involves repairing and extending the spillway and fixing a swale downstream of the dam. 

Pocono Mountain Public Library has been providing free guitar workshops for nearly a decade! Since the first workshop on April 20, 2016--Joe has been teaching guitar to all sorts of people interested in all sorts of musical genres. Music has a unique way of bringing people together, crossing generations and backgrounds. One of the most remarkable aspects of the guitar workshops is the wide age range of participants. Joe has taught teenagers just starting their musical journey alongside adults...

Wildcat Ridge Conditional Use Hearing in Archbald This week, I attended the Wildcat Ridge conditional use hearing in Archbald to listen directly to residents and fully understand the concerns surrounding the proposed project. Unfortunately, public comment was cut short before I had the opportunity to speak. Regardless, hearing directly from residents during the public comment period and having personal conversations with many of you is critical my work.

Half of the world is watching politics, and the other half is watching Bridgerton. Bridgerton, a show set in England during the Regency Era, follows the Bridgerton family’s children as they find love. It was first released back at the end of 2020 and took the world by storm. According to Indiewire.com, Bridgerton’s first season had 625 million hours of viewing, from 82 million households. The show manages to top its own numbers with every season release, and the most recent season four did no different on Netflix. Season four was about the second-oldest son, Benedict Bridgerton, a man of nobility, finding love with Sophie Baek, an illegitimate maid. The story had much potential, but the process was a bit lacking.

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has a regular season lasting from May to September.  During the offseason, some players can get another opportunity to play in the Unrivaled League. Unrivaled’s season takes place from January to March. According to The Observer, Unrivaled was founded in 2023 by WNBA Stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. Unrivaled is a 3-on-3 league, and the goal was to give players a better opportunity to compete in the offseason. The league took a liftoff that was not expected, and now Unrivaled is being talked about all over sports news sources.  “I think any kind of innovation that can bring more attention to the talents in women’s and men’s sports is great!” expresses Mr. Andrew Kurnas, an English teacher.

 

An estate notice has been issued for Annie M. Sharpton, late of Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The undersigned, Elihue Robinson, has been granted Letters Testamentary for the estate. Individuals indebted to the estate must make prompt payments, while those with claims should submit them within 12 months to Elihue Robinson or their attorney, David A. Martino. Claims must be verified and filed with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Orphan's Court Division. The notice includes contact details for Elihue Robinson and David A. Martino. 

An estate notice has been issued for the late Charles R. Mackes of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Letters of Administration for the estate have been granted to Robert L. Mackes. Individuals who owe debts to the estate are required to settle them promptly, while those with claims must submit them within 12 months from the notice date to Robert L. Mackes or his attorney, David A. Martino. Claims should be filed with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Orphan's Court Division, accompanied by a verified statement of claim. This notice is crucial for creditors and claimants associated with the estate of Charles R. Mackes to ensure proper settlement and legal procedures are followed. Date: March 6, 13, 20, 2026 Location: 355 Golf Course Road, Saylorsburg, PA 18322, or 1854 Route 209, PO Box 420, Brodheadsville, PA 18322 — Original public notice (excerpt): ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Charles R.

Selene Finance, LP has initiated a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint against Lennox Callender and others, including Janovia Spruill, regarding a property at 1002 Alpine Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302. The complaint, docketed as Civil Action-Law No. 004186-CV-2024 in the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, PA, requires a response within 20 days of being served. Failure to respond may result in a judgment entered against the defendants. Individuals are advised to seek legal counsel promptly, with contact information provided for legal assistance through the Monroe County Bar Association and Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC. This notice serves as a crucial warning to the defendants to address the foreclosure action promptly to avoid potential legal consequences.

A public auction is scheduled to take place on Friday, March 13th, 2026, at 1870 West Main St., Stroudsburg, PA 18360. The auction will involve various vehicles, including a Chevy Truck, Nomad Motorhome, Hyundai, Ford Explorer, Freightliner trucks, Great Dane trailer, BMW X5, Ford Focus, Yamaha YZF, Honda Civic, Nissan Maxima, Nissan Altima, and Nissan Sentra. For inquiries, individuals can contact (570) 424-2012. This event is significant for those interested in purchasing used vehicles or seeking specific models at auction prices. The auction provides an opportunity for the public to acquire vehicles through a transparent bidding process. — Original public notice (excerpt): PUBLIC AUCTION There will be a public auction for the following vehicles on Friday March 13TH 2026 at 1870 West Main St., Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Please contact us at (570) 424-2012 with any questions.

Pocono Township, Monroe County, is inviting online bids for the TLC Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Project until 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026. Bids will be publicly read at the Board of Commissioners meeting on the same day at 6:00 p.m. Bidders must provide a certified check or bid bond, and the successful bidder will need to furnish performance and payment bonds, along with proof of insurance. The project requires compliance with PA Prevailing Wage requirements and non-discrimination policies. 

Financial Wellness Fair Take Charge of Your Money at the Financial Wellness Fair at Hughes Library! Learn how to manage your money, protect yourself from scams, and plan for major purchases at this free, drop-in community event. Throughout the day, attend short financial education sessions led by experts from UECU. Each session is approximately 30 minutes and designed to give you practical tips you can use right away. Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Hughes Library Community Room, 1002 N. 9th St., Stroudsburg Cost: Free – No registration required Light refreshments will be provided. Session attendees will also have the opportunity to enter a gift card drawing.

A proposal that could bring data centers to part of the long-planned Smithfield Gateway development was discussed during a recent Smithfield Township Planning Commission meeting.Plans presented to the commission outline two proposed data center buildings, each about 125,000 square feet, along with a power substation that would support the facilities. According to the most recent site plan listed in the project’s resubmission documents, one of the buildings is shown behind the St. Luke’s Health Center-Smithfield Gateway area of the development.

On March 10, 2026, the Stroudsburg High School Choir held its annual March concert in the high school auditorium. The theme this year was “Be the Light,” where they featured songs, Lumen (Receive the light) by Abbie Betinis, Stand Up from the movie Harriet by Cynthia Erivo, Stardust by B.E. Boykin, Total Praise by Richard Smallwood, and lastly, Es Tu Tiempo by Francisco J. Nuñez. All of these songs portrayed reaching for or being the light. They symbolized hope, perseverance, and the pursuit of that light. Many of these songs featured soloists and speakers. At the beginning of the concert, the choir council president, Kathleen Carpio, 26’, introduced the choir, welcomed the audience, and reminded everyone of concert etiquette. Then, Mikaela Lipitz, 26’, and A’niya Jones-Garrison, 27’, introduced the song “Lumen,” after which the choir walked into the auditorium with lanterns that represented the light we were reaching for.

Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden celebrated the centennial birthday of Mrs. Gwendolyn Turner, honoring the remarkable life and legacy of a trailblazing mathematician whose contributions played a pivotal role in the successful lunar landing. More at RepMadden.com

Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden visited the Women Veterans Museum in Mt. Pocono to recognize the 10th Anniversary of women being permitted to serve in combat roles in the U.S. military. Madden joined Reps. Jim Haddock and Tarah Probst in presenting retired Sgt. Major Claudette Williams with a House Resolution in recognition of the anniversary and thanked her for her work with the museum. More at RepMadden.com