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At which school in the district are you a principal? I am a principal at Stroudsburg High School.  How long have you been a principal? 1 year, this is my very first year!  What is your favorite part of being a principal?  Be out of the classroom, branching out, exploring new opportunities.  What would you be if you had gone into another profession and why? Theater, it has been my dream since i was a little girl to go to Broadway!  What is one piece of advice you would share with your students?  Life is short, too short.  How and when did you know being a principal was what you wanted to do? I love organizing and empowering people. I also love being part of a team and guiding and supporting people. 

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ROSS TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A house in Monroe County was destroyed after a fire Friday morning. According to David Pall, Assistant Fire Chief of the Sweet Valley Fire Company, a call for a residential structure fire in Ross Township was received around 6:45 a.m. He said the house was fully involved as crews arrived. Truck carrying stone collides with bridge on I-180 Officials say no one lived in the house, as it was under renovation. No injuries were reported. Crews called the house a total loss. Sweet Valley, Hunlock Creek, Lake Silkworth, Huntington Township, Fairmount Township, Mocanaqua, Shaffertown, Idetown, Sweet Valley, and Shickshinny Ambulance, Back Mountain Regional Fire all responded to the call.

Is that a Demogorgan or a susaphone?  This year, the theme for the marching band show is “The Upside Down.” Each year, the marching band staff comes together to choose a theme.  Mr.Skip Cassady, one of the marching band directors, shares the theme with the band the night of graduation, the year prior to the theme being in effect, while they are practicing to play “Pomp and Circumstance.” “We tried to pick something that would be for everyone,” says Cassady. “The show has come out during your lifetime, and the songs are from my time period growing up. The show has something for everyone.”  A picture of the front of the marching band t-shirt. (Crista Kopec) The band was excited as the show had been a hit in their lives. 

@shsnews Stroudsburg High School Activity Fair 25-26 news activity #fypdongggggggg #stroudsburg clubs ♬ original sound – SHS NEWS – SHS NEWS

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance held a Networking Reception on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center located at 100 Adams Ave, Scranton, PA 18503. The Networking Reception was attended by over 250 business and community leaders from around the region. During the Reception, NEPA presented the NEPA Alliance Regional Leadership Award. The award is presented… Source

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JACKSON TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) —  A man has been charged after state police say explosive materials were discovered inside a home, prompting a controlled detonation. 35-year-old James Andrew Niedosik from Stroudsburg was charged with the following: Having weapons of mass destruction Risking catastrophe Making repairs/selling, or otherwise dealing with prohibited offensive weapons Possession of a firearm Recklessly endangering another person On September 24, troopers were called to a home in Jackson Township for a report of several loud explosion noises. Troopers found Niedosik on the woodline of the property and took him into custody for an outstanding warrant.

JACKSON TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say explosive materials were discovered inside a home, prompting an investigation and a controlled detonation. On September 24, troopers were called to a home in Jackson Township for a report of several loud explosion noises. Teens charged after TikTok challenge kills one, other severely injured Troopers took three people, who were inside the home, into custody for outstanding warrants. However, they did not say if those arrested have been officially charged with the incident. Further investigation confirmed that there was an explosive-type material in the home.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. According to CDC, suicide is the second leading cause of death among people ages 10-24. Stroudsburg High School provides numerous resources to help their students’ mental health and promote awareness from staff to clubs. SHS has its own Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) professional, School Psychologist, and Licensed Mental Health Professional. Ms. Austin is SHS’s MTSS Coordinator. MTSS includes 3 tiers, which provide different levels of support for students, ranging from increased support in classroom instruction to intensive support with daily meetings and specialized instruction. Ms. Austin works closely with many students with things such as check-ins and group instruction. MTSS works with students with disabilities and mental health issues, anything that affects day-to-day life.

@shsnews Let’s see what the student body would describe themselves using three emojis! #emojis #school #fyp ♬ original sound – SHS NEWS

Billions generated by tourism, reinforces industry importance New data from a state-level study of tourism’s economic impact shows steady growth and a new record visitor spend for the four-county Poconos region in 2024.

via Monroe County PA Libertarians: Welcome aboard, Ted Wolski, Tobyhanna Township Supervisor!  Fiscal responsibility, stewardship over your constituents’ hard-earned money forfeited through taxation, and rejection of an “us versus them” paradigm brought you here and we look forward to working with you!Ted Wolski, Tobyhanna Township SupervisorThank you to the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania for accepting me into the fold 🇺🇸

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Barrett Township Supervisors Meeting - September 24, 2025 - 8:00 AM

Stroudsburg Boy’s Soccer had their 8th annual alumni game against Deiruff High School on September 20, 2025 at Ross-Stulgaitis stadium in honor of Jay Effros Kolb, who passed away on June 26, 2007. His legacy in the Stroudsburg community is not to be forgotten or understated. He was a player, coach, role model and a community leader who influenced many student-athletes greatly. The Kolb family and guests of honor attended the alumni game for a ceremony prefacing kick off, where the family and honorary guests got together with the soccer team to enjoy a speech honoring Jay Effros and take pictures. After the ceremony, and the required pictures, they witnessed the team take its most demanding win of the season, with a score line of 9-0. Wyatt Kish, ‘27 opened the game with a goal and celebrated by holding up our Effros Kolb shirts and pointing it towards our honorary guests. A strong and meaningful celebration, showing the teams respect.

Being competitive the week of 9/14 was a must for Stroudsburg’s Field Hockey team. Coming off back-to-back losses, setting their record at 3-4, they played four games in a six-day stretch, including Bethlehem Catholic (9/15), Northampton (9/17), Pocono Mountain East (9/19), and East Stroudsburg South (9/20). Game one of the week against Bethlehem Catholic was a lopsided 9-0 win against the Golden Hawks, taking Stroudsburg’s record to 4-4. Falling to Northampton 0-2, they bounced back, taking down PME 5-1, and blowing out East Stroudsburg South 8-0. The team is confident, seeing consistent presence from senior captains Georgie English, ’26, Cailin Mignosi, ’26, and Grace Coyne, ’26. Goals have been shared throughout the team, with Grace Barzev, ’28, leading the team with seven. Leanna Neri, ’27, Skylar Neri, ’28, and Coyne follow with five each.

A Monroe County man is facing assault charges after shooting his 10-year-old stepson during a dispute at a Chestnuthill Township home, state police said.Aside from the three counts of aggravated assault, 34-year-old Darius Oshan James, of the 100 block of Caddo Terrace in Albrightsville, also is charged with felony child endangerment; two counts misdemeanor reckless endangerment; and misdemeanor simple assault.Read the full story here.