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The Monroe County Office of Emergency Management and the Monroe County Control Center are hosting this year's Public Safety Day! For more information, visit monroecountypa.gov or visit our Facebook event page. We'll see you there!

Carts packed with the essentials rolled along the sidewalks of East Stroudsburg University as 1,090 first-year and transfer students moved into their new homes away from home on Wednesday and Thursday. A total of 2,690 residential students will be living on campus after move-in wraps up on Saturday. Like many students weighing what to bring and what to leave behind, Gabriela Pifano, a criminal justice major from Kearny, N.J., showed up to campus with a car-full of must-have belongings, but said there was no shortage of student volunteers to help make the unloading process much easier. “I was moving things in and out of nowhere 15 people showed up and helped me move all my things to my room,” Pifano said.

 NASCAR Cup Series headlines tripleheader weekend that also includes the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and ARCA Menards Series. Cup Series race set for Sunday, June 14 – one week earlier than this season. Single-day race tickets and weekend packages on sale now at www.poconoraceway.com LONG POND, Pa. (Aug. 20, 2025) – The NASCAR Cup Series stars will head to the Pocono Mountains next summer as Pocono Raceway plays host to the series for a 53rd consecutive year on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The action-packed June 12-14 tripleheader showcasing the Cup Series also will include the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and ARCA Menards Series on the legendary 2.5-mile “Tricky Triangle.” The weekend will feature a race each day, beginning with the stars of ARCA on Friday, June 12.

Kids Download Printable Version Lapsit Ages 1-2. Siblings welcome. Books, songs, & activities. Walk-in but space is limited. Hughes: Mon, 11:00 AM: Sept 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 20, 27, Nov 3 10, 17 (NOT Oct 13) Hughes: Tues, 11:00 AM: Sept 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 21, 28, Nov 11, 18 (NOT Oct 14 or Nov 4) Smithfields: Tues, 9:30 AM: Sept 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 11, 18 (NOT Nov 4) Preschool Storytime Ages 3-5. Siblings welcome. Stories, songs, & coloring sheet or simple craft. Walk-in but space is limited.

A 30-year-old man has died after attending this year’s Elements music festival in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.A man identified only by his first name, Sagel, reportedly suffered cardiac arrest while in a vehicle exiting the Pocono International Raceway festival grounds on August 11. As of now, the official cause of death has not been released.Meanwhile, on August 13, Elements Festival released a statement addressing Sagel’s passing., “We are deeply saddened to share that on Monday morning, a member of our community passed away after receiving treatment onsite and being transferred to a local hospital,” the music festival wrote. “We are sending our love and condolences to their family and friends.”

News story about back pack safety. The two righteous and competent women shown addressing the governing body are School Board candidates Janet Dooner and Denise Hopely. Vote for them by November 4, 2025.

Policy Committee Holds Hearing on Data Centers in the 40th District This week, I was pleased to welcome the Senate Majority Policy Committee and Chairman Senator David Argall to the 40th District, along with Senator Lisa Baker and many other Senators who joined remotely, including Senators Lynda Culver, Judy Ward, Dawn Keefer, Doug Mastriano, and Kristin Phillips-Hill. Over the past several weeks, I have heard from many residents who felt they lacked clear, reliable information about data centers and their potential risks and benefits to our community. This hearing was an important step toward addressing those questions directly.

PMEDC members gathered at the Barley Creek Taproom in Tannersville to hear from Shelby Linton-Keddie, Senior Director of Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs for PPL Electric Utilities. She was joined by other PPL representatives Alana Roberts, Regional Affairs Director; Jason Hunt, Manager, Business & Economic Development and Ashley Lorah, Key Accounts Manager. Ms. Source

Camping at Pocono Raceway is one of the best ways to experience the Tricky Triangle, and we want to celebrate all of you who make it such a tradition year after year. Whether you’ve been setting up a tent for decades or just rolled in with your RV for the very first time, your stories, traditions, and tips make the Pocono camping community one of a kind. We asked fans to share what brought them to Pocono, how long they’ve been camping at the Tricky Triangle, and their best tips for first-time campers. From cherished memories to new traditions, here is their feedback. Brent Fedder- Benton, PA How long have you been camping at Pocono Raceway?: 20 years Which section do you camp in?: Infield tent Do you camp in a tent or an RV?: Tent What’s your go-to meal or snack while camping at the track?: Anything venison

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HARRISBURG — A group of Pennsylvania legislators is taking action to address the alarming rise in online child exploitation by introducing a resolution that designates the week of August 17 through 23, 2025 as “Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania. The measure is being led by Senators Scott Martin (R-Lancaster), Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery), Frank Farry (R-Bucks), and Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe). Together, they are urging schools, parents, and community leaders to join in promoting education and prevention of online dangers to children during the designated week.

NEPA Media Group, LLCA recent incident in Coolbaugh Township’s A Pocono Country Place (APCP) has raised countywide concerns about private security personnel performing police-style traffic stops in violation of Pennsylvania law.The Coolbaugh CaseResident Mr. Ertle reports that APCP Public Safety Officers have been stopping vehicles with flashing red lights and sirens — conduct that Pennsylvania law reserves for authorized emergency vehicles operated by police, fire, or certain certified EMS units.August 9, 2025 – Around 5:50 p.m., Officer Snyder allegedly pulled over Mr. Ertle’s vehicle on Country Place Drive using red lights and sirens. When asked for legal authority, Snyder reportedly cited “PA 235,” a law about lethal weapons certification — not traffic enforcement powers.

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EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE CO. (WOLF) — Police in the Poconos arrested two men after a search warrant led to the discovery of a multitude of drugs and firearms in a residence, according to police.  According to Stroud Area Regional Police, on July 8, a "high-risk" search warrant was executed at a residence in the 50 block of Borough Street in East Stroudsburg as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation.Police said that a search of the residence led to the discovery of:Eight firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.Large amounts of suspected fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, crack cocaine, illegal prescription pills and marijuana.Narcotics packaging material and other drug paraphernalia.Over $26,000 U.S. currency.During the operation, two men, Jesse Hahn, 29, and Kaleb Tallada, 23, were taken into custody without incident.Both men are facing a variety of drug-related charges.