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Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF Kelly Rose Artz a/k/a Kelly Artz, late of Ross 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 to her attorney within four (4) months from the date hereof, and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Forty-Third Judicial District, Orphans' Court Division, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by Affidavit, setting forth an address within the County where notice maybe given to Claimant. Dori F. Cristi c/o Mark A. Primrose, Esquire 17 North Sixth Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 March 28, April 4, 11 2025 LSOM0264318

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE OF LEGAL ACTION IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION NO. 7047 CIVIL 2024 A POCONO COUNTRY PLACE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff Vs. AMINA JACKSON and HOWARD 1. WATSON, Defendants IN REM ACTION IN FORECLOSURE OF STATUTORY LIEN UNDER 68 PA.C.S.A. 55315 To AMINA JACKSON and HOWARD 1. WATSON: You are hereby notified that Plaintiff A POCONO COUNTRY PLACE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION has filed a Complaint, endorsed with a Notice to Defend, against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 7047 Civil 2024. The nature of this action is foreclosure on Plaintiff's statutory lien under the Uniform Planned Community Act for homeowners association dues, assessments and charges, plus attorney fees and costs.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF MARY KENNEDY KEIPER, a/k/a MARY K. KEIPER, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration in the above named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims are directed to present the same without delay, to the undersigned, or to his attorney 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 Affidavit, setting forth an address within the County where Notice may be given to claimant. John M. Keiper 151 Lesoine Drive Henryville, PA 18332 JAMES P. GREGOR, ESQUIRE 207 Amy Court Stroudsburg, PA 18360 April 11, 18, 25 2025 LSOM0268365

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP The Chestnuthill Township Board of Supervisors will hold a work-session on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. at the Municipal Building 271 Route 715, Brodheadsville, PA., for the purpose of reviewing conceptional plans for 128 Route 715, Brodheadsville, PA. Cathy Martinelli, CMC, CGA Secretary

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA P. MELCER, late of Stroud Township, 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 the same without delay to the undersigned or her attorney within four months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Forty-third Judicial District, a particular statement of claim duly verified by an affidavit setting forth an address within the County where notice may be given to claimant. Katie Melcer, Executrix 33 Players Boulevard Newton, NJ 07860 Lori J. Cerato, Esq. Kelly L. Lombardo, Esq. 729 Sarah Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-424-3506

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Stephen A. Smith a/k/a Stephen Allen Smith, late of Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Administrator Bryan Jeffrey Smith and Brad A. Smith Daniel G. Dougherty, Esquire, 881 3rd Street, B-3, Whitehall, PA 18052 April 11,18,25 2025 LSOM0272590

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Roy H. Zimmerman, III, also known as Roy Harold Zimmerman, III, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary for 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 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: Brian M. Zimmerman c/o Elizabeth M. Field, Esquire Powlette & Field, LLC 508 Park Avenue Stroudsburg, PA 18360 March 28, April 4, 11 2025 LSOM0263789

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Frank Kleinsorge, late of Paradise Township, 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 the same without delay to the undersigned or her attorney within four months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Orphan's 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. Arlene Kleinsorge*Executrix Jeffrey A. Durney, Esq. Durney, Worthington & Madden, LLC P.O. Box 536 Tannersville, PA 18372-0536 (570) 620-0320 April 11, 18, 25 2025 LSOM0275096

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AMIR BASYOUNI, Plaintiff, vs. MARYAM IBRAHIM, Defendant. NO. 8361 CV 2024 ORDER OF COURT NOTICE TO: MARYAM IBRAHIM, Defendant: The Plaintiff, Amir Basyouni, has commenced a custody action against you for sole legal custody and sole physical custody of the children Y.B., W.B. and M.B. The Court has authorized service of the Complaint upon you by publication. You are ordered to appear in person at the Custody Department, first floor of the Monroe County Courthouse, 610 Monroe St., Stroudsburg, PA 18360 on April 30, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. 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, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Coolbaugh Township will receive sealed bids via PennBid for the Step Replacement at Coolbaugh Township Municipal Building #3 Project. Improvements include concrete steps and handrail installations. There is no pre-bid meeting scheduled for this project. Bids will be received online via PennBid until 9:00 a.m. (prevailing time) on Friday, April 25, 2025. Bid results will be made available on PennBid after bid opening. Copies of the Specifications/Bid Forms are available at no cost on PennBid (https://PennBid.bonfirehub.com). Questions and inquiries should be addressed through PennBid's Ask A Question button found on the Project Details page. Each bid must be accompanied by Bid Security made payable to the Owner(s) in an amount of ten percent (10%) of the total Bid price and in the form of a certified or bank check or a Bid Bond issued by a surety meeting the requirements of Paragraph 6.01 of the General Conditions.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John Harrison Bensinger, a/k/a John H. Bensinger, late of Stroudsburg, 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, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an Affidavit setting forth an address with the County where notice may be given to Claimant. Elizabeth Bensinger Weekes, Executrix 1338 Buck Ridge Dr Stroudsburg, PA 18360 or To: Elizabeth Bensinger Weekes, Esq. Bensinger and Weekes, LLC 529 Sarah St Stroudsburg, PA 18360 April 11,18,25 2025 LSOM0269664

Fri, 11 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.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of SHARON J. NICHOLS, a/k/a SHARON M. NICHOLS Late of Jackson Township, Reeders, PA, Monroe County DATE OF DEATH: March 15, 2025 LETTERS OF TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all per-sons indebted to the decedent to make payment without de-lay to: Executor: Douglas W. Nichols 712 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Attorney: David L. Horvath, Esquire 712 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 P - March 28, April 4, 11, 2025

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Letters Testamentary have been granted on the ESTATE OF MARYANN A. HULSIZER, AKA MARYANN ADALINE HULSIZER, DECEASED, late of Eldred Township, Pennsylvania, who died on December 12, 2024, to Lisa A. Altemose, Personal Representative. Kirby G. Upright, Esquire, One West Broad Street, Suite 700, Bethlehem, PA 18018, is counsel. All persons having claims against the estate are requested to present them in writing and all persons indebted to the estate to make payment to it in care of the Attorney noted above. KING SPRY HERMAN FREUND & FAUL LLC By: Kirby G. Upright, Esquire One West Broad Street, Suite 700 Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-332-0390 PR 04/04/2025; 04/11/2025; 04/18/2025

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Edward Baker, late of Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County, 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 her attorney within four months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Orphan's 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. Joyce Baker*Executrix Jeffrey A. Durney, Esq. Durney, Worthington & Madden, LLC P.O. Box 536 Tannersville, PA 18372-0536 (570) 620-0320 April 11, 18, 25 2025 LSOM0275353

Fri, 11 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 adoption at a Public Meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of THOMAS LEE VAN HORN a/k/a THOMAS L. VAN HORN a/k/a THOMAS VAN HORN, late of the Township of Polk, County of Monroe, 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 attorney within four (4) months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Forty-Third Judicial District, 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. Frank C. Van Horn, Administrator PO Box 103 Delaware, NJ 07833 OR TO: CRAMER, SWETZ, McMANUS, JORDAN & SAYLOR, P.C. Attorneys at Law Gerald J. Kanyok, Jr., Esq.

As of April 2025, Eastern Pennsylvania is experiencing a series of closures across various sectors, including retail stores, banks, and restaurants. These developments reflect broader economic trends and shifts in consumer behavior. Below is an overview of the significant closures affecting the region. According to Better Homes & Gardens and Lower Bucks Times. Two popular retail store closures include JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts and Kohl’s. JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts, a retailer, has announced the closure of 500 out of its 800 stores nationwide following its second bankruptcy filing in January 2025. Pennsylvania is among the states most affected by these closures.

Hi, my name is Soul, and I am 1 year old. I’m a Labrador Retriever. I’m very playful, kind, and loving. I have a lot of energy. I’m also well-behaved as well. Help Soul find a home by sharing her spotlight on your social media page. You can also help by making a donation to your local animal shelter or volunteering at a local animal shelter. Age:   1 year old Gender:   Male Size:   Large Color:   Black Spayed/Neutered: Neutered House trained:   Yes Where: Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society Hypoallergenic: No How long has the dog been there? 1 month

SMITHFIELD TOWNHSIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Another Wawa has opened in NEPA. After being under construction for the past several months Smithfield Township, Monroe County now has a Wawa. There are three other Wawa stores within a short drive of this one. But its location on Mosier Farm Drive is in close proximity to I-80 gives it an advantage. "We're happy to be here in Smithfield Township. We opened up this morning at 8:00 a.m. We had a great turnout. We're happy to see all the community come out. We have free coffee until Sunday. We have great menu 2-4-6. Come out and see us we're having to serve you guys," said Eric Karp, General Manager, Wawa. This is another addition to the Smithfield Gateway Project which is becoming a new welcome area to the Poconos.