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The estate of Audrey Regan, who resided in Kunkletown, Monroe County, PA, is being processed. Anyone with a claim against or debt to the estate should contact Executor Wayne Regan at 226 Conyngham Drums Rd., Sugarloaf, PA 18249, or Donald G. Karpowich, Esq., at 85 Drasher Rd., Drums, PA 18222. Dates for presenting claims or debts are June 8, 15, and 22, 2026. Reference number: LSOM0533621. WARNING: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT). May contain errors. See original notice for official details. — Original public notice (excerpt): ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Audrey Regan, late of Kunkletown, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Executor Wayne Regan, 226 Conyngham Drums Rd., Sugarloaf, PA 18249, or Donald G. Karpowich, Esq., 85 Drasher Rd., Drums, PA 18222 June 8,15,22 2026 LSOM0533621… [Source]

SEALED PROPOSALS are invited by the Paradise Township Board of Supervisors until 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Paradise Township Municipal Building in Cresco, PA. The proposal is for road paving on various roads in Paradise Township, Monroe County. Materials must meet PennDOT Publication 408 Specifications. Bidders need to be PennDOT prequalified. Proposal forms and bid information available at the Township office. Bids must include a certified check or bid bond. The successful bidder must provide a Performance and Payment Bond. Bids will be opened publicly on July 2, 2026, with the intent to award on July 6, 2026. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject proposals. WARNING: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT). May contain errors. See original notice for official details. — Original public notice (excerpt): NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSALS will be accepted by the Paradise Township Board of Supervisors until 1:00 p.m.

Notice is hereby given that the contents of the storage units leased to the following tenants will be sold by Lords Valley Self Storage at 663 PA 739, Lords Valley, PA 18428, on the website www.storagetreasures.com to satisfy liens for unpaid rent. The auction will start on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 9 am and end on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 10 am. The sale includes units of the tenants at 663 PA 739, Lords Valley, PA 18428, and 1409 Rt. 6, Greeley, PA 18425, with tenants from McKean-Shohola, PA, Murphy-Hawley, PA, Schmalz-Hawley, PA, Arroyo-East Stroudsburg, PA, Fredericks-Shohola, PA, and Regan-Childs, PA. WARNING: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT). May contain errors. See original notice for official details. — Original public notice (excerpt): PUBLIC NOTICE - AUCTION Notice is hereby given that the contents of the storage units leased to the following tenants will be sold by Lords Valley Self Storage.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Music, food, and community filled the streets of Stroudsburg as hundreds gathered for a yearly celebration. Crowds packed Courthouse Square in Stroudsburg for the seventh annual Pocono Pride Festival. The event featured dozens of live performances, food vendors, as well as several local businesses. Organizers also introduced a new film [...]

Adele L. Fitzgerald, also known as Adele Fitzgerald, passed away on 3/15/26 in Hamilton Township, Monroe County, PA. Letters of Administration for her estate have been granted to Andrew Lenza. All individuals with claims against the estate are requested to notify Andrew Lenza, the Administrator, at the address provided. Those who owe debts to the deceased are urged to settle their payments promptly. Attorney Brian M. Balduzzi from Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is representing the estate. WARNING: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT). May contain errors. See original notice for official details. — Original public notice (excerpt): Adele L. Fitzgerald a/k/a Adele Fitzgerald, Deceased. Late of Hamilton Twp. Monroe County, PA. D.O.D. 3/15/26.

The estate of Robert J. Mueller, residing at 39 Chariton Drive, East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, who has passed away. Letters Testamentary have been granted to Pearl M. Graeff, the Executrix. Debtors are asked to settle debts promptly, and any claims should be submitted to the undersigned or her attorney within four months. A detailed statement of the claim must be filed with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Orphans' Court Division, verified by an affidavit with an address for notice. Contact: Pearl M. Graeff, c/o David L. Horvath, Esquire, 712 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. WARNING: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT). May contain errors. See original notice for official details. — Original public notice (excerpt): ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Robert J. Mueller, late of 39 Chariton Drive, East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

The Pocono Township Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) will hold their inaugural meeting at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 205 Old Mill Road, Tannersville, PA on June 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. WARNING: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT). May contain errors. See original notice for official details. — Original public notice (excerpt): PUBLIC NOTICE POCONO TOWNSHIP Environmental Advisory Council Meeting The Pocono Township Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) will conduct their first meeting to be held at the Pocono Township Municipal Building located at 205 Old Mill Road, Tannersville, PA on June 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.… [Source]

The Stroudsburg Area School District Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in person at the Stroudsburg High School Cafeteria, with a Zoom link provided for public access. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and vote on the final budget and tax rate for the 2026–2027 school year, as well as any other relevant business. Signed by Brenda VanBuskirk, Board Secretary, on 6.7.26. WARNING: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT). May contain errors. See original notice for official details. — Original public notice (excerpt): PUBLIC NOTICE SPECIAL MEETING The Stroudsburg Area School District Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in person in the Stroudsburg High School Cafeteria. A Zoom link will also be provided for public access and will be posted on the district website at www.sburg.org.

Commissioner Velardi Throws Tantrum After Board Pushes Back on His Plan to Regulate Away Voters Rights by Vinnie Vetaducci Commissioner Velardi Throws Tantrum After Board Pushes Back on His Plan to Regulate Away Your Rights Opinion | PoconoReview.com Commissioner Mike Velardi stood up at last week’s Pocono Township Board of Commissioners meeting, said “this is bullshit,” called residents in the audience “idiots,” told the board chair he didn’t care that he was out of...

(WBRE/WYOU) — A front moving through the area will keep showers and storms around tonight, but they should wrap up before midnight. Issued by the National Weather Service (NWS), a severe thunderstorm warning was issued Saturday night and has since expired. Severe thunderstorms were spotted by the NWS moving east at 45 miles per hour [...]

Is Commissioner Velardi Admitting Core5 Is a DataCenter? And Lying About Water Consumption or Is He the Idiot by Vinnie Vetaducci

Brown Continues Push for Data Center Moratorium, Governor’s Proposal Falls Short For months, I have been calling for a statewide moratorium on large-scale data center development in Pennsylvania. Recently, Governor Shapiro joined our grassroots effort by recognizing that stronger statewide guidelines are necessary, but his proposal relies largely on voluntary compliance by data center developers. That is not what the people I speak to every day are asking for. They want real protections, transparency, and a meaningful voice in the process.

JUNE 3rd MEETING FOLLOW UPThank you to everyone who attended last night’s meeting at JTL, and for all the great feedback on the draft regulations. As a reminder, here’s the link to the curative amendment page, where you can access the draft regulations discussed yesterday: https://smithfieldtownship.com/otp/dcca/. You can reach this page from www.smithfieldtownship.com by going to the “Resources” menu at the top, then “Open Township Projects”, then “Data Center Curative Amendment.” If you have suggestions that you didn’t feel comfortable voicing at last night’s meeting, please don’t hesitate to send them to me. MAILING LIST SIGNUPS

As most people may know, Stroudsburg High School’s choir teacher, Ms. Lee, is retiring as of this year. She has been teaching for over 30 years in the district, and has been such a big influence. She is someone that a lot of students look up to. The Mountaineer asked some students who have had Ms. Lee as a teacher during their high school journey to say a couple of words about what Ms. Lee means to them and how she has influenced their lives.

A total of 1,867 students have been named to the Dean’s List at East Stroudsburg University for the Spring 2026 semester of the 2025-2026 academic year, as announced by Margaret Ball D.M.A., the university’s provost and vice president for academic affairs. Students eligible for the Dean’s List must have achieved a 3.50 grade point average (GPA) or higher and be enrolled full-time. For reference, the grade “B” equates to 3 quality points per credit, while an “A” earns 4 quality points per credit. Dr. Ball expressed her pride in the achievement, saying, “It is quite rewarding to see so many students on the list this semester. Congratulations to each of them on their dedication and fine work.”

SWIFTWATER, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investing in America takes many different shapes, and one massive investment takes the form of healthcare. A vaccine manufacturing site in Monroe County is the reason millions of people get vaccinated and stay healthy every year. Work being done in Swiftwater has an impact on millions of people. The vaccine [...]

Letters of Administration C.T.A have been granted to Lori J. Cerato, Esquire, Administratix C.T.A. All persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make immediate payment. Those with claims must present them within four months to the undersigned or her attorney. A statement of claim must be filed with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County. Contact information for claimant must be provided. WARNING: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT). May contain errors. See original notice for official details. — Original public notice (excerpt): ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF JAMES C. LITTS, SR., late of Stroudsburg Borough, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Letters Testamentary have been granted to Aideen M. Kirk, the Executrix of the estate of Maeve C. Gallant. Debtors are requested to settle debts promptly, and creditors must submit claims within four months to Aideen M. Kirk or her attorney, Megan Reaser. Claims must be verified and filed with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the 43rd Judicial District. Contact information for Claimant must be provided in the claim statement. Contact: Aideen M. Kirk, 461 Shaler Blvd., Ridgefield, NJ 07657 or Megan Reaser, Esq., 111 N. 7th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Date: June 5, 12, 19, 2026. LSOM0530583 WARNING: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT). May contain errors. See original notice for official details. — Original public notice (excerpt): ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Maeve C. Gallant, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

The estate of Roger Paul Seese, also known as Roger P. Seese or Roger Seese, who resided in Barrett Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, has passed away. Letters Testamentary have been granted to Jason Seese, care of Fisher & Fisher Law Offices LLC, and Timothy B. Fisher II Esq. All individuals who owe money to the estate are asked to settle their debts promptly. Those with claims against the estate must submit them to the undersigned or their attorney within 4 months from the date of this notice. A detailed statement of the claim, verified by an Affidavit, must be filed with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Forty-Third Judicial District, Orphans' Court Division. The address for notice to the Claimant must be included. Contact information for Jason Seese and Timothy B. Fisher II Esq is provided in the notice. This notice is valid until June 19, 2026. WARNING: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT). May contain errors.

The estate of David J. Geiger, Sr., also known as David Joseph Geiger, who resided in Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Letters of Administration have been granted to David J. Geiger, II. Debtors to the estate are required to settle their debts promptly, and creditors must submit their claims to David J. Geiger, II or his attorney within four (4) months from the date of this notice. Additionally, a detailed statement of the claim, verified by an affidavit with an address within Monroe County, must be filed with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Orphans' Court Division. WARNING: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT). May contain errors. See original notice for official details. — Original public notice (excerpt): Geiger Estate Notice Estate of David J. Geiger, Sr., also known as David Joseph Geiger, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.