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Olivia Celano- Moravian University (English Literature and Creative Writing)  When I first joined The Mountaineer, I had no idea where I would end up. I had taken journalism in junior high and decided to give it another try. In my sophomore year, I could barely talk in class. I hid in a corner for over half the year and used it as an opportunity to write while silently publishing articles. If not for Mrs. Appolo, I think I would have never left the bubble I had created. I am beyond grateful for the opportunity Mrs. Appolo, my past Editors, and this newspaper have given me. I was given a voice of my own, and that’s something I’ll never be able to repay. There were times when working on the newspaper felt like running a marathon, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world.

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students in the Poconos are making a splash for a great cause. The 4th annual end-of-the-year Rain Rally kicked off today at East Stroudsburg High School South. Students from local school districts gathered at the stadium parking and ran under the water hoses of the local fire department. Indraloka expanding low-cost vet services East Stroudsburg High School is one of the original schools in PA to hold the Rain Rally event, which is an offshoot of the Polar Plunge fundraiser for Special Olympics.

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Chestnuthill Township Merwinsburg Hotel Park Development 517 Merwinsburg Road PO Box 243, 271 Route 715 Brodheadsville, PA 18322 Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed Bids for the construction of a driveway, parking area, trail entrance, stone trail, septic system, restroom and associated amenities located along Merwinsburg Road (T-939) on property owned by Chestnuthill Township. Bids will be received online via the PennBid Program, by Chestnuthill Township, until 3 PM local time on June 25, 2025, when Bids will be opened and publicly available on Pennbid. The Project consists of the clearing and grading of approximately 0.90 acres of land, installing a paved access drive apron, paved ADA parking spaces, gravel access drive and parking area, stormwater management facilities, septic system, ADA restrooms, lighting, seeding, landscaping, and a gravel trails. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract.

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Elvis A. Burgos Sr. aka Elvis Burgos, late of Chesnuthill 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. Diane Burgos c/o Fisher & Fisher Law Offices LLC 525 Main Street, PO Box 396 Gouldsboro, PA 18424 or To: Timothy B. Fisher II, Esq.

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hamilton Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a Public Hearing at the Hamilton Township Municipal Building, 229 Fenner Avenue, Sciota, Pennsylvania 18354 commencing at 6:30 p.m., prevailing time, on June 19, 2025 for the purpose of concluding the Board’s deliberations and rendering Decisions in two matters currently before the Board being: (1) The Application of 611 Land Development LLC, a Pennsylvania limited liability company for dimensional variances under Section 303, Schedule II and Section 603.3 of the Hamilton Township Zoning Ordinance to erect a 4 story hotel/motel which would have a roof height of 42’ 8” at the main roof (excluding parapets) and a variance to disturb the Slope District to allow a disturbance of 2,974 sq. ft. of steep slopes on the Applicant’s property.

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ROSS TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m the Ross Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearings on three (3) appeals of BVA, LLC from three (3) enforcement notices dated April 28, 2025 pertaining to property located at 2210 and 2200 Kunkletown Road, Ross Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, said property being more particularly described in a certain deed dated June 17, 2024 and recorded July 1, 2024 at Deed Book Volume 2652 page 5499.

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Pleasant Valley School District Board Meeting Reschedule The Pleasant Valley School Board of Education Meeting that was scheduled on Thursday, June 19, 2025 has been rescheduled to Monday, June 23, 2025 at 7:00pm in the District Office Board Room. By authorization of the Board of Education Pleasant Valley School District Brodheadsville PA 18322 Tammy A. Smale, Business Manager/Board Secretary June 4 2025 LSOM0297300

Pennsylvania American Water released their 2024 water quality reports.  The reports are generated annually.  Reports for Pocono Mountain Lake Forest Estates, Mid Monroe, Saw Creek Estates and Pocono are attached.   

A total of 1,741 students have been named to the Dean’s List at East Stroudsburg University for the Spring 2025 semester of the 2024-2025 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.” Spring 2025 Dean’s List

Amhurst, Shawn Michael (1 COUNT) BURGLARY OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION NO PERSON PRESENT (F1)(1 COUNT) CRIMINAL TRESPASS (F2)(1 COUNT) CRIMINAL MISCHIEF (M3)(1 COUNT) THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING (M2) Age 37 Race White Gender Male Height 6' 0" Weight 170 lbs Hair Black Eyes Brown

PennDOT ScamBeware of fake text messages claiming to be from PennDOT or the DMV and DO NOT click on any links. These scams may try to steal your personal info.PennDOT does NOT send texts about violations or fines.You can report suspicious texts to the @federaltradecommission and/or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at https://www.ic3.govCreated Jun 3, 2025 @ 8:53 AM

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of JoAnn Elizabeth Kiefer a/k/a JoAnn E. Kiefer, late of Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Administrator Franklin J. Kiefer, Jr. 4779 Aziza Road New Tripoli, PA 18066 Gladys E. Wiles, Esquire Snyder & Wiles, P.C. 7731 Main Street Fogelsville, PA 18051 May 27,June 3,10 2025 LSOM0298706

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSALS will be accepted by the Paradise Township Board of Supervisors until 1:00 p.m. on Friday June 13, 2025 at the Paradise Township Municipal Building, 5912 Paradise Valley Rd, Cresco, PA 18326 for the following: 2025 Road Paving Bid Proposal for paving on various roads located in Paradise Township, Monroe County for up to the following: 1,260 Tons of 9.5MM Superpave, Scratch Course 5,918 Tons of 9.5MM Superpave,180 lb/sy Wearing Course 25,185 LF of 4 Double Yellow Center Lines with Glass Beads 51,505 LF of 4 Single White Edge Lines with Glass Beads All materials must meet current PennDOT Publication 408 Specifications and Standards. Bidders must be PennDOT prequalified and must supply proof of prequalification. Proposals must be on forms provided by the Township.

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 BUS AND/OR HEATING FUEL BID INVITATION The Board of Directors of the Bangor Area School District is currently accepting bids for bus and/or heating fuel for the 2025-2026 School Year. Bid Specifications are available upon request by contacting the Business Office by phone at (610) 588-2163 extension 8824 or by email at olszewskico@bangorsd.org. Sealed bids must be marked BASD FUEL BID. All bids must be received by the Business Office at Bangor Area School District, 123 Five Points Richmond Road, Bangor, PA 18013-5272, on or before 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Board Secretary

Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden joined legislators and advocates to urge Washington D.C. to avoid cuts to Medicaid. Thousands of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities depend on these services for their healthcare and the proposed cuts to these programs would leave a disastrous impact.

Dibenedetto, Joseph J (1 COUNT ) RETAIL THEFT (M1) & (1 COUNT) RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (M1) Age 48 Race White Gender Male Height 5' 11" Weight 275 lbs Hair Brown Eyes Brown

POCONO SUMMIT, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Having fun at the carnival, but also learning about safety. How one local high school gets its students and area first responders together to prioritize being safe in the summer. Walking on a straight line is normally an easy task, but when you’re wearing beer goggles, it makes it a bit harder. “I couldn’t see anything at all…Like I was looking at the floor and I thought I was on the line, but I wasn’t,” said a freshman at Pocono Mountain West High School, Ronald Christian. The goggles mimic your vision while intoxicated, helping students recognize if they’re not seeing straight. You shouldn’t get behind the wheel. “I don’t know why people who drink and then decide to drive, when you could just call an Uber,” said Christian.