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The Jackson Township Board of Supervisors in Monroe County is accepting sealed proposals until 3:30 PM on April 9, 2026, for various maintenance materials including asphalt, aggregate, and stone. The proposals must comply with state specifications and be approved by the Board of Supervisors or Township Roadmaster. Bidders need to provide PA State Certification for materials, submit bids on State Forms with a Bid Bond of 10%, and offer a Performance Bond upon winning the contract. The Bid Opening/Award Meeting will take place at the Municipal Building on April 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

The Borough of Stroudsburg is soliciting sealed bids for the "2023 CDBG – Kraemer Avenue – Milling and Paving Project" through the PennBid program until 11:00 A.M. local time on March 31, 2026. The bids will be publicly opened and read at the office of the Borough Engineer located at 2701 Columbia Boulevard, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. The project involves milling and paving Kraemer Avenue, including various tasks like installation of tack coat, wearing course placement, and joint sealing. Bidders must comply with specific requirements such as Bid Bonds and Equal Employment goals. The Borough reserves the right to reject bids, waive irregularities, or negotiate contract amounts. This project, funded with federal money, aims to promote minority and women business participation.

Paradise Township is accepting applications for a full-time Zoning Officer/Code Enforcement Officer. All applications will be considered based on experience, qualifications, and certifications.  Basic duties will entail enforcing the Township Code of Ordinances, including zoning, subdivision and land development, plan review, field audits, and issuing/denying permits.  This is not an all-inclusive list. Knowledge and understanding of zoning and land use codes and the PA. Municipal Planning Code is required, as well as basic computer skills, CS Datum Software, and GIS experience. A current driver's license is required. Starting Salary is $70,000.00, negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Benefits package to include healthcare, pension, and paid time off.

A petition is circling to stop a data center from coming to Smithfield Township, but opposition won't matter.We're told it comes down to a municipality's ordinances. News3's Nicole Walters has the details:"The developer behind the Smithfield Gateway project presented the new plans to the East Straudsburg school board last night. [...]"

Recently, the track began the 2026 season with 2 new coaches and a full roster of 103 boys and 77 girls. Returning coaches are Coach Carter for jumping, Coach Walter for sprinting, Coach Youngken, Cirillo, and Zimmerman for throwing, Coach Foti for long distance, and Coach Maddie for jumping. “ “My hope for this season is to build an event group that is mentally tough and supportive of one another. I think our Mounties track and field team has a lot of emerging and returning talent, and we are hungry to be a powerhouse in the regular and postseason. It will be a cold, but great season!” — Madison Harding, Track and Field Coach

Fallout: Season Two was released periodically from December to the finale on Feb. 4, 2026. It follows directly after the events of the first season and sets the main cast — Maximus, Lucy, and the Ghoul — in a new environment: Las Vegas, Nevada. This season focuses on the setting in the area of “Fallout: New Vegas,” one of the more revered Fallout games that Bethesda Studios has produced. As a fan of the franchise, especially New Vegas, I was incredibly excited to see this. Based on how well executed the set design was, I could tell that the set people were dedicated to respecting the source material and embodying what makes Fallout, Fallout. It was almost one-to-one between the places in the show and the iconic locations in the game. Watching a cast of well-written characters interact with the places I’ve been in the games was an exciting experience, to say the least. They genuinely brought these fictional places to life, and the fan service was through the roof.

(WBRE/WYOU) — Although Saint Patrick's Day is over, the festivities are still underway. The annual Stroudsburg Saint Patrick's Day Parade steps off this Sunday bringing music, floats, and plenty of Irish pride. Organizers are excited for their largest parade ever in Downtown Stroudsburg and businesses are already preparing for the big crowds. Green will take [...]

East Stroudsburg University’s Department of Modern Languages, Philosophy and Religion will host the Interdisciplinary Association of Philosophy and Religious Studies (IAPRS) annual conference on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Faculty and students from across PASSHE and neighboring institutions will deliver papers and panel discussions on an array of philosophical themes. This year’s keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Ricki Bliss, chairperson of the Philosophy Department at Lehigh University.

MONROE –– Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) announced an opportunity for a high school student in the 40th Senatorial District to participate in a special Pennsylvania Senate Ceremonial Meeting in partnership with America250PA. The student will be selected through an essay competition. “This is an exciting opportunity for a local student to experience a historic Senate meeting firsthand and engage in the civic process,” said Brown. “As we approach our nation’s 250th Anniversary, it is important that we invest in the next generation and encourage civic engagement. This opportunity does just that.” The contest is part of Pennsylvania’s commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States and is designed to engage students in learning about state government, civic responsibility and the role of the Pennsylvania Senate.

For more information, visit monroecountypa.gov

@shsnewsCan Stroudsburg Do the Irish Jig?!  #stroudsburg #irish #saintpattys #funny #school♬ original sound – SHS NEWS 

This week, Deputy Secretary for the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Amy Lena visited  East Stroudsburg University to announce nearly $1 million in grants to 11 institutions of higher education to provide an accelerated pathway to certification for Special Education teachers in training, delivering on Governor Josh Shapiro’s pledge to stabilize the Commonwealth’s pipeline of highly qualified teachers and ensure that all Pennsylvania students – including students with disabilities — have the freedom to chart their own course and the opportunity to succeed.

The next meeting of the East Stroudsburg Council of Trustees is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2026. Committees and the full board will meet as follows: Committee Meetings Time: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 2 – 4 p.m. Council of Trustees Full Board Meeting Time: 4 p.m. The Council of Trustees will meet both in person and via zoom. In-person meetings will be held at the East Stroudsburg University Innovation Center, Room 336. However, we continue to offer the option to participate via zoom.

Hughes Library is seeking a Part-Time, Permanent Circulation Clerk to join our team. This role is ideal for those looking for a long-term, part-time opportunity in a vibrant library and community setting or for those looking to for entry experience in the library field. Key Responsibilities: Check materials in and out Register patrons and manage accounts Assist with customer service inquiries Sort and shelve materials Provide basic directional and program information Assist with opening and closing duties, and monitor library equipment Some evening and weekend shifts required Qualifications:

A confrontation involving several teenagers and two adults at a township park earlier this month prompted a police response and is now the subject of multiple videos circulating locally.The incident occurred Wednesday, March 11 at Chestnuthill Township Park.Two cellphone videos reviewed by this outlet appear to show a group of teenagers near the park’s basketball courts when an adult woman approaches and begins yelling, escalating the situation. At one point in the footage, an adult male is seen striking a teenager and forcing the individual to the ground.Multiple youths appear to be recording the encounter on their phones. One video shows a phone being thrown a significant distance during the confrontation.In a second sequence, an adult male is seen running toward another individual who is backing away. Pepper spray is then deployed, after which the man stops and does not continue advancing.

A newly formed local troop (#51056, established Feb 18) is holding a short, last-minute cookie sale to help get started.Order herePickup: Mountainhome (Cresco)The troop is also seeking daytime locations (offices, workplaces, community spaces) for cookie tables. If you can help or have a connection, please reach out.Thank you for supporting a new group of local Girl Scouts!