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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.

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.

A Monroe County man has been sentenced to more than two decades in federal prison on child pornography charges.

According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Ivan N. Baez, 46, of Kunkletown, was sentenced to 21 years and 10 months on Oct. 23 by U.S. District Judge Julia K. Munley.

Community tensions are rising as local officials appear to dismiss widespread support for reopening the BACK 9 dirt bike track. In a recent public meeting, Supervisor Robert Lovenheim made statements that clearly signal his opposition to the project. Meanwhile, Supervisor Michael Albert acknowledged the community’s need for outdoor recreation and a safe, structured environment for dirt bike riding.

Please donate if you can! And please contact WEDA or Jane Gagliardo if you are able to staff the office during collection times.  

Please drop off food items and / or monetary contributions for donation at MCDC headquarters, 18 S 9th St, suite 101, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.  

Drop off hours: 

• Tuesdays: 2-4PM
• Wednesdays: 6-8PM (No perishables)
• Thursdays: 3-6PM
• Weekends: Available upon request

We have an incredible opportunity to bring joy and gratitude to almost 700 Veterans and their families this Thanksgiving. Our goal is to provide a delicious holiday meal to each of them, and we need your help.
 

We're in need of turkeys, free turkey coupons, bacon, apples, potatoes, butter (any kind), cake mix, frosting, and carrots. Can you host a collection drive, make a monetary donation, or purchase food to help make this Thanksgiving one to remember?

 Danica Hartenfels officially kicked off her campaign to run for State Representative, 189th District.  She recently posted on her FB:

"Dear All,

Thank you so much for your support last night as we officially kicked off the campaign for Danica Hartenfels for State Representative, 189th District, at Pub 447 yesterday. From speaking to working the tables, to behind-the-scenes backing, I couldn't have done it without you, and your presence and words mean the world to me.