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Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 BUS AND/OR HEATING FUEL BID INVITATION The Board of Directors of the Bangor Area School District is currently accepting bids for bus and/or heating fuel for the 2025-2026 School Year. Bid Specifications are available upon request by contacting the Business Office by phone at (610) 588-2163 extension 8824 or by email at olszewskico@bangorsd.org. Sealed bids must be marked BASD FUEL BID. All bids must be received by the Business Office at Bangor Area School District, 123 Five Points Richmond Road, Bangor, PA 18013-5272, on or before 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Board Secretary

Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden joined legislators and advocates to urge Washington D.C. to avoid cuts to Medicaid. Thousands of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities depend on these services for their healthcare and the proposed cuts to these programs would leave a disastrous impact.

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POCONO SUMMIT, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Having fun at the carnival, but also learning about safety. How one local high school gets its students and area first responders together to prioritize being safe in the summer. Walking on a straight line is normally an easy task, but when you’re wearing beer goggles, it makes it a bit harder. “I couldn’t see anything at all…Like I was looking at the floor and I thought I was on the line, but I wasn’t,” said a freshman at Pocono Mountain West High School, Ronald Christian. The goggles mimic your vision while intoxicated, helping students recognize if they’re not seeing straight. You shouldn’t get behind the wheel. “I don’t know why people who drink and then decide to drive, when you could just call an Uber,” said Christian.

As we near summer, some of your parents may be encouraging you to get a job, but some may not know who is hiring or if you meet the qualifications. Stroudsburg and surrounding towns are hiring teenagers to work! If you like animals, consider applying at Pet Supply Plus, which is hiring for a Store Team member. If you are a foodie, the following restaurants are hiring:  Taco Bell and Wendy’s in East Stroudsburg; Dunkin Donuts in Delaware Water Gap; Panera has several openings.  For more information about these jobs, go to Indeed and ZipRecruiter. 

Summer break is a time that both students and teachers look forward to — No homework (or grading), no waking up early, no dress code, and no ID. Sleep until noon, every day is a free dress-down day, lounge by the pool all day– if so desired.  Just remember, there are alternatives. We are fortunate to live in an area packed with thrilling experiences and activities all year long. Summer is essentially a blank canvas, so start creating. Summer break offers a unique chance to pursue interests, gain valuable experience, prepare for your future, and most importantly–have fun. Go explore your surroundings because they have an abundance of things to do. To make the most of your time and maximize your summer experience, read this curated list of exciting ideas from pafairs.org and see which ones spark your interests.

Deanna learns about the journey of Mountain View Vineyard from its humble beginnings as a small family venture to its present as one of the region’s most beloved wineries, breweries and distilleries. Mountain View Vineyard, Winery, Brewery & Distillery: https://www.poconomountains.com/listing/mountain-view-vineyard-winery/2008/ 🏔 Plan your Pocono Mountains getaway: http://poconomountains.com ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/user/poconotourism?sub_confirmation=1

Learn how adventure is a way of life at Northeast Wilderness Experience as Deanna meets the owner whose lifelong passion for the outdoors drives every expedition. Northeast Wilderness Experience: https://www.poconomountains.com/listing/northeast-wilderness-experience/5795/ 🏔 Plan your Pocono Mountains getaway: http://poconomountains.com ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/user/poconotourism?sub_confirmation=1

Jim discovers the power of hospitality and tourism careers in the Poconos at companies like Kalahari Resorts & Conventions and Camelback Resort and highlights the people who work every day to make us Pocono Proud. 🏔 Plan your Pocono Mountains getaway: http://poconomountains.com ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/user/poconotourism?sub_confirmation=1 📺 Find insider tips, local attractions, live cameras, weather forecasts and more on Pocono Television Network. Tune into the 24/7 stream online: https://poconotelevision.com 📱 Stay connected with @PoconoTourism:

The new "Chefs of the Poconos" series kicks off with an interview with Lyman Winner and Eric Noone of The Frogtown Chophouse as they share an inside look at the signature dishes and story of this iconic fine dining restaurant in the Poconos. The Frogtown Chophouse: https://www.poconomountains.com/listing/the-frogtown-chophouse/4896/ 🏔 Plan your Pocono Mountains getaway: http://poconomountains.com ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/user/poconotourism?sub_confirmation=1

Gouldsboro State Park is next up in the “State Parks in the Poconos” series as Jim explores the park’s ideal outdoor recreation for visitors and job training for future parks employees. Gouldsboro State Park: https://www.poconomountains.com/listing/gouldsboro-state-park/1225/ 🏔 Plan your Pocono Mountains getaway: http://poconomountains.com ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/user/poconotourism?sub_confirmation=1

Summon your courage and be one of the first the first to step inside the attic at The Candle Shoppe of the Poconos; this corner of the former biological research lab has never before been open to the public and is part of the "The Haunted" tour.  The Candle Shoppe of the Poconos: https://www.poconomountains.com/family-fun-listings/the-haunted-candle-shoppe-of-the-poconos/7735/ 🏔 Plan your Pocono Mountains getaway: http://poconomountains.com ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/user/poconotourism?sub_confirmation=1

Tourism pros share their favorite Pocono Places with Jim! Pocono Places: https://www.poconomountains.com/places/ 🏔 Plan your Pocono Mountains getaway: http://poconomountains.com ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/user/poconotourism?sub_confirmation=1 📺 Find insider tips, local attractions, live cameras, weather forecasts and more on Pocono Television Network. Tune into the 24/7 stream online: https://poconotelevision.com 📱 Stay connected with @PoconoTourism: https://facebook.com/poconotourism

Tag along with Brianna as she tours the ForEvergreen Nature Preserve, a former golf course in Stroud Township that has it all: hiking, wildlife, public workshops, access to the Brodhead Creek for fishing, and more! Forevergreen Nature Preserve: https://www.poconomountains.com/listing/forevergreen-nature-preserve-hiking/7155/ 🏔 Plan your Pocono Mountains getaway: http://poconomountains.com ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/user/poconotourism?sub_confirmation=1

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSALS will be accepted by the Middle Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Middle Smithfield Township Municipal Building, 147 Municipal Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 for the following: BASE BID: • 19,230 SY. Single Bituminous Seal Coat using a Polymer Modified Emulsion and #8 Stone with a 1.0% Loss by Wash, Surface Category Condition “C”, ADT <100 All materials must meet PennDOT Publication 408 Specifications and Standards. Bidders must be PennDOT prequalified and must supply proof of prequalification. Proposals must be on forms provided by the Township. Proposal forms, specifications and bid information can be obtained at the Middle Smithfield Township Municipal Building at the above address or by calling 570-223-8920 ext. 112, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John Pugh a/k/a John Richard Pugh a/k/a John R. Pugh, late of Ross Township, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Executor Mark Alan Pugh and Chris Pugh 240 S. Main Street, Suite 1206, Nazareth PA 18064 DiFelice Law, LLC 240 S. Main Street, Suite 1206 Nazareth, PA 18064 June 2,9,16 2025 LSOM0295080

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP Sealed bids for the following road materials will be accepted by the Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors at 1155 Red Fox Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, until 10:00AM prevailing time on Monday, June 23, 2025, at which time said proposals will be opened at 10:05AM and read aloud. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded at the Board of Supervisors regular meeting on July 8, 2025 at 6:00PM at the address above.

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 REQUEST FOR BIDS The East Stroudsburg Area School District will receive sealed bids for Bread and Rolls. Bids are due to the East Stroudsburg Area School District, Attn: Food Services Division, 50 Vine Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, no later than Monday, June 9, 2025, at 1:00 Prevailing Time, to ATTN: Food Services Division, Melissa Collevechio. Please visit: https://www.esasd.net/ community/bids for more details. Peter T. Bard, MBA, PCSBA, SFO Chief Financial Officer East Stroudsburg Area School District P - May 22, 27, June 2, 2025

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Chestnuthill Township Merwinsburg Hotel Park Development 517 Merwinsburg Road PO Box 243, 271 Route 715 Brodheadsville, PA 18322 Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed Bids for the construction of a driveway, parking area, trail entrance, stone trail, septic system, restroom and associated amenities located along Merwinsburg Road (T-939) on property owned by Chestnuthill Township. Bids will be received online via the PennBid Program, by Chestnuthill Township, until 3 PM local time on June 25, 2025, when Bids will be opened and publicly available on Pennbid. The Project consists of the clearing and grading of approximately 0.90 acres of land, installing a paved access drive apron, paved ADA parking spaces, gravel access drive and parking area, stormwater management facilities, septic system, ADA restrooms, lighting, seeding, landscaping, and a gravel trails. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract.

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the Milford Borough Council will conduct a Public Hearing, and thereafter may vote upon and potentially enact an amendment to Chapter 167 of the Milford Borough Code, establishing and regulating the Historic District. If passed, the amendment would: Amend Section 167-4 to add definitions of: Addition, Borough Council, Borough Planning Commission, Borough of Milford Design Guide, Building Inspector, Certificate of Completion, Emergency Repairs, Historic District, Local Landmark, Preservation, Public Way/Public Right-Of-Way, Rehabilitation, Relocation, and Restoration.