WASHINGTON, DC – Following today’s vote on the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bill to address American national security that has historically been overwhelmingly bipartisan, Congresswoman Susan Wild released the following statement:
“As one of the most bipartisan members of Congress, I have engaged in compromise across the aisle and voted to pass the NDAA each year since my first term to fund our military, address the needs of our servicemembers, and protect our national security. However, this year’s bill is nothing like those—it was hijacked by an extreme faction of the GOP that is intent on pursuing their goal of banning abortion nationwide and playing politics with our national security.
Pocono Township’s 2023 road paving bid was awarded earlier this year to H&K for paving of the following roads: Antler Road Buck Valley Circle Buck Valley Drive Deer Lane Doe Lane Fawn Lane Joanne Court Joanne Road Jupiter Court Mackenzie Lane Park Lane Sunlite Lane Tara Hill Drive We anticipate paving to begin in the August timeframe, weather-permitting. Area residents will be notified in advance. Please call 570-629-1922 ext. 1217 or use www.poconopa.gov/contact-us for any questions/concerns or to request that your road be evaluated for future work.
Emergency Funding Requires Emergency Action
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and I secured $3.5 million in emergency funding in January and we have been working diligently behind the scenes to acquire the necessary permits and specialized labor to address the safety concerns on Route 611 – which has been closed since December due to rockslides. The goal is to reopen this critical roadway for motorists, even just to one lane.
PennDOT has been working expeditiously to obtain the required permits from the National Park Service.
The state is prepared to move forward with the necessary work – we can activate a crew in 3-4 days. We need the national park service to feel the same urgency we do at the state and local level.
MONROE COUNTY – Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) and officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) secured emergency funding in January and have been working diligently behind the scenes to acquire the necessary permits and specialized labor to address the safety concerns on Route 611 – which has been closed since December due to rockslides. The goal is to reopen this critical roadway for motorists, even just to one lane.
PennDOT has also been working expeditiously to obtain the required permits from the National Park Service.
“The state is prepared to move forward with the necessary work. We can activate a crew in 3-4 days,” said Brown. “We need the National Park Service and federal government to feel the same urgency we do at the state and local level.”
The East Stroudsburg University Foundation announced it has received a $38,300 grant from the Weiler Family Foundation, based in Cresco, Pa. These funds will support the purchase of new medical equipment for the ESU Communication and Sciences Disorders Department.
The grant award will allow the department to update the equipment for the ESU Speech and Hearing Clinic. With the necessary medical equipment to serve clients, students can apply what they are learning in the classroom while serving the community. Students will gain field experience fulfilling clinical hours required for licensure and certification by performing hearing screenings for at-risk children and educating and evaluating older adults for swallowing disorders (dysphagia).
Global Technology Infrastructure Solutions Provider headquartered in Sparta, NJ, will sponsor the HighPoint.com 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, July 23.
HighPoint.com 400 highlights the July 21-23 weekend that also features the NASCAR Xfinity Series, CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series.
Note-To download the new HighPoint.com 400 race logo as well as other race weekend logos, please click HERE.
LONG POND, Pa. (July 13, 2023) – Pocono Raceway will celebrate its 50th anniversary of NASCAR racing at “The Tricky Triangle” with Global Technology Infrastructure Solutions Provider HighPoint serving as the entitlement sponsor for its Cup Series race on Sunday, July 23.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it is against regulations to release an eagle with only one foot.
STROUDSBURG, Pa. — The federal government forced an animal rescue in the Poconos to euthanize a golden eagle overnight, a big surprise for those who cared for the bird.
A month ago, we told you about a golden eagle recovering at an animal shelter in Monroe County.
The bird was missing a foot.
The eagle seemed fine otherwise.
Here’s what the facility’s executive director told us then.
“When we first looked at the foot, I was almost in disbelief that something could have healed that well. No infection, no necrosis. It completely healed over,” said Janine Tancredi, the Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it is against regulations to release an eagle with only one foot.
STROUDSBURG, Pa. — The federal government forced an animal rescue in the Poconos to euthanize a golden eagle overnight, a big surprise for those who cared for the bird.
A month ago, we told you about a golden eagle recovering at an animal shelter in Monroe County.
The bird was missing a foot.
The eagle seemed fine otherwise.
Here’s what the facility’s executive director told us then.
“When we first looked at the foot, I was almost in disbelief that something could have healed that well. No infection, no necrosis. It completely healed over,” said Janine Tancredi, the Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife.
LONG POND, Pa. (July 12, 2023) – Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) has signed a multi-year agreement as the entitlement sponsor of the Ally Bark Park at Pocono Raceway. The Ally Bark Park, the first permanent dog park located inside a NASCAR racetrack, will be bustling with activity during the July 21-23 Pocono 400 NASCAR race weekend. The park’s 7,000-square-foot layout features an array of climbing and jumping obstacles for dogs of all sizes.
East Stroudsburg University’s Department of Communications Sciences and Disorders was represented at the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association convention in King of Prussia, Pa., earlier this year. All attendees represented ESU by presenting on highly-relevant presentations on topics in the field.
Action-packed on-track schedule with four races in three days is complemented by a wide assortment of activities for all ages throughout the July 21-23 weekend.
Kids 12 and under are FREE all weekend with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital Kids Day on Saturday, July 22, offering additional fun and activities.
Limited camping and race tickets remain available for NASCAR’s only visit.
LONG POND, PA (July 10, 2023) – While the NASCAR drivers will provide the excitement on track for fans during the July 21-23 Pocono 400 weekend, Pocono Raceway will cater to the rest with activities ranging from a full-fledged carnival and roaming entertainers to a 1970s-themed campsite decorating contest.
940 Construction Site Causes Major Flooding at Five Points During Heavy Rain Storm Quick Action by Mount Pocono Borough Officials Credited with Minimizing Disruption MOUNT…
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Pa. state Rep. Tarah Probst comments on House passage of legislation to reform for cyber charter school funding across the commonwealth. Probst wants to end cyber charter thievery and says while this is a great first step, there's more work to be done to ensure all students receive an equal education.
More at RepProbst.com
The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is located within the 77,000 acre Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and is the education partner of the National Park Service in this area.
Pre-registration is requested until otherwise noted.
Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk
Saturday, August 5, 10:00am-12:00pm
$10/person
Nature provides food & natural remedies for us in the form of many plants. Join us on a hike focused on wild edible & medicinal plants. No collecting will be done in the Park. Please call to register.
At the June 8th Board of Supervisors Meeting, the Revitalize 209 Committee was announced and the Township is now accepting letters of interest/application for projects.
As the Township offers great incentives for businesses and developers with programs such as LERTA (Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance), Shop Local, a sewer discount program, etc., this Grant Program provides an opportunity for business tenants (with written permission from their property owners) and property owners alike to submit letters of interest/applications to the Revitalize 209 Committee for projects that will help improve their appearance along the Route 209 corridor. Properties can apply for up to a $10,000 match from the Township and there is no minimum amount for a project.
Please see the link below for more details below:
https://bit.ly/Revitalize209GrantPress
Samantha Washington, a 2015 Northampton Community College (NCC) graduate, is pursuing a passion that began early in her life – telling the stories of people, organizations, and companies through video. […]
During debate Wednesday evening on H.B. 611, the state budget bill, state Rep. Maureen Madden, D-Monroe, acknowledged that while education advocates preferred the original House Democratic budget bill, they are still supportive of the amended version because of its notable increases in funding education. After voting in support of this 2023-24 budget, Madden said it's now time to turn attention toward statute of limitations reform for victims and survivors of childhood sexual assault.
More at RepMadden.com
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and I secured $3.5 million in emergency funding in January and we have been working diligently behind the scenes to acquire the necessary permits and specialized labor to address the safety concerns on Route 611 – which has been closed since December due to rockslides. The goal is to reopen this critical roadway for motorists, even just to one lane.
PennDOT has been working expeditiously to obtain the required permits from the National Park Service.
The state is prepared to move forward with the necessary work – we can activate a crew in 3-4 days. We need the national park service to feel the same urgency we do at the state and local level.
The East Stroudsburg University Foundation announced it has received a $38,300 grant from the Weiler Family Foundation, based in Cresco, Pa. These funds will support the purchase of new medical equipment for the ESU Communication and Sciences Disorders Department.
The grant award will allow the department to update the equipment for the ESU Speech and Hearing Clinic. With the necessary medical equipment to serve clients, students can apply what they are learning in the classroom while serving the community. Students will gain field experience fulfilling clinical hours required for licensure and certification by performing hearing screenings for at-risk children and educating and evaluating older adults for swallowing disorders (dysphagia).
East Stroudsburg University’s Department of Communications Sciences and Disorders was represented at the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association convention in King of Prussia, Pa., earlier this year. All attendees represented ESU by presenting on highly-relevant presentations on topics in the field.
Pa. state Rep. Tarah Probst comments on House passage of legislation to reform for cyber charter school funding across the commonwealth. Probst wants to end cyber charter thievery and says while this is a great first step, there's more work to be done to ensure all students receive an equal education.
More at RepProbst.com
During debate Wednesday evening on H.B. 611, the state budget bill, state Rep. Maureen Madden, D-Monroe, acknowledged that while education advocates preferred the original House Democratic budget bill, they are still supportive of the amended version because of its notable increases in funding education. After voting in support of this 2023-24 budget, Madden said it's now time to turn attention toward statute of limitations reform for victims and survivors of childhood sexual assault.
More at RepMadden.com
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