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STROUD TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is being charged after police say she chased and threatened a man with a large bladed knife.

Description The Waste Authority is holding a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1114 Military Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Description Please be advised that due to the holiday, trash and bulk pickup will be delayed by one day this week. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Description DUE TO THE HOLIDAY, GARBAGE AND RECYCLING WILL BE PICKED UP ON FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024

Description Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 27 at 8:46PM EDT until May 27 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJSVRPHIThe National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...North central Lehigh County in eastern Pennsylvania...Southeastern Carbon County in northeastern Pennsylvania...Central Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania...Northampton County in eastern Pennsylvania...* Until 930 PM EDT.* At 846 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over BeltzvilleState Park, or near Lehighton, moving east at 35 mph.HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.SOURCE...Radar indicated.IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines ispossible.* Locations impacted include...Northampton, East Stroudsburg, Nazareth, Palmerton, Bangor, JimThorpe, Slatington, Pen Argyl, Wind Gap, Bath, Walnutport, Belfast,

Description Mark your Calendars!! Coolbaugh Township Municipal Park turns 50 years old and the Parks and Recreation Commission will be celebrating on June 29, 2024 from 12-5pm. There will be a park-wide scavenger hunt, baseball games, basketball games/ competitions, and concessions provided by different community organizations!! There will be music featuring the band Derailed from 1pm-4pm. The first 100 people to visit the Parks and Recreation table will receive a $5.00 food voucher for one of the concessions that will be located throughout the park. It is sure to be a day filled with fun for all ages!!!So, come on out and join us at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Park located at 1810 Church Street, Tobyhanna. Bring your lawn chairs, catch a game, listen to some amazing music, have a bite to eat and enjoy a summer day at the Park!! We look forward to celebrating with you!!

Description Just a reminder that bulk drop off for Coolbaugh Township Residents is being held today Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 7:30am to 3:00pm (closed from 12-12:30pm) at the Recycling Center located at 549 Laurel Drive, Tobyhanna, PA. Residents are required to obtain a recycling card at the Municipal Center located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, during normal business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm, closed on holidays. Proof of residency is required to obtain a recycling card and you are allowed one card per residence. All residents are required to unload their own items at the drop off center in designated areas. For more information on items that are allowed, please visit out township website at https://coolbaughtwp.org/recycling/.

Description The Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors respectfully invites the Township residents and the public to attend our Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony this Saturday, June 1st at 3 PM. We will gather as a community at the Coolbaugh Township Memorial Monument located at the township administration campus at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA to honor and pay homage to our fallen military men and women. A special dedication and presentation will be made to remember former members of the Township Veterans Committee, Jason and Georgette Wenton who we lost in 2023.As the BOS Liaison to the Veterans Committee, I sincerely hope you will honor us with your presence.Thank you,Alma Ruiz-SmithTownship Supervisor

Description VFW Post 509 will be open for Soup Night on Friday, June 7, 2024 from 3:30pm-6:30pm. For a donation of $8.00 you will receive all you can eat soup featuring: Tomato, Sausage Minestrone, Chili, Navy Bean with Ham, Chicken Noodle, Mexican Meatball, Corn Chowder, Onion, Vegetable and Pumpkin Lentil Soups. Take out options are also available; $4.00 donation per container or $10.00 donation per quart. VFW Post 509 is located at 1917 Goodwin Street, Tobyhanna, PA 18466. Any questions, please call the Post directly at 570.894.0381

POCONO TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A suspect is wanted after police say he committed a credit card fraud worth $2,000 in Monroe County. The Pocono Township Police Department is looking to identify the suspect pictured who they say stole items from inside of a parked car at Pocono Manor Golf Course on May 11. Woman allegedly chased, threatened man with large knife The suspect then used credit cards to make around $2,000 worth of purchases at multiple stores, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Corporal Austin Anglemyer at 570-629-7200 Ext.238 or via email at Aranglemyer@poconopd.org.

STROUD TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is being charged after police say she chased and threatened a man with a large bladed knife. On June 6 around 4:50 p.m., offices were called to the area of Park Avenue in Stroud Township for a report of a woman with pink hair and a large knife, chasing and threatening the 911 caller. Officers were making their way to the scene as the victim said he was still being chased by the woman with a knife. Once on the scene, police said they found the suspect, later identified as Amber Miller, 36, in the woods across the street from the Red Roof Inn. Through further investigation, officers said they learned the victim was at the intersection of Lenox/Park Avenue, and saw Miller walking with a man while holding a knife and arguing.

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Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 THE TOWNSHIP OF SMITHFIELD MONROE COUNTY, PA NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT AND AVAILABILITY FOR REVIEW OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING UPDATED STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR WETLANDS, TO REPEAL PARTS OF INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND TO REPEAL LANGUAGE FOR VALIDITY CHALLENGES Notice is hereby given that the Township of Smithfield, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will hold a regular business meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, 1155 Red Fox Road, East Stroudsburg, PA. At that meeting and as a meeting agenda item, there will be a public hearing to consider and vote on whether or not to adopt proposed Township Ordinance No.

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Anna M. Howard, late of Tobyhanna, 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 months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Forty Third Judicial District, 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. Elaine Holst 1537 Black Birch Way Tobyhanna, PA 18466 or To: Connie J. Merwine, Esq. MHK Attorneys 501 New Brodheadsville Blvd N Brodheadsville, PA 18322 Publication Dates L00000000

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOROUGH OF STRODUSBURG Notice is hereby given that the Stroudsburg Borough Council will hold public hearings on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers of the Stroudsburg Borough Municipal Building, 700 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, for the purpose of determining the boundaries of deteriorated areas to be included within the Borough’s Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act (LERTA) ordinance as required by Section 4 of LERTA, 72 P.S. 4725. After the public hearing for the determination of the deteriorated areas, a further public hearing will be held for the consideration of the following LERTA Ordinance. The meeting also will be streamed on Zoom.us. The instructions and link for accessing the meeting via zoom.us will be provided on the Borough website www.stroudsburgboro.com prior to the meeting.

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL COMMISSION NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING CHANGE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular meeting of the Middle Smithfield Township Historical Commission Meeting originally scheduled for July 4, 2024 at 9 a.m. has been rescheduled to July 11, 2024 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Township building located at 147 Municipal Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302. Holly Dennis Middle Smithfield Township Historical Commission Liaison

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOROUGH OF STRODUSBURG Notice is hereby given that the Borough of Stroudsburg will hold a public hearing regarding cable franchise renewal. The public hearing will take place on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Borough Building located at 700 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg PA 18360. Citizens are invited to testify. The purpose of the public hearing is to review the past performance of the cable operator, Blue Ridge, and to identify the future cable-related community needs of the Borough. If speech, vision, hearing or other accommodations are necessary to participate, please contact the Office of the Stroudsburg Borough Manager during normal business hours at least seven (7) days in advance of the public hearing. Lawrence E. Kopp Borough Manager

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 THE TOWNSHIP OF SMITHFIELD MONROE COUNTY, PA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE SMITHFIELD TOWN- SHIP ZONING ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING UPDATED STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR WETLANDS, TO REPEAL PARTS OF INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND TO REPEAL LANGUAGE FOR VALIDITY CHALLENGES Notice is hereby given that the Township of Smithfield, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will hold a regular business meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, 1155 Red Fox Road, East Stroudsburg, PA. At that meeting and as a meeting agenda item, there will be a public hearing to consider and vote on whether or not to adopt proposed Township Ordinance No.