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Saturday, October 18, people from all over America will be gathering to peacefully protest President Trump and his policies. It is important to remember that you are allowed to use your First Amendment right to protest and practice free speech. However, make sure it stays peaceful and that this protest does not become hypocritical. For Stroudsburg, the location closest would be Dansbury Park in East Stroudsburg at 12 p.m. Here are some tips for you if you are planning to attend this weekend: stay safe. Bring water and stay hydrated. If you feel like you will pass out, take a seat. Expect many people. With many people comes energy and adrenaline. Be aware of that and pace your energy. Bring snacks as well. If you are planning to make this an all-day event, find people you know whom you can trust and be aware of your surroundings. Respect others while standing up for your opinion.

Behind every uniform on the wall lies a chapter of our band’s story, each thread woven with pride, sweat, and sound. “As far as I can tell, the Marching Band dates back to 1935 and was established by the Board of School Directors to provide more school spirit for the high school,” says Skip Cassady, Stroudsburg’s Marching Band director. Before Cassady, there were a few important figures that are staples to the band’s history. John Pyle was the director for the band when it was first established, then taking over for him was Ralph Harrison. Behind these two important figures was another named Numa Snyder. These three are considered the founders of the music program in Stroudsburg.  “I never had the pleasure of meeting John Pyle but I did know Mr. Snyder and Mr. Harrison,” says Cassady, “they were both exceptional human beings with an unwavering and unequaled passion for bringing music to Stroudsburg.”

School Bus SafetyPostOct 17, 2025Many school districts have now transitioned to the side stop signal arm being installed on school buses.  These side stop signal arms are equipped with video cameras to record violators. School bus violations do not need to be observed by police for drivers to receive a t...read more

Barrett Township Supervisors Workshop - October 15, 2025 - 6:30 PM - Data Center Ordinance discussion

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Assault InvestigationCaseOct 16, 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.  Upon approaching the area, the Officer observed a male...read more

Elicker, Justin Adam - (1 COUNT) (18) 2706 (A)(1) TERRORISTIC THREATS (M1)ArrestOct 16, 2025On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 1:08 p.m., Justin Adam Elicker turned himself in at the Stroud Area Regional Police Department and was arraigned at MDJ Wolbert's office.

Jones, Dilyan Christopher - 3701(A)(1)(II) ROBBERY THREATENS ANOTHER WITH FEAR SBI and 2 additional chargesArrestOct 16, 2025The Stroud Area Regional Police Department arrested Jones, Dilyan Christopher on Thursday October 14, 2025, and he was arraigned at MDJ Wolbert's office and committed to the Monroe County Correctional Facility.

Monroe County Coordinated Campaign posted on their FB page: "Just an FYI, today we were notified that Theresa Johnson, her family and her LLC which owns her families bar are suing the Monroe County Coordinated Campaign in a civil lawsuit though no details are listed on the court website and no one has been served.  This appears to be an attempt to cow us into silence about the publicly available LSA Grant gambling tax money that went to her private business.  The lawsuit bizarrely lists Teri VanBritsom, a registered Republican who is not associated with the Coordinated Campaign, who as far as we know only shared the information on Facebook. In the spirit of  complete transparency we will post more about this attempt to silence us as we learn more. P.S. We will not be silenced."

Earlier this month, East Stroudsburg University (ESU) hosted the 2025 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Region 21 Leadership Workshop at the university’s Innovation Center, welcoming 79 students and 18 advisors from eight school districts across Northeastern Pennsylvania – Jim Thorpe, Lehighton, Palmerton, Panther Valley, Pleasant Valley, Pocono Mountain, Stroudsburg, and Weatherly school districts.

Hotel tax revenue supports organizations that drive tourism in Carbon Co. Carbon County Commissioners and the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) are pleased to announce a Carbon County Hotel Tax Disbursement Program Event Wednesday, October 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Blue Mountain Resort.

Friday, October 10, the Stroudsburg Football team defended home advantage with a big win over the East Stroudsburg North Timberwolves, 28-6. Extending their win streak to two, they are currently 4-4 with two games left in the season. In weeks five and seven the Mounties toppled both the Pocono Mountain East Cardinals and the Pocono Mountain West Panthers, both teams only having one loss at the time. Winning bolstered the confidence of Stroudsburg to pull through in league play, needing to win out against each team in the Monroe division to see a postseason berth.  “ “We’re going to go out there, play our game, and get the jug back!” — Essam Alrefai, '26.

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East Stroudsburg University’s Department of Theatre will present Molière’s timeless satirical masterpiece, Tartuffe. The cast of students, directed by Jason Narvy, Ph.D., will welcome audiences Thursday, October 23 through Sunday, October 26. Curtain times for the production are 7:30 p.m. Thursday – Saturday (Oct. 23-25) and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. All performances are in the Smith McFarland Theatre of the university’s Fine Arts Building, Normal and Marguerite streets, East Stroudsburg.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been sentenced after police say he stabbed and killed another man during a fight in Stroudsburg. Justin Martinez was sentenced to 18 to 36 years in state prison for the murder of 41-year-old Roberto Lozano III during a fight in October 2024. According to the Stroud Area Regional Police [...]

Pedestrian SafetyPostOct 16, 2025Whether outside walking for exercise or your mode of transportation, here are some reminders that a pedestrian should adhere to: 1.  When walking on a roadway, always walk facing traffic so you can see the oncoming vehicles. 2.  Wear bright colors and/or reflective c...read more

East Stroudsburg University and Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) have partnered to provide a valuable internship experience aimed at shaping the success of future Warriors at the university. Alyssa Foster, a junior computer science major from Brodheadsville, Pa., has joined PASSHE’s advanced data analytics team as an intern for the fall 2025 semester. In her role, Foster has been tasked with digging into the data behind ESU’s first-generation student population with the goal of using the findings to influence policy and programmatic decisions at the university.

Gallery • 14 Photos Karen Chapman A group of students come together for one big group Homecoming picture.