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Public Notice: 02/13/2025 [590ef30ab4b3dca60321bc77ee7d758f]

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 The Smithfield Township Environmental Advisory Council shall hold their reorganization meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 7PM. Directly after the reorganizational meeting, the Council shall hold a regular meeting. Both meetings shall take place at 1155 Red Fox Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.

Public Notice: 02/13/2025 [9139a939514b9359a3d3a64220d3b707]

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION CIVIL DIVISION NO. 001037-CV-2024 CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL MATTEO AKA MICHAEL DANIEL MATTEO Defendant. 1. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY a. TO: Michael Matteo aka Michael Daniel Matteo (Name of Owner or Reputed Owner – Defendant in Judgment, if different) Your house (real estate) at (address) 9685 Stony Hollow Dr, Tobyhanna, PA 18466 is scheduled to be sold at Sheriff’s Sale on (date): March 27, 2025 (time): 10:00 AM at a public online auction found at https://www.bid4assets.com/monroecountysheriffsales to enforce the court judgment of $241,992.49 plus costs and interest at a per annum of 6.000%, obtained by the judgment creditor against you. YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR PROPERTY AND YOU HAVE OTHER RIGHTS EVEN IF THE SHERIFF’S SALE DOES TAKE PLACE 1.

Public Notice: 02/13/2025 [983d5306e3185ea30745ef6d511988b7]

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 THE TOWNSHIP OF SMITHFIELD MONROE COUNTY, PA NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT AND AVAILBILITY FOR REVIEW OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING APPLICATION PROCEDURES, SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES Notice is hereby given that the Township of Smithfield, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will hold a regular business meeting on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 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.

Public Notice: 02/13/2025 [c35e568bbc808d850467acb19f2fc225]

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION No.: 006494-CV-2024 FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff v. FARIDA SAHIBZADA, IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF BA-QUIR SAHIBZADA, DE-CEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, AS-SIGNS, AND ALL PER-SONS, FIRMS OR ASSOCIATION CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER BAQUIR SAHIBZADA, DECEASED Defendant(s) NOTICE NOTICE TO: Farida Sahibzada, in her ca-pacity as heir of the estate of Baquir Sahibzada, de-ceased Unknown Heirs, Suc-cessors, Assigns, and all Persons, Firms or Association Claiming Right, Title or Interest from or under Ba-quir Sahibzada, deceased You are hereby notified on that on September 30, 2024, Plaintiff, FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION filed a Complaint against you in the Court of Common Pleas of MONROE County, Pennsylvania, Docket No. 006494-CV-2024, wherein Plaintiff seeks to enforce its rights under its loan documents.

Public Notice: 02/13/2025 [ca3df51df59a62f949e543cab3dc1fe3]

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Cathy M. Harner a/k/a Cathy Marie Harner a/k/a Cathy Harner, late of 112 Alpine Drive, Kunkletown, County of Monroe, State of Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary on said estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted thereto are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands against the same will present them without delay for settlement to: Margaret E. Corson 226-111th Street Stone Harbor, NJ 08247 or to her attorney, Matthew G. Schnell, Esquire STRUBINGER LAW, P.C. 505 Delaware Avenue P.O. Box 158 Palmerton, PA 18071-0158

Public Notice: 02/13/2025 [f4f632863099d2709fe23bf9e4834bae]

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Jackson Township Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing at the Jackson Township Municipal Building, 2162 Route 715, Reeders, PA 18352, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, beginning at 4:00 P.M. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the appeal of SPSTR 1, LLC, a Wyoming Limited Liability Company (Appellant), from the Notice of Permit Revocation issued on December 23, 2024. The Notice revoked Appellant’s short-term rental permit bas-ed on 3 uncured or repeated violations of Chapter 13, Part 3 (Short-Term Rental Units) of the Jackson Township Code of Ordinances in the last year. Appellant’s property is located at 2578 Pine Mountain Road in Jackson Township, Monroe County, PA, and is further identified as Monroe County Parcel # 08.2.4.19 and Map # 08-6360-04-61-5342.

Medical School Next Stop for ESU M.P.H. Student

Lavinia HarrisonLavinia Harrison’s first major introduction to the healthcare field came after her mother suffered a stroke when Harrison was just three years old. Now poised to graduate from East Stroudsburg University’s Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) in Community Health program and enter medical school, Harrison hopes to use her education and experiences to make a profound impact on the policies that shape how people receive care. “One person can’t change the world, but one person can absolutely leave quite an effect on it if they go about it the right way,” Harrison said.

EMPOWER Conference | April 24, 2025

Sign up for this day-long conference that highlights the ability all women have to create positive change in their communities and their own lives while recognizing the extraordinary power that exists when women come together to support each other. https://www.poconomountains.com/event/empower-the-leadership-experience/27698/

Blue Mountain Winter Fest 2025

For more information on events, lessons, or tickets, visit skibluemt.com

2024-2025 King of Hearts Nominees

The King of Hearts nominees for the 2024-2025 school year were announced on Feb. 7. The class of 2025 nominees are: Anthony Borrero Ethan Dudsak Austin Herman Alexander Jagroop Anthony Knight Colton Leeth Logan Potochnick Leonel Ramirez On Tuesday, Feb. 11, the nominees showed off their unique talents and personalities through various acts, songs, and many other amusing performances in a show known as Man Pageant! The Man Pageant is organized by Stroudsburg Mini-Thon and is a fun way to showcase the nominees. “The guys perform a group dance and then wow the crowd with their individual talents,” states Sarah Davis, the advisor for Stroudsburg Mini-Thon. “We close out the event with a fashion show that is sure to shock the audience.”

The magic of musical theater

Although it may seem that times are changing with each new generation, it is possible to be transported to the past with the right music. On the weekend of Jan. 31, 2025, the Sherman Theater, a local Stroudsburg venue, held the musical production of Adam Sandler’s “The Wedding Singer.”   The show was produced through In2YouArts, a local theater company in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The company has also produced other shows like “Matilda.” Anyone can participate in productions run by In2YouArts, from children to adults, and that’s just what this show did.

Kalahari Food & Not Just Wine Festival in the Poconos

Join Kalahari Resorts and Conventions on Sunday, April 13, 2025, for the second annual Kalahari Food & (Not Just) Wine Festival. https://www.poconomountains.com/event/kalahari-food-and-not-just-wine-festival/27775/

PTN Live Replay: Wallenpaupack Brewing Co.

Watch the replay of Pocono Television Network's live broadcast from Wallenpaupack Brewing Company: https://www.poconomountains.com/listing/redds-piano-bar/11253/ 🏔 Plan your Pocono Mountains getaway: http://poconomountains.com ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/user/poconotourism?sub_confirmation=1 📺 Find insider tips, local attractions, live cameras, weather forecasts and more on Pocono Television Network. Tune into the 24/7 stream online: https://poconotelevision.com 📱 Stay connected with @PoconoTourism:

Will You “Beer” My Valentine: Top 6 Valentine’s Day Gifts 

Looking for a last-minute gift to wow your Valentine? We asked our experts, the Barley Creek Brew Crew, to come up with the best gifts for the craft beer and distillery lovers in your life. They chose their favorite BC product and the best candy (or snack) they would pair it with. So here you have it, the top 6 Valentine’s Day gifts: 3x Chocolate Vodka and Pirouline: Matt was quick to answer with this one. Our 3x Chocolate Vodka is distilled with 3 different types of chocolate and we love it with any hot drink this time of year. Plus, the Pirouline will make the perfect straw for your drink of choice! Botanical Gin and Red Starbursts: Looking for a burst of flavor? So is Darren! Botanical Gin is distilled with juniper berries, citrus peel, licorice root, lavender, cardamom, angelica and coriander. Perfect for drinking as a gin and tonic, with the best snack, red starbursts.

The Legacy of Dr. James A. Franklin: 'It wasn't about color. It was about health'

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The legacy of Dr. James Alexander Franklin born in 1886 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is helping Alabamians live healthier lives more than 100 years later. "The doctors here, they listen and understand what you're going through," said Sherrie Jones who started receiving medical care at Franklin Primary Health Center eight years ago for migraines.

Public Notice: 02/12/2025 [6fef30ea5650332e7247d482084e87c6]

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING PARADISE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TAKE NOTICE, that the Paradise Township Board of Supervisors will hold a special public meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., at the Paradise Township Municipal Building, 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, Pennsylvania 18326, at the direction of the Chair of the Paradise Township Board of Supervisors for the purpose to consider and take action on the Sewage Planning Module Component 2 submitted by M & M Realty Partners, L.P. for property bearing Tax Parcel No. 11.5.3.13, located at 6315 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, PA 18326, and to consider any and all other business that may come before it at the time. John C. Prevoznik, Solicitor for the Township of Paradise

Public Notice: 02/12/2025 [9f0cb9b4c6eaa1928edf8240202f191c]

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION LOCATION: JIM WEISS AUTOBODY & TOWING, LLC, 150 PROGRESS STREET, E. STBG., PA. 18301 WHEN: FEBRUARY 14, 2025,9AM ITEMS: 1994 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN, VIN: 1GNFK16K9RJ375225 2011 GMC TERRAIN, VIN: 2CTALSEC4B6350725 1996 CHEVROLET CAMARO, VIN: 2G1FP22PXT2137759 2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, VIN: 5NPD84LF9JH299090 2016 HYUNDAI VELOSTAR, VIN: KMHTC6AD6GU303890 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, VIN: 5NPD74LF4HH198990 February 12 2025 LSOM0238022

PPL Electric impacted by data breach

PPL Electric Utilities has disclosed a data breach.It's tied to the 2023 breach involving MOVEit, a type of file transfer software. Hackers were able to steal files from companies and agencies around the world, including the U.S. Department of Energy. A Russian ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.According to PPL, the data exposed did not include banking or credit card information, social security numbers or account passwords. It did not extend beyond basic information such as name, address, phone number, email address and utility account number.

Met Ed Planned Outage

Description Met Ed has scheduled a planned outage on Thursday, February 13 to replace a damaged pole in the Borough, weather permitting. Met Ed will contact customers tomorrow morning if the work is canceled due to weather. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Met Ed at 888-544-4877.