Special Edition

December  18 19  The PA Council for the Arts is  Strengthening community through the arts. Audacy's Nikki Stone gets the details on the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program from Nora Johnson. Jonathan Pidluzny, vice president of academic affairs, American Council of Trustees and Alumni,  has results of a recent poll on learning American history especially at the College le...

December 11 12    Holiday depression with  Dr. Michelle Wonders   Clinical Director at  Devereux Pocono,   Matthew Facktor, M.D., thoracic surgeon and director of the lung cancer screening program at Geisinger talks about lung cancer and the lung cancer screening program.  Ted Okon, Executive Director of the Community Oncology Alliance has details on how the Buil...

December 4 5   Danielle Weinschenk and Jess Meoni with  Leadership Lackawanna on two fund raisers coming up to benefit community projects to benefit area communities. 411 Studio presents an original play  by Lou Bisignani, Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Beautiful Dreamer. check out the you tube page Northeastern Penna writers collective     Dawn Webster Advanced Pract...

November 27 28  Desiree Natale, Director of HealthCare Innovations at the Wright Center and Tina Zukowski AVP of Revenue Integrity at the Wright Center give us updates from the Wright Center and tips on choosing insurance.   Bill Sweeney  AARP’s SVP of Government Affairs updates us on prescription drug costs.   Michael Spigler, Vice President of Patient Services and...

November 20 21  Fork Over Love is not yet a year old but it's already helped many people and restaurants in our area. Ruth Corcoran member of the board of directors of Fork over Love joins us with how this unique concept began.  The Hanover Green Cemetery will be the site once again of Wreaths Across America. The event is December 18 and if you would like to sponsor a wreath, Kathleen Sm...

November 13 14   This past week we marked Veterans Day. Working is with veterans is what the DAV does all year. John Kleindienst,  DAV Voluntary Services Director explains how you can too.  All service members are welcome to join in The Edwardsville Warrior Tree Project.  Karen Declet tells us where and when. The 43rd Greater Hazleton American Cancer Society Telethon is this we...

November 6 7   Veteran's Day is this coming Thursday. There are many events which will be highlighting our Vets. We at Audacy thank all Veterans for your service. Jennifer Spitler, Regional Program Outreach Coordinator NEPA Region PA Deptment of Military and Veterans Affairs is here to tell us about some special events and also where veterans can find help all year long.  Days are gettin...

PennDOT's Mike Taluto and Christine Sullivan Coordinator of the Community Traffic Safety Program in Lackawanna County are here with Halloween Safety reminders.  Meghan Loftus CEO of Friends of the Poor and Linda Robeson chair of the Friends of the Poor Family to Family Program have updates on how both events will be handled this year.  Krish Ramakrishnan, Chief Innovator and Strategist,...

October 23 24  There is still time to enjoy a Halloween Haunted for a great cause. Joel Beatty is with the Jarret Yoder Foundations Patriot Center Haunted House.  October is Depression Awareness Month, Michelle Wonders Clinical Director at  Devereux Pocono is here with information.  Susan Weinstock, VP of Financial Resilience for AARP has job search help for those over 50, &nbs...

October 9 10   Audacy's Nikki Stone gets the details on Wyoming County Heart and Soul from Debbie Shurtliff,  Dawn Webster Advanced Practice Clinician Director, with Med Express  reminds us it's time for a flu shot.  Actor's Circle is celebrating 40 years of local theatre. Casey Thomas director of the first show of the season "Deathtrap" joins us for a preview.  And it's h...

October 16 17  Jackie Galvin has the places you can have a great time and help out Griffin Pond Animal Shelter.  Emily Loder with Supporters of Camp Archbald brings us the details on the recent 100th Anniversary event that brought hundreds of former girl scouts to our area. Did you also know Camp Archbald is available for you to use for events?    Kidney disease is the fastest...

October 2 3   Actor's Circle is celebrating 40 years of local theater. Casey Thomas director of the first show of the season "Deathtrap" gives us a preview.  Jackie Galvin has the places you can have a great time and help out Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. Local Junior Achievement President Ginny Crake is here with your invitation to their Hall of Fame Dinner,  Emily Loder with Suppor...

September 25 26  Dress for Success Luzerne County has a fundraiser coming up in October.  Linda Armstrong joins Audacy's Nikki Stone with details.  Actress and comedienne Julie Halston, will receive a Tony Award this weekend for her charitable work for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.  Her husband died of PF and she's working to get the word out. Kidney disease is the fastest...

September 18 19 There is a Gala coming up at the Rosetti Estate in Scranton. Ken Hussey and Dr. Joe Olivieri are here to invite you.   Dawn Webster Advanced Practice Clinician Director, with Med Express  has tips on getting kids back to school and staying healthy.  Courtney McCormick, corporate dietitian, Nutrisystem has healthy tips for parents during this back to school season. &n...

September 11 12  September is Suicide Prevention Month, With a focus on our Veterans, Aaron Egan is Director of community base suicide prevention, VA Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.   Sara Hoch is a Crisis Clinician at Wilkes Barre General Hospital and Board Member for the Greater Northeast PA Out of the Darkness Walk. She's here to tell us why it's so important to get th...

September 4 5   September is Suicide Prevention Month, Sara Hoch is a Crisis Clinician at Wilkes Barre General Hospital and Board Member for the Greater Northeast PA Out of the Darkness Walk. She's here to tell us why it's so important to get the message out that you are not alone.  September is Natural Disaster Awareness month. Monica Sanders, Senior Fellow at the Tulane University Disa...

August 28 29  Julie Walker, The Payton Walker Foundation Executive Director and Peyton’s Mom with the signs and symptoms of Sudden Cardiac Arrest in youth.   Audacy's Nikki Stone gets the details on the Valley With a Heart Fundraiser from Big John Davis. 

August 21 22   Greg Bower and Shelli Setzer of Three Dogs Vino in Bloomsburg have an upcoming event to "Back the Blue". Chief of South Centre Township Police Department, Bill Richendrfer, Chief of Scott Township Police Department, Ray Klingler and Chief of Police of Briar Creek Township, Tom Frace. Audacy's Frank Andrews talks with Dr. Stanley Martin, Director of Infectious Diseases at Geisin...

August 14 15  Emily Loder  Supporters of Camp Archbald  Marketing and Communications Chair tells us how they are getting ready to celebrate 100 years!  Audacy's Nikki Stone introduces us to Catherine Girard with Careerlink of Lackawanna County and Megan with the Luzerne/Wyoming County Chapter of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health).  Gene McDonough is the President of...

August 7 8  August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Dawn Webster Advanced Practice Clinician Director, with Med Express gives us an overview.  Evlyn Lyons is 9 years old and she's already becoming known as "the bird whisperer". Evlyn and her mom Linda Uren are here to tell us about Evlyn's Hand Tamed Foster Birds and more. Dr. David Wohl infectious disease expert at the University of No...

July 31 August 1 Lynn M. Conrad Executive Director, Rail-Trail Council of NEPA with information on the D&H Distance Run – a half-marathon and 5 K. Dawn Webster Advanced Practice Clinician Director, with Med Express  has travel safety suggestions for those still waiting for vacation.  Shane Liermann, Deputy National Legislative Director, DAV, fights for Veterans and Service Memb...

July 24 25   Gene McDonough is the President of the Anthracite Bicycle Coalition. He says they like to have fun, volunteer and get others riding safely as well.   Everyone is invited to take part in the Promise Keepers Ride on Sunday August 1st. David Ragan founder of Veterans Promise has details on the ride, an awards ceremony  and his organization with a mission to help Veterans a...

July 17 18  Camping is back at Camp Archbald.  Emily Loder  Supporters of Camp Archbald  Marketing and Communications Chair tells us what they are doing at camp now and how everyone can enjoy what they have to offer during the year.  Summer is still in full swing but it won't stop winter from coming. PennDOT is getting ready. Jessica Ruddy, Community Relations Coordinator...

July 10 11  Evlyn Lyons is 9 years old and she's already becoming known as "the bird whisperer". Evlyn and her mom Linda Uren are here to tell us about Evlyn's Hand Tamed Foster Birds and more. Sharon Myers, Executive Director of the PA Farm Show Complex and Expo Center has all the delicious details on the upcoming PA Summer Food Fest next weekend. Dr. David Wohl infectious disease expert at...

July 3 4  It's the 4th of July holiday weekend 2021. Cassandra Coleman is already working on a year of 4th of July in 2026. With Pennsylvania in the spotlight as Executive Director of America250PA.org she wants to get the word out so everyone can take part. Everyone is invited to take part in the Promise Keepers Ride on Sunday August 1st. David Ragan founder of Veterans Promise has details on...