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EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lead foot drivers beware! Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) work zone safety cameras have been catching speeders in record numbers at a local exit on Interstate 80. Construction on Interstate 80 near East Stroudsburg is nothing new, and neither are PennDOT's work zone safety cameras, but officials from East Stroudsburg Borough say the number of speeders caught by these cameras is excessive, and it doesn't seem to be slowing drivers down. The span of Interstate 80 near Exit 308 coming into East Stroudsburg is known for its long-time construction project. Now, it's known for speeding and the tickets issued to drivers going too fast. According to East Stroudsburg's Borough Manager, PennDOT traffic cameras have issued roughly 48,000 speeding tickets in the construction zone since the project began in 2022.

CHESTNUT HILL TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A home is a total loss after a fire broke out in Monroe County. Crews were called to Red Pine Road, Chestnut Hill Township, just before 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. West End Fire Company Chief Mike Manfre told 28/22 News two people lived in the home with multiple pets, but no one was injured. Preparing for possible measles cases in NEPA The chief also said that dry conditions caused a brush fire that endangered nearby buildings along with the house fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Retail TheftCaseMar 11, 2025On March 11, 2025, The Stroud Area Regional Police Department was dispatched to the Ulta Beauty Supply Store on Commerce Blvd in Stroud Twp for a retail theft that occurred the day prior.  Employees advised that on March 10th at approx 6:56 pm, 2 males entered the store a...read more

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Donna Marie Lanz aka Donna Lanz, late of Polk Township, Monroe 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, Orphans 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. April Morgan c/o Fisher & Fisher Law Offices LLC 525 Main Street, PO Box 396 Gouldsboro, PA 18424 or To: Timothy B. Fisher II, Esq.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION LOCATION: JIM WEISS AUTOBODY & TOWING LLC, 150 PROGRESS STREET, E. STBG., PA 18301 WHEN: MARCH 14, 2025, 9AM ITMES: 2008 BMW 528i VIN: WBANU53558CT05161 2005 FORD F350 VIN: 1FTWF31P25EB20401 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA VIN: 5TFMU4FN5DX014313 2016 NISSAN FRONTIER VIN: 1N6AD0EV1GN799102 March 12 2025 LSOM0255498

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will hold a public hearing, held pursuant to the Pennsylvania Local Agency Law, com-mencing at 6:00 p.m. on March 25, 2025, at the Pocono Township Municipal Building located at 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, Pennsylvania 18372 to consider a waiver request from the Po-cono Township Code of Ordinances Chapter 365 Stormwater Management; § 365-10 Water quality and stream-bank erosion; Subsection I Buffers by Michael Forzato, owner of and involving real property known as 156 Doe Road, Bartonsville (Pocono Township), Pennsylvania 18321; Monroe County Tax Parcel I.D. No. 12.2.2.12; Map/PIN # 12638203226514 (the “Subject Property”). The Subject Property is lo-cated in the R-1 Zoning Dis-trict.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Delores Patterson aka Delores P. Sharpe aka Delores P. Paterson aka Delores Paula Patterson, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary in the above named estate having beengranted 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, Orphans' 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. Nicola Stewart c/o Fisher & Fisher Law Offices LLC 525 Main Street, PO Box 396 Gouldsboro, PA 18424 or To: Timothy B. Fisher II, Esq.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Pocono Township Rescheduled Meeting The Pocono Township Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for March 17th has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at the township office located at 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, PA starting at 6pm in the meeting room. ?3/12,3/16/25

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on February 26, 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 Shanesse Starkie to Shanesse Frazier. The Court has fixed April4, 2025, at 1:30 pm in Courtroom #TBD, Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County 610 Monroe St. 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 12 2025 LSOM0255828

MONROE TWP., SNYDER COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say DNA on a cigarette butt discovered in a stolen car led to the arrest of a burglar. According to Pennsylvania State Police, in April 2024, troopers began investigating burglarizes happening in Monroe Township, Snyder County. Police said a pickup truck was stolen and the same suspect also burglarized a home and stole multiple items from a third victim's vehicle. Arrests made, one wanted after deadly party at Airbnb Through further investigation, the stolen vehicle was found in Columbia County and while searching the car DNA evidence was discovered from a cigarette butt.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators held a press conference for three suspects identified after an Airbnb shoot-out that left a man dead. The following three men have been charged with homicide and attempted homicide in the death of 22-year-old Lionardo Hernandez Zarata; Oscar Quilarque Sosa, 31, of New York Oswaldo Odin Soloranzo Sosa, 37, of New York Josthin Noel Landaeta Perez, 24, of New York According to the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department, on January 12, officers were called for multiple people suffering from gunshot wounds at a house on Clover Road in Long Pond.

Editor's Note: This story has been edited to clarify where the party occurred. LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators held a press conference for three suspects identified after a rental property shootout left a man dead in the Poconos. The following three men have been charged with homicide and attempted homicide in the death of 22-year-old Lionardo Hernandez Zarata; Oscar Quilarque Sosa, 31, of New York Oswaldo Odin Soloranzo Sosa, 37, of New York Josthin Noel Landaeta Perez, 24, of New York According to the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department, on January 12, officers were called for multiple people suffering from gunshot wounds at a house on Clover Road in Long Pond.

March is Women’s History Month. The Mountaineer would like to take this opportunity to highlight women in sports. According to Women’s History, the Girls Athletic Association (GAA) was formed in the 1920s. It included softball, volleyball, dance, tennis, bowling, and archery. Women’s sports started to grow from there.  During World War II, as men went to war, and women took on new roles. Women took over working for the men. Baseball needed players, so Major League Baseball (MLB), opened it up to women. Women were looked down upon when playing baseball. Their uniforms were one-pieces with a skirt bottom and a t-shirt style top.

The next meeting of the East Stroudsburg Council of Trustees is scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2025. Committees and the full board will meet as follows: Committee Meetings Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 – 4 p.m. Council of Trustees Full Board Meeting Time: 4 p.m. The Council of Trustees will meet both in person and via zoom. In-person meetings will be held at the East Stroudsburg University Rosenkrans Learning Center. However, we continue to offer the option to participate via zoom.

Gallery • 19 Photos Rebecca Dishong Cultural Celebration, February 28, 2025 featuring "Songs of a Generation", organized by NAACP adviser, Cara Walkowiak.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Pauline Dewitsky, a/k/a Pauline L. Dewitsky, late of Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration in the above named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all personsindebted 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 43rd Judicial District, Orphans 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. John L. Dewitsky, Sr. 2203 N. Delaware Dr. Mount Bethel, PA 18343 or To: John L. Dewitsky, Jr., Esq. 17 N. 6th St. Stroudsburg, PA 18360 February 26,March 5,12 2025 LSOM0246392

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 The Smithfield Township Environmental Advisory Council shall hold their regular meetings for the 2025 calendar year on the third Tuesday of the month from March through October. During November and December, the Council shall meet on Wednesday, November 19th and Wednesday, December 17th. The Council shall also hold as-needed regular meetings on the first Wednesday of the month from April through December. All meetings shall occur at 7PM at 1155 Red Fox Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 2025 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES Proposals for seasonal grounds maintenance services will be accepted by the Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors at the Township Municipal Center at 1155 Red Fox Road, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301, until 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2025, at which time the bids will be opened and read aloud. It is anticipated that a contract will be awarded at the regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting on April 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Center. Work includes, but is not limited to, mowing and trimming of athletic fields and lawn areas of Minisink Park, Waterfront Park, Cabin, Community Garden area, and the Municipal Center, and maintenance weeding, mulching, and trimming of landscaping, shrubbery, and plantings throughout these areas as well as the Marshalls Falls Park, and the East & West Loop Trails at Minisink Park.