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Missing PersonCaseMar 7, 2025The Stroud Area Regional Police Department and the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department are currently investigating a missing person’s report. On March 5, 2025, 51-year-old female Tamara Keiper was reported missing by family members. It was learned that on February 28, 2...read more

Working Toward a Fiscally Responsible Budget to Protect Taxpayers This week marked the final round of public hearings on the proposed 2025-26 state budget, as the Senate Appropriations Committee continued its in-depth review of Governor Shapiro’s $51.5 billion spending plan. While there are areas of shared interest, this proposal represents a 7.5% increase in spending—$3.6 billion more than the current year—without a clear plan to address Pennsylvania’s structural deficit. I am concerned that it relies on overly optimistic revenue projections and unimplemented policies, while simultaneously depleting our reserves and leaving taxpayers vulnerable to future tax increases and service cuts.

At a recent budget hearing, Chair of the Pa. House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee state Rep. Maureen Madden questioned Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich about additional funding for the state's Area Agencies on Aging. Madden highlighted the story of Susan, a woman caring for her aging husband who's life greatly improved with an increase in services.  More at RepMadden.com

At a recent budget hearing, Chair of the Pa. House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee state Rep. Maureen Madden questioned the Department of Human Services about their efforts to promote the LIFE program. Madden praised the program's holistic approach and asked about the department's efforts to encourage seniors to enroll. More at RepMadden.com

  1. What’s your name?  Nanaadjoa Aidoo 2. Where are you from? Brooklyn, NY 3. What are your goals in life?  To be successful and get my dream career. 4. What are your plans after high school? My plans are to go to a 4-year college and then go to med school for radiology. 5. Favorite teacher and why?  My favorite teacher is Ms.Brown because she understands me, she’s fun and I can always ask her for something if I need it. 6. What activities do you do? I do a lot of after-school activities like Best Buddies, Sadd, and NAACP, I also play basketball and I’m on the track and field team. 7. How do you judge a person? I judge a person based on how they interact with me and my friends and if they have a good attitude.

A farm in Wayne County has been working for almost ten years to fund and build a high-use enclosure for its animals. Now, the project is nearly complete and the animals are finally inside. News 13's Preston Ehrler reports from Tyler Hill.

St. Patrick's DUI EnforcementPostMar 7, 2025Be sure when celebrating the Luck of the Irish, that you celebrate responsibly.  Remember buzzed driving is impaired driving.  If you are planning on attending St. Patrick's Day celebrations, make sure to have a sober designated driver to ensure getting home saf...read more

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 2776 CIVIL 2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M. By accessing the web address: www.bid4assets.com/monroecountysheriffsales PURCHASERS MUST PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER TO BID4ASSETS BY WIRE TRANSFER NO LATER THAN 4:00PM THE DAY AFTER AUCTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION ALL THE FOLLOWING lot situate in the Township of Middle Smithfield, County of Monroe and State of Pennsylvania, marked and designated as Lot No.

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Sentinel Security Life Insurance Company CIVIL 005505-CV-2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 4318 CV 2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 2504 CIVIL 2016 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M. By accessing the web address: www.bid4assets.com/monroecountysheriffsales PURCHASERS MUST PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER TO BID4ASSETS BY WIRE TRANSFER NO LATER THAN 4:00PM THE DAY AFTER AUCTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION ALL THAT CERTAIN piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Township of Middle Smithfield, County of Monroe and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, being Lot No.

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 1578 CIVIL 2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M. By accessing the web address: www.bid4assets.com/monroecountysheriffsales PURCHASERS MUST PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER TO BID4ASSETS BY WIRE TRANSFER NO LATER THAN 4:00PM THE DAY AFTER AUCTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION OWNERS: CLARENCE JOFFRION EVELYN JOFFRION CONTRACT NO.: 1098305931 ECR FILE NO.: PPA-RVB-023-025 All that certain interest in land situated in Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, known as Interval No(s). 18 of Unit No(s).

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 1578 CIVIL 2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M. By accessing the web address: www.bid4assets.com/monroecountysheriffsales PURCHASERS MUST PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER TO BID4ASSETS BY WIRE TRANSFER NO LATER THAN 4:00PM THE DAY AFTER AUCTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION OWNERS: DELORIS MITCHELL CONTRACT NO.: 1098601669 ECR FILE NO.: PPA-RVB-023-027 All that certain interest in land situated in Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, known as Interval No(s). 15 of Unit No(s).

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Sentinel Security Life Insurance Company CIVIL 005501-CV-2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 6055 CIVIL 2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 377 CIVIL 2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M. By accessing the web address: www.bid4assets.com/monroecountysheriffsales PURCHASERS MUST PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER TO BID4ASSETS BY WIRE TRANSFER NO LATER THAN 4:00PM THE DAY AFTER AUCTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, PARCEL OR PIECE OF LAND SITUATE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF CHESTNUTHILL, COUNTY OF MONROE AND STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, DESIGNATED AS LOT NO.

As excitement builds for the upcoming Mini-THON at SHS, the energy around this year’s event is buzzing. After raising over $90,000 last year, the executive team entered this year with an ambitious goal to break the six-figure mark. The countdown has officially begun and there’s no doubt that it will be memorable and filled with fun! Mini-Thon is set for April 26th-April 27th from 8 pm to 8 am. Let’s take a deeper look into what is going to make Mini-THON 2025 the best one yet.  This year’s Mini-Thon committee chose a Superhero theme. The journey to reaching their six-figure goal is off to a good start with the Chick-fil-A sandwich sale being a fan-favorite, allowing students to raise money with things they enjoy. With a fundraiser like this one, the team is on the track to success.

If you live in America, you already know and have probably eaten one of the most popular dishes. According to History Net, macaroni and cheese comes from France, yet finds itself as the main course on American plates through various holidays and get-togethers. Macaroni and cheese was invented by Thomas Hemmings, an enslaved Frenchman to Thomas Jefferson. He was an accomplished chef who used his culinary skills to mix pasta with cheese and invented macaroni and cheese. “Mac and cheese is a great food. I love it and it makes my heart happy,” expressed Cate Hoffman, ’26. Once mac and cheese was brought to America, it developed into different recipes and types. Lobster mac and cheese, baked mac and cheese, and truffle mac and cheese are just a few of the plethoric amounts of mac and cheese recipes.

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 3967 CIVIL 2023 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M. By accessing the web address: www.bid4assets.com/monroecountysheriffsales PURCHASERS MUST PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER TO BID4ASSETS BY WIRE TRANSFER NO LATER THAN 4:00PM THE DAY AFTER AUCTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION ALL THAT CERTAIN lot, parcel or piece of land situate in the Township of Tunkhannock, County of Monroe and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 002569 CIVIL 2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.