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Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 INVITATION TO BID The Brodhead Creek Regional Authority will receive sealed bids online for the following items: 1. “Wastewater Treatment Plant Chemicals” – a. Purchase of bulk chemicals used at the regional wastewater treatment plant including Liquid Aluminum Sulfate and Sodium Hydroxide 25%. 2. “Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Removal” – removal and proper disposal of biosolids from Authority’s wastewater treatment plant facility located at 6 South 4th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Bids are to be submitted online via the PennBid Program before December 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. All documents and solicitation details are available at no cost on the PennBid website (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com). Bid security in the form of money orders, bid bonds, certified checks, or cashier’s checks for the amount of 10% of the total bid is required. Bonds are to be issued by a surety licensed to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The owner of a day care in Monroe County is being charged after a one-year-old child was burned by hot water last year. Nicole Howe, owner of Stepping Stones Daycare in Bartonsville, is facing aggravated assault charges. The victim suffered extensive burns while being cared for at the daycare [...]

Retail Theft  Nov 18, 2025  On November 18, 2025, SARPD was dispatched to the TJ Maxx in Stroud Twp for a reported retail theft.  During the course of the investigation, it was found that at approx 6:59 pm, a male entered the store and concealed multiple items offered for sale.  As the male att...read more

PA state Rep. Maureen Madden voiced her support for legislation that would help improve the process in permitting grandparents to care for grandchildren when their parents are undergoing an opioid abuse treatment program. This bill would provide emergency grants to these grandparents to help offset the costs of everyday living essentials.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is wanted in Pennsylvania in connection to a 2012 cold case. Brian Hewson was arrested in 2023 in Lee County, Florida, on narcotics charges, however, according to the Florida Department of Corrections, his current status is absconder/fugitive. Hewson, 51, is facing charges including criminal homicide, tampering with evidence, and [...]

Description The Water Operator has called an unscheduled Water Committee meeting on Thursday, November 20 at 1pm at the Borough Hall.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of DAVID ROBERT IKE, a/k/a DAVID R. IKE, a/k/a DAVID IKE, late of the Township of Middle Smithfield, County of Monroe, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. DATE OF DEATH*MARCH 11, 2025 Letters of Administration have been granted to theundersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: MICHAEL J. IKE ADMINISTRATOR 2231 Deer Track Drive East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 or to his Attorney: JASON M. RAPA, ESQUIRE RAPA LAW OFFICE, P.C. 141 South First Street Lehighton, PA 18235 November 4, 11, 18 2025 LSOM0399824

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Borough Council of the Borough of East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will hold a Public Hearing on a proposed Ordinance 1419-25 of the Borough of East Stroudsburg Fixing the Real Estate Tax Rate for the Year 2026. The Public Hearing will be held on December 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM. in Council Chambers of the East Stroudsburg Borough Municipal Building, 24 Analomink Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. Following the Public Hearing, the Ordinance will be considered for final adoption.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Marion Townend, late of Smithfield 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 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. Heather Townend c/o Fisher & Fisher Law Offices LLC 525 Main Street Po Box 396 Gouldsboro, PA 18424 or To: Timothy B. Fisher II Esq. of Fisher & Fisher Law Offices LLC 525 Main Street Po Box 396 Gouldsboro, PA 18424 November 19,26,December 3 2025 LSOM0409484

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Oak Grove Multi-Municipal Compost Board will be held Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The meeting shall be for any business that may come before the Board. The meeting will be held at 147 Municipal Drive East Stroudsburg PA 18302. Oak Grove Multi-Municipal Composting Board Rachel Heller, Recording Secretary

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE MARIA S. OLIVEIRA, decd. Late of Pocono Lake, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Letters of Testamentary, having been granted, all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having legal claims to present the same without delay to: Executrix: Deolinda Bond, c/o 60 West Broad Street, Suite 303, Bethlehem, PA 18018 Attorney: Michael D. Recchiuti, Esq., 60 W. Broad Street, Ste 303, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 11.19,11.26,12.3.25

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Debra Jean Dwyer aka Debra J. Dwyer aka Debra J. Mannices, late of Pocono 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 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. Robert J. Mannices III c/o Fisher & Fisher Law Offices LLC 525 Main Street Po Box 396 Gouldsboro, PA 18424 or To: Timothy B.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate ofFlorence R. Milo Late of Paradise Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, died on August 31, 2021. 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. Maureen Milo, Administrator 492 Cranberry Creek Road Cresco, PA 18326 Name & Address of Attorney: Frank A. Martens, Jr. Esquire 476 Woodland Road Mount Pocono, PA 18344

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on September 29, 2025, a petition for change of name was filed in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas, requesting a decree to change the name of Michael Campesi to Michael Fortunato Campesi. The Court has fixed December 5, 2025, at 1:30 pm in Courtroom #TBD, Monroe County Courthouse 610 Monroe St, 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. November 19 2025 LSOM0409245

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ORPHANS’ COURT DIVISION No. 2025-0056 INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS In Re:D.M.P., A Minor. To: An Unknown and Unascertainable Father NOTICE A petition has been filed asking the Court to put an end to all rights you have to your child, (baby boy, born to birth mother Pharo August 3, 2021 in Monroe County, PA). The court has set a hearing to consider ending your rights to your child and the entry of a Change of Goal Order. That hearing has been scheduled to be heard in the Courtroom of the assigned Judge at the Northampton County Government Center, 669 Washington Street, Easton, PA, during the Orphans’ Court Hearing list on December 2, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Please contact Court Administration the day before the hearing for the specific Judge and courtroom assignment. Court Administration is located on the main floor of the Courthouse for further up to date information.

On November 12, the Future Educators Club went on a trip to East Stroudsburg University for their annual Aspiring Educator Pathway Project Day Trip.  Several schools were in attendance, including North, South, and East Strousburg, Pleasant Valley, Stroudsburg, and Bloomsburg. Each student receives a bag of small merchandise tokens and information on the college. It starts in the Arena of ESU, where students are introduced to ESU’s dean and several people a part of the team organizing the events.

On Saturday, November 15, East Stroudsburg University welcomed 67 gifted students from local and regional school districts to “What If: A Statewide Gifted Event.” ESU students taking Instructional Planning in Special Education (SPED 215) created a day of hands-on learning for elementary and middle school aged children (grades 2-8). This semester, the pre-service students created lessons involving Greek sculpture; movement in music; Indigenous people of the Poconos and how they formed story telling/ literacy; math in music; making music through poetry; muscles and movement; and Germany.

Season 5, Episode 29 - We’re kicking off the Behind the Maker series where we pull back the curtain and dive into the stories of the people behind some of the incredible things created right here in the Poconos. If you’ve ever been to Barley Creek Brewing (https://www.poconomountains.com/listing/barley-creek-brewing-company/3076/ ) , you know it’s more than just a place to grab a pint — it’s a community hub, a gathering spot, and a name that’s become synonymous with good times in the mountains. And at the heart of it all? The beer. Deanna sat down with the guy who’s been shaping that experience for over fourteen years: Matt Doughty, Head Brewer at Barley Creek.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZENRE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A holiday tradition continues as a local podcast team gears up to prepare and distribute Thanksgiving meals to families for another year. The Go-Getters Media Team is back in action for their Fourth Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. They are raising money to deliver home-cooked meals to local families struggling to [...]