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Summary: The public notice announces the estate of Dolores McKinnon in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The appointed executor, Shuantise P. DuBose, requests all debtors to settle their debts promptly and advises claimants to submit their claims within four months to the executor or their attorney. Additionally, claimants must file a verified statement with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in Monroe County. — Original public notice (excerpt): ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Dolores McKinnon, late of Township of Pocono, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Summary: A special meeting will take place immediately following the Work Session meeting on Feb. 17th at the Mount Pocono Borough building located at 1361 Pocono Blvd. This notice is issued for public awareness and participation in the borough's proceedings. — Original public notice (excerpt): Mount Pocono Borough Special Meeting There will be a special meeting held directly after the Work Session meeting on Feb. 17th. Meeting will be held at the borough building 1361 Pocono Blvd Mount Pocono, PA. February 8 2026 LSOM0454502… [Source]

Summary: The notice announces the registration of the fictitious name "The Olivet Restaurant" under the Fictitious Names Act in Pennsylvania. The business, owned by The Swiftwater of the Pocono Mountains LLC, is located at 3329 Mountain View Drive, Tannersville. The legal notice was filed by CRAMER, SWETZ, McMANUS, JORDAN & SAYLOR, P.C., represented by William B. Cramer, Esquire. — Original public notice (excerpt): NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application was filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg under the Fictitious Names Act on February 2, 2026, to register the fictitious name The Olivet Restaurant, in relation to the conduct of a business with a principal office at 3329 Mountain View Drive, Tannersville, Pennsylvania 18372.

Retail TheftCaseFeb 7, 2026On February 6, 2026, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department was dispatched to Go Fish, located at 748 Milford Rd Suite 1, East Stroudsburg Borough, for a reported retail theft that had occurred earlier in the day. The investigation found that multiple people entered the st...read more

PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The forecast potential for high winds and freezing temperatures is always worrisome, especially when it comes to power outages. 28/22 News reporter Avery Nape talks about what people should know as we head into the weekend. PennDOT travel restrictions are already in place on roads in Pennsylvania, including Interstate 81. [...]

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TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— As athletes from around the world compete at the Winter Olympics, one sport that doesn't get as much attention is cross-country skiing, but right here in northeastern Pennsylvania, local skiers are on the trails and sharing what goes into the sport.  Gliding across snow-covered trails may look peaceful, but cross-country skiing is [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation issued speed restrictions on multiple interstates in the area. Speed limits are temporarily reduced to 45 mph on I-84 in Lackawanna and Wayne counties, I-81 in Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Susquehanna counties, and I-380 in Lackawanna, Wayne, and Monroe counties. Under the restriction, commercial vehicles are required to be [...]

Kicking Off the 2026-2027 State Budget Cycle One of my largest responsibilities as your legislator is to deliver a state budget that respects hardworking families and the taxpayers who fund it. The process of enacting a state budget for fiscal year 2026-27 began on Tuesday with the Governor’s budget address, and just like any legislation, the budget must pass the House, Senate, and then be signed into law by the Governor.

Super Bowl Impaired DrivingPostFeb 5, 2026Is your game checklist complete?  There is still time to get ready for fun with the BIG game on Sunday.  Whether you are hosting or attending the party, be sure everyone has a safe way to get home.  Designate a sober driver or utilize a public ride share such as...read more

The Shapiro Administration is moving "full steam ahead" on the Scranton to New York Penn Station (NYP) passenger rail corridor project.The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced on Thursday that the project has reached a critical federal milestone, remaining one of only five rail expansions in the nation to reach "Step 2" of the development process, according to the news release. PennDOT will host a virtual public meeting on Thursday, February 19, at 4:00 p.m. to share updates and gather feedback on the plan to restore service that has been dormant for over half a century.

"Thank you Nicole Walters from BRC News 13 for covering my proposal to cut property taxes in the Poconos!  Empowering municipalities to levy just a 2% hotel occupancy tax would yield hundreds of thousands of dollars that we could return to seniors, families, and businesses through a property tax cut.  I’m willing to work with anybody on either side of the aisle to help lower property taxes for residents and local businesses."

"A recent post about Pocono Township contains misinformation from Maureen Madden that should be clarified. Pocono Township did not declare itself a “sanctuary city,” and no vote was taken related to immigration enforcement.First, Pocono Township is a township, not a city.Second, a “sanctuary city” refers to policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement to protect illegal immigrants from deportation. That is not what was discussed or voted on. And it is not something I support (although I’m sure Madden does).What was voted on was a motion by Commissioner Velardi to declare Pocono Township a Second Amendment sanctuary—meaning the township will not enforce unconstitutional laws that infringe on the right to keep and bear arms. I support the Second Amendment and the Constitution and voted accordingly.

HENRYVILLE, PA — A 48-year-old man was arrested following a domestic disturbance where children reported their father was threatening to kill their mother.Galvin Lee Dudley, of Henryville, was taken into custody at approximately 11:33 p.m. on Feb. 3, 2026, after Pocono Township Police Department officers responded to a residence on Fantasy Drive.Monroe County Control Center dispatched officers after receiving a call in which a child could be heard screaming that their father was trying to kill their mother and that he had a gun.Officers arrived and safely removed the children from the residence before taking Dudley into custody.Police said an investigation revealed that Dudley assaulted a female victim and pointed a handgun at her after threatening to kill her.A firearm was found hidden in a bathroom that Dudley had entered when officers arrived.Dudley was placed in Monroe County Correctional Facility to await arraignment.

UPDATE (2/4): The vote has been POSTPONED. Please continue to call your PA state representatives to vote NO on HB2151!Find your legislator at bit.ly/FINDMYPAREPThe cookie cutter approach that HB2151 proposes for municipal data center ordinances is dangerous for communities and threatens to fast track data center projects.

For some people, the indicator of a great show is its bingeability. To sit down and do nothing other than fully immerse themselves in a show is what makes it worth recommending. Nowadays, that luxury has been taken away from the people because shows started releasing new seasons in parts, spread over either days, weeks, or even a month apart. Netflix was known for dropping all the episodes of a season at the same time, unlike other streaming services at the time; however, now almost every service follows the same schedule. On Deadline, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria, commented on the origin of the split seasons. She stated that this style of release started during the pandemic because of the many writers’ strikes at the time. With the countless strikes, it took the working writers longer to finalize season episodes.

Gracia, Antonio 3929 (A)(1) RETAIL THEFT Age 61 Race Black Gender Male Height 6' 1" Weight 175 lbs Hair Bald Eyes Brown

HIDALGO, NELSON (1 COUNT) SIMPLE ASSAULT (M2)DISORDERLY CONDUCT (M3)HARASSMENT (S). Age 45 Race White Gender Male

Gracia, Antonio - 3929 (A)(1) RETAIL THEFTWarrantFeb 5, 2026On 2/2/2026, the Stroud Area Regional Police responded to the Weis Markets at 1070 North Ninth Street in Stroud Township for a report of a retail theft.  Upon arrival the retail crime investigator related that a male entered the store and proceeded to conceal various item...read more

McZeek, Jasire Dante - 3929 (A)(1) RETAIL THEFTWarrantFeb 5, 2026On 2/7/2025 at 5:56 p.m., the Stroud Area Regional Police were dispatched to PuffCity Smoke Shop on Frantz Road in Stroud Township for a report of a retail theft.  The victim related that 2 males came in the store at approximately 3:30 p.m. and made a purchase that requir...read more