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Re: Interstate 80 & Route 611 Delaware Water Gap -
Major ⛔611 Short and Long-Term Plans Update
Big news in today's letter from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance (NEPA-Alliance) to Smithfield Township (added to photos):
FIRST PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FOR MONROE COUNTY AND ON BEHALF OF EAST STROUDSBURG AND STROUDSBURG BOROUGH FOR THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR (FFY) 2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM Notice is hereby given that the Monroe County Commissioners plan to submit an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The County has not been informed as to the amount of FFY 2024 allocation nor the deadline to submit the application.
Pa. state Rep. Tarah Probst discusses the historic education funding bill that was passed by the House this week and sets the record straight on some misconceptions being circulated online. Probst says this bill will not raise property taxes in Monroe and Pike counties and urges everyone to contact their state Senator to get this measure onto Governor Shapiro's desk.
More at RepProbst.com
The Eastern Pennsylvania Conference announced its First and Second Team All-Stars after the league's 18 coaches casted their votes.
Pocono Mountain East was the only school from the Poconos to have a First Team selection as senior Adam Horvath made it as a pitcher and junior Rocco DelGiudice was selected as an infielder. Horvath also received Second Team honors as an outfielder while sophomore Bobby Ehrmann was selected as an infielder.
Below are the full EPC First and Second Team selections, followed by the All-Monroe County team, which includes all Pocono teams in the EPC.
By Janet C. Smith
Swiftwater, PA- On May 17th, Matt Long, the Republican candidate for State Representative, held a campaign event discussing his bid to win the 115th District. The event took place at desaki Restaurant in Swiftwater, where Matt Long was greeted by a large turnout of enthusiastic supporters.
Photo by MattlongforPA
State Reps. Maureen Madden, Tarah Probst and Jack Rader have announced about $5.2 million in grants for projects in Monroe and Pike counties.
The Local Share Account grants were approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority.
Editor's Note:
Regarding this announcement here:
http://monroecountyda.com/news/missing-news-releases/
The missing press releases are available here:
https://web.archive.org/web/20230924005040/http://monroecountyda.com/news/
Below is a copy as well, for record keeping purposes:
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pocono Raceway has been voted Best NASCAR track in USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice Travel Awards.
The "Tricky Triangle" got the top spot right ahead of Chicago Street Race, Sonoma Raceway, Michigan Speedway, and Bristol Motor Speedway.
Interstate-81 work project switching directionsNASCAR racing returns to Pocono Raceway July 12 through July 14 for a triple-header weekend.
Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden speaks at a rally with the dedicated men and women of the Alzheimers Association who shoulder immense responsibility and create a profound impact for those suffering from the disease and their family members.
The Eastern Monroe Public Library, in collaboration with Penn State Extension Master Gardeners, Monroe County, is pleased to announce a special pollinator program at the Hughes Library on Thursday, May 16th. Join us from 2:00pm to 3:00pm in the community room on the first floor of the Hughes Library, located at 1002 N. 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.
MONROE COUNTY'S POLLING PLACE LIST BARRETT ONE 1-1 BARRETT N S ON E O E ROUTE 390 CRESCO, PA 18326 Handicap Access? ☑ Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place? YES BARRETT TWO E N S ON E O E O E ES O 183 Handicap Access ?☑ Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place? YES CHESTNUTHILL ONE -1 WEST END FIRE COMPANY - DOWNSTAIRS 128 ROUTE 715 BEHIND WAWA BRODHEADSVILLE, PA 18322 Handicap Access?
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF MONROE
NOTICE OF A GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD:
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024
BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00AM TO 8:00PM (Prevailing Time)
THE VOTERS OF MONROE COUNTY
Pleasant Valley Manor will be privatizing its operations.
In an April 4 press release from Monroe County, the manor’s regulatory and fiscal challenges in the post-COVID pandemic healthcare environment were cited as the reason for the move.
Full article:
https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/pleasant-valley-manor-in-monroe-county-being-sold-to-private-health-care-firm-outcome-healthcare/523-7bfd4235-6fcb-42bc-9d68-f8ec0b24201d
