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In today's newsletter:

• See how East Stroudsburg's BBQ Jerk House scored on inspection
• How a local bar meeting became central in a homicide trial
• Fourth arrest made after East Stroudsburg man stabbed in Stroudsburg fight

Also on today's calendar: Lapsit @Smithfields and 3 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Lorenzo G.!

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.
• Wednesday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 74, low: 58.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Restaurant inspections from Monroe County, Sept. 14-20 (centredaily.com) — Monroe County's latest restaurant inspections show a mix of minor violations and clean reports, including a zero-violation visit at BBQ Jerk House on Milford Road in East Stroudsburg. Several nearby diners, convenience stores, and restaurants were cited for issues like improper food temperatures, sanitizer problems, and storage concerns, most corrected on the spot. These snapshots help you gauge current food safety at familiar spots.
   

• Surveillance video from Middle Smithfield bar shown at homicide trial (centredaily.com) — A homicide trial tied to a deadly shooting at Middle Smithfield's My Place Bar and Grill includes testimony about an earlier Bloods gang meeting at an East Stroudsburg bar that allegedly targeted the defendant. Jurors watched detailed surveillance footage of the confrontation and shooting, while lawyers debated whether the killing was premeditated or self-defense. The case involves Monroe County investigators and local bar security video.
   

• Fourth suspect in stabbing investigation arrested (2822news.com) — Police say a 40-year-old man from East Stroudsburg was stabbed multiple times during a fight on Main Street in Stroudsburg and later charged himself with simple assault. A fourth suspect has now turned himself in and faces assault-related counts, joining two others already accused, including one charged with attempted homicide. The investigation continues under Stroud Area Regional Police.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Stroudsburg

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 17
• MUSHROOMHEAD / FEAR FACTORY with guests NINE TREASURES →
  The Sherman Theater, 524 Main St, Stroudsburg
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• Lapsit @Smithfields →
  Smithfields Branch Library, 5200 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg
  9:30 am
• Preschool Storytime @Smithfields →
  Smithfields Branch Library, 5200 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg
  10:00 am
Sunday October 18
• Pink Power Zumbathon Benefiting Breast Friends of PA →
  East Stroudsburg South Senior High School, 279 North Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg
  11:00 am
Saturday October 24
• Hiring Fair →
  Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, 401 Hollow Road, East Stroudsburg
• Sapph-O-Ween: LesBooans & Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun! →
  Pub 447, 65 Independence Road, East Stroudsburg
  5:00 pm

🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Sword Flow: Train Like a Warrior Fantasy Workout at Bloom Playspace →
  Bloom Waldessori Play Space, 106 Renastar Road, Stroudsburg
  9:30 am
• Sword Flow: Train Like a Warrior Fantasy Workout⚔️ at Bloom Playspace →
  Bloom Waldessori Play Space, 106 Renastar Road, Stroudsburg
  9:30 am
• Preschool Storytime →
  Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg
  10:00 am
• Lapsit →
  Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg
  11:00 am
• Autumnal/ Halloween Folded Card Workshop w/ Alicia of Inked Edge Paper Art →
  Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg
  12:30 pm
• Word Play Social: Scrabble, Bananagrams, Word Puzzles, & More! →
  Hughes Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg
  1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello neighbors.
  I am in need of a good Dentist. I have picked 2 that my insurance gave me: Michael Hunt Family Dentistry, 9th St, Stroudsburg and Alan & August… (Nextdoor Marshalls Creek Rd)

• Wendy's posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in East Stroudsburg. Apply here.
• East Stroudsburg University posted a job opening for Groundskeeper Supervisor in East Stroudsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Stroudsburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Stroudsburg

• Vote for the Pocono Eye Associates Athletes of the Week for Sept. 21-25 (poconorecord.com)
• Stroudsburg animal shelter gets approval for expansion (2822news.com)
• Armored Saint and Metal Church Announce 18-Date 'Metal Saint Tour II' U.S. Run for 2027 (rockumweb.com)

Bangor

• Colonial League football: Fresh faces gives Southern Lehigh football strong running game among five things we learned in Colonial League (mcall.com)

Pen Argyl

• Lehigh Valley football: Palmerton's near-clean game plus Colonial League's Week 5 stat leaders (mcall.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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