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Pagan, Amir - (1 Count)3921A Theft by Unlawful Taking (M3) and 2 additional chargesArrestJan 18, 2025Amir Pagan was arrested and taken into custody by the Lancaster City Police Department on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.

(WBRE/WYOU) — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued multiple winter storm warnings, advisories, and even extreme cold watches for Sunday Morning. The NWS has issued the winter storm warning for the following counties starting Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. and ending Monday at 1:00 a.m.: Lackawanna Luzerne Northern and Southern Wayne Pike Wyoming Susquehanna Monroe Carbon There were also winter storm warnings issued for Schuylkill and Columbia Counties to last from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday. In addition to the warnings, the NWS also says a winter weather advisory is in effect from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday for the following counties:

As you may have seen on the news or on our Facebook page, there is an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza/H5N1 (also known as the Bird Flu) in the Northeast Pennsylvania area. HPAI is largely fatal to birds, but has also resulted in deaths of other animals, including cats, foxes and, most recently, a young flamingo and a seal in a Chicago zoo. While this virus has had an impact nationwide, it has been most prevalent in Pennsylvania in the Nazareth/Allentown/Bethlehem area.

Description Winter Storm Warning issued January 18 at 2:49PM EST until January 20 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and8 inches.* WHERE...Portions of northern and northwest New Jersey and eastcentral and northeast Pennsylvania.* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, willlikely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to fall into theteens Sunday night and remain below freezing for several days. Asa result, icy and slippery conditions may persist even afterprecipitation has ended.If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water inyour vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions forthe state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

All branches will be closed Sunday, January 19th due to inclement weather. We are closed Monday for the holiday, normal hours resume Tuesday, January 21st. Your online library – including its vast collection of free digital content! – is available 24/7 at www.monroepl.org. The post CLOSED Sunday 1/19/25 appeared first on Eastern Monroe Public Library.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Monroe County District Attorney Mike Mancuso stated in a release that he believes a Venezuelan prison gang is responsible for two shootings in the last year. The shootings have been linked to Venezuelan street gang Trena de Aragua (Train to Aragua) or TdA, according to Mancuso. This comes after several interviews with party attendees, done by Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department, who have expressed fear of retaliation by the gang. On January 12, two people were shot at a residence on the 1300 block of Clover Road that resulted in the death of 22-year-old Lionardo Hernandez Zarata, of Venezuela. Officials say he booked the private residence for a party to celebrate his birthday.

Description Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors' Work Session/Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025 will be held beginning at 6:00 PM at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA. To view the meeting agenda, please visit our website at: https://coolbaughtwp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/012125-Public-Packet.pdfThe Board of Supervisors will conduct business on the agenda and whatever other business comes before them that they are able to act upon. All interested parties are invited to participate.

Brown Introduces Legislation to Support Volunteer Firefighters In communities across Pennsylvania, volunteer firefighters play a critical role in ensuring our safety and security. These dedicated men and women respond to emergencies at all hours, often risking their lives to protect others. The number of volunteer firefighters has plummeted from approximately 360,000 in the 1970s to just 30,000–38,000 today. This sharp decline is not just a statistic—it’s a growing threat to public safety and the long-term viability of our fire services. That’s why I’ve introduced legislation to create the Pennsylvania Volunteer Firefighter Incentive Fund.

Check out a book about Martin Luthor King Jr at PMPL! Celebrate MLK's life by reading about MLK's life! We have plenty of books on this American Hero for both adults and kids. Visit our library catalog to find books on MLK! Or you can call us at 570-894-8860 and/or email joe@poconolibrary.org if you need help finding books! Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on the 3rd Monday of every January, which is the 20th. PMPL will be open during our regular hours, weather permitting.

Gallery • 30 Photos Lile Bekaia SHS Girls Wrestling team getting ready to fight their first home match against William Allen High School.

28/22 NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Human trafficking is a crime hidden in plain sight happening all across the country. Many people know the general definition of what it is but for 31-year-old Lacey Goldsmith it’s a horrific part of her life story dating back to 2015. “I spent two and a half years being trafficked in between Pennsylvania, New York, and Florida.” . . . “Going through you know just some unspeakable things with where I was subjected, the violence.” Organizations stepping up to help following EBT skimming 28/22 News first met Goldsmith back in 2022 where she spoke about a sting operation by the Monroe County District Attorney’s office that freed her from her trafficker in 2018.

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 STERN & EISENBERG, PC 1581 MAIN ST., STE 200 THE SHOPS AT VALLEY SQUARE WARRINGTON, PA 18976 (215) 572-8111 FACSIMILE: (215) 572-5025 (COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY CIVIL ACTION – LAW Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee for Securitized Asset Backed Receivables LLC Trust 2007-BR4, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-BR4 Plaintiff v. Alfred Smith A/K/A Alfred Smith Sr. Defendant Civil Action Number: 000754-CV-2024 TO: Alfred Smith A/K/A Alfred Smith Sr. You have been sued in mortgage foreclosure on premises: 1208 Ironwood Court, a/k/a 939 Ironwood Court, Long Pond, PA 18334 based on defaults since May 1, 2023. You owe $122,478.92 plus interest. NOTICE If you wish to defend, you must enter a written appearance personally or by attorney and file your defenses or objections in writing with the court.

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE-AUCTION Notice is hereby given that the contents of the storage units leased to the following tenants will be sold by Lords Valley Self Storage, 663 PA 739, Lords Valley, Pa 18428, on the website www.storagetreasures.com in order to satisfy the liens for unpaid rent. The auction will begin Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 9 a.m. and end on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10 a.m. The sale consists of the following tenants’ units located at 663 PA 739, Lords Valley, PA 18428 Bassani- Hawley, PA Tichenor-Hawley, PA

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Public Notice Westfall Township Meeting Notice Please take notice that the Westfall Township Board of Supervisors has scheduled a Special Meeting to be held on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 10:00 am, for the purposes of discussing the Preliminary/Final Major Land Development Plan for 1059-1061 Pennsylvania Avenue Redevelopment Project, Westfall Township, Pike County, PA. This meeting will occur at the Westfall Township Municipal Building, 102 LaBarr Lane, Matamoras, PA 18336. Kaitlin Hildebrandt Secretary January 17 2025 LSOM0223470

On Jan. 16, the Stroudsburg Varsity Boys’ Basketball team fell to Freedom High School with the final score of 71-57. Stroudsburg has yet to pick up a win in the new year. Freedom came out of the gates guns blazing going on a 13-0 run at the start of the game. Back-to-back three-pointers from Alex Pacitti, ’25, and Jarel Jackson, ’27, added six points to the scoreboard. At the end of the first quarter, the score was 24-15 in favor of Freedom. The second quarter brought more of the same, bringing the score to 38-21 going into the half. After a back-and-forth third quarter, the score was 57-35. A competitive fourth quarter brought the final score to 71-57. “ This was a great team, but we were better, if we played them again, it wouldn’t be close. We could perform much better than we are, and I believe we will.” — Marvin Dorvilus, '25

Mike Mancuso, District Attorney just posted on Facebook details on Clover Road Emerald Lakes Homicide.  Read the content of his post here: Last Sunday January 12, I left home during the Eagles Packers playoff game heading to a murder scene to help the Pocono Mountain Regional Police. Prior to arrival I contacted Detective Mario Orlando from my office and had him coordinate with Pocono Mountain and head to St. Luke’s Medical Center because two male gunshot victims had arrived there along with three young females. All were Venezuelan nationals speaking little to no English. Detective Orlando speaks Spanish and would prove to be very helpful to the investigation. I also reached out to our Investigative Assistant Maria Rosa who is fluent in Spanish and could help with communication and interaction with the females. Maria was glad to help.

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY — Now that ski season is in full swing a local YMCA in the Poconos is teaming up with a resort to make sure all kids who want to try out the sport can get a chance to at no cost. Early morning temperatures in the teens Thursday were perfect conditions to make what Shawnee Mountain Ski Area specializes in, snow. “We’ve learned to adapt the last few seasons making snow when we can and taking advantage of these moments, so for our snowmakers, this is just all smiles for them!” said Rachel Wyckoff, marketing director, Shawnee Mountain Ski Area. Marketing director Rachel Wyckoff says Mother Nature’s recent snowfall and cold weather has gifted them the chance to fully open all the slopes on the mountain.

Description The DWG Borough Work Session is canceled Monday, January 20, 2025

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Kurt Aaron Brubaker, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration in the above named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the estate arerequested 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, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an Affidavit setting forth an address with the County where notice may be given to Claimant. Kristen D. Brubaker, Administratrix 113 Jacobs Landing Way Danville, PA 19821 or To: William J Reaser, Jr, Esq. 111 N 7th Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 January 10,17,24 2025 LSOM0218540

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Constantino Louis Torinese, late of Paradise Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration 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 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, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an Affidavit setting forth an address with the County where notice may be given to Claimant. Marc Torinese 134 Rose Drive Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 or To: William J Reaser, Jr, Esq. 111 N 7th Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 January 10,17,24 2025 LSOM0215506