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MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A man is out on bail in Monroe County after being charged with a number of felony offenses. State Police have charged 35-year-old Eric Matthew Fisher of Stroudsburg is being charged with felony offenses in two separate instances. In the first case, Fisher allegedly giving two minors multiple shots of vodka and other alcoholic beverages after a video surfaced of one of the minors slurring their words, according to Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). Nursing center resident allegedly sells meth to other resident Troopers say one of the minors even "blacked out" and "had to be put to bed." In that case Fisher is charged with felony offenses of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and a misdemeanor charge of Corruption of Minors among other charges.

A total of $15,962 was raised in the fight against cancer as East Stroudsburg University and the American Cancer Society teamed up to host its annual Relay for Life on Friday, April 4. The six-hour event brought hundreds of students and community supporters together inside Koehler Fieldhouse from 6 p.m. to midnight to celebrate survivors, recognize caregivers and honor lives lost to cancer. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Relay for Life is also a major fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and, as such, a crucial tool for those battling cancer, said Lisa Hoey, senior community development manager for the American Cancer Society.

As Majority Chairwoman of the House Aging & Older Adult Services Committee, Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden explains how vital home healthcare is for the most vulnerable individuals. People rely on this care to remain independent in their homes and communities. The Commonwealth is experiencing a major shortage of home healthcare workers as they flood to neighboring states seeking higher rates of pay and better opportunities. It’s imperative that these men and women earn a fair and respectable wage.

Description The Coolbaugh Township Historical Association is currently accepting artwork for their Annual Art Show. Please see the attached flyer and submission form in order to submit your artwork for the contest. There are multiple categories to enter. Artwork will be accepted on Sunday, May 4th from 1-4pm at the Wills Mansion located at 5590 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA. Any questions, please call 570.894.4207.

Description Coolbaugh Township Leaf Collection will begin at the end of this month on April 21st. The schedule for pickup is as follows: April 21st-25th collection will take place in Pocono Farms and Pocono Summit; April 28th-May 2nd collection will be in Pocono Farms East, Tobyhanna Village and surrounding areas as well as pickup at one location specified by the Community Associations in Private developments. Leaves must be raked to the road's edge (NO Bags or rigid containers). Also, the annual Shred Event will be held at the Coolbaugh Township Volunteer Fire Company parking lot on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 from 9am-2:30pm. There is a maximum of 20 boxes per residence allowed. (Flyers for both events are attached)

Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) is expanding its work-based learning initiative, thanks to new funding to further connect universities and employers and provide students with real-world, hands-on learning experiences. The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded the PASSHE Foundation a $350,000 grant for a three-year investment in work-based learning at Commonwealth, East Stroudsburg and Slippery Rock universities. The ARC funding will benefit at least 700 students as the universities provide work-based learning earlier in students’ education through strategic faculty-employer collaborations. Participating faculty will partner with an employer to co-create learning opportunities that connect to the workplace through classroom instruction, projects or other coursework.

Dr. Christopher Fiorentino, current interim chancellor and former president of West Chester University, was selected as the chancellor of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) today by the Board of Governors. Fiorentino will be PASSHE’s sixth chancellor. An educator, economist and highly respected higher education leader, Fiorentino’s career in  PASSHE spans 42 years. He began as an assistant professor of economics at West Chester University in 1983, the year the State System was established. Fiorentino held many positions at the university, including department chair, dean, vice president and president. He retired from West Chester University in June and returned to serve as interim chancellor in October.

Goal! Alex Ovechkin breaks the record for most goals scored in a career (895), previously set by Wayne Gretzky (894) in 1994.  Alex Ovechkin is a Russian hockey player, who plays for the Washington Capitals. He has been playing for the National Hockey League (NHL) since 2004. Being the first pick of the first round of the draft in 2004 made him an all-star from the beginning.  “What he did was very monumental. Since Gretzky is the greatest hockey player of all time, it is great that Ovechkin broke his record. He is older, so it is more surprising,” says Zoey Zeballos, ’26. The goal came in a power play during the second period. Ovechkin is known for scoring from the left circle, and he did so with his record-breaking goal. Ovechkin celebrates with a diving slide on the ice, surrounded by his teammates. 

East Stroudsburg University’s Student Activity Association, in conjunction with the Student Government Association, hosted their annual Student Organization Awards Banquet on Sunday, April 6. The banquet honored select clubs and organizations for their achievements during the 2024 calendar year. During the banquet the following awards were presented:

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Stroud Township 2025 SPRING CLEAN UP Spring Clean up is scheduled for Wednesday April 23 Thursday April 24 Friday April 25 and Saturday April 26 2025 from 8 00 AM to 4 00 PM NOTE THERE WILL BE NO SUNDAY HOURS All materials shall be brought to the Township Maintenance Yard at 134 Gaunt Road Located off Route 611 mile North of the Stroud Mall PROOF OF TOWNSHIP RESIDENCY REQUIRED Fees Car Load 2 or 4 door 10 00 Mini Van SUV Hatchback vehicles 15 00 Utility Van or Pick up Truck 20 00 Utility Trailer Load 6 ft under 20 00 Utility Trailer Load over 6ft 1 axle 40 00 Utility Trailer Load tandem axle 100 00 Dual Wheel Truck Box Truck 150 00 Dump Truck 150 00 Car Tires up to 17 10 00 each Lt Truck Tires 18 to 20 20 00 each Heavy Truck Tires over 20 25 00 each Vehicle and Trailer Loads with Sideboards over 2 ft High will be surcharged 15 each APPLIANCES REQUIRING FREON REMOVAL 25 00 each NO CHARGE FOR Home Computers and Home Electronics Including PC s VCR s DVD player

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP FREE COMMUNITY SHRED EVENT Saturday May 3 2025 and Saturday October 4 2025 9 00AM 2 30PM Coolbaugh Twp Volunteer Fire Co 652 LAUREL DRIVE TOBYHANNA PA 18466 Must Bring Valid Photo ID to Prove Residency in the Township Shredding services will be provided on site by DES Community Partners Recycling There is a 20 box maximum per residence

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 INVITATION FOR BIDS OWNER: BRODHEAD CREEK REGIONAL AUTHORITY, MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Separate sealed bids for the: WTP INTAKE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Will be received online by the Brodhead Creek Regional Authority via the PennBid program (www.PennBid.net) until 2:00 P.M., prevailing time, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at which time they will be revealed. The Specifications and Drawings are available online at no cost at: https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com. The apparent low bidder will be required to submit one (1) original of all the Bid Documents to the Engineer within 3 business days of request as part of the award process. Without intending to limit or restrict the volume of Work required, the project includes but is not limited to the following: Construction of a permanent rock j-hook structure for re-directing stream flow and managing the deposition of gravel and sediment.

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hamilton Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing at the Hamilton Township Municipal Building, 229 Fenner Avenue, Sciota, Pennsylvania 18354 commencing at 6:30 p.m., prevailing time, on April 17, 2025 for the purpose of hearing the Application of 611 Land Development LLC, a Pennsylvania limited liability company for the following dimensional variances from Section 303, Schedule II and Section 603.3 of the Hamilton Township Zoning Ordinance: (1) a variance from the Section 303, Schedule II 2.5 story and maximum 35 foot height of a building within the C-2 Zoning District.

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BARRETT TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD The Barrett Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at the Barrett Township Municipal Building, 1200 Route 390, Cresco, PA 18326 on April 24, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. to hear the application of Jason Delp for a variance for property located at 372 Lake Road, Canadensis, Pennsylvania, 18325, bearing a tax parcel number 1/6/1/3. The property is located in an R Zone and is 1.5 acres. Applicants presently maintain three (3) goats, five (5) chickens and seven (7) guinea hens in a barn and fenced area on the property. Applicants maintenance of the above described animals constitute keeping of livestock under § 525-23.H(8) of the Zoning Ordinance. Applicants seek the following variances: (A) Allowance of a lot of 1.5 acres, where the Ordinance requires two (2) acres for the keeping of livestock § 525-23.H(8)(b).

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PA CIVIL ACTION-LAW File No. C48-CV-2025-02993 IN RE: LYNNE STENDER CHANGE OF NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on the 28th of March, 2025, the Petition of LYNNE STENDER, was filed in the above-named Court praying for a Decree to change her name to LYNNE ANNETTE STENDER. The Court has fixed the 28th of May, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Court Room No. To Be Determined as the time and place for the hearing of said Petition, when and where all persons interested may appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said the Petition should not be granted. P. CHRISTOPHER COTTURO, ESQUIRE Attorney for Petitioner I.D. # 59860

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BARRETT TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD The Barrett Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at the Barrett Township Municipal Building, 1200 Route 390, Cresco, PA 18326 on April 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to hear the application of Jeffrey Hayes and Kelly Davis for a variance from the front yard setback requirements of Article VII, Section 525-16(c)(5)(a) of the Barrett Township Zoning Ordinance. The property is located at 126 Wintergreen Lane, Buck Hill Falls, Pennsylvania, bearing tax parcel number 01/20/2/83. Applicant seeks to erect a 22’x30’ detached garage which is located within the front yard setback. The complete application is on file for inspection and review without charge (or a copy may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof) at Barrett Township’s offices, 1200 Route 390, Cresco, PA 18326 during regular business hours.

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Shirley J. Smith, late of 326 Correll Road, Kunkletown, County of Monroe, State of Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary on said estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted thereto are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands against the same will present them without delay for settlement to: Randy J. Smith a/k/a Randy James Smith 344 Correll Road Kunkletown, PA 18058 Kelly A. Hendricks 3 Bellis Lane Frenchtown, NJ 08825 or to their attorney, Matthew G. Schnell, Esquire STRUBINGER LAW, P.C. 505 Delaware Avenue P.O. Box 158 Palmerton, PA 18071-0158

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Elizabeth Arenz, a/k/a Elizabeth A. Arenz, 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 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. Michele S. Arenz-Venetz 106 Jojo Road Bartonsville, PA 18321 or To: John L. Dewitsky, Jr., Esq. 17 N. 6th St. Stroudsburg, PA 18360 March 27,April 3,10 2025 LSOM0265186

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Julio Martinez SanJose, late of Stroud 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 Court of Common Pleas Forty-Third Judicial District, Orphan's Court, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an Affidavit setting forth an address with the County where notice may be given to Claimant. Chad A. Martinez 49 Gold St E.Stroudsburg, PA 18301 April 10,17,24 2025 LSOM0273609

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hamilton Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing at the Hamilton Township Municipal Building, 229 Fenner Avenue, Sciota, Pennsylvania 18354 commencing at 6:30 p.m., prevailing time, on April 17, 2025 for the purpose of hearing the appeal of Rimrock Temple Associates with an office situate at 2720 Rimrock Drive, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360 (the “Appellant”). The Appellant appeals from the March 10, 2025 decision of the Hamilton Township Zoning Officer to deny the Appellant’s Application for a new freestanding sign proposed to be erected on property situate at 2720 Rimrock Drive in Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania which is owned by William J. Barger and J. Simpson Africa Masonic Association. The property in question bears Tax Map Parcel No. 07.7.1.34-A and is located in Zoning District A. The property is presently used as a Masonic Lodge.