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Public Notice: 04/13/2025 [a6672cd5885f30645acfbbf9060561b8]

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 POCONO MOUNTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Board of Directors of the Pocono Mountain School District will receive sealed Request for Proposals (RFP) for the following: - Septic, Sludge, and Grease Trap Disposal - Portable Toilet Rental and Services Additional information and instructions regarding these proposals can be viewed by visiting the District website located via at https://www.pmsd.org/Page/509 By Order of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS POCONO MOUNTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT Marion Pyzik, Board President Joseph P. Colozza, Board Secretary John E. Freund III, Solicitor 3/30,4/6,4/13/25

Public Notice: 04/13/2025 [c5ad51050d6f2bb9a96aae8e60ecd09e]

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Letters of Administration on the ESTATE OF LAYTON L. HELLER, deceased, have been granted to Keri DeNora, Sheri Ann Heller and Layton Aksel Heller. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims are directed to present the same in writing, without delay, to the undersigned within four (4) months from the date hereof, and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, Monroe County, Orphans Court Division, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an affidavit, setting forth an address within the county where notice may be given to claimant. Keri DeNora, Co-Administrator 899 Hidden Lake Drive East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 Sheri Ann Heller, Co-Administrator 88 Schoolhouse Road East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 Layton Aksel Heller-Co-Administrator 110 W. 5th Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 JOSEPH S. WIESMETH ATTORNEY AT LAW, P.C. Joseph S.

Public Notice: 04/13/2025 [d2fcd8d66693fb51606fd12d11da14f6]

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Public Notice Bid Notice Equipment Leasing Sealed bids are being accepted by A Pocono Country Place Poa, for 2025-2028 Equipment Leasing. Bid packets containing all specifications may be obtained by emailing- execsec@apcppoa.com. Sealed bids, meeting all requirements as outlined in the bid packet, must be received at the APCPPOA Administration Office no later than 4:00 pm on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. All questions must be in writing. Bids will be opened at the April Board of Directors meeting and awarded April 21, 2025.

Public Notice: 04/13/2025 [d332537453e93a628a9b16e3e699608d]

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Chestnuthill Township Estate of Roy J. Minnerly, late of Effort 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. Name of Executor Kenneth G. Minnerly/Executor Street Address of Executor 746 Heather Ridge City, State Zip Code Manhein, Pennsylvania 17545 or To: Name and Address of Attorney (if applicable) Melvin E. Newcomer, Esquire | Name of Attorney Melvin E.

Public Notice: 04/13/2025 [ec263c0f0b0e845729c809e004d9f10f]

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Helen Edwina O'Brien aka Helen E. O'Brien, late of Tobyhanna 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. Erin O'Brian C/O Fisher & Fisher Law Offices LLC 525 Main Street PO Box 396 Gouldsboro, PA 18424 or To: Timothy B. Fisher II Esq.

Public Notice: 04/13/2025 [f6ef2fc83a4809096da3a4a67f026a92]

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Notice of Public Sale to Satisfy Owner's Lien Contents of Unit #26 at U Lock It Self Storage-5950 Route 209, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, leased by Rick Freeman will be sold to satisfy U Lock It Self Storage's lien on May 1, 2025 at 12:00 pm at 5950 Route 209, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 by public auction. April 13, 28 2025 LSOM0276925

Public Notice: 04/13/2025 [f9b9ff840646ef43892ed4b1984837ba]

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Pocono Record Notice of Intent to Remediate to an Environmental Standard & Notification of a Final Report Submission. (Sections 302(e)(1)(ii), 303(h)(1)(ii), 304(n)(1)(i), and 305(c)(1)) Pursuant to the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act, the act of May 19, 1995, P.L. 4, No. 1995-2, notice is hereby given that the Remediator, Richard and Donna Weber (responsible party), has submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) a Notice of Intent to Remediate (NIR) for the property located at 106 Weber Road in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. This NIR states that in June 2024, a No. 2 fuel oil release from a 275-gallon above ground storage tank (AST) was discovered at the property. Following the release, the site was found to be contaminated with No. 2 fuel oil which impacted soil underlying the site.

Public Notice: 04/13/2025 [fd6983a9160dd9a8b6457dfd77528b1f]

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of August Fleck, a/k/a August E Fleck, 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 4 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. Nancy E Willis, Executrix 6451 Crestview Rd Swiftwater, PA 18370 Publication Dates LSOM0267755

LOST DOG IN DWG!!!

Description Black and Brown Shih Tzu missing since yesterday 04.11.25. Peppa/Peppy was last seen on Shepard Ave and Kimberly Road in Delaware Water Gap, PA on Saturday 04.12.25.If you have any information please contact Awsome Animal Shelter: 3129 Godfrey Ridge Dr, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.Phone: (570) 421-3647

ARREST: Acevedo, Elina - (1 count) Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol - High Rate (M)

Photo of Acevedo, Elina  Acevedo, Elina (1 count) Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol - High Rate (M)(1 Count) Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol - General Impairment (M)& Traffic Related Offenses Age 26 Race Hispanic Gender Female Height 5' 0" Weight 105 lbs Hair Brown Eyes Brown

ARREST: Baldwin, Christopher R - ( 1 ) count Driving Under the Influence (M) and 1

Photo of Baldwin, Christopher R Baldwin, Christopher R ( 1 ) count Driving Under the Influence (M)( 1 count ) DUI (General impairment) Age 39 Race White Gender Male Height 6' 4" Weight 170 lbs Hair Brown Eyes Brown

ARREST: Pico Bano, Richard H - (1 count) Driving Under The Influence Highest Rate BAC (M)

Photo of Pico Bano, Richard H Pico Bano, Richard H (1 count) Driving Under The Influence Highest Rate BAC (M)(1 count) Driving Under the Influence - General Impairment (M)Traffic Related Offenses Age 27 Race Hispanic Gender Male Height 5' 6" Weight 140 lbs Hair Brown Eyes Brown

ARREST: Vertallo, Hailey - ( 1 count) 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance

Photo not available for Vertallo, Hailey  Vertallo, Hailey ( 1 count) 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)& (1 Count) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M) Age 21 Race White Gender Female

CASE: Attempted Identity Theft

suspect.jpg Attempted Identity TheftDetails Map The Pocono Township Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying this suspect involved in an ongoing investigation.  The female suspect attempted to open a fictitious bank account using a false ID.  If you have any information regarding the identity of this individual, please contact Officer Iannazzo at 570-629-7200 Ext. 231 or email miannazzo@poconopd.org.

Incident at Hamilton Elementary Under Investigation After Cafeteria Tape Incident

Hamilton Township, PA — April 10, 2025An investigation is underway at Hamilton Elementary School following an incident that occurred during the first-grade lunch period on Wednesday, April 9th. According to a letter sent home to parents, a staff member was observed placing blue painter’s tape on the mouths of several students.Principal Mark Get addressed the situation in a letter dated April 10th, stating, “This is not a behavior that is expected nor directed by staff for any purpose, and I want to assure you that we are treating this matter with the utmost seriousness and urgency.” He emphasized that no students were injured, but acknowledged the seriousness of the action and affirmed that it would be dealt with in accordance with school policies and state law.The incident was addressed immediately upon discovery, and a full investigation is currently underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the event.

Pocono Mountain West Presents: Mamma Mia (April 2025)

Pocono Mountain West Presents: Mamma Mia (April 2025)Get ready to dance, sing, and experience the magic of Mamma Mia! as the talented students of Pocono Mountain West High School take the stage this April. Show Dates & Times: Friday, April 25 at 7:00 PM Saturday, April 26 at 7:00 PM Sunday, April 27 at 2:00 PM

Are Property Taxes Rising Because of Religious and Nonprofit Land Buys in the Poconos?

If you’ve opened your local tax bill recently and felt your stomach drop — you’re not alone.Residents across the Poconos and throughout Pennsylvania are seeing steep increases in their property tax bills this year. Many assume their local township or borough raised taxes — but in most cases, it’s actually the county line on your bill that jumped.In fact, all 67 counties in Pennsylvania saw property tax hikes this year. Monroe County’s increase has stirred particular concern, with many homeowners reporting jumps of 25% to over 37%. But what’s driving these increases?

Public Notice: 04/11/2025 [174f448e11b2fddbbadbeacb681358a3]

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Stanislawa Milos Estate ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Stanislawa Milos, late of Polk Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary for 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 attorney within four (4) months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Orphans' Court Division, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an affidavit setting forth an address within the county where notice may be given to claimant. Executor: Christopher Milos c/o Elizabeth M. Field, Esquire Powlette & Field, LLC 508 Park Avenue Stroudsburg, PA 18360 April 4, 11, 18 2025 LSOM0269020

Public Notice: 04/11/2025 [81abf5583cf64b4c43ecf07ad45edba1]

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Edward Milos Estate Public Notice ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Edward Milos, late of Polk Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary for 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 attorney within four (4) months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Orphans' Court Division, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an affidavit setting forth an address within the county where notice may be given to claimant. Executor: Christopher Milos c/o Elizabeth M. Field, Esquire Powlette & Field, LLC 508 Park Avenue Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Publication Dates LSOM0268898

Parents react to report of students' mouths being taped

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A staff member at a local elementary school has been suspended. After the school says some students were found with tape over their mouths during lunch period earlier this week. An elementary school in Stroudsburg sent a letter out to parents and guardians saying a staff member had put this blue painter's tape on students' mouths Wednesday. Man allegedly stabbed, robbed after grocery shopping 28/22 News spoke with a family who has nine children enrolled in the school district. "Hamilton Elementary School where children think, dream, believe and achieve."