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E-news Updates – April 12, 2024

Brown’s Landmark Distracted Driving Legislation Passed by House

This week, my legislation prohibiting the use of cellular and other hand-held devices while driving passed in the House of Representatives. Senate Bill 37 enhances driver responsibility by prohibiting the handheld use of cell phones or other communication devices while operating a motor vehicle on Pennsylvania roadways. Drivers may still utilize these devices, but it must be through Bluetooth technology, speaker, and operated “hands-free”.

E-news Updates – April 12, 2024

Brown’s Landmark Distracted Driving Legislation Passed by House

This week, my legislation prohibiting the use of cellular and other hand-held devices while driving passed in the House of Representatives. Senate Bill 37 enhances driver responsibility by prohibiting the handheld use of cell phones or other communication devices while operating a motor vehicle on Pennsylvania roadways. Drivers may still utilize these devices, but it must be through Bluetooth technology, speaker, and operated “hands-free”.

Public Notice: 04/12/2024 [3850f0f6a0fd1f32107a30733690184a]

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL TAX SALE Monroe County Tax Claim Bureau IN RE 2024 JUDICIAL TAX SALE NO 7481 CV 2023 On Petition of the Monroe County Tax Claim Bureau and pursuant to the Pennsylvania Real Estate Tax Sale Law of 1947 P L 1368 No 542 as amended and by Order of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Monroe at NO 7415 CV 2022 and for the purposes set forth in Section 612 of the said Act notice is hereby given that the properties listed in the heretofore mentioned Petition shall be sold at public tax sale on May 14 2024 at 9 00 am at the Sherman Theater 524 Main Street Stroudsburg Pennsylvania free and clear of all tax and municipal claims liens mortgages charges and estates except separately taxed ground rents to the highest bidder These properties have been previously exposed at an Upset Tax Sale held on September 11 2023 and advertised in the Pocono Record Monroe County Legal Reporter on August 12 2023 and Journal of the Pocono Plat

Public Notice: 04/11/2024 [4e6299299dacdd83be9fc8f7ee75b544]

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00

INVITATION TO BID – ANNUAL BIDS FOR 2024 The Brodhead Creek Regio-nal Authority will receive sealed bids online for the following items: 1. Pavement Patching Servi-ces Bids are to be submitted online via the PennBid™ Program before April 24, 2024, at 2:00PM. All documents and solicitation details are available at no cost at PennBid - https://pennbid.bo nfirehub.com Bid security in the form of money orders, bid bonds, certified checks or cashier’s checks for the amount of 10% of the total bid is required. Bonds are to be issued by a surety licensed to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Dave Horton, Authority Manager

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Public Notice: 04/12/2024 [01746ddc7354d68596b18ad9ad17c820]

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of MARY R. BALL, late of 624 Oak Street, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania 18360, 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 pay-ment, and those having claims are directed to pre-sent the same without delay to the undersigned or 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, Monroe County Branch, Orphans' 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. Karen Sue Ball 624 Oak Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 WILLIAM J. REASER, JR., ESQ. 111 NORTH SEVENTH STREET STROUDSBURG, PA. 18360 P - April 5, 12, 19, 2024

Public Notice: 04/12/2024 [076b84a8de15a520d6b34e9a4bbfcd11]

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF JOSEPH C. CITRINO, late of Jackson 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 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. Lindsay M. Aaronson, Co-Executor 8464 Indian Paintbrush Way Lorton, VA 22079 Lori J. Cerato, Esq. Kelly L. Lombardo, Esq. 729 Sarah Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-424-3506

Public Notice: 04/12/2024 [093899ce5380bd3c8246b97787870d0b]

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC AUCTION In accordance with the pro-vision of State Law there being due and unpaid char-ges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner lien of the goods stored at the U-Lock-It of Pocono Storage location list-ed below. A due notice having been gi-ven, to the owner of said pro-perty and all parties known to claim interest therein and the time specified in such no-tice for payment of such ha-ving expired, the goods will be sold at public auction at the below stated location to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of on 4/19/2024, 8:00AM U-Lock-It-of-Pocono, Pocono, Route 611, Bartons-ville, PA 18321. NAME • UNIT • LAST KNOWN ADDRESS Bryan Alvarez H-30 Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Sarah Cassidy Small B-2 Tobyhanna, PA 18466 Eric Cohen B-12 E.

Public Notice: 04/12/2024 [140ccf66a3f27166952e03b2c42304b5]

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Joseph N. Keppol, Sr., lateof Eldred 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. Jay L. Keppol 236 E. Marshall Street Norristown, PA 19401 or To: Jason R. Costanzo, Esq. 115 E. Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 Publication Dates L00000000

Public Notice: 04/12/2024 [2c558c469b5e5d607f7f69134f034880]

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE, that the Utility Dispute Committee, of the Brodhead Creek Regional Authority (BCRA), will hold a public hearing to address the appeal of Pocono Om Sai Ram, LLC of the Ten Day Notice of Termination issued to Pocono Om Sai Ram, LLC, on February 9, 2024, in relation to premises located at 1220 W. Main Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, for violations of BCRA Rules and Regulations pertaining to bypassing of the water meter, Sections 4.1 and 5.1(5); willful waste of water, Section 5.1.(3); and unpaid bills, Section 2.4(D). The hearing will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the Brodhead Creek Regional Authority, 410 Mill Creek Road, East Stroudsburg, PA. The hearing is open to the public. All interested parties are welcome to attend.

Public Notice: 04/12/2024 [3f8c0bc1c35bcd99627d5d6340ac5102]

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00

Estate Notice ESTATE OF ROBERT W. HESS, a/k/a ROBERT HESS, a/k/a ROBERT WAYNE HESS, Deceased March 2, 2024, of Ross Township, Monroe County. Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Christine Reph. 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 their attorney and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Orphans 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. Christine Reph, Executrix c/o Law Office of David A. Martino, Esquire 1854 PA Rte 209, P.O. Box 420 Brodheadsville, PA 18322

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Public Notice: 04/12/2024 [43eb3582407a50ef476ff3551036f2fb]

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Dorothy G. Clark, late of Stroud 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 (4) months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the 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. David Fred Clark, 712 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 or To: David L. Horvath, Esq., 712 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Publication Dates L00000000

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Public Notice: 04/12/2024 [462f27a7041eeb7962cf5f0fa83b0fcc]

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00

Estate Notice Estate of Mary E. Armitage, 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 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 Steven R. Armitage 9061 Robinhood Drive Kunkletown, PA 18058 Connie J. Merwine, Esquire 501 New Brodheadsville Blvd N. Brodheadsville, PA 18322 Publication Dates L00000000

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Public Notice: 04/12/2024 [4b1dd8feb0761a8d92eed3390c6765ec]

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of JOSEPH ZACKOWSKI, late of 175 Alger Avenue, Tannersville, Monroe County, Pennsylvania 18372, 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 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, Monroe County Branch, Orphans' 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. Bonnie J. Mrozek, Executrix 293 Alpha Drive Stroudsburg, PA. 18360 WILLIAM J. REASER, JR., ESQ. 111 NORTH SEVENTH STREET STROUDSBURG, PA. 18360

Public Notice: 04/12/2024 [5136646e735bfd6595aa8a37dc81c7cc]

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Winifred S. Cramer, late of 117 Poe Voll Court, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania 18360, 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 pay-ment, and those having claims are directed to pre-sent the same without delay to the undersigned or 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, Monroe County Branch, Orphans' 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. Barbara J. Matthews, Executrix 202 Academy Street apt. 402 Moscow, PA 18444 WILLIAM J. REASER, JR., ESQ. 111 NORTH SEVENTH STREET STROUDSBURG, PA. 18360 P - April 12, 19, 26, 2024

Public Notice: 04/12/2024 [5327130447cf82a3b42841d5a9a05c07]

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Franklin L. Barlieb, lateof 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. Amanda Cuvo 8716 Little John Dr. Kunkletown, PA 18058 or To: ARM Lawyers Jason R. Costanzo, Esq 115 E. Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 Publication Dates L00000000

Public Notice: 04/12/2024 [567037c1c35702601e73ba11968155d8]

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF LINA KOERNER, late of Middle Smithfield Township, 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 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. Peter R. Koerner, Administrator P.O. Box 56 Clifford, PA 18413 Lori J. Cerato, Esq. Kelly L. Lombardo, Esq. 729 Sarah Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-424-3506

Public Notice: 04/12/2024 [5d30c99558de942b8988c98dccf1f609]

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00

Estate Notice Estate of Phyllis J. Kresge, 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 Leslie C. Metzger 136 Bunny Trail Rd Stroudsburg Pa 18360 Publication Dates L00000000

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Public Notice: 04/12/2024 [6ef1d46ee30ba702c06f9cd001996ffa]

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the “Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act” and the “Clean Streams Law”, notice is hereby given that Pocono Sand and Stone LLC, 540 South Sterling Road, South Sterling, PA 18460 has made application to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) to revise existing Surface Mine Permit No. 5278SM4 to request the importation of fill material for reclamation purposes. The mine site is located in Greene Township, Pike County, Pennsylvania, and is known as the South Sterling Quarry. The permit area is 67 acres and is situated along South Sterling Road in Pike County on the eastern side of State Route 191, approximately 1.0 mile north of Pine Grove Road. The approved reclamation plan for the site calls for terrace graded to 35 degrees from the horizontal. With this application, Pocono Sand and Stone is requesting a second reclamation, option, approximate original contour (AOC).

Public Notice: 04/12/2024 [709347359a65d8d0a0e1b5fc35448abe]

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00

POCONO MOUNTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR BIDS Pocono Mountain School District will receive sealed bids for the following projects, each in the form of a lump sum contract. Bids are due to the Pocono Mountain School District, 135 Pocono Mountain Road, Swiftwater PA 18370 no later than Friday, May 10, 2024 at 1:00 PM. Mandatory pre-bid meetings for each project will be conducted on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. • East High School Underground Storage Tank Removal • District-wide Concrete Curb & Sidewalk Replacement Please visit https://www.pmsd.org/Page/509 for more details regarding the mandatory pre-bid meetings and project information. By Order of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS POCONO MOUNTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT Marion Pyzik, Board President Joseph P. Colozza, Board Secretary John E. Freund III, Solicitor P - April 12, 17, 21, 2024

Public Notice: 04/12/2024 [c51c1d64722bd79a90a909478540970d]

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Angeline T. Keppol, lateof Eldred 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. Jay L. Keppol 236 E. Marshall Street Norristown, PA 19401 or To: Jason R. Costanzo, Esq. 115 E. Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 Publication Dates L00000000