Special Edition

Special Edition 12 10 11  Holiday time can be stressful, even for kids. Rachel Wagner is the Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist & National Trainer at the Devereux Center for Resilient Children. She introduces us to FLIP IT! and how it works for children and adults. Older Driver Safety Awareness Week highlighted unique challenges faced by older drivers. Rebecca Rybak, Highway Safety Educa...

Special Edition 12 3 4  David Parmelee with Little Theatre of Wilkes Barre has your invitation to their presentation of  the musical version of  "A Christmas Story".  How can you help our service members deployed this holiday season. Dr.  J.D. Crouch II, CEO and President, of the USO is here to tell us.  Brad Kieserman, VP of Disaster Operations and Logistics, American Red Cross  how people can ma...

Special Edition 11 26 27  It's a step back in time visiting Eckley Miners' Village.  Project Manager Chris Stokum has details of plans underway to allow even more immersive experience. Jessica Ruddy with PennDOT District 4 tells us now's the time for area high school students to sign up for the Innovation Challenge.  Dawn Webster, Advanced Practice Clinician Director, with Med Express has informat...

Special Edition 11 19 20 You won't want to miss The Scranton Jazz Festival Big Band perform Swingin' Jazz Nutcracker Suite. Maestro Marko Marcinko has your invitation.  Stephen Perillo and The NEPA Praise Band have concerts coming up to get you in the Christmas spirit and help the community.  Meghan Loftus and Linda Robeson have finalized the details for the 46th  Friends of the Poor Thanksgiving...

Special Edition 11 12 13  The 44th Hazleton American Cancer Society Telethon is Sunday November 13 from noon to 11pm. Jane Dougherty has been involved since the beginning. She is here to tell us how times may have changed but there's still more to do and raising money for research is more necessary now than ever. It's the 9th year for the Edwardsville Warrior Tree Project. Karen Declet has your in...

Special Edition 11 5 6  The General Election is this Tuesday. Two races are being closely watched nationally. Bill Johnston-Walsh, AARP Pennsylvania’s State Director talks about the issues most important to voters they recently polled. Veteran's Day is Friday and this coming Wednesday area Veterans are invited to PNC Field in Moosic. Jennifer Spitler Regional Program Outreach Coordinator, NEPA Reg...

10 29 30  Pennsylvania Rural Jobs and Investment Tax Credit Program Creates Hundreds of Jobs in NE PA Jonathan Benjamin, CEO of UnityLab    If you're getting ready for Halloween, Dawn Webster, Advanced Practice Clinician Director, with Med Express joins us with tips on Halloween safety. Cathy Rist Strauch invites you to the next production at Actor's Circle in Scranton, "Come Blow Your Horn". Octo...

10 22 23  Devereux Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical/Medical Officer Dr. Yolanda Graham, M.D specializes child and adolescent psychiatry with a focus on sex trafficking in children.  Cathy Rist Strauch is here to tell us about a special Halloween murder mystery you won't want to miss. Rebecca Rybak Coordinator of the Northeast Highway Safety Program has tips on Halloween Safety.  Sarah Chav...

10 15 16  Justin Behrens Executive Director and CEO of Keystone Mission joins us with an update on their recently opened Transformation Center and a Real Talk event coming up. Marine Corps Sgt. Salvatore Dely has details on this years Toys for Tots campaign which is already underway.  Medicare Fraud and scams involving Medicare are increasing, Rebecca Kinney, Director of the Administration for Com...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Dr. Robin Skrine, Director of Breast Services for Geisinger Health Systems, is here to talk about how self care and early detection screenings for all types of cancers are helping to save lives.  Wilkes Barre Chapter #2306 NAACP has their Freedom Banquet on Friday October 21. Chapter President Jimel Calliste has your invitation. AVP's Wheel Life Experienc...

October 1 2  Everything from budgets to businesses to being on the front lines when you are a newly elected Mayor of a city during a pandemic..to what a sandwich had to do with the journey which brought here with us today. Paige Gebhardt Cognetti, Mayor of the City of Scranton is here to talk about ongoing development in the city now and what she is working toward to continue to move Scranton in a...

September 24 25 Devereux has a history of helping individuals and families in need.  Devereux Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical/Medical Officer Dr. Yolanda Graham, M.D specializes  child and adolescent psychiatry. Today she joins us to talk about suicide awarness. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness month. What should you look for, how would you open a discussion and we'll tell you ab...

September 17 18  It's 2022 and a case of Polio was detected in New York state back in July. Should we be concerned? Carol Ferguson is the founder of the PA Polio Survivors Network and is here to share her story..Carol is a polio survivor. This week is "Falls Awareness Week". Dawn Webster, Advanced Practice Clinician Director, with Med Express has tips on how to prevent them.  Some school scams hav...

September 10 11  The Shawnee Fort Chapter NSDAR (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution) has an event coming up to benefit a local historical project. Shawnee Fort Chapter Regent,  Kathleen Smith is here with the details.   The Scranton Walk & Roll for the GBS|CIDP Foundation International is next Saturday. Mary Kay Egan and Devin Gerber Lugones are here to tell us about it. It'...

John Davis says it's all about the kids. For 21 years, Valley With A Heart has been helping Luzerne County families who are caring for their seriously ill children. He  tells us about their upcoming fundraiser but more importantly, if you or someone you know needs help, how to get in touch with them.  Also for the kids, the  "Fall In Love With Giving" Gala to benefit the NEPA Youth Shelter is comi...

August 27 28 Cancer. A word no one wants to hear. Dr. Rajiv Panikkar, MD specializes in Hematology/Oncology and internal medicine and  is the Chair of The Cancer Institute of the Geisinger Health System. He is here today to talk about colon cancer and the importance of early screening. Dr. Panikkar, also tells us about their team approach in cancer care.  David Parmelee General Manager of The Litt...

August 20 21  Carol Coolbaugh facilitator of the NEPA GRASP Chapter and founder of the upcoming Overdose Awareness Event at Kirby Park in Wilkes Barre, the Scranton Walk & Roll for the GBS|CIDP Foundation International is coming in September. Mary Kay Egan and Devin Gerber Lugones  are here to tell us about it. Keeping our pets safe with Lori Teller,  President of the American Veterinary Medic...

August 13 14 PennDOT District 4 has a hiring event coming up on Wednesday. Jessica Ruddy has all the details. John Davis says it's all about the kids. For 21 years, Valley With A Heart has been helping Luzerne County families who are caring for their seriously ill children. He going to tells us about their upcoming fundraiser but more importantly, if you or someone you know needs help, how to get...

August 6 7  Jason Brenner, is one of the Co Chairs for the Hazleton Rotary Wine and Beer Festival and he has your invitation to be there for the fun. Dan Griffin from Luzerne County is on his way to help re build war torn Ukraine. Why is he going and how can you help? He's here to tell us.  We have been hearing more about Monkeypox. Dawn Webster, Advanced Practice Clinician Director, with Med Expr...

July 30 31 Volunteers are getting ready for the first ever K-9 Cleanup. Laura Breakstone owner of ParaMount Pet Care, has details on how you can get involved. The Paws in the Park event to benefit Griffin Pond Animal Shelter is coming up and Fundraising Director, Sherry Crolly tells us where and when. If you want to take part in The Wilkes Barre Multi Cultural Parade and Festival, Kirk Merchel, Sp...

July 23 24 Pennsylvania long term care advocates worked together to show the need and  gathered in Harrisburg to commend members of the state legislature and the Governor for making it happen. Zach Shamberg, President and CEO, Pennsylvania Health Care Association tells us how it will help care for the states current and future aging population. Do you have emotional well being? Dawn Webster, Advan...

July 16 17  An Audacy Mental Wellness Initiative, Dr. Christine Moutier, Chief Medical Officer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in conversation with Riggs, morning host at Audacy station 103.7 KISS-FM in Milwaukee about the new 988 number to call for help for any type of mental health or suicide related crisis. Camping season is underway at the second oldest Girl Scout camp, Camp...

July 9 10  Kathryn Rowinski with Miller-Keystone Blood Center hosting the Tunnel to Towers 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit. She tells us where and when.  Eye injuries are common but most are preventable. Dawn Webster, Advanced Practice Clinician Director,with Med Express has the details. Reid Porter, Senior Director of State Public Affairs at the Pharmaceutical Researchers and Manufacturers of Am...

July 2 3  Celebrating the 4th of July.  Audacy's Jill Wydra, Event Director, invites you to the "Scrantastic Spectacular" coming to downtown Scranton. The second annual Rhythm and Wine Festival to benefit Big Brothers and Big Sisters is coming up. Executive Director Michelle Hamilton has your invitation.  Dawn Webster, Advanced Practice Clinician Director, with Med Express has information on migra...

June 25 26  Audacy's Bob Cordaro spoke with Corissa Rolon Exec Dr and CEO of the Burn Prevention Network, about what can happen if you don't handle fireworks carefully. Heading to the water? Rebecca Rybak Coordinator of the Northeast Highway Safety Program reminds you to don't drink and boat.   Celebrate safely with a professional fireworks display. Paul DeAngelo is here with everything you need t...