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April 20 & 21, 2024
Saturday 9-5
Sunday 9-3

Mountainhome United Methodist Church
Sunday April 27th 4:30-7:30pm

Adults $10
12 and under $5
Under 3 free

Dine-in or curbside pickup

$1.8 million, single-family home at 123 Forbes Drive
The 5,049 square-foot detached house at 123 Forbes Drive in Cresco has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in February and the total purchase price was $1,825,000, $361 per square foot. The house was built in 1914. The deal was finalized on Feb. 21.

Get out and enjoy the opening day of Trout season on Saturday, April 6 at beautiful Ice Lake. Located at 6339 Rt. 191, the lake will be stocked and ready! Catch the "Golden" trout and win a prize*

$20 donation

Call the fire house for ticket availability:
570-595-7777

May 4, 2024 at 4pm
6690 Route 191
Cresco, PA 18326

June 9, 2024
Register / pay by May 31

Update 3/5/24 @ 7pm
PA Homepage Article: Shooting investigation underway in Monroe County
https://www.pahomepage.com/news/shooting-investigation-underway-in-monroe-county/

Confirmed second-hand: homeowner indicated this was a gang-related drive-by shooting.
6 shots heard - around 3:30am, morning of March 4, 2024
Oak Ridge Lane & Ridge Road

HARRISBURG, Feb. 28 – State Rep. Maureen Madden said the Office of the State Fire Commissioner awarded almost $119,000 to help firefighters and EMS providers in Monroe County.

“Fire and EMS companies face constant challenges, including tight budgets that make it tough to meet equipment, maintenance and other operating expenses. Our hardworking first responders deserve every resource they need to respond to local emergencies and to increase and retain their membership,” said Madden. D-Monroe.

Madden said the following organizations serving the 115^th Legislative District received funding through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program:

• Acme Hose Co. No. 1 (fire) -- $14,228.
• Barrett Township Fire Co. (fire) -- $13,256.
• Bushkill Emergency Corps (EMS) -- $10,000.
• Marshalls Creek Fire Co. (fire and EMS) -- $24,423.
• Pocono Mountain Regional EMS (EMS) -- $14,995.
• Pocono Mountain Volunteer Fire Co. (fire) -- $13,256.
• Pocono Summit Volunteer Fire Co.  (fire) -- $14,423.
• Pocono Township Fire Co. (fire) -- $14,228.

Have you seen all the wonderful FREE items at the clothing outreach located in the BARC open Monday and Wednesday 9 to 12. Stop in for a closet refresh or drop off donations. They follow the school calendar if school is closed they are closed.