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Stroudsburg Borough mulls snow emergency route fine increase
STROUDSBURG — Failing to move your car during a snow emergency in Stroudsburg may become a costly mistake in the near future.Borough officials will be holding a public hearing on Tuesday regarding an ordinance that would increase the fine for parking on the snow emergency route from $15 to $100.“We do not want to give out tickets for this. We just want people to comply. We have streets where the… → Read More
Main Street restaurant reopenings in limbo
STROUDSBURG — When Barry Lynch closed three of his Main Street restaurants due to renovations of the Penn Stroud Hotel in April 2017, he did so under the assumption they would reopen in July of that year.Now, more than 19 months later, the venues sit idle with warped floors, gutted ceilings, and furniture stacked atop itself as Lynch waits for a sign that his restaurants will one day reopen.“We… → Read More
Student art exhibition at Artspace Gallery
For the past 25 years, the Pocono Arts Council has been giving a spotlight to young artists in Monroe County.The council hosted their 25th Annual Juried Student Exhibition earlier this month and has displayed the works of 40 local students at the Artspace Gallery in Stroudsburg.“Having the show go for 25 years and to fill the gallery, that says that the arts are strong and the teachers see the… → Read More
Monroe schools discuss upgrades to safety
On Feb. 14, 2018, 17 people were killed in the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, including Athletic Director and wrestling → Read More
Jinyin Temple hosts world peace event
BUSHKILL — The Jinyin Temple of Sino Esoteric Buddhism hosted the 2019 Spring World Peace Prayer Ceremony on Saturday.The ceremony was the first event the Jinyin Temple has held since acquiring the property, formerly known as the Fernwood Resort, for $2.55 million in Nov. 2017.“We are very excited, but also very nervous,” said Yin Jie, an Abbot at the Jinyin Temple. “It took a lot of things to… → Read More
Groups work to preserve 340 acres in 'milestone' achievement
Thanks to a cooperative effort between multiple groups, 340 acres of land near the Brodhead Creek in Price Township will be protected from development. → Read More
In custody, East Stroudsburg homeless man assaults cop
A homeless man from East Stroudsburg, who was arrested for vandalizing a church, finds himself in more hot water after allegedly breaking a correction → Read More
Stites tunnel detour a bumpy ride
ANALOMINK — While many of the 5,000 drivers that were used to taking Route 191 expected the detour to be a pain, they did not anticipate it being such a bumpy ride.Residents and commuters alike have been experiencing increased traffic and a pothole-ridden ride along the detour route, which is expected to be in place for another 10 months.“I’m not a hyper critical person when it comes to PennDOT… → Read More
Mount Airy fined $250K after fatal accident
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has fined Mount Airy Casino after an investigation into a 2018 drunk driving incident, → Read More
Two cases of rabid raccoons confirmed in Monroe
Two Monroe County veterinarians reported confirmed cases of rabies in late January.After two separate dogs had altercations with raccoons, both the Pocono → Read More
PMSD students chosen for international ensemble
In just a few months, two local high school students will be taking part in an ensemble of musicians and vocalists from across the east coast and Europe. → Read More
PMSD considering outsourcing its school bus drivers
SWIFTWATER - You would have thought Pocono Mountain East was hosting a sold out concert the way dozens of people were lined up to get into the high school’s auditorium on Wednesday night.There was no entertainment, but more than 100 residents, students and employees showed up for a special public hearing being held so the district can explore the possibility of outsourcing transportation… → Read More
Run for Red to be dedicated to avid runner's memory
STROUDSBURG — This time of year, the Pocono Mountains Chapter of the American Red Cross is always busy preparing for its annual Run for the Red event, but this year is slightly different.While the event features a marathon, half-marathon and 5K race every year, this year’s 5K race is dedicated to the memory of Lorraine Hamel, an avid runner and community member killed by an alleged drunk driver… → Read More
PM East High School sends off 417 grads
Pocono Mountain East High School held their graduation ceremony Friday and 417 students were a part of their graduating class. Michael Aaron Medaugh, 18, → Read More
Uncertain summer for Main St. businesses
Three downtown Stroudsburg businesses may stay closed due to construction → Read More
Notre Dame High School graduates 52
Notre Dame High School recognized 52 students during their graduation ceremony in East Stroudsburg on Saturday, June 3. The Class of 2017 Valedictorians for the high school are Mira Hartshorn, of East Stroudsburg, who plans on studying biology, and Krista Kissell, of Cresco, who plans to study economics and policy. The class's Salutatorian, Kailey Jackett, of Henryville, plans on studying… → Read More