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Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of George W Vanderbilt, 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 months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the 43rd Judicial District, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an Affidavit setting forth an address with the County where notice may be given to Claimant. Joseph Petrella, Executor 2 Tower Hill Road Chalfont, PA 18914 or To: William Reaser, Esq. 111 N 7th Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 February 21,28,March 7 2025 LSOM0242533

Description Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors' Work Session/Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, 2025 will be held beginning at 6:00 PM at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA. To view the meeting agenda, please visit our website at: http://coolbaughtwp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/030425-Public-Mtg-Packet.pdf The Board of Supervisors will conduct business on the agenda and whatever other business comes before them that they are able to act upon. All interested parties are invited to participate.

COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Trump Administration's mass firing of probationary employees through the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE has its sights on Northeastern Pennsylvania. Tobyhanna Army Depot is the largest industrial employer in NEPA. They are currently in limbo after receiving instructions from the Department of Defense to let go of some of their staff. A northern California federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump Administration from its mass firing of probationary federal employees. WATCH: Trump shouts at Zelenskyy as he and Vance berate Ukrainian leader as ‘disrespectful’ The move from the administration is a part of the President's efforts to cut costs.

Does More State Funding Guarantee a Reduction in School Property Taxes? This week during budget hearings, I asked the Secretary of Education the question on everyone’s mind—does increasing state funding guarantee lower school property taxes? You can watch our full exchange here.

Description PUBLIC NOTICEPARADISE TOWNSHIPPARK AND RECREATION BOARDThe Paradise Township Park and Recreation Board have scheduled a meeting for Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Paradise Township Municipal Building, 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, PA. All meetings are open to the public.If you would like to volunteer to help with preparations for the Easter Egg Hunt an/or on the day of the event, please call Tina at 570-595-9880 x4.

Hi, my name is Winnie and I am 1.5 years old. I’m very playful but also like to sleep. I love laser toys. I does occasionally bite but not painful. I love to play with other cats. I need to get brushed daily as I am is long haired and really enjoy that. Help Winnie 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:   1.5 years old Gender:   Male Size:   Medium Color:   Black Spayed/Neutered:    Neutered House trained:   Yes Where at:  Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society Hypoallergenic: No

Gallery • 26 Photos Mr. Powell, new assistant principal, attends his first SHS Cultural assembly. Posters of Black artists lined the auditorium as students entered. Dr. Dre, Nina Simone, and Stevie Wonder were exhibited.

Who Are you? My name is Willie Watkins and I am the St. Luke’s Sports Performance Coach at Stroudsburg High school. Why did you decide to become a strength coach? I played sports my entire life and I knew when choosing a career that I wanted to choose something that allowed me to stay close to sports. Why did you chose to work for Stroudsburg? Stroudsburg High school was assigned to me by St. Luke’s, but I’m glad they put me here. I have been enjoying my time so far. If you went to college, which college did you go to and for what? I did undergrad at East Stroudsburg University in Athletic Training, and I did my master’s at Liberty University in Human Performance- Strength and Conditioning. What is the most important part of your job?

Description Only two weeks left to register for Tobyhanna Little League Baseball and Softball. Cost is $40.00 per player thanks in part to Gold Sponsor, Ed's Towing and Silver Sponsors, Ardent Mills and Food Express. Tobyhanna Little League is open to all children ages 4-16. Registrations are accepted online at www.tobyhannalittleleague.org , you will create an account or login to your existing account and follow the prompts. The season begins April 1st (weather permitting) and ends in June. Practices and home games are held at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Park located at 1810 Church Street, Tobyhanna. Players that are registered and paid are also eligible to practice at indoor workouts held on the weekends. So Don't Wait, Register Today!!

Spring Card Making Workshop–Registration is now open! Tuesday, March 18, 10:00 am Alicia Vincelette from Inked Edge Paper Art will be coming to SMF to teach us how to multifold, pastel cards for Spring! Can be adjusted for any holiday or occasion. We have now opened registration for the event and hope the you are looking to join us! Please Call 570-223-1881 to register for this adult only workshop. Space is Limited. The post Card Making appeared first on Eastern Monroe Public Library.

Two groups of students from East Stroudsburg University’s sport management program recently took their skills to the national stage, competing in a pair of competitions that tested their talent and showcased their potential. Participating in the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) conference and the National Collegiate Sport Sales Competition also provided invaluable opportunities for networking, career advancement, and real-world application of concepts taught in the classroom. The first competition took place at the COSMA conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, from Jan. 29-31, where a group of four sport management students faced off against 10 other teams in the “Case Study Cup.”

Gallery • 70 Photos Rebecca Dishong The poster announcing the 2025 Man Pageant, projected for everyone to view.

The VISITPA.COM-sponsored race is coming back to “The Tricky Triangle” on Sunday, June 22, as part of a NASCAR tripleheader weekend. Governor Shapiro understands the importance of the tourism industry to Pennsylvania’s economy, and included $64 million in funding in his proposed 2025-26 budget to prepare for America’s 250th birthday next year. LONG POND, PA (February 27, 2025) – Governor Josh Shapiro announced today that his Administration is partnering  with Pocono Raceway for the second year in a row as the race entitlement sponsor for the annual NASCAR Cup Series event. The 160-lap, 400-mile race will return as “The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA.COM” on Sunday, June 22.

Pop-Culture Play Book is a podcast hosted by Mountaineer writer, Andrew Polanco Then. If you are interested in joining the Pop-Culture Play Book Podcast, please fill out the linked form so we can contact you.

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE OF FILING OF FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of the Acts of Assembly approved May 24, 1945, as amended, of the filing in the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on February 24, 2025 an application for registration of fictitious name for J. Arellano Life LLC, with its principal place of business at 1620 Fly Line Dr. E. Stroudsburg PA. The name of the person interested in said business is Jewel Arellano. February 26 2025 LSOM0246573

MARSHALLS CREEK, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pocono Chamber of Commerce presented Monroe County Habitat for Humanity with a chunk of change on Wednesday. Last fall, volunteers with Habitat for Humanity helped out at Pickle Me Poconos, a festival held in East Stroudsburg. On Wednesday, the chamber paid it forward by presenting a check to Habitat for Humanity in the amount of $2,400, a percentage of the money raised at Pickle Me Poconos.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) made a stop at the Pocono Family YMCA on Wednesday for their statewide tour, "PHRC on the road: Building a Beloved Community." The goal is to address issues and concerns like disability discrimination, racial and gender equality, and much more. At Wednesday's listening session, they presented a community framework and an overview of the services and programs offered. Scranton hospitals amping up security They also opened it up for the community to ask questions.

(WBRE/WYOU) —  The Pennsylvania Game Commission confirmed the fox attacking residents earlier this month in Monroe County tested positive for rabies. On February 19, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department was called to a report of a fox attack on Congdon Avenue. Following an investigation, officers learned that multiple residents in the surrounding areas, including Hillcrest Drive, Howell Terrace, and Clause Drive, may have encountered the fox. Driver dies after colliding with pick-up truck Lieutenant Aaron Morrow, Regional Supervisor for the Northeast Region of the Pennsylvania Game Commission tells 28/22 News the fox was sent to the Pennsylvania Department of Health for testing.

STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new law to go into effect this year in the Keystone State is aimed at helping first responders diagnosed with post-traumatic stress injury. Grabbing gear and heading toward a building engulfed in flames or helping a person involved in a car crash in the dead of winter. It’s a response that emergency crews don’t think twice about doing or the mental impact it will have on them afterward. “I started at 14 years old in the fire service and at that age, you’re seeing things that most people never see.” Stroud Township Volunteer Assistant Fire Chief David Smalley, along with other first responders in the Poconos, on how dealing with post-traumatic stress will now be made easier to seek help Thanks to a new state law.

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