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*Members Only* Early Access: 38th Annual Used Book Sale!

Join us for exclusive early access to the 38th Annual Used Book Sale! As a member of Friends of the Eastern Monroe Public Library, you'll get first pick of our vast selection on Saturday, June 8th, from 9am to 12pm. Not a member yet? No worries! You can sign up at the door to enjoy this special opportunity. For more information, visit https://monroepl.org/?page_id=5605 or check out the Friends' Facebook page at facebook.com/friendsEMPL Mark your calendars for the rest of the sale! Sat. June 8th: 12pm - 5pm Sun. June 9th: 12pm - 5pm Mon. June 10th: 9am - 8pm (1/2 price!) Tues.

Bald eagle tests positive for bird flu in Monroe County

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MONROE CO., Pa. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture says a wild bald eagle has tested positive for avian influenza (bird flu) in Monroe County.

According to the USDA, a bald eagle sample collected on April 13 was determined to have the virus on May 2. The test results were submitted by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

(Pocono Township) Public Hearing – Township Managers Ordinance on May 20, 2024 6:00 pm

NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will consider for adoption at a Public Meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. on the 20th day of May, 2024, at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, Pennsylvania 18372, an Ordinance repealing Ordinance Nos. 2014-01, 2016-02, 2016-05 and 2018-10 and providing for the creation of the Office of Township Manager and establishing the powers and the duties of the Township Manager.

Children's & Teen's Used Book Sale

Get ready for some fantastic deals at our Annual Used Book Sales, hosted by Friends of the Eastern Monroe Public Library! Mark your calendars because you won't want to miss out: Children's and Teen's used Book Sale: Friday, May 31: 4:00 - 7:00PM Saturday, June 1: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday, June 2: 12:00 - 4:00 PM 38th Annual Used Book Sale: Sat. June 8th: 12pm - 5pm Sun. June 9th: 12pm - 5pm Mon. June 10th: 9am - 8pm (1/2 price!) Tues. June 11th: 9am - 8pm (bag sale!) Members Only Early Access! Want first dibs on the best picks?

Children's & Teen's Used Book Sale

Get ready for some fantastic deals at our Annual Used Book Sales, hosted by Friends of the Eastern Monroe Public Library! Mark your calendars because you won't want to miss out: Children's and Teen's used Book Sale: Friday, May 31: 4:00 - 7:00PM Saturday, June 1: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday, June 2: 12:00 - 4:00 PM 38th Annual Used Book Sale: Sat. June 8th: 12pm - 5pm Sun. June 9th: 12pm - 5pm Mon. June 10th: 9am - 8pm (1/2 price!) Tues. June 11th: 9am - 8pm (bag sale!) Members Only Early Access! Want first dibs on the best picks?

At least three injured after crash, I-80 W shut down

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TUNKHANNOCK TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Interstate 80 West is shut down at the I-380 interchange following a crash that injured at least three people Tuesday morning.

 

Officials say first responders were called to a reported tractor-trailer crash at mile marker 289 around 6:20 a.m.  

Dog attack concerns raised in Monroe County 

Penn Estates Residents Speak Out Against Management

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EAST STROUDSBURG BOROUGH, MONROE CO. (WOLF) —

In March FOX56 highlighted the stories of two Penn Estates residents who feel the administration takes advantage of residents and believes community manager, Phyllis Haase, is to blame.

Two months later -- more residents are coming forward.

“I feel that unless it takes control, I am going to put my house up for sale,” says MaryAnn Rodriguez.

MaryAnn Rodriguez has lived in the community for nearly a decade, most recently serving as Board President.

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