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Meditation Class on April 3rd is cancelled , but we're still having Meditation Class on Friday April 17th at 2:30pm. Please stay tuned, as we plan to have more Meditation Classes and other awesome programs at Pocono Mountain Public Library! For questions or to register for future classes, email joe@poconolibrary.org

The party is coming to the Poconos for another year on Sunday, April 26! Come out to @kalahariresortspoconos and enjoy culinary delights, live entertainments and drinks from 75+ vendors. You don’t want to miss this! Learn More! Check the 🔗 in our bio! #PoconoMtns

The most fun way to enjoy the Pocono Mountains? Kalahari! Our resort is located right in the heart of the Pocono Mountains and, here, it’s always 84º and sunny. 🏔 Plan your Pocono Mountains getaway: http://poconomountains.com ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/user/poconotourism?sub_confirmation=1 📺 Find insider tips, local attractions, live cameras, weather forecasts and more on Pocono Television Network. Tune into the 24/7 stream online: https://poconotelevision.com 📱 Stay connected with @PoconoTourism: https://facebook.com/poconotourism

EXCLUSIVE: Monroe County residents are calling for their homeowners association to be dissolved. We're told it's been a fight for answers, but now the condemned Sierra View Clubhouse is bringing the matter to a head. 

A New York woman was awarded more than two million dollars in a federal lawsuit against a resort in the Poconos.On March 6, a jury in the Middle District of Pennsylvania awarded Natasha Walkowicz Shea of Warwick, New York, $2.4 million in her negligence lawsuit against Kalahari Resorts & Conventions. The jury attributed 100% of the negligence in the case to Kalahari.

Post by David Nauman: "I just wrote this to Maureen Madden, for all the good it will do: Dear Rep. Madden,I'm writing to express my profound disappointment in your "No" vote on a measure that could have relieved your constituents of the abhorrent burden of PA property taxes. It's a mystery to me how anyone can condone the taking of homes to support the bloated spending of our state's less than stellar educational system. It's been shown over and over that there are other fairer and equally stable ways to fund our schools without the confiscation of people's homes and the complete disregard for property rights. Once again, the influence of special interests overrides the well being of the citizenry."

A remake of the 2025 Founders' Day video! Come stop by the Courthouse on April 1st to celebrate Founders' Day with us!

Planes have been around for over 120 years, beginning with the Wright brothers in 1903. However, it wasn’t until the 1920s that the first woman flew a plane. Amelia Earhart, born on July 24, 1897, in Atchison, KS, was the first woman to fly a plane by herself across the Atlantic Ocean.  She flew for nearly 15 hours from Newfoundland to Ireland in 1928. She was originally enrolled in Columbia University for pre-medicine, but then she had been exposed to planes while working as a nurse’s aide in Toronto during WWI.  Then, in Dec. 1920, she developed a serious interest in flying after taking her first plane ride with pilot Frank Hawks in California. This short 10-minute flight had convinced her to take her own flying lessons with Neta Snook on Jan. 3, 1921.  After many years of training, she had the opportunity to fly solo over the Atlantic Ocean. She departed on June 3, 1928, after 3 unsuccessful attempts to take off in East Boston. 

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Join Deanna Fontanez from at the base of Blue Mountain's Pond Skim Event! 🏔 Plan your Pocono Mountains getaway: http://poconomountains.com ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/user/poconotourism?sub_confirmation=1 📺 Find insider tips, local attractions, live cameras, weather forecasts and more on Pocono Television Network. Tune into the 24/7 stream online: https://poconotelevision.com 📱 Stay connected with @PoconoTourism: https://facebook.com/poconotourism https://instagram.com/poconotourism

JACKSON TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say a shooting, along with an axe fight, led to an attempted homicide investigation in the Poconos. On Sunday, March 29, around 6:00 p.m., troopers were called to Lentz Lane in Jackson Township for reports of a shooting. Police say after the investigation, they learned a fight [...]

Five Buc-ee's locations are expected to open this year, with even more on the way.

The Township of Smithfield in Monroe County, PA, will conduct a public hearing during its regular business meeting on April 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Center in East Stroudsburg. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss and vote on the adoption of Township Ordinance No. 265, which aims to amend the Zoning Ordinance concerning Data Centers, Disaster Recovery Facilities, and related uses. The proposed changes include reclassifying these facilities in specific districts, introducing decommissioning procedures, and setting additional noise criteria. The public is encouraged to attend, provide comments, and participate in the decision-making process. The full text of the proposed ordinance is available for review at designated locations, and interested parties can request copies for examination.

The Township of Smithfield in Monroe County, PA, will conduct a public hearing during a regular business meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Center in East Stroudsburg, PA. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss and vote on the adoption of proposed Township Ordinance No. 262, which aims to amend the Zoning Ordinance to include regulations for High Density Residential Development. The proposed changes involve defining High Density Residential Development, establishing requirements and design standards, and permitting it as a principal use in the ED District. The public is encouraged to attend, provide comments, and witness the decision-making process by the Township Supervisors. The full text of the proposed ordinance is available for public examination at designated locations.

The Township of Smithfield in Monroe County, PA, will conduct a public hearing during its regular business meeting on April 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Center in East Stroudsburg. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss and potentially adopt Township Ordinance No. 263, which includes various amendments to the Zoning Ordinance related to signage regulations. The proposed changes cover definitions, prohibited signs, registration regulations, temporary signs, residential zone signage, and more. The public is encouraged to attend, provide input, and witness the Township Supervisors' decision-making process. The full text of the proposed ordinance is available for public review at designated locations, and copies can be obtained upon request or at the Township Municipal Center during business hours.* *Warning: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT). May contain errors.

The Township of Smithfield in Monroe County, PA, will conduct a public hearing during its regular business meeting on April 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Center. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss and potentially adopt Township Ordinance No. 264, which aims to rezone four parcels totaling 3.32 acres from no designation to the ED (Economic Development) Zoning District. These parcels were previously designated as ED but were inadvertently omitted from the official zoning map during a previous map change. The public is encouraged to attend, offer comments, and witness the Board's decision on this zoning change, which will impact the development and land use in the area. The full text of the proposed ordinance is available for public examination at designated locations.* *Warning: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT). May contain errors.

Chestnuthill Township is contemplating the acquisition of a Two-Ram Auto-Tie Horizontal Baler to manage recyclable materials like cardboard, plastics, and mixed paper at the Township Recycling Center. The township is seeking a DEP Act 101, Section 902 Recycling Grant to finance this equipment. Interested individuals can provide feedback on the purchase within 30 days of this notice's publication by submitting written comments to the Chestnuthill Township Manager at 271 Route 715, P.O. Box 243, Brodheadsville, PA 18322. This notice is crucial for residents as it involves the potential purchase of equipment that will impact the township's recycling operations and environmental sustainability efforts. Please note that comments must be submitted within the specified timeframe to be considered.* *Warning: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT). May contain errors.

The Oak Grove Multi-Municipal Compost Board ("OGMMCPB") has announced their regular meetings for 2026. These meetings will take place on the second Wednesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. The venue for these meetings will be the Middle Smithfield Township building at 147 Municipal Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302. The OGMMCPB will address agenda items and any other relevant business during these sessions. This notice is important for residents and stakeholders interested in the composting activities and environmental initiatives of the Oak Grove Multi-Municipal Compost Board. This summary provides a clear overview of the schedule and location of the upcoming meetings for the Oak Grove Multi-Municipal Compost Board, ensuring that interested parties are informed about when and where these important discussions will take place.* *Warning: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT). May contain errors.

A public sale notice has been issued for the auction of contents from various storage units to settle unpaid rent liens. The sale will take place on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 10 AM at Budget Store and Lock, located at 2044 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. Registration starts at 9 AM. Individuals such as Frank Cordero, Deidre Curran, Jesse Messenger, and others have units up for auction. The auction includes units at different locations in East Stroudsburg and Tannersville, PA. This notice is important for those interested in purchasing items from the listed storage units and for individuals involved in the storage facility's lien settlement process. Please note that the sale is subject to adjournment.* *Warning: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT). May contain errors.

JACKSON TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say they are searching for a 16-year-old boy that went missing Friday. Anthony Arroyo, 16, was last seen in the area of Center Road, Jackson Township, according to a release. Arroyo is described as 5 feet 10 inches, 220 pounds, with black hair and brown [...]