Coolbaugh Township

CSMC 2018-RPL9 Trust has filed a Complaint in Mortgage Foreclosure against Miguel A. Santos, III, and unknown surviving heirs of Miguel Santos regarding the property at 1768 Rolling Hills Drive, Tobyhanna, PA 18466. The foreclosure action will lead to a public sale by the Monroe County Sheriff. Defendants are advised to respond by entering a written appearance with the court to avoid a judgment entered against them. Failure to defend may result in the loss of property or rights. The notice provides information on legal services for those unable to afford a lawyer.

The Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on April 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Building in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania. 

The Tobyhanna Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a Continued Public Hearing at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Pocono Manor, PA on April 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The hearing involves an appeal by Mark and Joan Lippi, Jennifer Beardsley, Dolores Ruppel, Jim Millington, the Stoddartsville Association, and Ray Laytham challenging the enactment of Ordinance No. 580. This ordinance establishes a data center overlay district, permitting data center use, and setting regulations.

Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden visited the Tobyhanna Millpond #1 Ice Harvest to experience a traditional ice harvest using historical tools dating back to 1918, including using horses to pull the heavy ice cakes into the icehouse. The event draws many tourists and community volunteers who enjoy keeping history alive in Coolbaugh Township.

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Lords Valley Self Storage King in Blakeslee, PA, is conducting an auction of storage units leased by Winston Hall from Scranton, Mike Tracy from Blakeslee, and Lisa Garcia from Tobyhanna. The auction, aimed at satisfying unpaid rent liens, will take place online at www.storagetreasures.com. Starting on April 1, 2026, at 9:00 am, and concluding on April 7, 2026, at 10:00 am, the entire contents of the mentioned tenants' units will be sold. The public is notified that the auction will include items from the specified storage units at 5737 Route 115, Blakeslee, PA 18610.

Cairnhill PA Industrial Asset, LLC, the owner of a former commercial property at 1180 Corporate Center Drive East in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, has submitted an Act 2 Final Report to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. This report demonstrates compliance with the Statewide Health Standard following remediation efforts at the site. The notification, required by the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act, informs the public about the completion of cleanup activities at the property.

East Stroudsburg University’s Department of Theatre will present Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s beloved musical Into the Woods. The cast of students, directed by Jason Narvy, Ph.D., will welcome audiences Thursday, March 26 through Sunday, March 29.

Coolbaugh Township has issued a public notice regarding the 2026 Spring Leaf Collection Schedule. 

Residents are reminded that burning leaves is prohibited by local and county regulations. 

Leaves must be raked to the road's edge without using bags or rigid containers by 7 a.m. on scheduled pickup dates. 

The Board of Supervisors of Coolbaugh Township will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Building in Tobyhanna, PA. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and potentially approve an ordinance authorizing a cable franchise agreement between the township and Blue Ridge Cable Technologies, Inc. The full text of the ordinance and agreement is available for review at the municipal building during normal business hours.

The Sheriff of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Nick Cirranello, will conduct a public online auction of real estate on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. through Bid4Assets in Silver Springs, MD. The property, located at 423 Tulip Trail, Tobyhanna, PA 18466, will be sold to the highest bidder. The sale involves a judgment amount of $227,313.24 against unknown heirs and successors of Milo Dzurenda.

An estate notice has been issued for the late Darryl Tomer from Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Kaseam Daveiga has been granted Letters of Administration for the estate. Debtors are required to settle outstanding debts promptly, while those with claims must submit them within four months to Kaseam Daveiga or their attorney. Additionally, a verified statement of the claim with an address for notices must be filed with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Orphans' Court Division.

The Pocono Mountain Regional Airport is seeking bids for the Acrylic Roof Coating Project at the South Hangar located at 188 Airport Road, Tobyhanna, PA 18466. Bids must be submitted by 10:00 am on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, to Jean Gold at the airport address. Bid documents will be available starting March 23, 2026, with a mandatory Zoom pre-bid meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 10:00 am. The work is expected to begin around April 21, 2026, and be completed within 30 days.

Angry citizen from Pocono Lake speaks up at a Township Meeting, challenging the legality of the change in ordiance in Tobyhanna TWP,  that changes one property owner's use of land that borders Pinchot Forest and The Thomas Darling preserve, to allow the use from a quarry to multiple data centers. 

An estate notice has been issued for Margaret R. Grella, also known as Margaret Grella, who passed away in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The appointed individual is requested to settle any debts owed to the estate promptly. Claimants with outstanding claims must submit them within four months from the notice date to the designated representative or their attorney at Fisher & Fisher Law Offices LLC in Gouldsboro, PA.

The State Board of Nursing has issued a public notice regarding the suspension of Marilouise Pipeling's registered nursing license. The suspension will last for a minimum of three years, with the first year being active and the remaining two years stayed in favor of probation. Marilouise Pipeling, identified with license number RN675648, resides in either Harvey Lake, Luzerne County, or Tobyhanna, Monroe County. This action was taken due to a criminal conviction related to the nursing profession.

An Environmental Win for Monroe County: Tunkhannock Creek Protected From Mega-Warehouse Pollution Runoff

Pennsylvania community and environmental groups applaud PA DEP’s decision to deny a stormwater permit for a large distribution center developer after four years of advocacy to protect Exception Value Tunkhannock Creek.

BARTONSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Monroe County Coroner confirmed the identity of the woman killed in a two-car crash in the Poconos. The Monroe County Coroner says 32-year-old Sharlin Forestier of Coolbaugh Township died from blunt force injuries she received during the crash. manner of death was ruled an accident. The crash happened Thursday [...]

Coughlin, seth Robert

(1 COUNT) FLEEING OR ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE OFFICER (F3)
(1 COUNT) EVADING ARREST OR DETENTION ON FOOT (M2)
(1 COUNT) RESISTING ARREST (M2)
(1 COUNT) OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE (M2)
(1 COUNT) RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON (M2)
(1 COUNT) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- GENERAL IMPAIRMENT(M)

TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A zoning fight is growing in Monroe County: People who live there are pushing back after township supervisors approved a data center overlay district in Tobyhanna Township. Supervisors passed the ordinance in December on 520 acres at the Tarheel Quarry site along Caughbaugh Road. The quarry owner has applied [...]

A Tobyhanna woman has pleaded guilty to lesser charges in a stabbing case.

On Feb. 5, Colleen Hall, 57, pleaded guilty to the charges of first-degree misdemeanor possession of an instrument of crime and second-degree misdemeanor simple assault. She initially faced first-degree felony charges of attempted homicide and aggravated assault, and two second-degree felonies of aggravated assault.

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Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors' Work Session and Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026 will be held beginning at 6pm at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA. To view the meeting agenda, please visit our website at: https://coolbaughtwp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/030326-Public-Packet1.pdf

Coolbaugh Township is organizing Community Shred Events on Saturday, April 10, 2026, and Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9am to 2:30pm at the Coolbaugh Township Volunteer Fire Company parking lot. Residents are limited to bringing 20 boxes per household and must present ID. Additionally, there will be Community Bulk Drop Off Events at the Coolbaugh Township Drop Off and Recycling Site on various dates throughout 2026 from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. Residents need to obtain a recycling permit through the township website before participating.

An estate notice has been issued for the late John R Laughner, a resident of Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, PA. The notice calls for any individuals with claims against or debts owed to the estate to contact Executor Julie Ann Laughner at 20 Wakefield Dr, Newark, DE 19711. Legal representation is provided by John P. Rodgers, Esquire, located at 1170 Highway 315, Suite 1, Plains, PA 18702. Important dates for this notice are February 27, March 6, and March 13, 2026.

PERSING, SEAN R

PA 18 6105 POSSESSION OF FIREARM PROHIBITED (F1)
PA 18 6106 FIREARMS NOT TO BE CARRIED WITHOUT A LICENSE (F3)
(1 COUNT) POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DELIVER A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (F)
PA 35 780-113 A16 - POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
PA 35 780-113 A32 - POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA