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Disorderly Conduct / HarassmentDetails Map The Stroud Area Regional Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in a disturbance at a local fast-food restaurant.

(WBRE/WYOU) — As a winter storm develops and moves into our area, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced they are placing speed restrictions on some Pennsylvania roads. PennDOT is urging drivers to avoid unnecessary travel, but if they have to head out, speeds will be reduced to 45 miles per hour on the following roadways: Interstate 80 between mile marker 192, Clinton / Union County line, and Interstate 180 at mile marker 212. Interstate 80 in Carbon and Monroe counties. The entire length of Interstate 180. Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County. Interstate 380 in Monroe County. On roads with speed restrictions, commercial vehicles not affected by the restrictions on the listed roads and other areas must move to the right lane.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A generous clothing distribution in the Poconos is helping those in need ahead of some winter weather. Franklin Clothing Outlet in Chambersburg donated their excess winter coats and vests on Tuesday to Pocono Mountains United Way. The coats were then given away to various charitable organizations in the Monroe County area including Street2Feet, Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church, and Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network. This initiative highlights the power of community partnerships and corporate giving.

With a new semester underway, East Stroudsburg University’s Department of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) will add two new offerings to its range of resources designed to support students’ emotional well-being. TalkCampus – is a free peer-to-peer support network app where students can share their struggles safely and anonymously or confidentially with fellow students from around the world any time, day or night. The app also features a multi-language helpline staffed by trained mental health professionals. TELUS After Hours Crisis Support – offers free, confidential mental health counseling 24/7 via its mobile app or by phone at (877) 757-7587. Students can connect with a professional counselor via scheduled appointments, when an urgent need arises or any time they need to talk. Videos, articles and infographics on an array of wellness topics are also available.

HARRISBURG – Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-Lackawanna/Monroe/Wayne) and Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) today issued the following statement regarding Gov. Josh Shapiro’s recent announcement to close additional prison facilities in the commonwealth: “Keeping SCI Waymart open has been a primary focus. As many of us recall, our facility was on the short list for closure consideration eight years ago. We fought and won that battle, and we are proud to say that we’ve done it again. Another round of closures has just been announced by Gov. Shapiro, and we want to reassure you that SCI Waymart is NOT on that list for proposed shuttering.

On January 11, the Stroudsburg Rifle team took a trip to Southern Lehigh to take on the State Individual Qualifier. Five players shot top 25, and three made it to states.  Marksmen William Tonnies, ’25, Gavin Dunkelberger, ’25, Isabella Lisnik, ’25, Maxsim Lamberton, ’25, and Anthony Ortiz, ’26, all made the top 25 in the qualifiers.  Tonnies, Dunkelberger, and Lisnik were the highest placers, at seventh, eighth, and ninth places respectively. These three qualified for states and are traveling on Thursday to compete.

The Puppy Bowl is back with an overload of cuteness and fun! This event showcases shelter pets nationwide playing “football”. This year it’s Team Ruff vs Team Fluff.  So, who won the Lombarky Trophy? USA Today reports that Team Fluff won.  The Underdog Award went to Mercury, and the Most Valuable Puppy Award went to Foxtrot. The puppies swapped the football for chew toys.

The Mountaineer Staff would like to wish Mrs. Haggerty a Happy Birthday, enjoy your day!

Due to the impending weather tonight, the Planning Commission meeting 2/12 and the General Meeting 2/13 will be rescheduled to Wednesday, February 19.

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA NO. 6825 Civil 2024 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA (Plaintiff), vs. $3,142.00 U.S. CURRENCY (Defendant Property) TO: KAJUAN S WOODS, (Property Owner): The Plaintiff, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, has commenced a civil action against you for FORFEI-TURE, CONDEMNATION, AND DESTRUCTION of $3,142.00 U.S. CURRENCY. The Court has authorized ser-vice of the Complaint upon you by publication. NOTICE If you wish to defend, you must enter a written appearance personally or by attorney and file your defenses or objections in writing with the court. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed against you and a judgment may be entered against you without further notice for relief requested by Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS NOTICE TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE.

The Mountaineer Staff would like to wish Mr. Benjamin a Happy Birthday, enjoy your day!

 “Through color, I have sought to concentrate on beauty and happiness, rather than on man’s inhumanity to man.” Famous artist and art teacher Alma Woodsey Thomas is most commonly known for her abstract acrylic paintings. Thomas went to school at Howard University and became the first person to graduate from the newly founded Department of Art in 1924.

The Mountaineer Staff would like to wish Ms. Brown a Happy Birthday, enjoy your day.

Pennsylvania Community Colleges and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) are advancing transfer partnership reforms that will make college more accessible and more affordable for Pennsylvania college students. With the support of Governor Josh Shapiro and a bipartisan coalition of state legislators, Act 69 of 2024 guarantees junior status for community college graduates at PASSHE institutions. The new transfer partnership was signed by presidents representing a strong regional effort in eastern Pennsylvania that encompasses Lehigh Carbon Community College, Northampton Community College and Luzerne County Community College, in partnership with Kutztown University, East Stroudsburg University and Commonwealth University.

Plant BINGO: EMPL Fundraiser Spring is just around the corner, and we’re celebrating with a fun and unique event! Join us for Plant Bingo, a fundraiser for the Eastern Monroe Public Library, co-hosted with The Potting Shed. Join us on Sunday, March 30, at Hughes Library. Doors will open at 12:00 PM, and bingo will run from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Limited Seats Available – Register Today! The cost to register is $45, which includes: 15 rounds of bingo, featuring plant-themed prizes A delicious charcuterie box A free plant, generously donated by The Potting Shed In addition to the regular bingo games, there will be plenty of opportunities to win even more prizes:

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 INVITATION TO BID The Northampton-Monroe-Pike County Joint Purchasing Board (NMPCJPB) will accept Bids for paper and janitorial supplies. Complete specifications and instructions for bidding may be found at www.ciu20.org/paper/. SEALED BIDS will be accepted by the NMPCJPB, 6 Danforth Drive, Easton, PA 18045, until 10:30 a.m., prevailing time, February 25, 2025, and then at said office publicly opened. E.O.E. Jon Wallitsch, Assistant to the Executive Director for Management Services February 5, 12, 19 2025 LSOM0228872

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Mark C. Teig aka Mark Christopher Teig aka Mark Teig, late of Chestnuthill 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. Christina Teig c/o Fisher & Fisher Law Offices LLC 525 Main Street, PO Box 396, Gouldsboro, PA 18424 or To: Timothy B. Fisher II, Esq.

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 PARADISE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING TIME CHANGE The Paradise Township Board of Supervisors have changed the start time for the Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Regular Business Meeting to 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Paradise Township Municipal Building, 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, PA. Peter Gonze, Chair Paradise Township Board of Supervisors February 5, 12 2025 LSOM0232423