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Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Gary E. Hoffmann aka Gary Hoffmann, late of Jackson Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters Testamentary in the above named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to theestate 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. Laura Palermo 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 9,16,23 2025 LSOM0403718

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 Township of Westfall, Pike County, Pennsylvania 2026 Budget - Revenue and Expenses Proposed Budget Available for Public Inspection REVENUE Real Estate Taxes: $1,220,763 Earned Income Tax: $1,060,000 LST and Transfer Tax: $230,000 Fines/Forfeits/Interest: $45,000 Public Safety (EMS): $108,000 State Shared Revenue: $6,820 Payment / Lieu of Taxes: $12,385 SC 1010/1016: $5,937 Charges for Services: $63,000 Liquid Fuels: $113,000 WVFD Reimburse: $75,000 Transfer from Reserves: $492,251 Total Revenue: $ 3,432,156 EXPENSE General Government: $319,920 Tax Collector/Financial Admin/Legal: $153,125 Engineering: $20,000 Eastern Pike Regional Police: $1,052,756 Fire Safety: $73,000 Ambulance / Rescue: $400,000 Code Enforcement: $80,000 Emergency Management: $3,200 Public Works: $452,770 Fire Protection - Westfall FD: $195,000 Debt Service: $173,999 Katz Tax: $300,000 Transfer to General Fund: $205,986 Pension/contributions: $2,400 Total Expense $ 3,432,156 General Fu

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will consider for adoption at a Public Hearing to be held at 6:00 p.m. on December 15, 2025 at the Pocono Township Municipal Building (205 Old Mill Road, Tannersville, PA 18372) special Board of Commissioners Meeting, for an Ordinance adopting a Budget and Appropriating Funds estimated to be required for the Purposes of the Government of the Township of Pocono and Fixing the Real Estate Millage Rate for the 2026 Fiscal Year. Copies of the Budget along with the proposed text of the Ordinance summarized below may be examined by any citizen of the Township of Pocono at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 205 Old Mill Road, Tannersville, PA during normal business hours.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Jeanette Rivera-Soto aka Jeanette Rivera , late of Chestnuthill 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. David Soto c/o Fisher & Fisher Law Offices LLC 525 Main Street Po Box 396 Gouldsboro, PA 18424 or To: Timothy B. Fisher II Esq.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF LYNN S. SAMSEL DANIELS a/k/a LYNN SAMSEL a/k/a LYNN S. DANIELS late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. LETTERS TESTAMENTARY in the above-named estate having been granted to Logan H. Pysher. 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 attorney within four 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. Logan H. Pysher Executor 2182 N 5th St. Stroudsburg, PA 18360 JOSEPH P. McDONALD, JR., ESQUIRE 1651 West Main Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Georgina Ruggiero , 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 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. Anthony J. Ruggiero 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 16,23,30 2025 LSOM0407666

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Middle Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on December 4, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Middle Smithfield Township municipal building at 147 Municipal Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302, to receive public comment and to consider and possibly adopt an ordinance, of which this notice is a summary, comprehensively amending the Middle Smithfield Township Zoning Ordinance at Chapter 200 of the Middle Smithfield Township Code of Ordinances.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Valara Hartman, late of Polk 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 4 months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the 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. Executor Shelley DePaul PO Box 374 Brodheadsville, PA 18322 November 16,23,30 2025 LSOM0406030

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 BOROUGH OF PORTLAND NOTICE OF THE AVAILABILITY OF THE PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET FOR INSPECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Borough Council for the Borough of Portland, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, has adopted a proposed 2026 Budget for the Borough, including General Fund, Sewer Fund, and Sanitation Fund. Said proposed Budget is available for public inspection at the Portland Municipal Building located at 206 Division Street, Portland, Pennsylvania. Borough Council intends to adopt the final 2026 Budget for the Borough at its regular meeting scheduled for December 1, 2025, beginning at 7:00 pm, at the Portland Municipal Building, or any public meeting of the Borough Council thereafter occurring, as the Borough Council deems appropriate.

(WBRE/WYOU) — From rain to snow, changes are already happening across the area, and 28/22 News Meteorologist Valerie Smock has the forecast as the National Weather Service (NWS) announces wind advisories. Sunday is expected to be partly cloudy and windy with gusts to 40 miles per hour. The NWS issued a wind advisory for several [...]

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 Danica Hartenfels officially kicked off her campaign to run for State Representative, 189th District.  She recently posted on her FB:"Dear All,Thank you so much for your support last night as we officially kicked off the campaign for Danica Hartenfels for State Representative, 189th District, at Pub 447 yesterday. From speaking to working the tables, to behind-the-scenes backing, I couldn't have done it without you, and your presence and words mean the world to me.We are just getting started, and having a room full of supporters to kick us off sends a strong message to our community that we have someone strong ready to work for us and the district!"

CLARKS SUMMIT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A local family-owned and operated farm is getting extra busy as Thanksgiving approaches. 28/22 News reporter Heidi Martens shows us how they are working hard to meet the holiday demand. Turkeys are gobbling here at Pallman Farms, Clarks Summit. This is just one of the many farms that play a [...]

Are you ready to dive into a world of suspense, fear, and psychological thrills? The Pocono Mountain Public Library invites you to join our horror book club, where we explore some of the most gripping and unsettling stories in the genre. Our next meeting will focus on "Quitters, Inc." by the legendary Stephen King, a tale that blends horror with dark humor and a chilling look at addiction and control. Whether you are a longtime fan of Stephen King or new to his work, this book club offers a...

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new initiative is helping combat rising food insecurity in Monroe County. Pocono Mountains United Way and the Community Foundation of Monroe County have launched the "Food Crisis Fund." It comes as food pantries across the county report record demand, and thousands of local families struggle to afford basic groceries. The fund aims to [...]

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Description On Monday morning, November 17, 2025 some borough residents may experience low water pressure due to repairs.

Description Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors' Budget Meeting scheduled for Sunday, November 16, 2025 will be held beginning at 10AM at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA. To view the meeting agenda, please visit our website at: https://coolbaughtwp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/111625-Budget-Work-Session-Agenda.pdfThe Board of Supervisors will conduct business on the agenda and whatever other business comes before them that they are able to act upon. All interested parties are invited to participate.

The Mountaineer caught up with Gabriel Ferguson, ’27, and asked about his soccer and football seasons. We also met up with Ilian Rivera, ’27, to discuss this years musical, PIPPIN!