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Description It's time to register for baseball and softball with the Tobyhanna Little League!!Thanks to amazingly generous sponsorships this year, registration is only $30.00 per player. The Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors provided a Double Platinum Sponsorship for the 2026 season, Ed’s Towing and Auto Service committed to a Platinum Sponsorship and Food Express committed to a Silver Sponsorship. Therefore, the minimal registration fee charged, along with sponsor support, covers:• A complete uniform for each player• League-provided equipment• Insurance• Charter feesWe also have team sponsorship opportunities available. To date, we have secured team sponsorships from Pocono Farms, State Farm – Mike Peterson, and VFW Post 509.

Safe DrivingPostFeb 5, 2026Just curious, is anyone else tired of snow?? Well, there is another round of snow coming tomorrow, so exercise caution while driving. It's essential to remember that even a light dusting of snow can significantly impact road conditions and create hazardous driving situations. ...read more

The Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono Creek and Health Center, the Poconos’ newest hospital and health center, are now open! Located on Golden Slipper Road in Bartonsville, the hospital offers emergency care, in-patient hospital beds and full service imaging. The health center is home to Cardiac & Vascular diagnostic testing, HNL Lab Medicine, adult rehabilitation services, LVPG Cardiology… Source

During a PA House Education Committee meeting, state Rep. Tarah Probst highlighted the current unreasonably high cost of higher education and offers her support for PA Promise, a bill from House Majority Appropriations Committee Chairman Jordan Harris to make college more affordable for Pennsylvanians.  More at RepProbst.com

The Stroudsburg Area School District is requesting sealed proposals from qualified contractors for an  Asbestos Abatement Project at B.F. Morey Elementary School. Interested contractors may obtain bid documents by emailing Meredith Smith at mrsmith@sburg.org or by visiting the district’s website at  www.sburg.org. The documents contain detailed project requirements, specifications, and bidding procedures. The Stroudsburg Area School District Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals or to accept the proposal that it finds, in its sole discretion, to be in the best interest of the school district. A Pre-Bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for February 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the B.F. Morey  Elementary School, 1044 West Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. 

"Take a lesson from both local and national events, Republicans.Locally, in the Borough of Stroudsburg, the Borough Manager has received raises totaling 80% in just four years, while the Borough Council raised taxes 70% in eight years.There were crowded meetings decrying this obvious mismanagement of finances.I was there.Nothing changed.The Democrats held firm.They then knowingly campaigned for a young mayor with three DUIs to be reelected, knowing he would not even serve 15 minutes of his term because, immediately upon being sworn in, they would appoint him to a $75,000-a-year job.A job he cannot do efficiently, because he is not allowed to enter many of the businesses he is tasked with helping. As a heavy drinker, he had been banned from those establishments.

Smithfield Township Government CRUSHES Motocross Dream – Back 9 MX Fights to Survive!Watch the video on how one family business was mistreated.

Monroe County Senior Spelling Bee Join us for the Monroe County Senior Spelling Bee on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 1:00–3:00 PM at the Hughes Library (1002 N. 9th Street, Stroudsburg). Presented by the Monroe County Area Agency on Aging and the Eastern Monroe Public Library, this friendly competition is open to adults 55 years of age and older. Participants must preregister by April 20, 2026. The first-place winner will receive $100, and the runner-up will receive $50. See the linked PDF for the registration form. — 2026 Spelling Bee Registration Form

Retail Theft 2026-002378CaseCreated Jan 29, 2026 / Updated Feb 5, 2026On January 29, 2026, SARPD was dispatched to the Walmart in East Stroudsburg Boro for a reported retail theft that had occurred earlier in the evening.  The investigation found that at approx 5:29 pm that day, a male took electronic equipment and concealed it in a box and...read more

Retail Theft 2026-002732CaseCreated Feb 2, 2026 / Updated Feb 5, 2026On February 2, 2026, SARPD was dispatched to Weis Markets, located at 1070 N. Ninth St, Stroud Township, for a reported retail theft that had occurred on January 31, 2026.  The investigation found that at approximately 7:00pm on that day, a male took merchandise...read more

On Wednesday February 4th, at around 5:09pm, the Stroudsburg Fire Department along with East Stroudsburg Fire was dispatched to the area of 9th Street and Main Street for an odor of natural gas reported by a passerby. Initial crews arrived with an odor present, but no source noted. UGI, PP&L, and Met-Ed were called to the scene to assist, along with Stroud Area Regional Police. It was determined that the area of 9th and Main street should be cordoned off, and traffic was diverted. As the incident evolved, the bounded area grew to roughly one square block. 

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A borough in Monroe County finally has a new mayor. The vacant position in Stroudsburg has now been filled by Ellen Curry.The Democrat was appointed Tuesday night at a borough council meeting.Former Mayor Michael Moreno stepped down earlier this year to take on the position of downtown manager.

Scott- Exantus, Dejanee M INDECENT EXPOSURE (M1)(1 COUNT) CRIMINAL TRESPASS (M2)(1 COUNT) PUBLIC DRUNKENESS (S) Age 34 Race Black Gender Female Height 5' 7" Weight 150 lbs Hair Black Eyes Brown

TRAUTZ, FRANK R (1 COUNT) RETAIL THEFT(1 COUNT) CONSPIRACY RETAIL THEFT Age 41 Race White Gender Male Height 5' 7" Weight 200 lbs Hair Brown Eyes Blue

Road ClosureBroadcastFeb 4, 2026STROUDSBURG BORO ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE: Fire department is currently checking for a potential gas leak in Stroudsburg Boro.  Roads are closed in on Main St between 8th St and 10th St.  9th St is closed between Ann St and Monroe St.  Please avoid the area while eme...read more

Allen, Dajai Shayane - 3929 (A)(1) RETAIL THEFTArrestFeb 4, 2026Dajai Shayane Allen was arrested by the Throop Borough Police Department on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.  Allen was transported to the Lackawanna County Jail. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Arrest Date Issued : Wednesday January 7th, 2026 Issuing Authority : ...read more

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In the Poconos, Voluntary Evacuations are underway as UGI and the Stroudsburg Fire Department are investigating a possible gas leak that started Wednesday evening. Stroudsburg Fire Department Captain Michael Schroder confirmed to 28/22 News crews that they were checking out the intersection of Ninth and Main Streets at about 5:00 [...]

POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Just because it's cold doesn't mean you can't have fun. Camelback Ski Resort is getting ready for its first-ever Winterfest. A live DJ, family-friendly activities, and, of course, food and drinks will all be there for folks to enjoy at the Thirsty Camel patio, all for free. There will [...]

Pocono Township Police Proudly Welcomes Two New Officers The Pocono Township Police Department is proud to announce the addition of two new officers. Officer Dustin Rentschler and Officer Daniel Campagna were sworn in at the Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday February 2nd, 2026 by the Honorable Magistrate Kresge.  Both officers came to Pocono Township with prior police experience in Monroe County, and are looking forward to serving the great citizens of Pocono Township and its visitors. The two new officers will now begin a months long field training program as they acclimate to PTPD. 

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