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WFHB Local News – August 19th, 2024

Later in the program, the city of Bloomington lifted a precautionary boil advisory for all of Monroe County. This comes after the city's utilities ...

Prosecutors Reject Kohberger's Change of Venue Motion - MSN

That's according to a court document filed yesterday. Prosecutors say the Monroe County, PA native failed to argue that he would not receive a fair ...

6 Delightful Towns to Visit in The Poconos - WorldAtlas

The Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania are well-known for their natural beauty of the highest caliber. These mountains overlook the ...

Road Paving- Echo Lake

Description Please be advised that Echo Lake Road in Tobyhanna will be paved on Tuesday, August 20th and Wednesday, August 21st. Please allow extra time when traveling in that area as there will be adjustments to the traffic signal as well as road crews directing traffic. Please exercise extreme caution, and stay alert for stopped vehicles when traveling the roads in the community.

ESASD Policy Committee Meeting (August 19)

WIOA Reentry Services Request for Proposals (RFP)

The Pocono Counties Workforce Development Board is excited to announce the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit services for the Pocono Counties Workforce Development Area. The area is seeking experienced and qualified service providers to support the following programs: WIOA Out of School Youth Reentry Services – Carbon and Monroe Counties WIOA Adult Reentry Services – Carbon and Monroe Counties The RFP and RFP Application Packets can be accessed on the Pocono Counties website at www.pcwia.org/rfps or by contacting the Pocono Counties Workforce Development Area.

Felon's attempt to sell gun shuts down Selinsgrove business | News | dailyitem.com

SELINSGROVE — A felon's alleged attempt to sell a weapon at his worksite prompted the daylong closure of the Monroe Township business.

How much rain fell in Lehigh Valley? Up to 5 inches in areas: see totals - The Morning Call

But the Eastlawn Gardens section of Upper Nazareth Township reported 5.1 inches, according to the weather service. The Nazareth area saw some of the ...

Felony charges filed in drug overdose death of woman in Monroe Township - The Daily Item

Anthony V. Busard, 30, of Selinsgrove, is accused of obtaining the drugs he provided to Tiffany K. Judge that led to her death on Nov. 13, state ...

Zip Codes in Monroe County, Pennsylvania by Population (2024)

The most populated is 18360, located in Stroudsburg. * 2024 populations estimated based on the latest ACS 5-year data. CSV ...

Two women wanted for alleged retail theft at Walmart

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are searching for two women who committed retail theft at Walmart. According to the Stroud Area Regional Police Department, officers were called to the Walmart in East Stroudsburg for a report of retail theft.  During the investigation, police say it was learned that two women were working together and tried to leave the store without paying for $151.82 worth of items.  Plains Twp. officer charged with using drugs from evidence room Police say they identified the suspects as Julissa Cano, 24, and Rosalina Sanchez-Cano, 53, after they originally gave officers false identifications.  Both women were charged with retail theft and providing false identification. 

Samuel Paul Forrest Obituary - Pocono Record

Sam was a graduate of East Stroudsburg High School and the Monroe County Vocational Technical Culinary Program, Class of 1992. Sam had a deep ...

Public Notice: 08/19/2024 [3852249941837fbcddbc1eddfd87c7a3]

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 Estate Notice Estate of Michael J. Kirsch, late of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary in the above-named Estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make immediate payment andthose 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 Karen Deegan 633 Country Acres Court Effort, PA 18330 Connie J. Merwine, Esquire 501 New Brodheadsville Blvd N. Brodheadsville, PA 18322 Publication Dates L00000000

Public Notice: 08/19/2024 [43aee89f59650c97dda958c5843e3d88]

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 MONROE COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE The regularly scheduled meeting of the Monroe County Salary Board to be held August 21, 2024, @ 11:00 a.m. is hereby rescheduled to August 21, 2024, @ 10:30 a.m. at the Monroe County Administrative Center, One Quaker Plaza, Room 203, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360 Anyone requiring any special accommodations with respect to the meeting noted above should provide reasonable notice to the Monroe County Chief Clerk at the Commissioner's Office, Administrative Center, One Quaker Plaza, Room 201, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360, in person or by phoning (570) 517-3102. MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS _______________________________________ Robert J. Gress, Chief Clerk/Administrator PUBLISHED: August 19, 2024 Publication Dates L00000000

Public Notice: 08/19/2024 [4a947c84d21c49fe79052b2236f4a7c4]

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF ROBERT C. GEDDES aikia ROBERT CHRISTIAN GEDDES, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary 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 her attorney within four months 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. Lisa M. Geddes, Executrix 1470 Pangbourne Way Hanover, MD 21076 Lori J. Cerato, Esq. Kelly L Lombardo, Esq. 729 Sarah Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-424-3506

Public Notice: 08/19/2024 [7585cb30e11aabc9fe0a6c571ebc41e0]

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 NOTICE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND CHALLENGES TO OBTAIN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES IN MEETING THOSE NEEDS Member School Districts and Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 provide programs and related support services for children residing in the following school districts: Bangor Area School District Bethlehem Area School District Delaware Valley School District Easton Area School District East Stroudsburg School District Nazareth Area School District Northampton Area School District Pen Argyl Area School District Pleasant Valley School District Pocono Mountain School District Saucon Valley School District Stroudsburg Area School District Wilson Area School District Northampton County Juvenile Detention Center Monroe County Correctional Facility Northampton County Correctional Facility Easton Arts Academy Evergreen Community Charter School Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School Lehigh Valley Charter High School Performing Arts Lehigh

Public Notice: 08/19/2024 [a66128b07932d4b49699045f220b998b]

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John P. Petruzzi, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary 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 attorney within four months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Orphan's Court Division, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an affidavit setting forth an address within the county where notice may be given to claimant. Tania Jobin? Executrix Jeffrey A. Durney, Esq. Durney, Worthington & Madden, LLC P.O. Box 536 Tannersville, PA 18372-0536 (570) 620-0320 Publication Dates L00000000

Public Notice: 08/19/2024 [f91608f9fa69de69a98d5562361105e4]

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE The regularly scheduled meeting of the Monroe County Retirement Board for August 21, 2024, is hereby cancelled. The next meeting will be held on September 18, 2024 @ 1:30 p.m., at the Monroe County Administrative Center, One Quaker Plaza, Room 203, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360 Anyone requiring any special accommodations with respect to the meeting noted above should provide reasonable notice to the Monroe County Chief Clerk at the Commissioner's Office, Administrative Center, One Quaker Plaza, Room 201, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360, in person or by phoning (570) 517-3102. MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Robert J. Gress, Chief Clerk/Administrator PUBLISHED: August 19, 2024 Publication Dates L00000000

Public Notice: 08/19/2024 [fd81851dcbacc3469b4f6a201c362de8]

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 Estate Notice Estate of Vincent DeFranco, deceased, late of Stroudsburg Borough, Monroe County, Pennsylvania (died March 4, 2020). Letters Testamentary have been granted to Concetta DeFranco, who requests all person(s) having claims or demands against the Estate of Decedent to make payment without delay to Concetta DeFranco, Executrix, c/o William E. Hutcheson III, Esq., 91 Larry Holmes Drive, Suite 200, Easton, PA 18042 Publication Dates L00000000

New programs at Pocono Mountain School District this school year

New programs at Pocono Mountain School District this school year

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