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BLAKESLEE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's an 'Earth Day' celebration that brings together volunteers across our region. To get outside and 'pick up' the Poconos. It’s the busy work before the clean-up at the Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority in Blakeslee. “Last year alone, we had more than 500 volunteers come out. They cleaned over 170 miles of roadway and picked up more than 1,000 bags of trash,” says Brianna Strunk. Blue Origin launches all-female crew into space Bags are being filled with t-shirts, gloves, safety vests, and trash bags to prepare hundreds of volunteers for the annual spring ‘Pick Up the Poconos’ event on Saturday, April 26th.

Aggressive DrivingPostApr 14, 2025Speeding is one of the aggressive driving behaviors that is a significant factor contributing to crashes.  Even just a few miles an hour over the speed limit could mean game over.  Remember there is a reason for speed limits.  They are designed to protect driver...read more

Retail TheftCaseCreated Apr 12, 2025 / Updated Apr 14, 2025On April 12th, 2025, at 7:40PM, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department responded to a retail theft at TJ Maxx in Stroud Township. According to loss prevention, a B/F and a B/M entered the store, concealed merchandise and attempted to leave without paying for...read more

Retail TheftCaseCreated Apr 12, 2025 / Updated Apr 14, 2025On March 26, 2025, at 12:04pm, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department responded to a retail theft at Walmart in East Stroudsburg Borough. According to loss prevention, a H/F entered the store, selected multiple types of merchandise, and left the store without mak...read more

Scott Grant The DA’s Office wins an important appeal which provides clarity throughout the state of the level of evidence needed to declare an offender a sexually violent predator when the victim is a family member. Commonwealth vs Scott Grant Conviction and Sentence Affirmed.In February 2022 the defendant was found guilty following a jury trial prosecuted by First Assistant District Attorney Mike Rakaczewski. Grant was found guilty of Indecent Assault, Unlawful Contact with a Minor, corruption of Minors and related offenses, for multiple crimes committed against a child beginning at age 5 and continuing to age 10 years.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Notice is hereby given that the Milford Borough Council will conduct a Public Hearing, and thereafter may vote upon and potentially enact an ordinance, establishing a pension plan for full time police officers pursuant to Act 600. The proposed ordinance is available for inspection at the Milford Borough Office, 500 Broad Street, Milford during regular business hours. The Hearing shall take place on April 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Milford Borough Hall, 109 Catharine Street, Milford, Pennsylvania. Joseph Dooley, Council President Jason R. Ohliger, Esq., Solicitor Francesca Lombardo, Secretary April 7, 14 2025 LSOM0272192

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Linda Carroll, a.k.a Linda Haley Carroll, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of 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 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 Forty-Third 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. Dennis Haley 369 Sunrise Drive Henryville, PA 18332 or To: Jason R. Costanzo, Esq. 115 E. Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 Publication Dates LSOM0267447

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of PATRICIA A. CLARK, late of MOUNT POCONO BOROUGH, MONROE County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Executor MELISSA D. ST. HILAIRE 31 HOLLY FOREST ROAD MOUNT POCONO, PA 18344 JOHN F. SPALL, ESQUIRE 2573 ROUTE 6 HAWLEY, PA 18428 Publication Dates LSOM0267607

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 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 88, Section 2 of the Milford Borough Code, adding Skill Games as an amusement device requiring licensure. The proposed Ordinance is available for inspection at the Milford Borough Office, 500 Broad Street, Milford during regular business hours. The Hearing shall take place on April 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Milford Borough Hall, 109 Catharine Street, Milford, Pennsylvania. Joseph Dooley, Council President Jason R. Ohliger, Esq., Solicitor Francesca Lombardo, Secretary April 7, 14 2025 LSOM0272184

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLES Notice is hereby given that the Monroe County Commissioners is disposing of vehicles. The County will utilize the online auction service www.GovDeals.com . Click register at the top right of the page for the purchase and removal of any or all of the following: All vehicles are sold AS IS: ? 1994 Chevrolet Camaro ? 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty ? 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee ? 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt ? 2010 Ford Taurus ? 2011 Nissan Rogue ? 2013 Nissan Altima ? 2021 Kayo ATV-1697 ? 2021 Yamaha YZ125 Bidders are directed to go to https://www.govdeals.com/monroepada to review vehicle specifications and complete the bidding process. All bids must be received on the website on or before April 29, 2025, by the times listed on above website. Payment terms, fees and requirements can be found at www.GovDeals.com . The vehicles were seized by the Monroe County District Attorney through Drug Task Force activities.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Notice is hereby given that the Milford Borough Council will conduct a Public Hearing, and thereafter may vote upon and potentially enact an Ordinance amending Sections 60-1, 60-2, and 60-3 of the Borough Code, setting compensation for the mayor and council members at $500.00 per annum. The proposed ordinance is available for inspection at the Milford Borough Office, 500 Broad Street, Milford during regular business hours. The Hearing shall take place on April 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Milford Borough Hall, 109 Catharine Street, Milford, Pennsylvania. Joseph Dooley, Council President Jason R. Ohliger, Esq., Solicitor Francesca Lombardo, Secretary April 7, 14 2025 LSOM0272194

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of SYLVIA D. EILBER, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of 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 the same without delay to the undersigned or his/her attorney within 12 months months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the 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. Theodore R. Eilber 148 Route 715 Brodheadsville, PA 18322 or To: David A. Martino, Esq. 1854 Route 209, PO Box 420 Brodheadsville, PA 18322 March 31,April 7,14 2025 LSOM0267893

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of SHIRLEY ANN GOWER, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County 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 12 months months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the 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. Frank Kemmerer 321 South Easton Belmont Pike Saylorsburg, PA 18353 or To: David A. Martino, Esq. 1854 Route 209, PO Box 420 Brodheadsville, PA 18322 March 31,April 7,14 2025 LSOM0267884

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Larry G. Shoemaker, late of Marshalls Creek, 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 4 months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the of the Forty-Third 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. Margaret A. Muth 271 Prospect Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 or To: Michael R. Muth, Esq. 271 Prospect Street East Stroudsburg PA 18301 April 14,21,28 2025 LSOM0271613

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will consider for approval at a Public Hearing to be held at 6:00 p.m. on the 21st day of April, 2025, the request of NFERRARO, LLC, for an intermunicipal transfer of Restaurant Liquor License No. R-21177 to their proposed restaurant facility located 2797 Route 611, Tannersville (Pocono Township), Pennsylvania 18372, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Liquor Code, as amended. The Board of Commissioners will also consider for adoption at this Public Hearing a Resolution approving said transfer of Restaurant Liquor License No. R-21177 into Pocono Township, Monroe County from the Borough of Mt. Pocono, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Copies of the proposed Resolution are available for review at the Pocono Township Municipal Building located at 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, Pa. 18372, during normal business hours. Leo V.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 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 312 of the Milford Borough Code, regulating Zoning, as follows: Section 312-11 relating to the definitions of Gambling/Betting Use/Skill Games (to include Skill Games within the definition of Gambling and Betting Uses) and Garage Apartments (to make explicit that a Garage Apartment is an accessory use);Section 312-21(A)(6) to prohibit more than one residential structure on the same lot in any zoning district; Section 312-21(A)(8) to prohibit separate residential and nonresidential structures on the same lot in the C and LC zones; Section 312-21(A)(9) limiting the number of efficiency units in buildings within the C and LC district to 25% of the total number of dwelling units;Section 312-33(J) removing superfluous language relating to odors;Section 312-44 adding Skill Games to regulated gambling and

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSALS will be accepted by the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors until 2:00 P.M. on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center, 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA 18466, at which time they will be publicly opened and read for the following work: Base Bid and Additional Bid Items 965 Square Yards of Profile Milling, 2 average depth 1,094 Tons of Superpave 9.5 mm, Scratch/Leveling Course, placed 60 LB/SY 3,366 Tons of Superpave 9.5 mm, Wearing Course, placed 180 LB/SY 956 Tons of 2A Crushed Aggregate Subbase, placed as Shoulder Back-up 16,020 Lineal Feet of Double Yellow Center Lines with Glass Beads 6,144 Lineal Feet of Single White Edge Lines with Glass Beads All materials and workmanship must meet the requirements and standards of PennDOT Publication 408*Specifications, and bidders must be PennDOT pre-qualified for Work Class F Bituminous Paving.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Saw Creek Estates Community Association, Inc. Sealed bids for the projects listed below will be received by the Secretary of the Board of Directors, Saw Creek Estates Community Association, Inc., at the Member Services Building, 5728 Decker Road, Bushkill, PA 18324, until 2:00 P.M. on May 15th, 2025. Project Descriptions: ? Road Repair and Paving ? Security System for Seven (7) Buildings Bidders are required to examine specifications before submitting a bid. Questions concerning the above projects may be directed in writing only, by fax at 570-588-1887, or by email addressed to Bidinquiry@sawcreek.org. Saw Creek Estates Community Association, Inc. reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or to select the bid, which in its judgment, serves the best interest of the association. April 14 2025 LSOM0275328

Mon, 14 Apr 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 DBA Storage King, 5737 Route 115 Blakeslee, PA 18610 On the website www.storagetreasures.com in order to satisfy the liens for unpaid rent. The auction will begin at 9:00 am, Monday April 21, 2025, and end on Monday April 28, 2025, at 10:00 am The sale consists of the entire contents of the following tenants' units located at: 5737 Route 115, Blakeslee, PA 18610 Paul O'Connell Lake Harmony, PA 18624 Johnny Love McKeesport, PA 15132 864 Route 940, Pocono Lake, PA 18347 Amanda Baird Albrightsville, PA 18210 Rosemarie Estevez Pocono Summit, PA 18346 989 Route 940, White Haven, PA 18347 Christine Waskiewicz Albrightsville, PA 18210 April 14, 18 2025 LSOM0274446

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 REQUEST FOR BIDS The East Stroudsburg Area School District will receive sealed bids for the following projects, each in the form of a single prime lump sum contract. Bids are due to the East Stroudsburg Area School District, 50 Vine Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 no later than Monday, May 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM. • J.T. Lambert Intermediate School Data Network Improvements • J.T. Lambert Intermediate School Boilers and Hot Water Heater Replacement • Smithfield Elementary School Boiler Replacement The above projects were financed in part by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Department of Education. • Board Room Audio/Visual System Improvements • High School North Storm Water Piping Replacement – Phase 3 Please visit https://www.esasd.net/community/bids for more details, including information on mandatory pre-bid meetings.