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JM Hill Elementary School is an integral part of our community in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. For decades, it has been a cornerstone of education, nurturing the minds of countless children and serving as a central hub for families. Recent announcements regarding potential closure from the school board have left many parents, students, and community members fearing the loss of this beloved institution.The proposed closure of JM Hill Elementary School would have a significant impact on our children and community. Our school supports diverse student activities, fosters education excellence, and provides a safe environment for learning. It’s not just a school, but a place where traditions are made, relationships are built, and community values are reinforced.

Barrett Township’s three elected auditors — Nate Covington, Christine Macaluso, and Karen Herring — will meet on Monday, January 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building to consider and adopt the annual compensation resolutions governing any Township Supervisor who also performs employee services. Under Pennsylvania’s Second Class Township Code, the Board of Auditors is responsible for setting and reviewing compensation paid for employee services performed by Township Supervisors, including ensuring that such compensation is reasonable, properly documented, and comparable to similar municipal positions.

Description Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors' Public Hearing, Work Session and Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025 will be held beginning at 6pm at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA. To view the meeting agenda, please visit our website at: https://coolbaughtwp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/121625-Public-Meeting-Packet-1.pdfThe Board of Supervisors will conduct business on the agenda and whatever other business comes before them that they are able to act upon. All interested parties are invited to participate.

Marin, Enrique(1 COUNT) SIMPLE ASSAULT (M2) & (1 COUNT) HARASSMENT (S)Age67RaceWhiteGenderMaleHeight5' 6"Weight200 lbsHairWhiteEyesBrownPresumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  ARRESTDetails Map

The Polk Township Office will be closed from Wednesday, December 31 at 11:30am thru Friday, January 2, 2025.

On Saturday, December 6, 2025, Stroudsburg High School hosted its annual Craft Fair and Musicfest. Craft Fest was held in the gymnasium from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with many vendors from right here in Stroudsburg, or even some from nearby towns. Common Grounds was open for concessions, and the Stroudsburg Area Music Supporters (SAMS) were holding a bake sale and a guitar raffle. Sports teams like baseball and rifle also had tables for fundraisers.  “This Music fest was different from most years because we performed late. This was my first year with Mr. Cassady, and I feel like he pushed our band until he knew we were going to perform really well,” says Keira Paradis, ’28. “This event is a big community gathering, and it celebrates the arts and unifies us through music.”

2025-029858- Retail Theft Weis MarketCaseCreated Dec 13, 2025 / Updated Dec 15, 2025On December 13, 2025, The Stroud Area Regional Police Department, was dispatched to Weis Market, 1070 N 9th St, Stroud Township for a report of a retail theft. Loss prevention reported that the pictured male suspect stole merchandise by ticket switching and under-ringing at th...read more

Santa is not the only one watching.  Police will also be watching for impaired drivers over the holiday.  So don't let a DUI shake up your holidays.  Plan ahead and designate a sober driver or utilize public ride shares such as a taxi, Uber or Lyft.  Do you...read more

On a day when temperatures plunged into the single digits, East Stroudsburg University students delivered coats, hats, scarves and other winter clothing donations to two local organizations for people who needed them most. On Tuesday, Dec. 9, students from ESU’s MANA, A National Latina Organization, and the Frederick Douglass Institute hand-delivered 19 bags of donations to Crossroads Community Services in East Stroudsburg and the Cold Weather Homeless Shelter at Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church in Stroudsburg. Melody Rodriguez, director of Crossroads Community Services, said community donations are integral in helping the organization achieve its mission in a cost-effective way.

On January 16, 2026, Community Connections will be hosting a bake sale during lunches. The bake sale will be cash only and most goods will be around $2 each. Members of the club can check the Google Classroom to sign up to bake goods or run tables.

Description Santa is coming to town here in Delaware Water Gap! Due to popular requests, Santa’s helpers made a bit more room on their truck…so there is STILL time to get your gifts in to our Fire Company to have Santa deliver them to your children, big kids, doggies, etc. for tomorrow night! Contact Chief Mauceri (570)369-7826 to drop off your wrapped gifts and he will take care of the rest! This is always a great event and the kids love it!🎅🏼🎄🎁🧑🏻‍🚒

2025-029858CaseDec 13, 2025On December 13, 2025, The Stroud Area Regional Police Department, was dispatched to Weis Market, 1070 N 9th St, Stroud Township for a report of a retail theft. Loss prevention reported that the pictured male suspect stole merchandise by ticket switching and under-ringing at th...read more

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A heavy police presence congregated near the Stroud Mall Saturday night after a reported incident. Monroe County officials confirmed with 28/22 News police were called to the 300 block of Stroud Mall Road in Stroudsburg, Monroe County, near the Stroud Mall, for a reported shooting at about 8:45 p.m. So [...]

MONROE, Wash. (AP) — A blast of arctic air swept south from Canada and spread into parts of the northern U.S., while residents of the Pacific Northwest braced for possible mudslides and levee failures from floodwaters that are expected to be slow to recede. The catastrophic flooding forced thousands of people to evacuate, including Eddie [...]

Description Good morning, DWG neighbors. As most of you know, the power went out at 1:30 early this morning on the south side of town. There was a car accident and a pole was damaged by Delaware Avenue which is by the Deerhead Inn and the Castle Inn. Utility crews are working to repair and put a temporary pole in place. After speaking with them, they have been having some challenges with replacement parts, but are hoping to have our power restored by 1 PM. I will keep you updated if I know more information.Mayor Freshcorn

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 Mosier Estate Notice ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Gail Mosier, also known as Gail M. Mosier, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary for the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims are directed to present the same without delay to the undersigned or his attorney within four (4) months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Orphans' Court Division, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an affidavit setting forth an address within the county where notice may be given to claimant. Co-Executors: Monique R. Indermaur and Bobette Y. Grabin c/o Elizabeth M. Field, Esquire Powlette & Field, LLC 508 Park Avenue Stroudsburg, PA 18360 December 5, 12, 19 2025 LSOM0413799

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Michael John Furlong Sr, late of Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration in the above named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims are directed to present the same without delay to the undersigned or his/her attorney within 4 months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Forty-Third Judicial District, Orphans' Court Division, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an Affidavit setting forth an address with the County where notice may be given to Claimant.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 SARPC YEAR 2026 MEETING SCHEDULE The Stroud Area Regional Police Commission (SARPC) will hold regular meetings to conduct general business during the Year 2026 on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time with the exception of November which will be held on the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Meetings will be held in the public meeting room at 100 Day Street, East Stroudsburg, PA. Meeting dates are as follows: January 14, 2026 February 11, 2026 March 11, 2026 April 08, 2026 May 13, 2026 June 10, 2026 July 08, 2026 August 12, 2026 September 09, 2026 October 14, 2026 November 12, 2026- (2nd Thursday due to holiday) December 09, 2026

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 Estate Notice Estate of James J. Waiters, deceased, late of Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary on the above Estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the decedent are requestedto make know the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent are requested to make payment without delay to: Takisha Walker 60 Bermuda Way Covington GA 30016 And/or to the Estate's attorney: Marshall M. Hanyon, Esquire MHK Attorneys 501 New Brodheadsville Blvd N. Brodheadsville, PA 18322 Publication Dates LSOM0420808