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The VISITPA.COM-sponsored race is coming back to “The Tricky Triangle” on Sunday, June 22, as part of a NASCAR tripleheader weekend. Governor Shapiro understands the importance of the tourism industry to Pennsylvania’s economy, and included $64 million in funding in his proposed 2025-26 budget to prepare for America’s 250th birthday next year. LONG POND, PA (February 27, 2025) – Governor Josh Shapiro announced today that his Administration is partnering  with Pocono Raceway for the second year in a row as the race entitlement sponsor for the annual NASCAR Cup Series event. The 160-lap, 400-mile race will return as “The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA.COM” on Sunday, June 22.

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Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE OF FILING OF FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of the Acts of Assembly approved May 24, 1945, as amended, of the filing in the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on February 24, 2025 an application for registration of fictitious name for J. Arellano Life LLC, with its principal place of business at 1620 Fly Line Dr. E. Stroudsburg PA. The name of the person interested in said business is Jewel Arellano. February 26 2025 LSOM0246573

MARSHALLS CREEK, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pocono Chamber of Commerce presented Monroe County Habitat for Humanity with a chunk of change on Wednesday. Last fall, volunteers with Habitat for Humanity helped out at Pickle Me Poconos, a festival held in East Stroudsburg. On Wednesday, the chamber paid it forward by presenting a check to Habitat for Humanity in the amount of $2,400, a percentage of the money raised at Pickle Me Poconos.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) made a stop at the Pocono Family YMCA on Wednesday for their statewide tour, "PHRC on the road: Building a Beloved Community." The goal is to address issues and concerns like disability discrimination, racial and gender equality, and much more. At Wednesday's listening session, they presented a community framework and an overview of the services and programs offered. Scranton hospitals amping up security They also opened it up for the community to ask questions.

(WBRE/WYOU) —  The Pennsylvania Game Commission confirmed the fox attacking residents earlier this month in Monroe County tested positive for rabies. On February 19, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department was called to a report of a fox attack on Congdon Avenue. Following an investigation, officers learned that multiple residents in the surrounding areas, including Hillcrest Drive, Howell Terrace, and Clause Drive, may have encountered the fox. Driver dies after colliding with pick-up truck Lieutenant Aaron Morrow, Regional Supervisor for the Northeast Region of the Pennsylvania Game Commission tells 28/22 News the fox was sent to the Pennsylvania Department of Health for testing.

STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new law to go into effect this year in the Keystone State is aimed at helping first responders diagnosed with post-traumatic stress injury. Grabbing gear and heading toward a building engulfed in flames or helping a person involved in a car crash in the dead of winter. It’s a response that emergency crews don’t think twice about doing or the mental impact it will have on them afterward. “I started at 14 years old in the fire service and at that age, you’re seeing things that most people never see.” Stroud Township Volunteer Assistant Fire Chief David Smalley, along with other first responders in the Poconos, on how dealing with post-traumatic stress will now be made easier to seek help Thanks to a new state law.

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If you’re planning to pursue a full-time degree program (two or four years) at an accredited college or university, have demonstrated leadership, and are in the upper 20% of the class, check out the link below!  Applications are due on March 28, 2025, and more information can be found in the Guidance Office and the Counseling Connections Google Classroom – Good Luck!  https://classroom.google.com/c/NzI5NzIxNzM4NDNa/m/NzQxOTUxNzc2MDM3/details 

Watch the new episode on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 8 p.m. on YouTube, Facebook, or PoconoTelevision.com. Also, check your local listings: Blue Ridge Cable TV13 & Channel 734 - Sundays at 8 p.m. SECTV TV2, the Service Electric Network - Sundays at 8 p.m. Service Electric Cablevision SECV8 - Sundays at 7 p.m. Watch PTN on the Go: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/ptn-a-pocono-travel-channel/id6448560336 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ott.poconotelevisionnetwork Follow Us: #PoconoMtns https://instagram.com/poconotourism/

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Monroe County is starting work on a Price Township bridge, as well as two in Polk Township. The bridge is over the Brodhead Creek on Clark Road (Township Road 533) near the intersection with Route 447. Robert Gress, chief clerk for the county, said the bridge was built in 1956 and needs a steel I-beam replaced, wing wall work off the shoulder, and other structural repairs. “We don’t want to close the bridge,” Gress said. “That isn’t an option.” Gress said closing the bridge would cause a long detour. If limited access is needed during the work, then an announcement will be made.

This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: explore Hickory Run State Park, home to the geological marvel Boulder Field and 40 miles of trails, with Jim as he begins a new 2025 series that will include all eight Pennsylvania state parks located within the Pocono Mountains. Join Bri & Dee for a relaxing girls’ getaway at the historic Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort with pampering spa treatments and local brews from ShawneeCraft®️ Brewery then step inside The Gallery at 530 Main, the newest gallery on the Stroudsburg art scene that blends its architectural past with creative new ideas.

“If I’m remembered for having done a few good things, and if my presence here has sparked some good energies, that’s plenty.” First African-American actor to have won the Academy Award for Best Actor and be nominated for it. Sidney Poitier was a highly acclaimed actor when he was alive. His diligent work allowed him to acquire many awards in his career.  His early career involved him working to support himself at a young age. He attempted to audition for Harlem’s American Negro Theater but was rejected for his lack of reading skills and Caribbean accent. The rejection only encouraged him to improve his reading skills and alter his accent. 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed another slew of Avian Influenza cases in Philadelphia. According to APHIS, 1,100 birds located at a "live bird market" in Philadelphia have been affected. "Avian influenza can kill entire flocks of birds so this causes devastating losses for the farming sector, " said Dr. Keith Hamilton, head of the World Organisation for Animal Health Preparedness and Resilience Department. In January, a wild snow goose was confirmed to have the first case of bird flu in Philadelphia. APHIS data shows "there have been 7 affected commercial flocks, 9 affected backyard flocks, and a total of 2,346,270 birds" affected in the current Avian Influenza outbreak.

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Pauline Dewitsky, a/k/a Pauline L. Dewitsky, late of Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration in the above named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all personsindebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims are directed to present the same without delay to the undersigned or his/her attorney within four months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the 43rd Judicial District, Orphans Court Division, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an Affidavit setting forth an address with the County where notice may be given to Claimant. John L. Dewitsky, Sr. 2203 N. Delaware Dr. Mount Bethel, PA 18343 or To: John L. Dewitsky, Jr., Esq. 17 N. 6th St. Stroudsburg, PA 18360 February 26,March 5,12 2025 LSOM0246392

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 INVITATION TO BID The Brodhead Creek Regional Authority will receive sealed bids online for the following items: 1. “Well 3 Water Filtration Facility Sludge Removal” – removal and proper disposal of sludge from Authority’s Well 3 Water Filtration Facility Waste Tank. 2. “Water Treatment Plant Sludge Removal” – removal and proper disposal of sludge from Authority’s Water Treatment Plant Basins. 3. “Water Treatment Plant Chemicals” – purchase of bulk chemicals used at the water treatment plant including Soda Ash, Sodium Hypochlorite, & Delpac 20/20 (Aluminum Chloride Hydroxide Sulfate). 4. “Road Patching Materials” – purchase of Penn DOT 2A Stone Materials. Bids are to be submitted online via the PennBid™ Program before March 12th, 2025 at 2:00PM. All documents and solicitation details are available at no cost at PennBid - https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com.

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Estate of William H. Williams a/k/a William H. Williams, Jr., late of East Stroudsburg Borough, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Deceased Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims are directed to present them to the undersigned without delay within four months from the date hereof, and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County Orphans’ Court Division, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an affidavit setting forth an address within the county where notice may be given to claimant. Kerrie L. Curtis, Ex. 516 Oak Street East Stroudsburg PA 18301 OR TO: WEITZMANN, WEITZMANN & HUFFMAN, LLC By: Gretchen Marsh Weitzmann, Esquire 700 Monroe Street Stroudsburg PA 18360

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING AND OF INTENTION TO ENACT PROPOSED ORDINANCE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Supervisors of Barrett Township will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 8:00 A.M. at the Barrett Administrative & Recreational Complex, 1200 Route 390, Cresco, PA 18326 with respect to a proposed ordinance establishing a volunteer service tax credit program. At the time of the public hearing, the Supervisors will listen to comments by members of the public concerning the proposed ordinance. If substantial amendments are not offered to the draft of the proposed ordinance, the Supervisors intend to consider enactment of the proposed ordinance immediately after the public hearing.