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🌱 How East Stroudsburg dogs are helping local cancer survivors this weekend

Cheers East Stroudsburg! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How East Stroudsburg dogs are helping local cancer survivors this weekend
  • How investigators say a reported suicide became a homicide case
  • How East Stroudsburg lax stayed undefeated with a blistering early surge

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Warm with some sun, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, temps: high: 72, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Cooler with showers, with a high of 55 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bark for Life event supports cancer patients and their canine companions in Monroe County (wnep.com) — East Stroudsburg dog lovers can join the Bark for Life event this Saturday, where pets and owners walk to support cancer survivors in Monroe County. Expect a dog walking track, trainer demonstrations, vendors, raffles, and fun contests designed to give survivors and their canine companions a joyful day together.
   

2. Man killed girlfriend, staged it to make it look like suicide in Monroe County, court paperwork says (wfmz.com) — An East Stroudsburg man has been charged in connection with a woman’s 2023 death in Middle Smithfield Township after investigators concluded she died from strangulation rather than suicide. Court documents describe shifting statements, unusual behavior during emergency response, and autopsy findings that led to homicide and related charges, with a preliminary hearing set for April 29.
   

3. SHIP U. Lacrosse rallies but cannot overcome slow start against No. 5 East Stroudsburg (fcfreepresspa.com) — East Stroudsburg University’s undefeated women’s lacrosse team stayed perfect with an 18–10 road win over Shippensburg, highlighted by a dominant eight-goal opening run. East Stroudsburg’s Sadie Kauffman exploded for eight goals and 14 draw controls, while the Warriors moved to 15–0 overall and 10–0 in conference play.
   

4. Catholic Foundation hosting online art auction featuring paintings of local churches (dioceseofscranton.org) — An online art auction for the Diocese of Scranton features a painting of St. Matthew Church in East Stroudsburg among more than 20 works of local Catholic churches. Running through May 1, the sale supports long-term pastoral, educational, and service ministries across the region.
   

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    https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWk6x3luwae/?igsh=MWl3cWI2aTFxNXYycw== (Nextdoor Hallet Rd)
  • Have you ever looked at the ingredients that make lunchables??
    Trouble seeing, let me know. Lunchables Turkey & Cheddar Cheese Cracker Stackers Kids Lunch Snack Meal Kit & Capri Sun https://www.instacart.com… (Nextdoor Hallet Rd)
  • US Customs and Border Protection posted a job opening for Marine Interdiction Agent in East Stroudsburg. Apply here.
  • GAI Consultants posted a job opening for Assistant Distribution CAD Operator 1 in East Stroudsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Stroudsburg here.

Ok East Stroudsburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in East Stroudsburg

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in East Stroudsburg

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.