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MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE: Madeleine G. Leonard, February 22, 1973 UNSOLVED MURDER

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Recently a witness came forward with a detailed account and description that verified Madeleine Leonard was told what happened to her husband, John Leonard, Sr. and why he was murdered. Madeleine said she was going to the Police after finding out what happened to John Leonard. Because of this, she was lured out and killed in Mt. Pocono.

The witness also said, "everyone in the Barrett Township Community knew the facts behind both murders but no one ever came forward to talk about it because they feared for their lives from these people involved".

Rooster Run/Walk 5k

Tour the Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm property over hill and dale past the farm ponds, pastures, apple orchards, historical buildings and over a covered bridge. Course has varying surfaces including grass, dirt, gravel and paved roads. Date: July 13, 2024 Time: 9am Entry Fee: $20 Online / $30 Event Day Race day registration and bib pickup will begin at 7:30 AM at the Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA. Registration closes 15 minutes before the event starts, please be considerate of others and register on time.

Monroe Co. Republican Party calling for Judge Mancuso to step down who has "no plans" to resign

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CHESTNUTHILL TWP., Pa. - The Monroe County Republican Party is calling for a District Court Judge to resign, citing a conflict of interest.

Monroe County Magistral District Judge Colleen Mancuso is married to newly-elected District Attorney Michael Mancuso. Both are Democrats.

The Monroe County Republican Committee is calling Judge Mancuso to step down.

"She's going to serve her own interests instead of the peoples' interests and continue to accept a full-time salary." said Tom Whitehead, former Chairman of the Monroe County Republican Committee.

VFW Post 509 Soup Night

VFW Post 509 is hosting a Mardi Gras themed Soup Night, Friday, February 2, 2024 at the VFW Post located at 1917 Goodwin Street, Tobyhanna, PA. The soups for the evening are: Italian Wedding, Cream of Mushroom, Potato-Kale-Kielbasa, Seafood Gumbo, Stuffed Pepper, Vegetable and more...Donation of $4.00 a container to go, $8.00 all you can eat in house, and $10.00 a quart to go. Please call ahead for to go orders- 570.894.0381. Soups are available from 3:30pm-6:30pm or until they are sold out. Come out and show your support for a great organization.

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