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East Stroudsburg University’s Provost’s Colloquium Series, an intellectual experience that promotes dialogue among ESU faculty, staff, students, and community, continues Fall 2024 semester with a presentation by Samuel Quainoo, Ph.D., professor and chair, political science and economics; Artress White, Ph.D., associate professor, English; Donna-Marie Cole-Malott, Ph.D., assistant professor, professional and secondary education/ instructional design technology; Ko Mishima, Ph.D., professor, political science and economics; Lavar Peterson, helpdesk manager;, and Beth Sockman, Ph.D., professor and chair, professional and secondary education/ instructional design technology. The presentation, “Destination Ghana! A Travel Abroad Opportunity for Students Linked to ESU’s New Black Studies Minor” will take place on Wednesday, October 9, at 4:30 p.m. in Stroud Hall 117.

On Tuesday, October 1, East Stroudsburg University welcomed Governor Josh Shapiro’s Advisory Commission on African American Affairs and Advisory Commission on Women for a panel discussion. Critical issues affecting African Americans and women, such as Black Maternal Health, the CROWN Act, and Menstrual Equity were discussed. ESU President Kenneth Long was in attendance and greeted the panelists after the discussion.

SCRANTON- The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Ivan Nicholas Baez, age 45, of Kunkletown, ...

Hiking: Fall is one of the best seasons to hike with colorful views and cooler temperatures. Beltzville State Park has 15 miles of trails; Browns Hill Preserve offers challenging unexplored trails; Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Areahas three trails and an amazing picnic area.

On Tuesday, Stroudsburg matched up against Jim Thorpe and lost 3-1. Stroudsburg fell short 25-15 during the first set. They regrouped during the second set and took the win with 25-23. Emily Bozena ’25 made several offensive kills to lead this set. The Jim Thorpe Olympians took the next two sets leaving the Mountaineers 3-1. Their next matchup is against East Stroudsburg South today at East Stroudsburg South High School.

By law, the department audits the fiscal reports that county CYS agencies submit to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) which document ...

Pennsylvania's attorney general defends the state's election practices and outcomes, which have become a target of legal challenges since the 2020 ...

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 BOROUGH OF MOUNT POCONO MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF APPLICATION OF HARVEST PROPERTIES, LLC FOR CONDITIONAL USE FOR SHEETZ CONVENIENCE STORE The Borough Council of the Borough of Mount Pocono shall conduct a public hearing on October 17, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Borough Council Meeting Room, Mount Pocono Municipal Building, 1361 Pocono Boulevard, Suite 100, Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania 18344, for the purpose of considering an application of Harvest Properties, LLC for Conditional Use Approval to construct a Sheetz Convenience Store on the below described property. The property is located at 1221 and 1222 Pocono Boulevard, Pa. Route 611, Mt. Pocono, Pennsylvania and bears tax identification numbers 10.6.1.18 and 10.6.1.18-1. The property is located in a C-2 (Commercial General) Zoning District. A “Convenience Store” and “Gas Station” use are permitted as Conditional Uses within the C-2 Zoning District.

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Sheila Eckmann, late of Coolbaugh 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. Andrew Eckmann c/o Fisher & Fisher Law Offices LLC 525 Main Street, PO Box 396, Gouldsboro, PA 18424 or To: Timothy B. Fisher II, Esq. of Fisher & Fisher Law Offices LLC 525 Main Street, PO Box 396, Gouldsboro, PA 18424 Publication Dates LSOM0160077

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP AND JACKSON TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY ORDINANCES REGULATING DISPLAY AND CONSUMER FIREWORKS A joint public hearing and meeting will be conducted by the Chestnuthill Township and Jackson Township Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the West End Volunteer Fire Company Building, Route 715, Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania. Public Hearing shall commence at 7:00 p.m. to be followed immediately by meetings of both Boards. The purpose of the Public Hearing and meeting is solely to consider the adoption of ordinances in both Townships regulating display and consumer fireworks as those terms are defined in the Pa. Fireworks Law, Act 74 of 2022, 3 Pa. C.S.A §1101 et seq. The Ordinances are too lengthy for publication herein but are summarized as follows.

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Tobyhanna Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at the Tobyhanna Township Municipal Building, 105 Government Center Way, Pocono Pines, PA 18350, on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing the following: APPLICANTS Jay Finestone and Randy Jill Schwartz of 277 S. Third Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Applicants seek a dimensional variance of 7 ft. 11 and 1/4 in. from the minimum 40 ft. rear yard setback of the R-2 zoning district, Chapter 155 Attachment 5. Applicants propose to construct a 650 sq. ft. “L” shaped addition around the rear northeast corner of an existing single-family home. The property is located at the corner of Jimmy Pond Court and Lakeview, known as 104 Jimmy Pond Court, Lake Naomi, Monroe County, Tax Map Code No. 19.5D.2.39. Any interested party may examine the plans and applications for this public notice during the hours of 8:30 A.M.

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Anthony James Roche a/k/a Anthony Roche, late of Stroud 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. Jeanmarie Roche c/o Fisher & Fisher Law Offices LLC 525 Main Street, PO Box 396, Gouldsboro, PA 18424 or To: Timothy B. Fisher II, Esq.

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 NOTICE OF BOROUGH COUNCIL REDVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Stroudsburg Borough Council Redevelopment Com-mittee will meet on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via Zoom.us. The meeting ID and password for the Zoom.us meeting will be posted on the homepage of the Stroudsburg Borough website www.stroud sburgboro.com prior to the meeting. Lawrence E. Kopp Borough Manager P - October 2, 2024

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Doris Jean Oakley a/k/a Doris Oakley, late of Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County 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 12 months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Court of Common Pleas 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. Barbara Lynn Kohler 383 Warner Drive Saylorsburg, PA 18353 or To: David A. Martino, Esq. 1854 Route 209, PO Box 420 Brodheadsville, PA 18322 Publication Dates LSOM0161340

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ALMODOVAR, RALPH JOSHUA (2 Count) (18) 3502 (A)(4) Burglary-Overnight Accommodations(F2)(2 counts)18 3503(a)(1)(ii) - Criminal Trespass (F2)(2 Count) (18) 3921 A Theft by Unlawful Taking (M1)(2 Count) (18) 3925 (A) Receiving Stolen Property (M1)(2 Counts) 5506 Loitering and prowling at night time Age 37 Race Hispanic Gender Male Height 5' 7" Weight 120 lbs Hair Brown Eyes Hazel