enjoy the outdoors and get some exercise while doing so look no further: East Stroudsburg Borough may have just the thing you’re looking for Borough Beautification Day is happening May 3 and there’s still time to sign up and show some love to your hometown Borough manager Kelly Lewis is inviting everyone to roll up their sleeves and pitch in “Having these clean up days is great,” Lewis said “No one wants to drive around and see trash on the ground.” Lewis said this in-person event is more than just a cleanup; it’s a chance to reconnect with neighbors and breathe some fresh air while also feeling like a hometown superhero “I love bringing everybody together,” he added Over 200 volunteers have already signed up the East Stroudsburg University football team If you’re wondering what’s on the cleanup agenda volunteers will be tackling the stretch form Mill Creek Road to Interstate 80 East Stroudsburg cleanup: What to knowWhen: May 3 What’s provided: All the cleanup tools you’ll need and free T-shirts for volunteers Whether you’re a longtime local or just someone who really hates litter East Stroudsburg invites you to come out and be part of something good Contact the borough by calling 570-421-8300 or sending an email to ESBorough@gmail.com Emmanuella Pierre is the trending and breaking news reporter at the Pocono Record. Reach her at epierre@gannett.com Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse | 5/2/2025 11:33:00 PM | Jon Holtz © 2025 Slippery Rock University Athletics Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Match Recap: Women's Tennis | 5/2/2025 4:21:00 PM | Samantha Traini Interim Director of Strategic Communications and Ideation 31 IUP women's team earned a spot in the PSAC Championship match with their 5-0 win over East Stroudsburg in the semifinals IUP began the day winning the doubles point with wins in No There are currently no upcoming/recent events Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse | 4/23/2025 6:20:00 PM | Andrew Miller LACROSSE: Here is Sara assisting Shannon for 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣! pic.twitter.com/jRrbxpkWP7 Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Baseball | 04.25.25 | David Roe Thanks for visiting A Monroe County fire victim is thanking her heroes and speaking out about the tragedy Tomorrow will be one month since the deadly fire broke out in East Stroudsburg While we  still do not know the cause of the blaze at the the Wander Inn Apartment Building a couple who made it out is counting their blessings And while the community continues to mourn the loss there’s also the stories of human triumph born out of this tragedy there was a reason they were there at that time And I honestly know that I have a purpose here because things could’ve ended much differently for us Miller smelled the smoke first and then saw the flames out her front window She quickly learned the whole front porch of the Wander Inn Apartment Building was on fire and escaping out the front door wasn’t an option Instead she ran to wake up her fiance Jeremiah and was able to open a side window trying to figure out where it was coming from at first I see a woman with blond hair screaming for help." So I climbed out onto the air conditioner that was right below my window maybe three or four feet below my window and people were down there telling me to jump so I jumped." "We see another elderly man coming out and he’s blowing out smoke out of his mouth and that’s when I knew immediately we’re not going to be able to get this man out the same way we did with her." Robinson remembered his neighbors had a ladder and ran to grab it Someone filming the blaze from across the street caught the brave bystanders running to help One was Stroud Area Regional Police Detective Chris Shelly "I watched [him] pull Jeremiah out the window by his head and shoulders "I actually had no fear going up the ladder So the fact that it was over 500 pounds on the ladder that holds 300 pounds the fact that I didn’t drop him or fall backwards there’s no doubt in my mind that the good lord was with me that day Shelly shows us the small part of the window on the right side that allowed the couple to escape "The only moment I will take from this and I will remember this till the day that I die Jeremiah had smoke inhalation and burns on his hands and Susan suffered a broken arm The pair are now recovering and in a new home thanks to the outpouring of community support "We’re just really grateful that we’re here and able to share the experience and grateful for the people that were there They had just moved in a month prior and lost everything Organizations like Shelly’s Olsen Christmas Wish are helping them build it back still coming together and you know trying to put some light on this tragedy." A memorial service was held last weekend for the couple who died in the fire And a benefit is being held later this month at the American Legion to further help all the families affected by this tragedy © 2025 Blue Ridge Communications TV13 Thanks for visiting Women of Influence Awards Stacy Wescoe//April 23 East Stroudsburg senior wins business challenge assistant professor of business management; Kenneth Long dean of the College of Business and Management; and Kevin Gardner A new PA report highlights the urgent need to invest in youth workforce development to offset an aging populat[...] The PA Chamber and AFP launch a campaign urging Congress to make 2017 small business tax cuts permanent before[...] Bethlehem’s Main Street earns Best Main Street title from USA Today Fellowship Community in Whitehall is adding luxury senior apartments with smart tech and custom finishes to me[...] Welcome to Lehigh Valley Business’ In the Lead list a collection of important area businesses spotlighted f[...] Presbyterian Senior Living and Culinesse launch Three Oaks Senior Dining to enhance culinary services in senio[...] Sign up for your daily digest of the Greater Lehigh Valley LLP Marketing and Communications Manage[...] Fisher joins Gross [...] Fleischaker joi[...] Strauss joins Gros[...] Listen to this article Brian Fanning Miller-Keystone Blood Center Vice President of Operations Brian[...] Listen to this article George Marinelli KeyBank Senior Relationship Manager George Marinelli joins K[...] Listen to this article John (JR) Raebiger CTFA™ KeyBank Senior Relationship Manager JR Rae[...] location” is an adage typically used when buying a home but the same princ[...] Invoice fraud involves submitting fake or illegitimate invoices often with convincing documentation[...] Prescription drugs continue to be the fastest-rising cost to many employer-sponsored health plans discussion of tariffs (and the economy in general) seems to center around talk of “uncerta[...] Parents aren’t just part of most companies’ staff – they’re a huge part Gene and cellular therapies are exceedingly rare – sometimes one-in-a-million rare Lehigh Valley Business provides 24/7 business news coverage and events honoring top business professionals Get our free e-alerts & breaking news notifications Subscribe for access to the latest digital and special editions Click here for information about plaques permissions and reprints of previous editions Match Recap: Women's Tennis | 04.25.25 | Matt Heffelfinger Thanks for visiting EAST STROUDSBURG — As the spring season wraps up for East Stroudsburg University football the desire to be better remains as strong as it was when the season ended in December during the NCAA playoffs The Warriors are coming off of a 2024 campaign that saw them win 10 games and break several records while having the 19th-best offense in Division II head coach Jimmy Terwilliger has watched his team go through the offseason with infectious rigor "This team has really set the standard of excellence through the offseason They attacked the workouts," Terwilliger said "We're faster than we've ever been as a whole Our strength coach Marc Gaudet and his staff that work with our players are doing amazing things it's been me pulling the players back instead of pushing them forward and it's been a lot of fun seeing this team develop." Motivation isn't an issue when it comes to ESU football After the loss to California University of Pennsylvania in the playoffs many players were already wanting to get back in the weight room and improve The question going into the spring was whether or not that inner drive would still be there days the fire rages in the immediate time because the loss fueled them But it eventually burns with less and less intensity as time goes on and the offseason workouts can sometimes reflect that That isn't the case for Terwilliger's squad The thing that's pushing the players goes beyond what's on the scoreboard or stat sheet but it is more deeply rooted and sustainable when the days seem long "I don't think the momentum this offseason is derived from any type of win or losing I think we have players that love football and they love each other," Terwilliger said "When you have those three things working in alignment East Stroudsburg's first challenge will be the youth movement taking place in the program – the team lost 20 seniors from the 2024 squad But they do have experience in the most important position: quarterback Terwilliger simply used the word "veteran" when describing what McTaggart brings to the table for the upcoming season "Whenever you get a veteran calling the shots you can do a lot of stuff," Terwilliger said "The thing that sticks out to me about Sean is that he's got toughness and grit The Warriors head coach also praised McTaggart's mentorship ability in the position group whom Terwilliger said will take "meaningful snaps" this year Another player to watch for East Stroudsburg is running back Deonte Crawford a Freedom High School graduate and ESU's top running back prospect in the 2022 recruiting class He's had to wait his turn behind the likes of Tahir Mills and Tyriq Lewis but now it is his turn to lead from the backfield "I've had to be patient since pee wee football," Crawford said "I think learning the game and being patient led me to this point I stayed patient in high school behind some great backs then I came to college and had to wait behind some great backs the Warriors lost several key players to graduation and linebacker and leading tackler Raymond Simmons IV That side of the ball isn't completely inexperienced who'll be a redshirt junior in 2025 and was second on the team with 59 total tackles alongside Malachi Bowman and Amir Shields in the secondary he's always in good position and gets people lined up which is like the quarterback of the defense," Terwilliger said "He's got some help with Malachi Bowman to his right He's got Khalil Scott in front of him and a defensive front that I think has been pretty good." The defensive front has been a pleasant surprise for Terwilliger this spring citing the complimentary mix of younger and veteran players who led the team with 6.5 sacks in 2024; Ashton Blose who had 2 sacks and 4.5 TFL; and other returners like Jake Williamson all players whom are expected to contribute after waiting their turn last season and we're gonna need that," Terwilliger said the surprise has been how quickly the younger players have picked up the system which is one of the more complex in college football Terwilliger's offensive involves a lot of moving parts and players So for underclassmen to adjust to it with little issue has been great for the Warriors "You have to think about it: it's a lot of guys who are hungry," Crawford said as the reason for the quick integration "It's their chance to finally step on the field after being patient and waiting but East Stroudsburg's youth movement is off on the right foot Game Recap: Baseball | 04.27.25 | David Roe Thanks for visiting These establishments in Monroe County were inspected between April 21 and 27, according to Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture records The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture provides this disclosure: "Please remember that any inspection is a 'snapshot' of the day and time of the inspection An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall violations are recorded but are often corrected on site prior to the inspector leaving the establishment." Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Inspector determined the person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety Inspector observed raw beef stored above cooked meat and raw chicken stored above raw beef and ready-to-eat foods (corrected); reuse of plastic cups and bowls (intended to be single-service or single-use) as utensils in bulk ingredients; an employee eating food stored on shelf above bain marie in the main kitchen prep area (employee removed food); and two working containers of sanitizer in dry storage area not marked with the common name of the chemical Inspector also observed various cooked meats held between 46 and 47 degrees and pork held at 72 rather than 41 or below as required (voluntarily disposed of); raw pork chops thawing in standing water in the kitchen prep sink which is not an approved thawing method (corrected); and no available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration in dishwasher Inspector also observed a metal meat grinder with old food in the return valve; toilet rooms did not have a self-closing door; and no reminder at the handwash sink in the main kitchen prep area for food employees to wash their hands Zero violations were recorded at a follow-up inspection on April 23 Inspector observed a buildup of pink/yellow mold-like substance on the interior surfaces of the ice machine (cleaned and sanitized); the quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the three-bay warewash sink was 100 ppm rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer’s use directions (facility manually added sanitizer to the sink to reach 200-400 ppm); and containers of ice cream mix with a March expiration date in the walk-in cooler Inspector also observed the handwash sinks in the kitchen area did not have water at a temperature of at least 85 degrees unless sinks were run for an extended amount of time (fixed by maintenance); and beef hamburgers cooked chicken and grilled cheese sandwiches held between 46 and 48 degrees rather than 41 or below as required (chicken and sandwiches were voluntarily disposed of and beef was placed in the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling was not reheated to 165 degrees within two hours for hot holding (reheated to 165 for immediate corrective action) Inspector observed food utensils in cook line stored in a container of water not maintained at 135 degrees; an employee's open beverage container above cook line bain marie shelving a food preparation area; and water damaged/distressed ceiling tiles in the kitchen food prep area Inspector observed mechanical warewashing equipment had a pressure measuring device to display the water pressure in the supply line for the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse and the device was not working properly to determine adequate pressure with pressure relief valve intermittently releasing Inspector observed facility had a certified food employee but a certified food employee was not available during all hours of operation; exhaust vents in hood above food prep area with a buildup of dust; thermometer not available or readily accessible in bain marie lowboy equipment; and non-food contact surfaces with a buildup old food and old food residue (tray rack in rear prep area and underside of hot chocolate dispenser) Inspector also observed an empty paper towel dispenser at the handwash sink in the food service area; rear warewash area floor with a buildup of old food residue under equipment and sinks and a buildup of old food under the donut display case in front counter service area; and the trash container in the rear warewash area was full and needed to be emptied and the outside of the can needed to be cleaned Inspector observed a buildup of old food residue on the bain marie and reach-in refrigerator door handles non-food contacts surfaces in the deli department; thermometer not displaying correct food temperature in the seafood and deli department with no backup thermometer available; and an accumulation of dust dirt and old milk residue on the bottom rails of the sliding doors dirt and old food residue on the bottom rails of the sliding doors in the display deli case Inspector also observed no thermometers for ensuring proper temperatures readily accessible in the deli meat display cases or seafood display cases to verify accuracy of refrigerator unit; handwash sinks in the bakery deli and meat departments unable to provide proper pressure for adequate handwashing; and a buildup of dust on the fan guards in the walk-in cooler in both the deli and in dairy department areas Inspector observed no available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration; and loose rubber door gaskets on cooling units Inspector observed the facility did not maintain food employee certification records as required; did not have the original certificate for the certified food employee(s) posted in public view; no available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration; and a door in the rear had a gap and did not protect against the entry of insects Inspector observed a buildup of old food and old food residue on the blade frame and guard of the deli meat slicer and old food residue on the interior surfaces of the microwave oven (all cleaned) Inspector observed a pink/yellow mold on the interior surfaces of the ice machine (cleaned and sanitized); and an empty paper towel dispenser at the handwash sink in the kitchen area (refilled) Inspector observed chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm Sunny’s Express Mart: 458 Interchange Road unapproved additives or approved additives at elevated levels Inspector observed multiple foods held at 48 to 50 degrees in a refrigerator rather than 41 or below as required (time/temperature control for safety items were voluntarily disposed of ); self-service center refrigerator was not maintaining a temperature of 41 or below as required; and a pink mold-like substance on the interior surfaces of the ice machine (cleaned and sanitized) Inspector observed a door in the dry goods/dishwashing area with a gap and an unscreened window in the food prep area that did not protect against the entry of insects Inspector observed raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods in bain marie cookline (moved); and non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of old food residue and soil (soda gun holder and racks holding drinkware at the bar area) Inspector observed a buildup of dust on the fan guards in the meat cutting walk-in cooler Inspector observed three wet wiping cloths not being stored in sanitizer solution (corrected) Inspector observed non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of food residue and soil (doors and handles of bain marie prep table under the microwave and shelving on rear equipment rack); and a buildup of old food and old food residue on the deli meat slicer blade Inspector observed hood filters had a buildup of grease and dust; and no available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration for chlorine Stroudsburg; April 21; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Frogtown Catering (mobile food facility): 472 Red Rock Road Cresco; April 21; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Mount Pocono; April 21; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Tannersville; April 22; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Diggers BBQ (mobile food facility): 4831 Buck Lane Kunkletown; April 22; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Brodheadsville; April 22; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Kresgeville; April 22; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Pocono Manor; April 23; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture East Stroudsburg; April 24; East Stroudsburg Borough Ekims Dirty Dogs (mobile food facility): 117 Foxcroft Drive Saylorsburg; opening inspection April 24; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Coastal Cravings (mobile food facility): 2317 Route 209 Sciota; April 24; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Saylorsburg; April 24; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture East Stroudsburg; April 26; Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture La Rosa Bella (mobile food facility): 1 Municipal Drive Walmart announced that 26 of its stores across Pennsylvania are getting a makeover which is part of the retail giant's mission to become "Pennsylvania’s favorite place to shop." Among the locations getting a facelift is East Stroudsburg Walmart shared that the remodels are part of a plan to upgrade more than 650 stores nationwide in 2025 "Our stores often serve as the heartbeat of the communities we operate in and these remodels are a testament to our dedication to enhancing that role,” said Annie Walker senior vice president for Walmart's East Business Unit Walmart said it has invested over $493 million in store improvements across the Pennsylvania over the past five years promising not just a fresh paint and new shelving but a total reimagining of the in store shopping experience Walmart listed these changes in the release: The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is resurfacing part of Business Route 209 According to PennDOT District 5 safety press officer Sean Brown Business Route 209 will be resurfaced between Washington Street and Independence Road in East Stroudsburg The project will cost $1.8 million and is estimated to last until the end of June East Stroudsburg borough manager Kelly Lewis expressed excitement over the project "Lots of residents agreed that this road needed to be repaved and we're thankful for PennDOT putting it front and center on their paving list," Lewis said "It's already started and they're making big progress and looking forward to it being done in June." Max Augugliaro is the public safety and government watchdog reporter at the Pocono Record. Reach him at MAugugliaro@gannett.com Correction: A previous version of this story misstated where Peterson De Oliveria's family is from You don’t have to look far to find someone whose life has been affected by immigration one student-led group is making sure those voices don’t go unheard Immigrants Empower Poconos is rallying the community not just to talk about immigrant rights but to celebrate the people behind the headlines is hosting a rally April 27 to raise awareness about immigrant rights while also highlighting the contributions immigrants have made to the area According to the U.S Census Bureau's American Community Survey five-year estimates 10.5% of Monroe County's population was born outside the United States director of logistics and outreach for Immigrants Empower Poconos believes educating people about their rights is especially important now as Immigration and Customs Enforcement continues to detain many immigrants More: Mahmoud Khalil misses first child's birth after ICE denies his release from detention More: U.S. citizen arrested in Florida under blocked immigration law. Here's what we know they have had their lives touches by the immigrants in this area," Cipparulo said says it's vital to help people understand the rights that are often overlooked or denied to immigrants “This rally is about showing them how to stand up for themselves,” said De Oliveria Cipparulo and De Oliveria both emphasized that the idea for the rally came from a collective student effort They saw how many students on campus were ready to take a stand and decided it was time to speak up “We need to make sure everyone knows that no matter how small you seem in this massive country you have the power to create change and we shouldn’t be afraid to speak out,” De Oliveria added has not been personally affected by this issue said he has been personally affected by this issue “My grandma told me about her friends who live in Massachusetts,” said De Oliveria “They recently got a knock on their door and were taken away by ICE during President Donald Trump’s first term their mom made them carry around a birth certificate and other papers just in case anything happened More: Tourists detained by ICE say they were treated like 'the worst criminal' “No child or person should have to constantly feel like they’re being watched,” said Cipparulo “Not in a country that’s supposed to be the land of the free.” “This whole rally is about giving people back their voices,” De Oliveria added During the event, representatives from the Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center will be there to offer information on free legal services and support for those who have been detained or separated from their families The rally will be held on April 27 at 12 p.m at East Stroudsburg University’s College Circle near the Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts Two people were killed in a fire at the Wander Inn Bar & Grill in East Stroudsburg Wednesday morning "The fire had burned through the floor, so we couldn't get up in there for a search upon arrival," said East Stroudsburg Fire Chief Nate Black told WNEP.  Neighbors helped save a woman screaming for help "We were all there standing there telling her to jump She throws her purse and cell phone out the window We are just making sure she got out in time and we catch her as she stumbles a little bit," AJ Robinson but Robinson said his shaking legs prevented him from going up "The proximity of the buildings was the first thing Several firefighters were injured while operating at the incident Firefighters found the bodies of Jennifer Lugo Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976 Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post Thanks for visiting The Monroe County Coroner’s Office has confirmed that two individuals were killed in a fire that occurred at the Wander Inn Bar and Grill in East Stroudsburg on Wednesday both victims were found deceased at the scene of the fire The individuals have been identified as 34-year-old Jennifer Lugo and 42-year-old Ashton Patterson according to a press release issued Thursday morning The cause of death remains undetermined and the investigation into the incident is ongoing More: Firefighters, coroner, police respond to Wander Inn Bar and Grill in East Stroudsburg A Stroud Area Regional Police Department detective is being recognized as a hero after saving a man’s life from the fire that consumed the Wander Inn According to Monroe County District Attorney Michael Mancuso Detective Chris Shelley entered the blazing building from a ladder and rescued the man Mancuso commended Shelley for risking his safety and displaying "exceptional bravery" and posted a photo of Shelley with soot visible on his face Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse | 3/5/2025 4:56:00 PM | Jon Holtz Thanks for visiting The Shippensburg University lacrosse team lost to No in a PSAC Eastern Division matchup on Tuesday at Whitenight Field 3-8 PSAC East) senior Sara Vosburg recorded two goals and two assists reaching 200 career points—fifth in school history Sophomore Brynn Hauck and freshman Maddie Phommachanh each scored four goals The game included seven ties and eight lead changes Shippensburg led 4-3 after the first quarter and did not trail until late in the second Hauck’s goal in the final minute of the first half brought SU within one and Vosburg tied the game early in the third quarter SU briefly held a 12-10 lead before East Stroudsburg regained control with two goals in 36 seconds The Raiders had fewer turnovers (16 to 17) and more groundballs (20 to 13) Senior Annie Rathgeb tied Pioli with four groundballs and led the team with three caused turnovers Senior goalkeeper Kayla Vosburg made eight saves Shippensburg concludes its season Saturday at 12 p.m against Millersville at Robb Sports Complex Family was the most important thing in his life and he watched college and professional sports of all kinds spending his free time hunting and fishing He loved animals and spending time with his grandchildren Dan was a lover of all things PSU and a staunch supporter of the legendary Joe Paterno Following a stint as a cryptanalyst with the NSA Olson took a job with IBM where he worked as a financial analyst for 26 years in a crash involving a lawn mower in Greene Township the public is invited to another ‘Paint Night With Patty’ in our downstairs area at Zion Reformed Church Penn State Extension Spring has sprung and while the change is welcome it is often when horticulturists see problems emerge that got The Franklin County Free Press is your local news website We provide you with the latest breaking news and videos straight from Franklin County PA The Franklin County Free Press is a Neil Publishing, LLC Any views or opinions expressed in this publication are of the individual or entity who submitted it and not the publication Our publication is open to the public to weigh in on matters of public interest AI technology assists in content creation on this site; verify independently for accuracy Call or Text: (717) 862-5656   Email: info@fcfreepress.com If you heard cheers and honking horns the morning of April 10 don’t worry — East Stroudsburg wasn’t under siege The beloved convenience store chain officially opened its doors in Smithfield Township and community spirit to a whole new corner of the Poconos with Wawa General Manager Eric Karp kicking off the festivities at 7:45 a.m who previously worked at the Wawa across from East Stroudsburg University has been with the company for six years and couldn’t wait to welcome the rush of early birds “We want to serve the community and make sure everybody has a great day and a happy smile,” said Karp The first 100 customers were treated to free “New Friends and Flavors” T-shirts and invited to a brief ceremony that had all the fixings: a Wawa parade a hoagie building showdown between the Pennsylvania State Police and the Marshalls Creek Fire Company Among the first in line was local resident Joy Massey “It’s bigger than the other Wawa,” she said adding that she can't wait to bring the rest of the family The new Wawa is located at 237 Mosier Farm Drive Designed to serve both competitive and casual gamers the space transforms an underutilized racquetball/squash court into a state-of-the-art gaming hub When ESU’s Campus Recreation & Wellness department determined the possibility of renovating the space into an esports room they knew it was the perfect way to better serve students “The demand for esports has always been strong but the challenge was finding the right space,” said Gerard Morgan the director of Campus Recreation & Wellness at ESU “When we identified an underutilized area in our facility it became clear it had the potential to be the perfect home for an esports room — it just needed some vision we were able to put that vision to fruition.”  With student input guiding the process and design carpeting and ESU branding to create an inviting atmosphere that keeps players coming back we invited students to be a part of the planning process,” said Morgan “They’re the reason behind many of our purchases — from computer auxiliary items like mice and keyboards to comfort items like gaming chairs we wanted to make sure the space was accommodating to the many different gamers we have so we have tables set up for smaller tabletop games One of the most unique features is the Shoutcasting Room made possible through the generosity of a university donor This space allows ESU’s Esports Club to livestream competitions and broadcast to a global audience via Twitch the shoutcaster can pull live feeds from any computer in the room providing real-time commentary and video overlays that enhance production value this feature offers valuable hands-on experience for students interested in esports broadcasting and media production For schools considering a similar esports room development Morgan emphasized the importance of collaboration and adaptability Creating the space required extensive communication with the Facilities and IT departments at ESU to ensure the necessary power networking and soundproofing infrastructure was in place thinking beyond gaming was key — the space is now a hub for student engagement events and potential academic partnerships With the rapidly evolving field of esports, high-quality spaces like the Warrior Esports Room require much more investment than a console and TV Providing the best esports experience possible requires significant investment in the best equipment including high-end graphics cards and monitors the cost is too high for many students to participate in esports at a competitive level,” explained Morgan “Creating this space not only gives our Esports club the ability to compete but it also gives all students a place to be able to play games recreationally that otherwise would be unavailable to them it brings in an entirely new demographic of students into our facility that get to see all the fun stuff ESU Campus Rec & Wellness offers that they may have missed if they didn’t have a space to call their own.”  While esports might not seem like a traditional fit for campus recreation “It’s easy to think of the contradiction of esports in a space where the goal is exercise and movement but I would urge you to think differently,” said Morgan “Not only is it pulling students into a space they may have never stepped into without the room increases social connections and gives them an outlet for their stress — everything you want in a rec center they’re exposed to everything ESU’s Mattioli Recreation Center has to 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Published by Peake Media Thanks for visiting – The 20th-ranked Kutztown University wrestling team topped off their regular season with a 36-12 victory over the East Stroudsburg Warriors on Wednesday night inside the Koehler Fieldhouse propelling them into the postseason as winners of five straight duals The Golden Bears (11-1, 5-1 PSAC) emphasized their victory with three pins in the last four bouts, the quickest of which came in 59 seconds courtesy of second-ranked Matthew Weinberg (Philadelphia 1-5 PSAC) collected 12 points via a forfeit victory at 125 pounds and a pin at 197 Pa./Hamburg) (15-6 at 165 lbs.) taking care of business and earning four team points apiece No. 10 Dalton Gimbor (Bernville, Pa./Hamburg) (2:54) and Weinberg claimed pins before the Warriors snapped back with a 197-pound fall of their own, but Freddie Retter (Quakertown Pa./Quakertown) made sure to close the season on the right foot with a first-period pin for the cherry on top The Maroon and Gold close the regular season with 11 wins for the 10th time under head coach Robert Fisher producing the second-best winning percentage (.917) of his career in his 24th season at the helm of the program The Golden Bears will head into the postseason with high hopes, as they currently have four ranked grapplers in the Gimbor brothers, 149-pound Jimmy Ryan (Staten Island one of the top overall wrestlers in the nation They begin their postseason at the NCAA Super Region I Championships in Fairmont Thanks for visiting firefighters and police officers responded to a devasting fire at the Wander Inn Bar and Grill in East Stroudsburg According to a Stroudsburg Fire Department Facebook post on Wednesday morning the fire on South Courtland Street became a "major incident," drawing personnel from both the East Stroudsburg and Stroudsburg fire departments Local resident Janine Louise Garcia was driving along North Courtland Street near the restaurant when she noticed smoke rising from the building “I saw the smoke when I was headed to the post office The fire trucks hadn’t arrived yet and the flames were just coming out on the second floor above the bar,” Garcia explained “By the time I drove back around hours later the building was completely demolished to ashes The Pocono Record spoke with Coroner Tom Yanac who confirmed he was present at the scene but was unable to provide further details Wednesday afternoon The cause of the fire remains under investigation Stacy Wescoe//April 16 East Stroudsburg students help AT&T with employee recruitment An East Stroudsburg man is accused of trying to sneak a live animal past the Transportation Security Administration in New Jersey According to a TSA press release an East Stroudsburg man who was not identified by name tried to sneak a live turtle past security at Newark Liberty International Airport on Friday The man was given a pat-down after he tripped an alarm and it was determined that he was concealing something in his groin area The man pulled the turtle out of his pants when asked if there was something hidden in them He told officials that the turtle was a red-ear slider turtle and officials estimated the turtle to be 5 inches long they confiscated the turtle and indicated they would contact the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service as well as local animal control officials the TSA's New Jersey federal security director commended officers for conducting the pat-down in a “very professional manner.” “We have seen travelers try to conceal knives and other weapons on their person however I believe this is the first time we have come across someone who was concealing a live animal down the front of his pants,” Carter said in the press release the turtle was not harmed by the man’s actions.” East Stroudsburg North football will have a new man in charge once next season rolls around as David Laughlin has resigned from his position as head coach who served as the Timberwolves' head coach confirmed to the Pocono Record his resignation both as football coach and his job as the Dean of Students at North High School He provided a statement to the Record regarding his departure there was an opportunity that came along where I'd be the Director of Education," the statement read "That was a career path with a trajectory of upward movement versus East Stroudsburg North." After going 1-9 in his first season at North Laughlin led a significant turnaround in 2024 as North finished with a 4-6 record and finished sixth in District 11 Class 4A which was good enough to qualify for the district playoffs for the first time since 2016 The Timberwolves also played to their strengths using a run-first offense that led to Wayne King and Zach Deresky-Martinez reaching 1,000 rushing yards but he said to make some personal decisions that were about his future," North athletic director Chuck Dailey said in a comment he's done one heck of a job in the short time that he was our head coach and his departure will be a huge loss for us "We understand that he's got to do what's best for him North's next football coach will be the fourth head coach in the nine seasons since Dailey retired in 2016 Game Recap: Men's Basketball | 02.26.25 | David Roe Thanks for visiting A driver from East Stroudsburg struck a Lehighton man who had gotten out of his vehicle after an accident on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County on Monday was driving a 1994 Freightliner south when he was rear-ended by Jared A Gaston was standing in the middle of the southbound lanes Parker then hit a 2023 Ford pickup driven by Thomas T Buist had slowed down to avoid debris from the first accident Gaston and Parker were both taken away by ambulances with suspected serious injuries The crash occurred in Mahanoy Township near Exit 131A Kathryne Rubright is the managing editor of the Pocono Record and the Tri-County Independent. Reach her at krubright@gannett.com A post shared by Shippensburg Wrestling (@shipuwrestling) Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Field Hockey | 10/13/2024 2:48:00 PM | - Tyler McIntosh Thanks for visiting It was late Sunday night that East Stroudsburg men's basketball waited on its future, but they got the answer they hoped for as the Warriors will compete in the Division II NCAA Tournament which enters the tournament with a 21-8 record will travel across the state to take on the Atlantic Region 2-see Gannon a PSAC rival and newly crowned 2025 tournament champion The game will take place at Gannon on Saturday In the last 15 games between the two schools, Gannon holds a 10-5 lead, including the most recent meeting, a 105-93 victory in November. The Golden Knights' 2024-25 record is 25-6, including 16-4 in PSAC play, second in the PSAC West to Edinboro. They have three All-PSAC players - Tasman Goodrick, Pace Prosser and Ernest Shelton. East Stroudsburg head coach Jeff Wilson said during the last week of the regular season that his team was in the "same position" as 2023-24, where a loss in the PSAC semis kept his team out of the tournament. But this year, even with an earlier exit, the resume was enough for a berth this year. The Warriors are led by senior forward and All-PSAC First Team selection Lakeem McAliley, who leads the team with 18.2 points per game, PSAC East Defensive Player of the Year Cam Young, and PSAC East Freshman of the Year Evan Morton. After a disappointing exit during the PSAC Tournament and missing the NCAA Tournament entirely last year, there shouldn't be a shortage of motivation for this year's tournament team. EASTON — For all the great players and teams in Notre Dame - East Stroudsburg girls basketball history, there was never a district title to show for it. And if the Spartans, who found themselves in the 1A District 11 title game, were to do what's never been done, it would be against a Bethlehem Christian team that already beat them twice in the regular season. Despite those odds, however, Notre Dame went down to the wire against the Panthers and pulled out the 44-41 win, marking the first time girls basketball became district champions. "We decided that we weren't going to be three strikes out," head coach Eileen Wurz said after the game. "We saw what they were made of twice, we knew what we had to do, and the girls went out there and did it. They earned this win, they deserve this win, and I can't be more proud of the way they played today." It was a slow start for both teams, but junior guard Olivia Protheroe got it going early for Notre Dame, scoring seven of her team's 12 points to take a 12-4 lead into the second quarter. But Bethlehem Christian responded in the second quarter, going on a 16-7 run to take a 20-19 lead going into halftime. The Panthers' Giana Kasper was the main reason for the shift in momentum, scoring eight of her 11 points in the second and third quarters to maintain the lead going into the fourth quarter. But the Spartans kept it close after halftime, only losing the quarter 13-11 to trail 33-30 after 24 minutes of game action. "I think the team realized they got a little lazy in the second quarter, and gave them the opportunity to come back," Wurz said about managing the second-quarter flurry. "We knew they were a good free-throw shooting team, and we tried to avoid sending them to the line. "We knew what we had to do, and the girls executed it perfectly. Even being down eight points in the fourth quarter, they never gave up." The fourth quarter saw other players step up for Notre Dame with the game on the line: Winniva Blain scored a layup and a free throw and Thandi Ramone scored off an assist from Protheroe. The latter still led the way with 23 points, but she got the help she needed when things got tight. "I definitely leaned on my teammates more and they stepped it up for this win," Protheroe said. "They knew they had to get the job done if I was getting double-teamed." But the player that stepped up the most late was senior Blain Assegid, who hit two clutch 3-pointers during the period to give her team the edge, and ultimately, the win. Assegid, who finished with 11 points, knew she had to stay ready as the defense focused their attention on Protheroe. "At that point, I just had to let all of my mistakes that I made throughout the game go and have faith that I could hit the shot," Assegid said. "Even though Liv is our best player, we definitely had to always be ready. Confidence is what does it." Notre Dame - East Stroudsburg now turns its attention to the state playoffs, where the Spartans will play their opening round game at Bangor High School on March 8. © 2025 BVM Sports. Best Version Media, LLC. 10-2 PSAC) are on a six-game winning streak fueled by a potent offense and strong defense This matchup is a chance for redemption after their earlier loss to Slippery Rock the winner will advance in the PSAC playoffs with East Stroudsburg looking to continue their strong postseason momentum against tough competition The Warriors need to leverage their versatile offense and tight defense to control the game tempo and capitalize on Slippery Rock's weaknesses keying their path to a potential postseason upset The summary of the linked article was generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence technology from OpenAI We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it OK Privacy policy Mostly cloudy with a few scattered showers lingering overnight Two people are dead after a restaurant fire in East Stroudsburg on Wednesday according to the Monroe County Coroner's office -- Two people were killed Wednesday in a fire at a restaurant in Monroe County Monroe County Coroner Thomas Yanac told us the victims are a man and a woman The fire first started on the second floor of the Wander Inn Bar and Grill on S Courtland St Umar Abdul-Haqq said he works right down the street and could see the smoke and then the smoke started getting thicker and more intense and then I was actually able to see the flames," said Abdul-Haqq he realized it's a restaurant he's been to many times in the past "We get over here and it is nothing but flames The firemen didn't even want to touch it," said Spzer "We couldn't make entry into the original fire building due to the wind conditions and weather conditions at that time," said Acme Hose Company #1 Fire Chief Nate Black Black said their first priority was helping the three survivors who made it out and they had one refusal on scene," said Black Black said they were able to save the building next to the restaurant "Probably the worst fire we've had in 10 years or so," said Black As the Fire Marshal works to figure out how the fire started "To know that somebody didn't make it out of there alive The coroner is still waiting to release the identities of the victims until next of kin have been notified A man and woman are dead following a fire that ripped through a Monroe County restaurant and apartments Fire officials say this is the worst fire they have seen in the East Stroudsburg area in the last decade or so Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device.