On May 16, vote HEIDI A. PICKARD for Tobyhanna Township Tax Collector

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Continued from page 12 and its driver continued on its route.

Here’s a two-fer. On 4-24, a local 17-year-old male was driving his ’15 Dodge Durango on Route 115 approaching Weir Lake Road at around 6:30 p.m. when he became distracted and drove off the road, hitting a utility pole, bouncing off that and continuing south across Weir Lake Road, then hitting a second utility pole with the left front. He wasn’t hurt, but the truck was towed.

Stealin’

On 4-28, PSP-F was called to the ShopRite in Brodheadsville. Store security reported that a couple had filled a shopping cart then left without paying. When confronted outside by security, the female pushed past the employee, who was talking to the male driver through the open passenger door of their vehicle, causing a slight injury. They were identified, along with their vehicle, by PSP-F, and tracked to a home in the Blakeslee area where they were arrested … while in the process of changing their hair color. They were taken to the Monroe County jail.

PennDOT

Crews are out pothole patching, and crack sealing. Bridge and drainage work crews are now also out. Be alert for these crews … keep them safe.

From the Statehouse Learn how to protect your identity at my upcoming seminar

by State Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe)

Identity theft continues to be one of the fastest growing crimes in the country and scammers are constantly coming up with schemes to trick us into giving them our personal information. Unfortunately, older residents are frequent victims of this type of fraud. That’s why I am once again teaming up with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General to co-host an upcoming seminar on the latest scams. Our seminars are an easy way to learn how to protect yourself from becoming a victim.

The free event is Thursday, June 15, 5-7 p.m., Ross Township Municipal Building, 250 Anchorage Road, Saylorsburg.

An event was held earlier in the month at Faith Lutheran Church in Pocono Lake.

The seminars are led by Dave Shallcross, director of senior protection with the Office of Attorney General.

Our goal is to make seniors aware of the threat of fraud to the elder community, teach them how to avoid being victimized, and to make sure they know who they should call when they are concerned about their safety and well-being. Reservations are required and can be made by calling one of my district offices at 570-643-7683 (Blakeslee office) or 570-620-4341 (Effort office).

Madden adds satellite hours at Barrett Paradise Friendly Library

State Rep. Maureen Madden has announced she is expanding the assistance available through her office by offering monthly satellite hours at the Barrett Paradise Friendly Library in Cresco.

“I am pleased that the Barrett Paradise Friendly Library has graciously accepted our request and will be our host each month. We look forward to seeing and serving residents for all of their state-related needs,” said Madden, D-Monroe.

During the first week of each month, a member of Madden’s staff will be at the library 6500 Route 191 in Cresco, 18326 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. In the third week of the month, she will have a staff member at the library from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday.

Due to the May 16 primary election, Madden said the assistance on the third week this month will be on Monday, May 15 and Wednesday, May 17. Madden’s district office is at 354 Memorial Blvd., Room 4 in Tobyhanna, 18466-7786. The phone number is 570-894-7905.