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East Stroudsburg University’s Madelon Powers Gallery will host a special Martin Luther King, Jr. gallery exhibition featuring the artwork submitted for the Julianna V. Bolt Art Contest. The exhibition will be open from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Monday, January 15, 2024. The contest, held each year in conjunction with ESU’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Breakfast, gives local high school students an opportunity to share artwork that reflects their interpretation of the theme of the program. This year’s theme is “Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.”

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Drivers across Northeastern Pennsylvania are being advised the following roads in the area are closed due to flooding, downed trees, or utilities.

The Department advises drivers to report down trees or utilities to the local emergency management center for response.

Below you can find the following roadways that are closed due to flooding;

Luzerne County;

• Route 315 Plains Township on Cross Creek Point to Mtorworld Drive is closed for debris on the road.
• Route 2005 in Wilkes-Barre Township on Casey Avenue and Hazle Avenue is closed due to a damaged roadway.

Susquehanna County;