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Lisa VanWhy Kicks Off Campaign for State Rep in Monroe County: A New Vision for the 189th District

Submitted by john.galt on Mon, 03/25/2024 - 00:00

By Pete Begley

Lisa VanWhy, the Republican candidate for State Representative in the 189th District, launched her campaign on Monday, March 18, 2024, in downtown Stroudsburg.

Ms. VanWhy was elected and served on the East Stroudsburg School Board for eight years, serving on various committees and as President of the ESASD School Board.

When asked if she had ever voted for a tax increase for the East Stroudsburg Area School District residents, Ms VanWhy answered that she had not.

Monroe County Job Fair (CareerQuest 2024)

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Northampton Community College
Monroe Campus-Pocono Hall

Where:
2411 PA-715, Tannersville, PA 18372, USA

Student Scholarship Applications Open for Limited Time

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/20/2024 - 09:00

New for 2024: NCC award renamed after late dean, Dr. Matthew Connell

The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) continues to encourage and invest in future leaders of the tourism and hospitality industry, as well as related fields, by once again offering annual scholarship funding to high school seniors and undergraduate students.

Pocono Canna Fair

Venue

West End Fair
570 Fairgrounds Road
Gilbert, PA 18331 United States

Ombudsman Program

Submitted by john.galt on Tue, 03/19/2024 - 00:00

News Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Serving Seniors is the contracted Ombudsman for Monroe County long-term care facilities.
The program offers free and confidential services to residents living in a longterm facility.

Ombudsman can assist with resident rights, quality of care, medication, privacy needs, etc.

Serving Seniors (570) 344-7190

lkorgeski@servingseniorsnepa,org

https://www.monroecountypa.gov/departments/area-agency-on-aging/news/news/2022/ombudsman-program

Intersection Update: US209 and Shafer’s Schoolhouse Road

Submitted by john.galt on Wed, 03/13/2024 - 07:57

(via Rosemary Brown)

Many of you travel US209 regularly and are also aware of the safety concerns along this corridor. Our community has mourned several tragedies along this stretch of roadway, and it is clear we need some upgrades to increase safety. A contract has been awarded on this project, and I would like to clarify some of the concerns that have been raised in my office.

DESIGN:

Monroe County Commissioner under investigation for improper election ballot submission

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 03/08/2024 - 18:27

It was odd that she didn't bring it right into the office," said Ferro. "She did the same exact thing on a second day.” Pennsylvania does have laws ...

DEP Public Hearing on Proposed Warner Road Warehouse Project in Monroe County

Wilkes-Barre - The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host a public hearing for the proposed Warner Road Warehouse Project in Pocono Township, Monroe County. The hearing will be held on Monday, March 4, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM at the Pocono Mountain School District Swiftwater Elementary Center located at 135 Academic Dr, Swiftwater, PA 18370. Core5 Industrial Partners of Harrisburg (Core5) has applied for a National Pollutant Discharge and Elimination System (NPDES) permit for a discharge of stormwater from construction activities.

Pocono Township man enters race for Pa. House seat in 115th district

Submitted by john.galt on Thu, 02/29/2024 - 06:07

POCONO TWP., Pa. — A Pocono Township resident has secured his status on the ballot for a state House seat in Pennsylvania's 115th district.

Matt Long seeks election to Harrisburg from Monroe County this year. Long graduated from East Stroudsburg's Notre Dame High School.

Though he's running as a Republican because of his views of immigration and crime issues, Long says he will work with anyone to deliver "common sense" solutions for Monroe County residents