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An annual tradition continues to honor women during Women's History Month in Monroe County. Over 170 high school students got to attend this year's forum. East Stroudsburg South Students interacted with women leaders in the area today. They heard their stories and about the history of women's rights. Guests included the superintendent of East Stroudsburg Area School District as well as state representatives and a female journalist.

The Gallery at 530 on Main Street, Stroudsburg is hosting an art show, “All About Music” until April 5; Friday and Saturday afternoons from 12-4.

Saturday, March 15, was the Ides of March, and around the world, fans of Shakespeare and Roman history have come together to celebrate the day. The date is not a holiday but is a historic event recognizing the death of Julius Caesar who “was a celebrated Roman general and statesman, the conqueror of Gaul (58–50 BCE), victor in the civil war of 49–45 BCE, and dictator (46–44 BCE)”  who was responsible for many political reforms, according to Britannica.

On Friday, Feb 21, the Science Olympiad Club, led by Casey Bogdan, participated in their EPCs at Northhampton Community College with a team of twelve. Then, the team moved on to compete in regionals in the week of March 10 at the Penn State University Wilkes-Barre campus. Many of the Stroudsburg Science Olympiad teams placed in their events. The team did not qualify for states this year, but everyone worked hard. Overall, the team placed seventh, only the top six teams moved on to states. Second place : Air Trajectory – Tobias Ricks, ’26, and Nathan Smith, ’25 Materials Science – Kona Maronpot, ’25, and Peter Leyba, ’25 Fourth Place : Fossils – Mackenzie Dalton, ’25, and Tanya Sathapornwongkul, ’26 Robot Tour – Kona Maronpot, ’25 and Isie Miller, ’26 Ecology – Colton Leeth, ’25 and Mikaela Liptz, ’26

With the expectation of having walking tacos, students made their way to the cafeteria for fourth-period lunch on March 13. What students did not expect to see was a line starting at the door. With looks of disdain plastered across many faces, students grabbed their trays and joined the queue. This served as a preview of what the rest of the lunches would look like. The notorious walking taco lunch at Stroudsburg High School consists of nacho-flavored Doritos covered in beef, corn, and cheese with an optional topping of salsa and sour cream. This meal is served in the Doritos bag and paired with milk and a mandatory fruit, providing students with enough nourishment to get them through the rest of their day. Whether it be the Doritos or the beef, something about this lunch draws students in. The wait time for this lunch can vary between five to ten minutes, whereas many other lunches have a wait time of less than 3  minutes.

One of Stroudsburg’s elementary schools has reached an outstanding milestone: its 100-year anniversary!  B.F. Morey Elementary school, located on West Main Street across from the high school, has been a place of creativity, learning, and acceptance for many students. The school was built in 1925, in honor of Benjamin Franklin Morey, and originally contained eight classrooms from kindergarten through sixth grade.  Benjamin Franklin Morey was born on January 19, 1848. He graduated from the State National School in 1871, and took charge of public schools until 1875, according to B.F. Morey Elementary School. 

The Mountaineer Staff would like to wish Mr. Hibell a Happy Belated Birthday!

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Milford Borough Request for Proposals (RFP) for Garbage Collection Services Milford Borough, Pike County, is requesting proposals from qualified waste management companies to provide garbage collection and recycling services for borough residents and a few commercial properties. The borough will be entering into a contract for the provision of these services, with an anticipated start date of June 1st, 2025. The successful bidder will be responsible for all labor, equipment, and resources necessary to collect, transport, and dispose of waste and possibly recyclables in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Borough anticipates the need for collection from approximately 400 residential households and commercial properties. Deadline: Proposals must be received in a sealed envelope by Friday May 2, 2025, at 4:30 PM in order to be opened and evaluated at our next public meeting.

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Estate Notice Estate of Prospero James Finamore AKA Jim Finamore, late of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration in the above-named Estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims are directed to present the same without delay to the undersigned or his/her attorney within four month from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Forty-third Judicial District, a particular statement of claim duly verified by an affidavit setting forth an address within the County where notice may be given to claimant. C/O Frank Joseph Finamore 130 Starlight Drive Effort, PA 18330 Connie J. Merwine, Esquire 501 New Brodheadsville Blvd N. Brodheadsville, PA 18322 Publication Dates LSOM0259368

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Notice to Bidders SEALED BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP until Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Township Municipal Center, 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA for a two-year contract from June 18, 2025 through June 17, 2027 for the collection of #1 trash/waste pick-up at various locations in the Township and #2 the delivery and pick-up as needed of roll-off containers for the collection of bulky waste and tires. Detailed specifications may be obtained at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center, 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania 18466, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning Friday, March 7, 2025 and / or by calling 570.894.8490 ext. 3. The Bid documents are also available at www.coolbaughtwp.org.

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on March 5, 2025, a petition for change of name was filed in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas, requesting a decree to change the name of Anessa Jean Edwards to Anessa Jean Scott. The Court has fixed June6, 2025, at 1:30pm in Courtroom #TBD , Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, as the time and place for the hearing on said petition when and where all persons interested may appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the said petitioner should not be granted. March 17 2025 LSOM0258337

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will consider at a Public Hearing to be held at 6:00 p.m. on the 25th day of March, 2025, at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, Pennsylvania 18372, the adoption of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of Pocono Township, Chapter 425, Vehicles and Traffic, Article I, Speed Limits, Section 425-1, establishing a maximum speed limit of twenty-five (25) miles per hour for motor vehicles on Post Hill Road, and Section 425-11, restricting truck traffic on Post Hill Road. Copies of the proposed Ordinance may be examined without charge or obtained for a charge not greater than the actual cost of reproduction thereof at the Pocono Township Municipal Building during regular business hours. Leo V. DeVito, Jr., Esquire Solicitor of Pocono Township

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will consider for adoption at a Public Meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m.

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 The Board of Supervisors shall hold a special meeting on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 6PM to discuss the River’s Edge Bike Park Master Site Plan. This meeting shall occur at 1155 Red Fox Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Ronald A. Voyton aka Ronald Voyton, late of Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration in the above named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims are directed to present the same without delay to the undersigned or his/her attorney within four months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Forty-third Judicial District Orphan's Court Division, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an Affidavit setting forth an address with the County where notice may be given to Claimant. Sonja V. Irwin 14 Crestwood Circle New Hope, PA 18938 or To: Richard F. Irwin 14 Crestwood Circle New Hope, PA 18938 March 17,24,31 2025 LSOM0258223

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education at the Pleasant Valley School District, Brodheadsville PA 18322 until Monday, March 24, 2025. Carpet Removal with VCT Replacement PVE RE-BID will open at 1:00 p.m. Specifications for the above may be secured from the Business Office of the Pleasant Valley School District from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. By authorization of the Board of Education Pleasant Valley School District Brodheadsville PA 18322 Tammy A Smale, Business Manager/Board Secretary Publication Dates LSOM0249509

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Hearing Board of Tunkhannock Township has scheduled a Public Hearing at the Tunkhannock Township Municipal Building, 1557 Long Pond Road, Long Pond, Monroe County, Pennsylvania 18334 on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. for consideration of the application of Donald C. Miler, Jr. for a variance to install a fence of 6 feet in height and to allow the use of a licensed recreational vehicle for hunting camp purposes. In addition, the Zoning Hearing Board shall hear the appeals of Donald C. Miller, Jr. from (i) the Zoning Officer’s Enforcement Notice No. 250007 dated January 6, 2025 related to the use of a Recreational Vehicle and camping activities on the property, and (ii) Enforcement Notice No. 240022 dated April 16, 2024 and the Zoning Officer’s interpretation in a letter dated April 25, 2024 related to the installation of a fence on the property.

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 PARADISE TOWNSHIP NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received by the Paradise Township Board of Supervisors of Monroe County at 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, PA 18326 until 10:00 AM on Friday, April 4, 2025, for the following: Item 1 -50 tons (more or less) - 1BW stone (AASHTO #8) FOB or Delivered Item 2 - 1000 tons (more or less) - 2A modified FOB or Delivered Item 3 - 50 tons (more or less) - 2B stone (AASHTO #57)FOB or Delivered Item 4 - 1000 tons (more or less) - 2RC stone FOB or Delivered Item 5 - 500 tons (more or less) - #4 Ballast stone (AASHTO #1) FOB or Delivered Item 6 - 100 tons (more or less) - Rip-rap stone (AASHTO R-4) FOB or Delivered Item 7 - 1200 tons (more or less)*Anti Skid (3A) FOB or Delivered Item 8 - 100 tons (more or less) - ID-2 Top 9.5 mm wearing FOB ONLY Item 9 - 75 tons (more or less) - Binder 25 mm binder FOB ONLY Bid items 1 - 7 must state the price delivered as well as the FOB supplie

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The East Stroudsburg Area School District will receive sealed RFP’s for a FEASIBILITY STUDY. Proposals are due to the East Stroudsburg Area School District, Attn: Superintendent - Dr. Maggie Vitale 50 Vine Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 no later than Friday, April 11th, at 2:00 PM prevailing time. Please visit https://www.esasd.net/community/bids for more details. Peter T. Bard Chief Financial Officer East Stroudsburg Area School District

TUNKHANNOCK TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police report two people have died after a multi-vehicle crash due to fog over the weekend. On March 15 around 2:30 p.m., officers were called for a crash with entrapment on Route 115 in Tunkhannock Township. Police say a vehicle was turning from Route 115 south into a driveway when a second vehicle traveling north hit them due to low visibility from the fog. Bus carrying bagpipers crashes into tractor-trailer The passengers of the first vehicle, Joanna Keifer, 75, and Cherylynn Frantz, 55, both of Blakeslee, were taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Keifer and Frantz later died at the hospital due to the injuries they sustained during the crash.