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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday Office Closing In observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday on Monday, January 19, 2026, the administrative offices of the Stroud Area Regional Police Department will be closed. When the administrative office is CLOSED, SARPD Officers are always on duty. If you need assistance or to speak to an Officer- Please call the Monroe County Control Centers Non-Emergency # 570-992-9911 to have an Officer respond to the front of headquarters to speak to you in person, if requested. There is also a telephone to the left side of the front office lobby doors to be used to contact 911 or request an officer for assistance. The phone will automatically connect to the Monroe County Control Center.

RUNAWAYDetails Map On Saturday, January 17, 2026, at about 1:50 PM, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department was alerted to a runaway juvenile female. The runaway was identified as Kaylee Jones (17) of East Stroudsburg Borough. A recent photograph of Kaylee is attached to this post. She is described as 5'00", 105 lbs, with dyed red hair and multiple facial piercings. She was last seen Friday evening. We are seeking community assistance in locating Kaylee. 

POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One of the biggest weekends of the year for skiing and snowboarding is helping support a serious cause in the Poconos. People packed Camelback Mountain on Sunday to shred it up and take part in day two of the annual boarding for breast cancer. The fresh snow this weekend [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) restored speed limits on several major roads in the region after previous restrictions were issued for winter weather concerns. The following roads had 45-mph restrictions, which were lifted just before 12:30 p.m. Sunday: PennDOT say they will continue to treat roads until clear. You can stay current [...]

Riehle, Chloe Patricia - 3503 (B)(1)(I) CRIMINAL TRESPASS DEFIANT TRESPASSERWarrantCreated Jan 8, 2026 / Updated Jan 17, 2026On September 27, 2025, the Stroud Area Regional Police responded to the Veterans Memorial Bridge in reference to individuals trespassing.  Upon arrival contact was made with Chloe Patricia Riehle, who had been living/camping under the bridge.

Horner, Elliot PA 75 3802A1 - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE - GENERAL IMPAIRMENTCARELESS DRIVING (S) Age 44 Race White Gender Male Height 5' 11" Weight 180 lbs Hair Brown Eyes Green

(WBRE/WYOU) — Speed limits were restored Saturday afternoon after being restricted by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for winter weather conditions. All previous issued speed limit and right-lane-only restrictions were lifted as of 1:45 p.m. Saturday. The limits were on the following roadways: PennDOT says they will continue to treat roadways until they are [...]

MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say they arrested a man in connection to a Thursday night attempted homicide in Middle Smithfield Township. 20-year-old Jahfari Kamdar of East Stroudsburg was arrested Saturday without incident, according to a PSP release. Kamdar allegedly shot a man in the hand and leg in [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — Speed restrictions and commercial vehicle restrictions were placed on several interstates in the region by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Saturday morning. The following roads received a reduced speed of 45 mph and a right-lane-only restriction for commercial vehicles: PennDOT says they will continue to treat roadways until they are clear. Road [...]

Winter Weather Closure All branches of Eastern Monroe Public Library (including Hughes Library and Library of the Smithfields) will be closed today, Saturday January 17th, due to inclement weather. But don’t worry—the library is always open online at www.monroepl.org Borrow eBooks & audiobooks with Libby/OverDrive Stream movies & TV on Hoopla Access online learning and homework help through Brainfuse Kids can enjoy BookFlix and more Stay warm, stay safe, and enjoy EMPL from home!

HUGHES, JOHN FRANKLIN (1 COUNT) BURGLARYENTERED AN OCCUPIED STRUCTURE (F1)(1 COUNT) RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (F3)(1 COUNT) CRIMINAL TRESPASS (F3)(1 COUNT) FLEE ING AND ELUDING (F3)(1 COUNT) EVADING ARREST ON FOOT (F3)(1 COUNT) FLIGHT TO AVOID APPREHENSION (F3)(1 COUNT) RESISTING ARREST (M2)(1 COUNT) DUI-GENERAL IMPAIRMENT (M)(1 COUNT) DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED (S). Age 32 Race White Gender Male

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA NO. 6798 Civil 2025 120 AMERICAN WAY, LLC, Plaintiff vs. CANDACE S. MOORE and JOHN MOORE, Defendants TO: CANDACE S. MOORE and JOHN MOORE, Defendants : The Plaintiff, 120 AMERICAN WAY, LLC, has commenced a civil action against you for EJECTMENT. The Court has authorized service of the Complaint upon you by publication. NOTICE If you wish to defend, you must enter a written appearance personally or by attorney and file you defenses or objections in writing with the court. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed against you and a judgment may be entered against you without further notice for relief requested by Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS NOTICE TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 NOTICE OF SALE The following is a list of persons being delinquent of payments on storage units at AAA SELF STORAGE*Pocono Summit, PA. If below mentioned persons have not satisfied claims IN FULL by January 17, 2026 contents of unit will be sold at auction. Xavier Bishop-2331 John Buck-G15 Alysia Cazun-A49 Athena Damaris-A20 Pam Ewing-1175 Lovepreet Singh-B18 William Trevouledes-D31,D35,A19 Simone Lewis-A52 Anthony Wiggins-A26 Publication Dates LSOM0427432

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Winona G. LaBar a/k/a Winona LaBar, late of 411 King Street, East Stroudsburg, 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 their attorney within four (4) months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Orphans' Court Division, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an affidavit setting forth an address within the county where notice may be given to claimant. Guy D. LaBar, Co-Executor Ronald E. LaBar, Co-Executor c/o David L. Horvath, Esquire 712 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 NEWMAN WILLIAMS, P.C. By: David L. Horvath, Esq. 712 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Saundra D Kintner, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of 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 his/her attorney within 4 months months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the 43rd Judicial District, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an Affidavit setting forth an address with the County where notice may be given to Claimant. James Kintner, Executor 164 Monomonock Road Cresco, PA 18326 or To: Attorney William Reaser 111 N 7th St Stroudsburg, PA 18360 January 16,23,30 2026 LSOM0439040

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING The East Stroudsburg Borough Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:15 PM, in the Borough of East Stroudsburg Municipal Building, located at 24 Analomink St., East Stroudsburg, PA, during a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council for Ordinance No. 1416, creating a new Chapter 141*Stormwater Management and removing and replacing in its entirety Appendices A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J to existing Chapter 140 Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance of the East Stroudsburg Codes of Ordinances. After the hearing and during the continuance of the meeting, the Borough Council will, if in order, consider and vote upon Ordinance No. 1416, as well as conduct any other business that may come before the Borough Council. In lieu of setting forth Ordinance No.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been granted in the Estate of Kris Allen Keller, a/k/a Kris A. Keller, a/k/a Kris Keller, late of Saylorsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania who died on August 12, 2025, Estate No. 4525-0746, by the Register of Wills of Monroe County, to Jason A. Keller, Executor as of December 22, 2025. All persons indebted to the said Estate are required to make payment and those having claims or demands must present the same without delay to the above-named Executor, c/o Angela F. Stevens, Esquire, 400 Third Avenue, Suite 101, Kingston, Pennsylvania 18704.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Martinus G. Meulman, late of Eldred Township, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Executor Leslie Diane Conover 205 Sycamore Drive, Palmerton, PA 18071 Jenny Y.C. Cheng, Esquire Cheng Law Offices, P.C. 430 Delaware Avenue, P.O. Box 195, Palmerton, PA 18071 January 9,16,23 2026 LSOM0431721

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on January 13, 2026, a petition for change of name was filed in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas, requesting a decree to change the name of Andrea Matthew Bracey to Andre Matthew Bracey. The Court has fixed February 4, 2026, at 2:00 pm in Courtroom #TBD, Monroe County Courthouse Stroudsburg PA 18360, as the time and place for the hearing on said petition when and where all persons interested may appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the said petitioner should not be granted. January 16 2026 LSOM0440207

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ORPHANS’ COURT DIVISION The following Executors, Administrators, Trustees, or Guardians have filed Accounts and Statements of Proposed Distribution in the Office of the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court Division: In Re: Second and Partial Account of AMERISERV FINANCIAL BANK, Trustee of the BUENA VISTA CEMTERY PLCT NOTICE All parties interested are notified that the above Accounts and Statements of Proposed Distribution will be presented for Confirmation to a Judge of the Orphan’s Court on the 2nd day of February 2026, at 9:30 A.M. All objections to the above Account and/or Statements of Proposed Distribution must be filed with the Clerk of Court of the Orphans’ Court Division before the above specified time. /s/ GEORGE J. WARDEN Clerk of Orphans’ Court