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A Monroe County business is hoping to bring some relief to the victims of Hurricane Helene. The husband and wife team plan to deliver donations they’re collecting to affected Tennessee residents later this month

Dawn Gillow moved to tears as she describes the devastation friends who have become family in Tennessee are facing. Their Smoky Mountain communities have been completely wiped out.

Gillow says, "They’re going to be without water for months."

Gillow and her husband Kevin were visiting the state when Hurricane Helene hit. Luckily the area where they have their timeshare wasn’t affected. But Gillow’s heart is broken seeing the destruction of the place she loves.

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PUBLIC NOTICE POCONO TOWNSHIP BUDGET WORK SESSION Notice is hereby given that the Pocono Township Board of Commissioners will hold a public work session at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024 (112 Township Drive, Tannersville, PA) for the purpose of discussing the FY 2025 Budget and any business that may come before the Board. Township Office: 570-629-1922 P - Sept. 30, Oct. 2, 2024

East Stroudsburg University’s Provost’s Colloquium Series, an intellectual experience that promotes dialogue among ESU faculty, staff, students, and community, continues Fall 2024 semester with a presentation by Samuel Quainoo, Ph.D., professor and chair, political science and economics; Artress White, Ph.D., associate professor, English; Donna-Marie Cole-Malott, Ph.D., assistant professor, professional and secondary education/ instructional design technology; Ko Mishima, Ph.D., professor, political science and economics; Lavar Peterson, helpdesk manager;, and Beth Sockman, Ph.D., professor and chair, professional and secondary education/ instructional design technology. The presentation, “Destination Ghana! A Travel Abroad Opportunity for Students Linked to ESU’s New Black Studies Minor” will take place on Wednesday, October 9, at 4:30 p.m. in Stroud Hall 117.

On Tuesday, October 1, East Stroudsburg University welcomed Governor Josh Shapiro’s Advisory Commission on African American Affairs and Advisory Commission on Women for a panel discussion.

Critical issues affecting African Americans and women, such as Black Maternal Health, the CROWN Act, and Menstrual Equity were discussed. ESU President Kenneth Long was in attendance and greeted the panelists after the discussion.