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On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Stroudsburg Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) invited a guest speaker to celebrate National Entrepreneurship Month. Kolby Thane Keller, the owner and founder of a dog grooming business called Kolby’s Klipz, came in to talk about his journey to success. Members who attended the meeting gained valuable insight into what it is like to start, manage, and grow a business. In an interview with Kolby, he explained that after losing his job to the pandemic, he struggled to realize how he could utilize his skills. “My aunt actually encouraged me and gave me the idea, and that’s when I got into it,” he shared. With prior experience in the grooming industry, Kolby managed to launch his business. The success of his business came as a surprise. “I honestly thought I was just gonna do dogs myself and never have to worry about a staff,” he said.

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The Polk Township Office will be closed from Wednesday, December 24 at 11:30am thru Friday, December 26, 2025.

Season 5, Episode 31 - Flashback to the top 4 episodes of 2025.  Back on Episode 27, we dove into what makes ⁠Here & Now Brewing Company⁠ (https://www.poconomountains.com/listing/here-%26-now-brewing-company/6819/ )  so good. Ben Cooper, Allaina Propst and their team are constantly evolving their menu, drawing inspiration from local farmers, fellow chefs, and even casual conversations over beers and pizza.

SPATES, JUSTIN ANTHONY - 1 COUNTS (18) 2702(A)(1) AGGRAVATED ASSAULT and 3 additional chargesArrestDec 2, 2025On 10/4/25 at approximately 2:20 a.m., in area of the 600 block of Main Street, in the Borough of Stroudsburg, an officer on routine patrol heard what sounded like yelling coming from the area of the Renegade Winery.

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The 420,262-square-foot facility at 1180 Corporate Center Drive East will join Mapletree’s existing 1.3 million-square-foot warehouse in Tobyhanna, creating a powerful logistics campus with direct highway access. Key Features: The site offers immediate access to I-380 and quick connectivity to I-80, positioning it as an ideal hub for regional and national distribution networks… Source

East Stroudsburg, PA — November 18, 2025 — Maternal and Family Health Services (MFHS) is expanding its commitment to accessible, high-quality care by offering comprehensive reproductive health services at the MFHS East Stroudsburg Center. Reproductive health services are now available Mondays by appointment at the MFHS East Stroudsburg Center, located at 505 N. Independence Rd. East Stroudsburg PA 18301. WIC Nutrition services, including certified lactation counseling services, are available Monday through Friday.The MFHS East Stroudsburg Center is a one-stop center for women’s healthcare and nutrition needs, and the addition of reproductive health services ensures even more support for individuals and families in the community. In addition to WIC Nutrition services, reproductive health services are available for both men and women and include:· STI testing and treatment· Pregnancy testing

On this episode of Monroe Matters, PA state Rep. Maureen Madden highlights the critical investments made in this year's state budget to move Pennsylvania forward. As chair of the Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, Madden also discusses several programs aimed at helping seniors age with dignity and additional resources for their caregivers. More at RepMadden.com

A new hotel has been approved in Pocono Township.On Nov. 17, the Pocono Township Board of Commissioners voted unanimously, with Commissioner Brian Winot’s abstention, to conditionally approve a final land development plan for a project referred to as the “Trapasso Hotel.”The project, put forth by Trapasso and Winot Enterprises, LLC, contains a two-story retail building of 7,200 square feet and a four-story 110-room hotel.

As part of the ongoing improvements at Exit 308 in East Stroudsburg, drivers should be aware of a key traffic shift beginning the first week of December.  This change is necessary to allow crews to safely set the beams for the new Prospect Street bridge and construct west bound roadway of Interstate 80.   Here’s what to expect:•Eastbound traffic will be shifted onto the newly constructed lanes.•Westbound traffic will temporarily cross over and use the original eastbound lanes.•Exit 308 (East Stroudsburg) will remain fully accessible in both directions.This traffic adjustment marks an important milestone in a multi-year infrastructure project aimed at modernizing and enhancing the safety and flow of one of Monroe County’s busiest interchanges.

Barrett Township Supervisors Meeting - November 26, 2025 - 8:00 AM

It's that time of the year! Cut your own Christmas tree or choose from many pre-cut ones at William Price Nursery, located at 395 Dutch Hill Road, Canadensis, PA 18325. All tress $65, $5 additional for bailing. Dates: December 6, 7, 13 and 14  Hours: 10 AM- 4PM

The Drawing will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13.  The drawing will not be open to the public but can be viewed online.

Winter Weather Closure – Access EMPL Online!Due to hazardous winter weather conditions, all Eastern Monroe Public Library locations — including the Hughes Library, Library of the Smithfields, and Bookmobile services — will be closed today for the safety of our community and staff.Even though our buildings are closed, EMPL is always open online!Here are some great ways to stay informed, entertained, and connected from home:Borrow eBooks & AudiobooksAccess thousands of titles through Libby / OverDrive. All you need is your library card to download books, audiobooks, and magazines instantly.Stream Movies & TVUse Hoopla to enjoy films, documentaries, kids’ shows, and more—free with your library card.

Peterson, Demetrice Juwa (1 COUNT) (18) 3929 (A)(1) RETAIL THEFT (F3 Age 28 Race Black Gender Male Height 5' 11" Weight 175 lbs Hair Black Eyes Brown

Peterson, Demetrice Juwa 3503 (B)(1)(I) CRIMINAL TRESPASS DEFIANT TRESPASSER Age 28 Race Black Gender Male Height 5' 11" Weight 175 lbs Hair Black Eyes Brown

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tuesday will be the first major snowfall of the season for the Poconos. Stroudsburg Borough's Public Works Department is prepping all its vehicles and getting ready for anything that will happen during the day. The public works department takes care of 42 miles of roadway in the borough, including state [...]