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Age

24

Race

Hispanic

Gender

Male

Height

5' 7"

Weight

135 lbs

Hair

Black

Eyes

Brown

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Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors' Budget Meeting scheduled for Sunday, November 17, 2024 will be held beginning at 10:00 AM at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA. To view the meeting agenda, please visit our website at:
https://coolbaughtwp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/111724-Budget-Work-Session-Agenda.pdf
The Board of Supervisors will conduct business on the agenda and whatever other business comes before them that they are able to act upon. All interested parties are invited to participate.

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Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors' Public Hearing, Work Session and Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2024 will be held beginning at 6:00 PM at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA. To view the meeting agenda, please visit our website at:
https://coolbaughtwp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/111924-Public-Meeting-Packet.pdf
The Board of Supervisors will conduct business on the agenda and whatever other business comes before them that they are able to act upon. All interested parties are invited to participate.

Brown’s Legislation to Bolster EMS and Fire Funding Flexibility Becomes Law

I’m pleased to share that my legislative package to expand funding flexibility for emergency medical services (EMS) and fire departments has officially been signed into law. These new laws update Pennsylvania’s municipal codes to help address critical financial challenges in EMS and fire staffing.

This means local governments can now allocate funds more effectively—particularly for staffing—without raising taxes. This flexibility is essential as our first responders work to meet the growing needs of our communities.

LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) -- State Police released new details Friday about the fatal four-vehicle crash that closed a stretch of I-81 by the Dauphin and Lebanon County line on Thursday morning.

James Stokes, 27, of Cresco, was killed in the crash that happened before 2:30 a.m. on I-81 north in East Hanover Township by Mile Marker 84.8, State Police at Jonestown said in a release.

A tractor-trailer crashed into the back of another one, causing the first tractor-trailer to jackknife. Then a vehicle that Stokes was a passenger in crashed into the back of the second tractor-trailer, which then caused that to move into the other lane where a fourth vehicle hit it and caught fire.

Stokes was pronounced dead at the scene, while two other people were taken to Hershey Medical Center for evaluation, State Police say.

Hi, my name is Pickles, and I am 6 years old. I love to go on walks and I love getting treats.

I’m such a goofball and I’m friendly with people, though I´m a little more selective with other dogs. Whenever I go on walks, I’m better on a leash.

I prefer to be the only pet in a household because I am not entirely comfortable around other pets, and I would love a fenced yard. 

You can help by sharing Pickles’ feature on your own social media page.

Age: 6 years old

Gender: Male

How long has he been there? 3 years as of December of 2021

Color: Black and Brown

Breed: Rottweiler

Size: Large

Where: Camp Papillon Animal Shelter 

On Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, a brush fire started on Blue Mountain. The fire quickly spread due to high winds and weeks without rain made it almost impossible to stop.

Crews from multiple counties including Leigh, Carbon, Northampton, and Monroe County continued to battle the blaze for nearly two weeks. The fire, originally starting as a small brush fire, grew to 600 acres. The PA State Fire Commissioner’s office confirms that the Blue Mountain wildfire is 100 percent contained at this time.

This fire started while Pennyslyvannia was and still is under a burn ban, meaning all outdoor fire pits, bonfires, and campfires are not allowed until the state lifts the ban. The burn ban was initiated by severe drought and strong winds throughout October and November due to the high risk of one spark or ember causing a blaze to quickly escalate to a wildfire.

TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating over $1,100 worth of items stolen from a store in the Pocono Premium Outlets.

The Pocono Township Police Department says on November 12 a retail theft incident occurred at Boss in the Crossings Outlets.

The woman pictured is accused of stealing around $1,195 worth of clothing from the store.