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Retail Theft InvestigationCaseMay 12, 2025On April 30, 2025, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department was dispatched to Home Depot, located in Stroud Township, for a retail theft. It was found that six Hispanic males entered the store at approximately 6:00AM. Two suspects broke into a secured shelf which contained s...read more

Mount Airy Casino Resort, Paradise Twp., will begin a summer concert series by tribute acts June 14 with Hollywood Nights: the Bob Seger Experience.It has also scheduled two free outdoor dance parties with local musicians Picture Perfect on Saturdays, July 5 and Aug. 30, both at 2 p.m.The tribute acts are all Saturdays at 8 p.m. Tickets for the age 21-plus events are $25 and on sale at MountAiryCasino.com.Following the Seger tribute, the other concerts are: July 12, Earth to Mars: The Bruno Mars Experience; Aug. 16, Bruce in the USA: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Tribute; Sept. 20, We May Be Right: Billy Joel Tribute. The concerts will be held in the event center.

From parks to playgrounds, 25 regional projects receiving financial boost The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 PMVB Community Impact Grant, a program created to enhance the quality of life in communities across the region.

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NOW HIRING: POLICE OFFICERS NOW HIRING: POLICE OFFICERS!! Hiring Announcement: Seeking Act 120 and Non-Act 120 Applicants Stroud Area Regional Police Department is currently accepting applications to establish a hiring eligibility list. Applicants do not need an Act 120 certification to apply or to proceed through the hiring process.  If an applicant is selected, SARPD will sponsor the applicant to attend the police academy. The written test will be given on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 6 p.m., at Stroudsburg Middle School.

Earlier this month, East Stroudsburg University senior Emma Beaston, a psychology major from Harrisburg, Pa., was a Collegiate Division finalist and tied for the Wild Card Award at the 23rd Annual tecBRIDGE Business Plan Competition. Beaston won $2,500 for her company, NeuroView. NeuroView advances sports safety through innovative concussion detection using smart eyewear technology. The NeuroView glasses pair with a mobile app to deliver real-time, data-driven concussion assessments. The annual awards event, celebrating entrepreneurship and innovation among high school students, collegiate teams, and early-stage entrepreneurs from Northeastern Pennsylvania, took place at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on May 1.

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 Vehicle Auction 05-14-2025 The following vehicle will be held for auction at Ed's Towing & Auto Service, 206 Sterling Rd Mount Pocono, PA 18344. 2017 Mercedes E300 VIN WDDZF4KB3HA099324 Auction Date 05-14-25 at 9:00 am We reserve the right to refuse any and all bids. Title will follow paperwork from Harrisburg May 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14 2025 LSOM0288491

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 TREVOR TASETANO Constable 6 Year Term Vote for One REPUBLICAN SHIRLEY BOYER Tobyhanna Eastern Tobyhanna Western Constable 6 Year Term Vote for One KAREN STYLIANIDES SUSAN NEILAN Tunkhannock East Tunkhannock West SARAH SELENSKI AUBREY KAREN MCCONOMY DONNA SHANNON NELLIE D GORDON MARK BAYLIS RICHARD READE JAMES M SHEA BRIDGET M SHANLEY DOUGLAS LIGHTBODY WENDY MABEL HELLER BRIA R ORLEY BARBARA DOLHANSKY JULIE DEVUONO LESLIE A FUNDAKOWSKI PENNEY WARREN Judge of Election 4 Year Term Vote for One DEMOCRATIC Barrett One Inspector of Election 4 Year Term Vote for One DEMOCRATIC Barrett One Judge of Election 4 Year Term Vote for One DEMOCRATIC Barrett Two Inspector of Election 4 Year Term Vote for One Barrett Two Judge of Election 4 Year Term Vote for One DEMOCRATIC Chestnuthill One Inspector of Election 4 Year Term Vote for One Chestnuthill One Judge of Election 4 Year Term Vote for One REPUBLICAN Chestnuthill Two Inspector of Election 4 Year Term Vote for One REPU

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Harvey Franklin Lyon, a/k/a Harvey F. Lyon, deceased, late of Strousburg, Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania 18360 Letters Testamentary in the above named Estate having been granted on April 9, 2025 to the undersigned, all persons who are indebted to the Estate are requested to make immediate payment, and all persons who have claims against the Estate are directed to present the same without delay to the undersigned within four (4) months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the 45th Judicial District, Monroe County, Orphans Court Division, 610 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360, a particular Statement of Claim, duly verified by an Affidavit, with a name and an address of the Claimant, where notice may be given to the Claimant. Donna Ace, Executrix of the Estate 108 Ace LN, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-856-2836 May 2, 5, 12 2025 LSOM0287570

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE Notice is hereby given that the Stroudsburg Borough Council meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. is being changed to Monday, May 19, 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Stroudsburg Borough Municipal Building, 700 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, PA. The normal business of the Borough Council will be conducted; therefore, formal action is anticipated. An executive session may be called at the discretion of the Borough Council. The agenda will be posted on the Stroudsburg Borough website www.stroudsburgboro.com prior to the meeting. Lawrence E. Kopp Borough Manager

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSALS will be accepted by the Westfall Township Board of Supervisors until 1:00 P.M. on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Westfall Township Municipal Building, 102 LaBarr Lane Matamoras, Pa 18336 for the following work: 9,465 SY of a Double Bituminous Seal Coat using a Polymer Modified Emulsion, CRS-2PM (E-3M) or RS-2PM (E-2M) and #8 Stone with a 1.0% Loss by Wash followed by a Bituminous Fog Seal as per current PennDOT 408 Specifications/Section 472. All material is to be complete in place in conformance with current PENNDOT Pub.408, Specifications. All materials and workmanship must meet the requirements and standards of PennDOT Publication 408*Specifications, and bidders must be PennDOT pre-qualified for Work Class F4 Bituminous Surface Treatments. Proposals must be on forms provided by the Township.

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 SUPPLY BIDS REQUESTED Bangor Area School District is accepting bids to purchase art, custodial, general, light bulbs/batteries, and health medical supplies for the 2025-2026 school year. To request a bid specification packet, please send an e-mail to: bids@bangorsd.org or call: 610-588-2163 x8807 Mark Schiavone-Business Manager Bangor Area School District 123 Five Points Richmond Road Bangor, PA 18013-5272 Bids are due in the vendor portal, or on the required forms provided, no later than 1 1 am on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the above address. The Bangor Area School District reserves the right to accept and/or reject any or all parts of any bid submitted. Board Secretary

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 POCONO ONE 12 1 THE POCONO HERITAGE CENTER AT MT VIEW PARK 104 MT VIEW PARK LN TANNERSVILLE PA 18372 Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place Handicap Access POCONO TWO 12 2 OUR LADY OF VICTORY CHURCH HALL 327 CHERRY LANE RD TANNERSVILLE PA 18372 Handicap Access Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place POCONO THREE 12 3 ST PAUL S LUTHERAN CHURCH 158 FISH HILL RD TANNERSVILLE PA 18372 Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place Handicap Access POCONO FOUR 12 4 OUR LADY OF VICTORY CHURCH HALL 327 CHERRY LANE RD TANNERSVILLE PA 18372 Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place Handicap Access POLK 13 POLK TOWNSHIP FIREHOUSE 511 INTERCHANGE RD ROUTE 209 KRESGEVILLE PA 18333 Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place Handicap Access PRICE 14 PRICE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING 10 BARREN RD OFF OF SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD EAST STROUDSBURG PA 18302 Handicap Access Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place ROSS ONE 15 1 MOUNT EATON CHURCH USC07 7277 MOUNT EATO

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of SARAH JAMES HARVEY, a/k/a SARAH JAMES-HARVEY, late of Coolbaugh 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 43rd 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. Karen A. Matthew 984 Ashford St. Brooklyn, NY 11207 Patricia D. James 767 Country Place Dr. Tobyhanna, PA 18466 Jesse Collins 767 Country Place Dr. Tobyhanna, PA 18466 or To: John L. Dewitsky, Jr., Esq. 17 N. 6th St.

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 THE TOWNSHIP OF SMITHFIELD MONROE COUNTY, PA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATING THE ZONING CODE TO REFERENCE SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS IN CHAPTER 27, SECTION 705. Notice is hereby given that the Township of Smithfield, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will hold a regular business meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, 1155 Red Fox Road, East Stroudsburg, PA. At that meeting and as a meeting agenda item, there will be a public hearing to consider and vote on whether or not to adopt proposed Township Ordinance No.

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 Notice to Westfall Township Residents Please be advised that the Westfall Township Supervisors will conduct a Hearing on the proposed adoption of an Ordinance of Westfall Township increasing the yearly Township Supervisor compensation from one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five ($1,875.00) dollars to three thousand one hundred and forty-five ($3,145.00) dollars, paid in monthly increments of two hundred and sixty-two ($262.00) dollars, on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 6:45 P.M. at the Westfall Township Municipal Building located at 102 LaBarr Lane, Matamoras, PA 18336. All interested Township Residents are invited to attend and comment on the proposed Ordinance Adoption. The full text of the proposed Ordinance is available for inspection at the Township Municipal Building during normal business hours, the Township website, at the Pocono Record, at the Pike County Dispatch, and a copy shall be provided if requested for a nominal fee. Robert F.

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 Abandoned Trailer MFR BY FLEETWOOD TRAVEL TRAILERS OF MARYLAND, INC. DATE OF MFR: 06/03. VJ.N.: 1EC1B392542808028. Left on property for 4 years, owner can't be reached. Any inquires contact Jayne Lips at 570-730-8156 or via e-mail jaynelips@gmail.com May11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, June 9 2025 LSOM0294294

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 MONROE COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE The Monroe County Board of Commissioners intends to adopt an Ordinance at their Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Public Meeting to be held at the Monroe County Administrative Center, One Quaker Plaza, Room 203, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 at 9:30 a.m. At the time of the public meeting, the Commissioners will listen to comments by members of the public concerning the proposed ordinance. If substantial amendments are not offered to the proposed ordinance, the Commissioners intend to consider enactment of the proposed ordinance immediately at the public meeting. The entire proposed ordinance is as follows: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF MONROE, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ORDINANCE NO.

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, beginning at 3:30 P.M., at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360. The purpose of the hearing is to consider Cynthia Morales’ application for a waiver or modification from the stream buffer regulations found at § 23-303 of the Stroud Township Stormwater Ordinance in order to construct a pool. The application relates to the 0.34 acre property owned by Orlando and Cynthia Morales, which is located at 2138 Clearview Avenue, in Stroud Township, Monroe County, PA. The property is further identified as Parcel # 17.4A.1.62 and Map # 17-7301-09-07-7385. The complete application is available for inspection (without charge) or copying (for actual copying costs) at the Township’s office at the address listed above during regular business hours.