A former lunch monitor at a Monroe County elementary school sued the principal, superintendent and school district for defamation stemming from an April incident involving tape on children’s mouths.In her lawsuit filed on Aug. 14 in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas, former Hamilton… Read More
The Delaware Valley Association of Rail Passengers opposes the current PennDOT plan to improve and expand Interstate 80 within the bounds of Monroe County, specifically in and around East Stroudsburg and Stroudsburg, PA. Upon investigation into the public records for planning for this project… Read More
This hearing has been continued to September 15, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.PARADISE TOWNSHIPNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGNotice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Paradise Township, Monroe County, PA, will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Paradise Township… Read More
By Carol Hillestad for Brodhead Watershed AssociationIf you thought warehouses were a plague on the landscape, give your township a call and ask what the plan is for data centers. Because they’re on their way. Right now, Tobyhanna Township is considering changes to their zoning ordinance… Read More
For a new round of property reassessment in Monroe County, a higher-tech option will help streamline the field assessment process.According to Monroe County Commissioner Chairman John Christy, this year’s county reassessment will look different than the last reassessment in 2019. Christy said the… Read More
NEPA Media Group, LLCA recent incident in Coolbaugh Township’s A Pocono Country Place (APCP) has raised countywide concerns about private security personnel performing police-style traffic stops in violation of Pennsylvania law.The Coolbaugh CaseResident Mr. Ertle reports that APCP Public Safety… Read More
Monroe County, PA – Monroe County has officially partnered with Tyler Technologies to conduct a comprehensive, countywide property reassessment. This initiative follows the County’s previous reassessment implemented in 2020. The multi-year project includes data collection, verification, assessment… Read More
Written by John Galt, NEPA Media Group, LLCPublic records remain behind paywalls or offline entirely, while other Pennsylvania counties modernizeIn 2025, it’s hard to believe Monroe County still charges residents to view basic public records — or that it offers no way to look up delinquent… Read More
Monroe County, PA — William R. Seese II, now 37, has come forward with disturbing allegations against Monroe County Children & Youth Services (C&Y), claiming the agency — and one supervisor in particular — not only ignored his pleas for help as a teenager, but knowingly placed him in… Read More
(Updated November 5, 2025)Subject Details Age: 27 | Race: White | Gender: Male | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 160 lbs | Hair: Brown | Eyes: BrownPresumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.Incident Summary On April 26, 2025, Pocono Township Police responded to The Pocono Brewery Company… Read More
Stroud Township, PA – June 10, 2025The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is considering issuing permits to PennDOT for a major portion of the I-80 expansion project through Stroud Township—clearing the way for construction activities that include filling wetlands, disturbing… Read More
Brigitte Meyer recently posted on her Facebook account: "If you've run into me during this campaign at all, you have probably heard me talk about data centers as the “next big thing” I expect to hit the Poconos, like the warehouse boom of the last several years.Well, here we are. On May 19, Pocono… Read More
If you’ve opened your local tax bill recently and felt your stomach drop — you’re not alone.Residents across the Poconos and throughout Pennsylvania are seeing steep increases in their property tax bills this year. Many assume their local township or borough raised taxes — but in most cases, it’s… Read More
Hamilton Township, PA — April 10, 2025An investigation is underway at Hamilton Elementary School following an incident that occurred during the first-grade lunch period on Wednesday, April 9th. According to a letter sent home to parents, a staff member was observed placing blue painter’s tape on… Read More
From: Erica Harris, Monroe County ParentAs a parent and resident of Monroe County, I am compelled to speak out against Stroudsburg High School’s current disciplinary policies—particularly the decision to bar students from attending prom due to minor infractions such as being late to class or… Read More
A recent discussion at the Pleasant Valley School Board meeting has brought attention to Monroe County’s acceptance of the FY 23-24 Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Grant. The grant, which covers the period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027, amounts to $695,286 and was approved and… Read More
Another update from Mike Mancuso, District Attorney on Clover Road Emerald Lakes Homicide. Read the content of his Facebook post here:The investigation into the homicidal shooting at a short term rental in Emerald Lakes on January 12, 2025 continues.Last month seven defendants, all charged with… Read More
Too many massive warehouses: That was the message residents in one local county wanted lawmakers to hear on Monday.They’re concerned the structures are threatening the natural beauty of the area, and they want the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to put a stop to a proposal to build… Read More
Many taxpayers were under the impression that state funding would offset school property taxes. It seems we've all been hoodwinked. We send our legislators to Harrisburg to work on our behalf, and now we're told that we're being misled. State funding MUST be linked to reducing school property taxes… Read More
Cara Rogan is a man pretending to be a woman who is on the board of supervisors for Coolbaugh Township in PA. He harassed a lady at a pharmacy who was trying to pick up medicine and became aggressive after being called "sir." Watch video here! Viewer Discretion AdvisedCOOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP BOARD… Read More
Cassadi Newsome, 19, walked out of district court covering his face after waiving his preliminary hearing Tuesday morning.He's accused of sexually assaulting three children at Inch by Inch Child Care on Route 940 in Pocono Summit.Police say Newsome started working at the daycare in July of 2024… Read More
PPL Electric Utilities has disclosed a data breach.It's tied to the 2023 breach involving MOVEit, a type of file transfer software. Hackers were able to steal files from companies and agencies around the world, including the U.S. Department of Energy. A Russian ransomware group has claimed… Read More
On January 14, 2025, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) quietly approved a stormwater permit for Core 5’s proposed warehouse on Warner Road in Pocono Township. However, the public was not informed of this decision until February 1, raising concerns that the delay may… Read More
East Stroudsburg residents are voicing their frustration after the Borough Council approved a 29% property tax hike at their December 17, 2024, meeting. Concerned citizens argue that the council has failed to explore viable alternatives before placing the financial burden squarely on the shoulders… Read More
