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Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Tobyhanna Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at the Tobyhanna Township Municipal Building, 105 Government Center Way, Pocono Pines, PA 18350, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing the following: APPLICANT Phoenix Tower International/TAEC, 10905 Merrimack Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934 seeks to modify an existing wireless communication facility, a 155 ft. monopole to accommodate a 10 ft. tall tower extension, install new mounting hardware to accommodate AT&T proposed (3) antenna per sector, (3) RU per sector, Raycap, hybrid and fiber cables and a new concrete foundation for an ice bridge, generator and WUC cabinet. Applicant’s predecessor, T-Mobile Northeast, LLC, obtained variances on April 8, 2015 from the Zoning Hearing Board to monopole height, panel communication antenna height and width and to the 2,000 ft.

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA NO. 3792 CV 2025 ARIA DANIELLE LYONS, A minor PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF MINOR NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 9, 2025, the Petition for Change of Name was filed in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas requesting an order to change the name of Aria Danielle Lyons to Aria Danielle Rivera. The Court has fixed the 8th day of August, 2025, at 1 :30pm, at the Monroe County Courthouse, 610 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360, in a Courtroom to be determined as the time and place for the hearing on said Petition where all interested parties may appear and show cause, if any, why the request of the Petitioner should not be granted. Victoria A. Strunk, Esq. Gross McGinley, LLP 411 Main Street, Suite 101 Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Attorney for Petitioner

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Idehi Solange Bose, a/k/a Solange Bose, a/k/a Idehi S. Bose, late of Tobyhanna , Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Administrator Johnnie T. Boone 261 South Franklin St. #416 Hempstead, NY 11550 Farley Law, LLC PO Box 702 Swiftwater, PA 18370 June 9,16,23 2025 LSOM0311293

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC SALE The following self storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart #6225, 2227 Route 209, Sciota, PA 18354 to satisfy a lien on July 9, 2025 at 7pm on www.StorageTreasures.com B019 Lanny Lutz C041Nicholas Campaniello D028 Krizan Peros F004 Ethan Rundle June 23 2025 LSOM0312616

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 REQUEST FOR BIDS The East Stroudsburg Area School District will receive sealed bids in the form of a single prime lump sum contract for the replacement of the wet pipe fire sprinkler system at East Stroudsburg Elementary School. Bids are due to the East Stroudsburg Area School District, 50 Vine Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 no later than Monday, July 21, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Please visit https://www.esasd.net/community/bids for more details, including information on mandatory pre-bid meetings.

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF MARY ANN KROLIKOWSKI, late of Paradise Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary 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 her attorney within four months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Forty-third Judicial District, a particular statement of claim duly verified by an affidavit setting forth an address within the County where notice may be given to claimant. Jennifer Krolikowski, Executrix 16 Birchwood Trail Butler, NJ 07405 Lori J. Cerato, Esq. Kelly L. Lombardo, Esq. 729 Sarah Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-424-3506

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John Bruce Codrington a/k/a J. Bruce Codrington, late of Stroudsburg, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Executor Ktanya Schwartzberg, 299 S. Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 and Jay Codrington, 14217 James Dean Drive, Carmel, IN 46033 Kevin S. Frankel, Esquire, 150 N. Radnor Chester Road, Suite F200, Radnor, PA 19087 June 16,23,30 2025 LSOM0315655

(WBRE/WYOU) — Another witness from Monroe County has been summoned to testify in the Bryan Kohberger homicide trial. This is the sixth person from our area who will potentially have to testify in Idaho as a witness. Their connections to kohberger are unknown at this time. Naked child found alone leads to parents’ arrest On June 30, all six will have a chance to plead their case before the trial begins in August. Kohberger is charged with the first-degree murder of four University of Idaho students in 2022. If convicted, he could face the death penalty.

CHESTNUTHILL TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police said in a report Monday that an employee of a lab company is accused of stealing around $500,000 of funds for her personal use after a receipt was found in the bathroom.  According to PSP, troopers were called to investigate at Prosser Laboratories after the owner said a Staples receipt was found in the company's employee restroom. Naked child found alone leads to parents’ arrest Police say the charges were made on the company's credit card at a store in New Jersey for Airbnb, Visa, and other gift cards, equaling an amount of $1,973.89. Troopers said the transactions started around August 2023 and continued to June 2025. 

During the spring semester, East Stroudsburg University students studying business management participated in an experiential learning event during Small Business Day in downtown Easton, Pa. The event provided a rare opportunity for students to engage directly with local entrepreneurs, gaining real-world insights into small business ownership and innovation. Students toured a variety of Easton businesses including Tandoor Grill, Easton Candle Company, Chocodiem and Jimmy’s Hot Dogs. They spoke with owners about everything from brand storytelling and inventory management to community engagement and customer loyalty.

Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden was proud to host her 8th annual Women’s Expo in Stroudsburg. This annual event gives residents of Monroe County the opportunity to connect with state and local organizations to see & hear what they have to offer.

Pa. state Rep. Tara Probst co-hosted her 3rd Women’s Expo in Monroe County, bringing state and local organizations under one roof for residents to ask questions about resources to help improve their quality of life and the community as a whole.

SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Fourth of July is next week, and area shops are making sure you have fun while being smart. 28/22 News stopped by a fireworks shop in the Poconos with how they’re reminding people to be safe before lighting off an explosive show. It’s a dazzling display, thousands of different types of fireworks are piled high inside Phantom Fireworks of Delaware Water Gap, ready to be fired off. “July fourth’s right around the corner. We’re seeing more and more influx of customers coming in since Memorial Day,” said Ryan Mazario, manager at Phantom Fireworks of Delaware Water Gap. Fireworks are legal in PA. You have to be 18 years old to purchase and can shoot them on private property, following your municipality's laws.

4 Lane Route 209 Closed- UpdateBroadcastJun 23, 2025**UPDATE*** 10:41 a.m. One lane of 4 Lane Route 209 South is open.  Northbound 4 Lane Route 209 is still closed until further notice.  Please avoid the area, if possible, as emergency vehicles and equipment are still working on clean-up.   4 lane Route 209 is cu...read more

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* Media Alert * WHAT: The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) along with The Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority and Street2Feet invite you to a media event touting six years since the start of the Pocono Community Caring Company better known as Pocono 3C.

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A section of Route 209 has been closed after a crash that occurred Monday morning. According to the Stroudsburg Fire Department, a dump truck carrying asphalt rolled over and caught fire. All lanes of Route 209 in both directions have been shut down while crews work to clear the accident scene. The driver of the truck was taken to the hospital in unknown condition. Drivers are advised to find an alternate route. For the latest in road closures, head to 511pa.com.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Sunday, Chase Briscoe was the first to race through the finish line of the much-anticipated Cup Series race, The Great American Getaway 400. 28/22 Sports Anchor Nick Zelaya got an exclusive interview with Briscoe after his 1st Cup Series win of the season. Briscoe clinches a postseason berth with the victory.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The much-anticipated Cup Series race, the Great American Getaway 400, was underway after some rain. Before the race started, as the skies cleared up, drivers got their introductions in front of a sold-out crowd. They spent time with their families before hopping in the cars in hopes of a win. Earlier on Sunday, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro came to speak at Pocono Raceway. How the PTN, 28/22 News NASCAR came to be He spoke on sports in general and how it's actually more impactful and crucial for our nation at this time than we think.