Armstrong "In The Loop Podcast"

Marci Mustello joins the show to discuss COVID 19 updates from the state. Marci provides current news and information that has just recently been voted & approved. We learn Pennsylvania has a new date for the state Primary. Marci shares information regarding Senate Bill 751 that focuses on education and assistance it provides for our school districts. She also discusses small business financia...

Alison Schuster, host of Armstrong Neighborhood Channel's Om Sweet Om & Yoga Instructor, joins the show to help give listeners wellness tips during our social distancing.  Alison shares her own personal experiences of what her & her family is doing to get out of the house and what she's able to do now her normal routine has been broken. She shares that creating time during the da...

*BONUS EPISODE* Due to the COVID-19 Virus, things are changing rapidly in our communities. One specific issue that isn't changing is hunger. Our local school districts and food banks have modified services to help feed those in need. More information & links for feeding programs -Seneca Valley School District: https://files.svsd.net/meals/survey.vbhtml -Mars Area School District: https://...

Michele Konyha and Mikayla Moretti are this week's guests to talk about this year's Leadership Butler County class project. Michele and Mikayla explain the project at Moraine State Park and their ribbon cutting event at the Regatta in August. They need to raise around $50,000 to put in a handicap accessible boat dock as well as making improvements to the area around the dock. LBC Class o...

Daneen O'Donnell, Armstrong Community Marketing Manager for the Butler office, joins the show to announce the 10th Anniversary of Armstrong's Breaking Bread initiative.  Daneen gives listeners multiple ways to support local food banks in our communities or stop by a local Armstrong office to donate canned goods. She also provides statistics that emphasize the importance of supporting foo...

Tina Miller from Butler First United Methodist Church is with us to discuss their upcoming Mission Trip to Killeen, Texas. This mission trip is to serve a week at the Soldiers Hospitality House near Fort Hood. The group will be doing minor home repairs, helping to build a shed or pole building and possibly working on an outdoor restroom for the outdoor pavilion. Learn all about Ben & Melody Bl...

Joella Baker, Get Fit Families, and George Villegas, Zelienople Rotary Club, are this week's guests. Joella and George share information regarding the upcoming 2020 Shamrock Shuffle in Harmony, PA.  We learn about the history of the race and how it helps Zelienople Rotary Club initiatives throughout the year. There are multiple races that are apart of the Shamrock Shuffle and has a fantastic...

Join Stephen Santa, Director, & Blaise Meanor, George the Best Man, as they discuss everything there is to know about the Seneca Valley 2020 All-School Musical. The Drowsy Chaperone  Show dates are March 6th ,7th ,13th  and 14th  at 7:30 pm and matinee is Sunday March 8th at 2:00 pm. Seneca Valley Intermediate High School Auditorium Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and can be pu...

Victoria Spreng, Executive Director of The Lighthouse Foundation, joins the show to talk about all of the amazing services that the organization provides to the community. Victoria talks about the new location they moved into at the end of 2018. This has allowed them to offer a unique food shopping program at their food bank for their consumers.  We also talk about the need for volunteers and dona...

Josh Meeder is this week's guest. Josh gives us his background and history in the area. We learn about the Opera Hall, where we recorded the episode, and some other local history of Harmony. Josh talks about The Center of Harmony and all of the events that take place each month. For more information or wanting to book an event: https://thecenterofharmony.com/ or check out their Facebook Page:...

Patty Kirkpatrick, Executive Director of Don't Stop Dreamin', joins us to talk about Don't Stop Dreamin'.  A 501c3 non-profit, Don't Stop Dreamin' grants dreams to the 1000+ residents living in Quality Life Services nursing and personal care facilities & patients in Three Rivers Hospice. In 2019, they fulfilled 100 Dreams including an overnight trip for a resident...

Jesse Putkoski, Area Director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention- Western Pennsylvania Chapter, joins the show to talk all about AFSP. Jesse gives us a full insight into what AFSP is, their mission, fundraising and local events that their chapter hosts each year. We discuss a few topics on Suicide Prevention and some of the common signs or traits one might notice. Jesse gives some s...

Our first podcast of Season 2 features Pennsylvania State Representative of the 11th Legislative District, Marci Mustello. Marci won a special election in May 2019 and was sworn into office in June. Hear all about Marci's first months of office and the impact she is making locally. Her road map for the end of 2019 and start of 2020 is very impressive! She wants to make an impact for her distr...

WXED 107.3 FM, Ellwood City's Community Radio Station hosts the recording for this awesome episode! Ricky V, of Ricky V Morning Show, is our guest and shares the history of the station. We learn all about the programming for the station and how they're trying to grow their programming lineup. Ricky V does a great morning show during the week and can be streamed from the WXED website.  Fo...

Mayor of Mars, Gregg Hartung, joins the show to discuss the Mars Discovery Center that is currently finding funding to be built in downtown Mars. Gregg and his committee are well underway in their fundraising efforts and were recently awarded a $1 million dollar grant. Gregg shares with us all the updates with this project, how it will help Mars and the surrounding communities as well as what this...

George Villegas, Board Member for CVCC, joins the show to talk about the 75 years of this amazing organization. The group's fundraising effort for the year is $45,000.00 and they're well on their way to reaching their goal. Their 4 non-profits that they're helping with the fundraising are: -The Community Park -Southwest Butler Food Cupboard -Zelienople Area Public Library -Parents i...

This week's episode features Steven Green and Sheila Talarico from Glade Run Lutheran Services in Zelienople. We learn all about the history, mission and services that Glade Run provides to over 4,000 people a year. Glade Run is still collecting for their holiday initiative and you have time to donate! To donate to their Christmas Angel Program:  https://gladerun.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/0...

The 3rd Annual Miracle on Main Street in Zelienople, PA will be held on Thursday, December 5th from 4:30pm-8:30pm. Vanessa was kind enough to join us and share all the exciting events that will be going on that evening. This is one of our favorite events and hope to see you there! For More Information:  https://miracleonmainstzelie.weebly.com/ or their Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/MMSZ...

Kim Racan and Gary Racan founded the Warriors Rock in Concert with the Studio E Band to honor the men & women who have or are currently serving our country. The band's mission is to empower these warriors and make this the most successful well-adjusted generations of Veterans in our Nation's History.  Warriors Rock in Concert will be taking place on Sunday, December 8th at Jergel&apo...

Ron Carter, President & Executive Director of The Strand Theater is our guest this week. Ron gives a background & history of The Strand Theater from the opening in 1914 to the closing in the 1980's. We talk about The Strand Initiative and the work of all of the volunteers to reopen The Strand in the mid-2000's.  Ron puts together a wonderful schedule of events & shows and thi...

Happy Veterans Day to everyone that has served or is currently serving to protect our freedoms! We are thankful to be joined by Ben Stahl, CEO of the Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania (VLP) for this episode. Ben talks about the services the non-profit organization provides to veterans. Founded in 1992 to serve Vietnam veterans, the VLP provided housing, employment assistance, hea...

Tom & Marie Grant, Rotarians of the Zelienople Rotary Club and the End Polio Now Campaign Co-Chairs for Rotary District 7280 talk about the End Polio Now mission. Tom talks about the history of this disease & Rotary's part in helping to eradicate Polio. He also shares his life story and being a Polio survivor. Marie helps to give insight and the role her & Tom have in sharing the...

Butler County Chamber's first ever Executive Director, Jordan Grady, joins the show to discuss his new role. Jordan talks about the new mission for his position as well as discussing the road map for 2020. For more information about the Butler County Chamber: https://butlercountychamber.com/ Visit their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BCChamber1896/

Jerry Andree,Cranberry Township Manager, joins the show to talk about the township. Jerry dives into current projects, future projects and updates on existing/previous projects that impact the community. This is our first of a quarterly series we're starting with Cranberry Township to better inform the community!

Mary Hess, business owner and member of both Explore Zelie & Zelienople Borough Council is our guest. Mary shares all of the updates on current and future developments in Zelienople. We take time to talk about the recent floods and changes that are underway to prevent future disasters.