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STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) made a stop at the Pocono Family YMCA on Wednesday for their statewide tour, "PHRC on the road: Building a Beloved Community." The goal is to address issues and concerns like disability discrimination, racial and gender equality, and much more. At Wednesday's listening session, they presented a community framework and an overview of the services and programs offered. Scranton hospitals amping up security They also opened it up for the community to ask questions.

(WBRE/WYOU) —  The Pennsylvania Game Commission confirmed the fox attacking residents earlier this month in Monroe County tested positive for rabies. On February 19, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department was called to a report of a fox attack on Congdon Avenue. Following an investigation, officers learned that multiple residents in the surrounding areas, including Hillcrest Drive, Howell Terrace, and Clause Drive, may have encountered the fox. Driver dies after colliding with pick-up truck Lieutenant Aaron Morrow, Regional Supervisor for the Northeast Region of the Pennsylvania Game Commission tells 28/22 News the fox was sent to the Pennsylvania Department of Health for testing.

STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new law to go into effect this year in the Keystone State is aimed at helping first responders diagnosed with post-traumatic stress injury. Grabbing gear and heading toward a building engulfed in flames or helping a person involved in a car crash in the dead of winter. It’s a response that emergency crews don’t think twice about doing or the mental impact it will have on them afterward. “I started at 14 years old in the fire service and at that age, you’re seeing things that most people never see.” Stroud Township Volunteer Assistant Fire Chief David Smalley, along with other first responders in the Poconos, on how dealing with post-traumatic stress will now be made easier to seek help Thanks to a new state law.

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If you’re planning to pursue a full-time degree program (two or four years) at an accredited college or university, have demonstrated leadership, and are in the upper 20% of the class, check out the link below!  Applications are due on March 28, 2025, and more information can be found in the Guidance Office and the Counseling Connections Google Classroom – Good Luck!  https://classroom.google.com/c/NzI5NzIxNzM4NDNa/m/NzQxOTUxNzc2MDM3/details 

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Monroe County is starting work on a Price Township bridge, as well as two in Polk Township. The bridge is over the Brodhead Creek on Clark Road (Township Road 533) near the intersection with Route 447. Robert Gress, chief clerk for the county, said the bridge was built in 1956 and needs a steel I-beam replaced, wing wall work off the shoulder, and other structural repairs. “We don’t want to close the bridge,” Gress said. “That isn’t an option.” Gress said closing the bridge would cause a long detour. If limited access is needed during the work, then an announcement will be made.

This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: explore Hickory Run State Park, home to the geological marvel Boulder Field and 40 miles of trails, with Jim as he begins a new 2025 series that will include all eight Pennsylvania state parks located within the Pocono Mountains. Join Bri & Dee for a relaxing girls’ getaway at the historic Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort with pampering spa treatments and local brews from ShawneeCraft®️ Brewery then step inside The Gallery at 530 Main, the newest gallery on the Stroudsburg art scene that blends its architectural past with creative new ideas.

“If I’m remembered for having done a few good things, and if my presence here has sparked some good energies, that’s plenty.” First African-American actor to have won the Academy Award for Best Actor and be nominated for it. Sidney Poitier was a highly acclaimed actor when he was alive. His diligent work allowed him to acquire many awards in his career.  His early career involved him working to support himself at a young age. He attempted to audition for Harlem’s American Negro Theater but was rejected for his lack of reading skills and Caribbean accent. The rejection only encouraged him to improve his reading skills and alter his accent. 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed another slew of Avian Influenza cases in Philadelphia. According to APHIS, 1,100 birds located at a "live bird market" in Philadelphia have been affected. "Avian influenza can kill entire flocks of birds so this causes devastating losses for the farming sector, " said Dr. Keith Hamilton, head of the World Organisation for Animal Health Preparedness and Resilience Department. In January, a wild snow goose was confirmed to have the first case of bird flu in Philadelphia. APHIS data shows "there have been 7 affected commercial flocks, 9 affected backyard flocks, and a total of 2,346,270 birds" affected in the current Avian Influenza outbreak.

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Pauline Dewitsky, a/k/a Pauline L. Dewitsky, late of Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration in 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/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. John L. Dewitsky, Sr. 2203 N. Delaware Dr. Mount Bethel, PA 18343 or To: John L. Dewitsky, Jr., Esq. 17 N. 6th St. Stroudsburg, PA 18360 February 26,March 5,12 2025 LSOM0246392

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 INVITATION TO BID The Brodhead Creek Regional Authority will receive sealed bids online for the following items: 1. “Well 3 Water Filtration Facility Sludge Removal” – removal and proper disposal of sludge from Authority’s Well 3 Water Filtration Facility Waste Tank. 2. “Water Treatment Plant Sludge Removal” – removal and proper disposal of sludge from Authority’s Water Treatment Plant Basins. 3. “Water Treatment Plant Chemicals” – purchase of bulk chemicals used at the water treatment plant including Soda Ash, Sodium Hypochlorite, & Delpac 20/20 (Aluminum Chloride Hydroxide Sulfate). 4. “Road Patching Materials” – purchase of Penn DOT 2A Stone Materials. Bids are to be submitted online via the PennBid™ Program before March 12th, 2025 at 2:00PM. All documents and solicitation details are available at no cost at PennBid - https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com.

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Estate of William H. Williams a/k/a William H. Williams, Jr., late of East Stroudsburg Borough, 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 them to the undersigned without delay within four months from the date hereof, and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County Orphans’ Court Division, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an affidavit setting forth an address within the county where notice may be given to claimant. Kerrie L. Curtis, Ex. 516 Oak Street East Stroudsburg PA 18301 OR TO: WEITZMANN, WEITZMANN & HUFFMAN, LLC By: Gretchen Marsh Weitzmann, Esquire 700 Monroe Street Stroudsburg PA 18360

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING AND OF INTENTION TO ENACT PROPOSED ORDINANCE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Supervisors of Barrett Township will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 8:00 A.M. at the Barrett Administrative & Recreational Complex, 1200 Route 390, Cresco, PA 18326 with respect to a proposed ordinance establishing a volunteer service tax credit program. At the time of the public hearing, the Supervisors will listen to comments by members of the public concerning the proposed ordinance. If substantial amendments are not offered to the draft of the proposed ordinance, the Supervisors intend to consider enactment of the proposed ordinance immediately after the public hearing.

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Tobyhanna Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at the Tobyhanna Township Municipal Building, 105 Government Center Way, Pocono Pines, PA 18350, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing the following: APPLICANTS Carrie Lynn Anderson and Shawn Anthony Bean of 4820 Rainbow Ridge Circle, Schwenksville, PA 19473 seek a dimensional variance from the minimum 15 ft. side yard setback to construct a front porch extending to within 12 ft. of the side lot line. The property in question is 119 Comanche Trail also known as Lot 15 Block A-7, Section 1, Arrowhead Lake, Tax Parcel No 19.17A.1.28. The zoning district is R-2. Any interested party may examine the plans and applications for this public notice during the hours of 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Tobyhanna Township Municipal Building on business days.

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Estate of David Nicholson, a/k/a David A. Nicholson, a/k/a David Allan Nicholson Date of Death: January 27, 2025 Hamilton Township, Sciota, Pa Monroe County Name of Executrix: Donna Michelle Ayers, a/k/a Donna M. Ayers, a/k/a Donna Ayers 712 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, Pa 18360 Name of Attorney: David L. Horvath, Esquire 712 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, Pa 18360 The Proof of the Publication should be sent to: David L. Horvath, Esquire 712 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, Pa 18360 570-421-9090 pam@newmanwilliams.com

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Request for Proposal WIOA Title I Service Provider The Pocono Counties Workforce Development Board is excited to announce the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit services for the Pocono Counties Workforce Development Area. The area is seeking experienced and qualified service providers to support the following programs. â?¢ WIOA Title I Provider â Carbon County â?¢ WIOA Title I Provider â Monroe County â?¢ WIOA Title I Provider â Pike County â?¢ WIOA Title I Provider - Wayne County The RFP, RFP Application Packets, Budget Forms, and other applicable documents can be accessed on the Pocono Counties website at www.pcwia.org/rfps or by contacting the Pocono Counties Workforce Development area at shellen@pcwia.org. Please note that all proposals must be submitted no later than April 4th, 2025, at 4:00 PM.

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on February 3, 2025, a petition for change of name was filed in the Monroe County County Court of Common Pleas, requesting a decree to change the name of Jordan Christine Schnaitman to Jordy Christine Schnaitman. The Court has fixed April 4, 2025, at 1:30pm in Courtroom #TBD, Monroe County Courthouse 610 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360, as the time and place for the hearing on said petition when and where all persons interested may appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the said petitioner should not be granted. February 26 2025 LSOM0246290