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Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Mount Pocono Borough Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, beginning at 6:00 P.M. at the Mount Pocono Borough Municipal Building, 1361 Pocono Boulevard, Suite 100, Mount Pocono, PA 18344 to consider an application to expand an existing public facility use at the subject property, which is permitted by Special Exception in accordance with Section 215-111C(1) of the Zoning Ordinance. Pennsylvania American Water Co. owns the subject property, which is located on Edgewood Road in Mount Pocono Borough, Monroe County, in the Single-Family Residential Low Density (R-1) Zoning District. The subject property is further identified by Monroe County as Parcel ID No. 10.2A.1.64 and Map No. 10635620828460.

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 INVITATION TO BID Pocono Mountain School District hereby invites the electronic submission of sealed bids for the Electrical Contract for New Scoreboards Project via the PennBid Program no later than Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 2:00pm. Bids will be publicly opened electronically, immediately thereafter, with the results made available immediately on PennBid. A non-mandatory PreBid Conference will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the Pocono Mountain School District Administration Office, 135 Pocono Mountain School Rd., Swiftwater, PA 18370. Attendance is strongly advised. The full Advertisement for Bids, bidding instructions, and Project bid documents will be available Monday, March 3, 2025 at no cost via PennBid (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com). In addition, the full Advertisement for Bids is available at the PMSD website https://www.pmsd.org/Page/509.

CARDENAS, CESAR A (1 count) Carrying a Firearm without a License (F3)(1 count) Escape (F3)& (1 count) Resisting arrest (M2)& (1 Count) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)& (1 Count) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M) Age 24 Race Hispanic Gender Male Height 5' 7" Weight 135 lbs Hair Black Eyes Brown

Stroudsburg High School’s (SHS) Mock Trial team won its state competition on Feb. 25 and 26, with all eight judges voting unanimously 8-0 at the Monroe County Courthouse. The Prosecution team consisted of attorneys Kona Maronpot, ‘25, Arianna Vidaic, ‘26, and Layla Macedon, ‘25, and witnesses Peter Leyba, ‘25, Colton Leeth, ‘25, and Jacob Pachter, ‘27. They competed against Notre Dame and won 4-0. The Defense team consisted of attorneys Mikaela Lipitz, ‘26, Samuel Sroka, ‘25, and Claire O’Donnell, ‘25, and witnesses Eshaal Sohail, ‘27, Connor Potochnick, ‘25, and Logan Potochnick, ‘25. They competed against Mount Pocono East and won 4-0. The official timekeeper was Will Awuah, ‘25, but Leeth served as an alternate in place of Awuah.

(WBRE/WYOU) — Due to dry and windy conditions, there is an elevated risk of wildfire spread in northeastern Pennsylvania. The following counties have an elevated risk of wildfire spread on March 11:

Attention! The Barrett Township Supervisors are looking for artists, graphic designers or anyone that may be interested in submitting a new logo design for Barrett Township!  The logo will be used on the township's website, social media, newsletter, forms, vehicles, and more.  

Another update from Mike Mancuso, District Attorney on Clover Road Emerald Lakes Homicide. Read the content of his Facebook post here:The investigation into the homicidal shooting at a short term rental in Emerald Lakes on January 12, 2025 continues.Last month seven defendants, all charged with crimes stemming from evidence found at the scene and during the investigation into the murder of Lionardo HERNANDEZ ZARATA, were brought to the Monroe County Courthouse for preliminary hearings. The cases are being prosecuted by myself and First Assistant Mike Rak. The lead investigators are Detectives Erica Burk and Kyle VanNote.Judge Richard White presided over the proceedings. The defendants faced a variety of charges. Some charged with narcotics offenses.

Hi, my name is Alator and I am 5 months old. I’m very friendly. I am also a Velcro cat. This means that I love attention; I love to be with people and to cuddle like a baby with their mama. Help Alastor by sharing his spotlight on your social media page. You can also help by making a donation to your local animal shelter or volunteering at a local animal shelter. Age:   5 months Gender:   Male Size:   Small Color:   Black Spayed/Neutered: Not yet. Appointment for neuter soon House trained:   Yes Where at:  Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society Hypoallergenic: No How long has the cat been there:  1 month

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Ann T. Merigris aka Ann Merigris aka Anne T. Merigris, late of Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of 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/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. Nicholas J. Merigris c/o Fisher & Fisher Law Offices LLC 525 Main Street, PO Box 396, Gouldsboro, PA 18424 or To: Timothy B. Fisher II, Esq.

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John Stanley Orleski aka John S. Orleski, late of Paradise Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary in the above named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebtedto 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. Michael Orleski c/o Fisher & Fisher Law Offices LLC 525 Main Street, PO Box 396, Gouldsboro, PA 18424 or To: Timothy B. Fisher II, Esq.

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Joanne Panasiuk, late of Mount Pocono Borough, Monroe County, Commonwealth of 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/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. Leo Stroessen c/o Fisher & Fisher Law Offices 525 Main Street, PO Box 396 Gouldsboro, PA 18424 or To: Timothy B. Fisher II, Esq. of Fisher & Fisher Law Offices 525 Main Street, PO Box 396 Gouldsboro, PA 18424 March 2,9,16 2025 LSOM0248896

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Pocono Township Rescheduled Meeting Due to technical issues experienced March 3rd, Pocono Township will hold the Board of Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at the township office located at 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, PA starting at 5pm in the meeting room. 3/9/25

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Fred Alan Shoemaker Late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, February 4, 2025 (date of death). Letters of Administration in the above named estate ha-ving been granted to the undersigned, all persons in-debted to the estate are re-quested to make immediate payment, and those having claims are directed to pre-sent 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 Dis-trict, Orphans’ Court Division, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an Affidavit setting forth an ad-dress with the County where notice may be given to Clai-mant. Administrator: John H. Shoemaker 712 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Attorney: David L. Horvath, Esquire 712 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 P - March 2, 9, 16, 2025

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Johnna Jane Hansen aka Johnna J. Hansen, late of Chestnuthill 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. Kimberly Jane Hansen c/o Fisher & Fisher Law Offices LLC 525 Main Street, PO Box 396, Gouldsboro, PA 18424 or To: Timothy B. Fisher II, Esq.

Mon, 10 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, 10 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, commencing at 6:00 p.m. on March 17, 2025, at the Pocono Township Municipal Building located at 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, Pennsylvania 18372 to consider a waiver request from the Pocono 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 located in the R-1 Zoning District.

Mon, 10 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, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Notice is hereby given that the Milford Borough Council will conduct a Public Hearing, and thereafter may vote upon and potentially enact an amendment to Chapter 290, Section 14 of the Milford Borough Code. If passed, the Ordinance amendment would add traffic controls (stop signs, or no exit signs where specified below) at various streets, alleys, and intersections within the Borough. Affected streets and alleys include the intersections of: Blackberry Alley and Ann Street, Blackberry Alley and Catharine Street, Elizabeth Street and Sixth Street, Fifth Street and West John Street, Gooseberry Alley and Broad Street (no exit sign), James Street and Ninth Street, Pear Alley and Broad Street (no exit sign), and Sarah Street and Sixth Street. The proposed Ordinance is available for inspection at the Milford Borough Office, 500 Broad Street, Milford. The Hearing shall take place on March 17, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Joan B. Ruocco, a/k/a Joan Ruocco, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of 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/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. Donna Vorwald 165 Congo Niantic Rd. Barto, PA 19504 Susan Mastroviti 250 Sandshore Rd. Budd Lake, NJ 07828 or To: John L. Dewitsky, Jr., Esq. 17 N. 6th St. Stroudsburg, PA 18360 February 24,March 3,10 2025 LSOM0238940

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Thomas Gregory Medcraft, a/k/a Thomas Medcraft, late of Barrett 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 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. Deborah A. Medcraft 162 Blackberry Dr. Cresco, PA 18326 or To: John L. Dewitsky, Jr., Esq. 17 N. 6th St. Stroudsburg, PA 18360 February 24,March 3,10 2025 LSOM0245607