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Will You “Beer” My Valentine: Top 6 Valentine’s Day GiftsÂ
Looking for a last-minute gift to wow your Valentine? We asked our experts, the Barley Creek Brew Crew, to come up with the best gifts for the craft beer and distillery lovers in your life. They chose their favorite BC product and the best candy (or snack) they would pair it with. So here you have it, the top 6 Valentine’s Day gifts:
3x Chocolate Vodka and Pirouline: Matt was quick to answer with this one. Our 3x Chocolate Vodka is distilled with 3 different types of chocolate and we love it with any hot drink this time of year. Plus, the Pirouline will make the perfect straw for your drink of choice!
Botanical Gin and Red Starbursts: Looking for a burst of flavor? So is Darren! Botanical Gin is distilled with juniper berries, citrus peel, licorice root, lavender, cardamom, angelica and coriander. Perfect for drinking as a gin and tonic, with the best snack, red starbursts.
The Legacy of Dr. James A. Franklin: 'It wasn't about color. It was about health'
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The legacy of Dr. James Alexander Franklin born in 1886 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is helping Alabamians live healthier lives more than 100 years later.
"The doctors here, they listen and understand what you're going through," said Sherrie Jones who started receiving medical care at Franklin Primary Health Center eight years ago for migraines.
Public Notice: 02/12/2025 [6fef30ea5650332e7247d482084e87c6]
Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING PARADISE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TAKE NOTICE, that the Paradise Township Board of Supervisors will hold a special public meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., at the Paradise Township Municipal Building, 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, Pennsylvania 18326, at the direction of the Chair of the Paradise Township Board of Supervisors for the purpose to consider and take action on the Sewage Planning Module Component 2 submitted by M & M Realty Partners, L.P. for property bearing Tax Parcel No. 11.5.3.13, located at 6315 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, PA 18326, and to consider any and all other business that may come before it at the time. John C. Prevoznik, Solicitor for the Township of Paradise
Public Notice: 02/12/2025 [9f0cb9b4c6eaa1928edf8240202f191c]
Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION LOCATION: JIM WEISS AUTOBODY & TOWING, LLC, 150 PROGRESS STREET, E. STBG., PA. 18301 WHEN: FEBRUARY 14, 2025,9AM ITEMS: 1994 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN, VIN: 1GNFK16K9RJ375225 2011 GMC TERRAIN, VIN: 2CTALSEC4B6350725 1996 CHEVROLET CAMARO, VIN: 2G1FP22PXT2137759 2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, VIN: 5NPD84LF9JH299090 2016 HYUNDAI VELOSTAR, VIN: KMHTC6AD6GU303890 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, VIN: 5NPD74LF4HH198990 February 12 2025 LSOM0238022
PPL Electric impacted by data breach
PPL Electric Utilities has disclosed a data breach.It's tied to the 2023 breach involving MOVEit, a type of file transfer software. Hackers were able to steal files from companies and agencies around the world, including the U.S. Department of Energy. A Russian ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.According to PPL, the data exposed did not include banking or credit card information, social security numbers or account passwords. It did not extend beyond basic information such as name, address, phone number, email address and utility account number.
Met Ed Planned Outage
Description Met Ed has scheduled a planned outage on Thursday, February 13 to replace a damaged pole in the Borough, weather permitting. Met Ed will contact customers tomorrow morning if the work is canceled due to weather. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Met Ed at 888-544-4877.
ARREST: Cooper, Najee Hasheem - (1 count) (18) 2701 (a)(1) Simple Assault and 4

CASE: Disorderly Conduct / Harassment

PennDOT reducing speeds on NEPA roadways
(WBRE/WYOU) — As a winter storm develops and moves into our area, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced they are placing speed restrictions on some Pennsylvania roads.
PennDOT is urging drivers to avoid unnecessary travel, but if they have to head out, speeds will be reduced to 45 miles per hour on the following roadways:
Interstate 80 between mile marker 192, Clinton / Union County line, and Interstate 180 at mile marker 212.
Interstate 80 in Carbon and Monroe counties.
The entire length of Interstate 180.
Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.
Interstate 380 in Monroe County.
On roads with speed restrictions, commercial vehicles not affected by the restrictions on the listed roads and other areas must move to the right lane.
Over 100 new winter coats, vests given away in Stroudsburg
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A generous clothing distribution in the Poconos is helping those in need ahead of some winter weather.
Franklin Clothing Outlet in Chambersburg donated their excess winter coats and vests on Tuesday to Pocono Mountains United Way.
The coats were then given away to various charitable organizations in the Monroe County area including Street2Feet, Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church, and Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network.
This initiative highlights the power of community partnerships and corporate giving.
ESU Bolsters Student Mental Health Resources with New Offerings
With a new semester underway, East Stroudsburg University’s Department of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) will add two new offerings to its range of resources designed to support students’ emotional well-being.
TalkCampus – is a free peer-to-peer support network app where students can share their struggles safely and anonymously or confidentially with fellow students from around the world any time, day or night. The app also features a multi-language helpline staffed by trained mental health professionals.
TELUS After Hours Crisis Support – offers free, confidential mental health counseling 24/7 via its mobile app or by phone at (877) 757-7587. Students can connect with a professional counselor via scheduled appointments, when an urgent need arises or any time they need to talk. Videos, articles and infographics on an array of wellness topics are also available.
Brown, Fritz: SCI Waymart’s Well-Being is Focus, Priority
HARRISBURG – Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-Lackawanna/Monroe/Wayne) and Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) today issued the following statement regarding Gov. Josh Shapiro’s recent announcement to close additional prison facilities in the commonwealth:
“Keeping SCI Waymart open has been a primary focus. As many of us recall, our facility was on the short list for closure consideration eight years ago. We fought and won that battle, and we are proud to say that we’ve done it again. Another round of closures has just been announced by Gov. Shapiro, and we want to reassure you that SCI Waymart is NOT on that list for proposed shuttering.
Stroudsburg Rifle sends three to states
On January 11, the Stroudsburg Rifle team took a trip to Southern Lehigh to take on the State Individual Qualifier. Five players shot top 25, and three made it to states.
Marksmen William Tonnies, ’25, Gavin Dunkelberger, ’25, Isabella Lisnik, ’25, Maxsim Lamberton, ’25, and Anthony Ortiz, ’26, all made the top 25 in the qualifiers.
Tonnies, Dunkelberger, and Lisnik were the highest placers, at seventh, eighth, and ninth places respectively. These three qualified for states and are traveling on Thursday to compete.
Furry Football Fun
The Puppy Bowl is back with an overload of cuteness and fun! This event showcases shelter pets nationwide playing “football”. This year it’s Team Ruff vs Team Fluff. So, who won the Lombarky Trophy?
USA Today reports that Team Fluff won. The Underdog Award went to Mercury, and the Most Valuable Puppy Award went to Foxtrot. The puppies swapped the football for chew toys.
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Haggerty
The Mountaineer Staff would like to wish Mrs. Haggerty a Happy Birthday, enjoy your day!
CANCELED: MEETINGS
Due to the impending weather tonight, the Planning Commission meeting 2/12 and the General Meeting 2/13 will be rescheduled to Wednesday, February 19.
Public Notice: 02/12/2025 [3797f40f5db1db8390e345f64dab78f0]
Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA NO. 6825 Civil 2024 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA (Plaintiff), vs. $3,142.00 U.S. CURRENCY (Defendant Property) TO: KAJUAN S WOODS, (Property Owner): The Plaintiff, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, has commenced a civil action against you for FORFEI-TURE, CONDEMNATION, AND DESTRUCTION of $3,142.00 U.S. CURRENCY. The Court has authorized ser-vice of the Complaint upon you by publication. 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. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed against you and a judgment may be entered against you without further notice for relief requested by Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS NOTICE TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE.