Special Edition

December 8 and 9  Special Edition  Staff Sgt USMC Sonlord Jean, Co-ordinator Toys for Tots,  Megan Millo  VP Operations Ken Pollock Auto Group and their holiday coat drive, Lt. Col.(ret) Joe Albert remembering the legacy of  President George H.W. Bush.

December 1 and 2  Special Edition   Dr. Darryl Jackson MD  Chief Medical Officer for PA Dept of Military and Veterans Affairs , Augie Barhight with the NEPA Chapter of Rolling Thunder, Megan Millo  VP Operations Ken Pollock Auto Group and their holiday coat drive, Denise Kumor, Tracey’s Hope and Hospice Animal Rescue

November 24 and 25  Special Edition   Tina Zukowski, director of Revenue Cycle at the Wright Center Community Health  and President of NEPA Chapter of Healthcare Administrative Management.   Dr. David Palmiter PhD., ABPP  on depression.

November 17 and 18 Special Edition  Augie Barhight with the NEPA Chapter of Rolling Thunder is looking for volunteers to help out with projects they sponsor for area veterans. Linda Robeson has the details on how you can help with the long running “Family to Family” program in Scranton this Thanksgiving. Author PW Singer on his book “The Weaponization of Social Media” and John Augustine, Pres...

November 17 and 18 Special Edition  Augie Barhight with the NEPA Chapter of Rolling Thunder is looking for volunteers to help out with projects they sponsor for area veterans. Linda Robeson has the details on how you can help with the long running “Family to Family” program in Scranton this Thanksgiving. Author PW Singer on his book “The Weaponization of Social Media” and John Augustine, Pres...

November 10 and 11  Special Edition  Local author Tom Cerra talks about his book “Black Rose”. The story features local places and history. Tom also has some tips for others who may have been considering putting pen to paper. Linda Robeson has the details on how you can help with the long running “Family to Family” program in Scranton this Thanksgiving. Denise Kumor is Chief Executive Officer with...

November 3 and 4  Special Edition  Tom Fritz, Public Relations Coordinator with the Santa Parade in Scranton has details of all the fun. PA State Police Trooper First class David Peters is a community service and public information officer with Troop N Hazleton. They are spearheading a drive to collect winter coats for those who need them in the community.   Joe Harris with Rol...

October 20 and 21  Special Edition  Local storyteller Joe Leonardi shares his latest works which address some very powerful topics. He also shares tips with others who have ever thought about putting pen to paper.  US Attorney for the Middle District of PA, David Freed talks about his long battle in the war against illegal drugs from the side of a prosecutor. State Rep Sid Michaels Kavulich (D-114...

October 13 and 14  Special Edition  Dr. David Palmiter PhD, ABPP, psychology professor at Marywood University, Scranton. Information on Depression Day Screenings.  Karel Zubris, Penn State Extension, with food safety tips.  Ben Bradlee Jr, journalist and author of the book “The Forgotten”.

October 6 and 7   Special Edition   Valerie White, Executive Director of the Pregnancy Resource Center of Greater Hazleton, talks about the programs they offer and an upcoming fundraiser to benefit the Center. Dr. Shelley Sobieray and Willow Jurus from White Haven Veterinary Hospital with details about the upcoming Adopt-A –Thon.  US Attorney for the Middle District of PA, David Freed has informat...

Special Edition  September 29 and 30  Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance is a statewide child abuse prevention organization. Angela Liddle is the President and CEO. Angela is on a "Listening Tour" with other members of the Wolf administration across the Commonwealth to hear the stories of Grandparents raising their grandchildren for many reasons including due to parents fighting drug addiction....

Special Edition September 22 and 23  US Attorney for the Middle District of PA, David Freed, tells us what you can do if you are a victim of sexual harassment in public housing. .  Kathleen Smith is Regent of Shawnee Fort Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution. She joins us to talk about historic preservation they are involved with plus she has an invitation to an upcoming lunch...

Special Edition  September 15 and 16   The Shawnee Cemetery  Preservation Society work to keep history available for generations to come.  Tom Jesso Sr and Steve Kondrad tell us about an upcoming fundraiser. Kenny Luck, local filmmaker and author will debut his documentary on the Opioid Crisis later this month on WVIA-TV.  If you were a Girl Scout in North East PA gro...

Special Edition  September 15 and 16   The Shawnee Cemetery  Preservation Society work to keep history available for generations to come.  Tom Jesso Sr and Steve Kondrad tell us about an upcoming fundraiser. Kenny Luck, local filmmaker and author will debut his documentary on the Opioid Crisis later this month on WVIA-TV.  If you were a Girl Scout in North East PA gro...

Special Edition September  8 and 9   Karen Robbins is a mom who lost her son to suicide. Now she walks with others for support and awareness. The Greater NEPA Out of the Darkness Walk is coming up and Karen has details.  Lackawanna College will offer a new program geared at Nursing. Erica Barone-Pricci, VP of Academic Affairs and Timothy Legg, Director of the Nursing Program ex...

Special Edition September 1 and 2  Kendra Lynn is the organizer bringing the “Remembering Our Fallen National Monument” to McDade Park in Scranton.   Kathleen Smith is Regent of Shawnee Fort Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution. She joins us to talk about historic preservation they are involved with plus she has an invitation to an upcoming luncheon focusing on local hist...

Special Edition August 4 and 5  Dani-elle Kleha, Nashville recording and performing artist who still has ties to the local community, talks about how she gives back with her talents to help area Veterans. Brian McQuestion is the Event chair with the American Cancer Society and has details about the upcoming ENDURE Bike Ride to raise money for those locally dealing with cancer. President Donal...

Special Edition August 11 and 12  Medical Marijuana in NEPA. Beth Kruger, CEO has the information about their dispensary in Edwardsville and a new facility in the Humboldt Industrial Park.  Dr. John Brady, an internist in Luzerne County is a physician who has been approved to write prescriptions for medical marijuana. Lackawanna County Commissioner Laureen Cummings talks about medical ma...

Special Edition Scranton Fire Superintendent Pat Desarno talks about the new fireworks laws in Pennsylvania, safety at the Nay Aug Gorge and a free program to have smoke alarms in homes. Dave Skutnick with the American Red Cross says blood donations are needed in the summer months. Tom Mosca with the NEPA Human Trafficking Task Force says this is not just something that happens somewhere else, it’...

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Special Edition August 18 and 19  Carol Coolbaugh has the information on the 7th Annual International Overdose Awareness Day Observance at Kirby Park in Wilkes Barre. Kendra Lynn is the organizer bringing the “Remembering Our Fallen National Monument” to McDade Park in Scranton. The Valley With A Heart has a fundraiser coming up. President Rick Temarantz shares the details. Michelle Reilly with Mo...

Special Edition 7/28 and 29   Michelle Reilly with the Mountain Top Rotary Club has the details on their annual steamtrain ride from Mountain Top to Jim Thorpe which raises money to support programs they sponsor in the community.  Kathleen Smith is Regent of Shawnee Fort Chapter of the Daughters of Americn Revolution. She joins us to talk about historic preservation they are involved with plus she...

Special Edition Scranton Fire Superintendent Pat Desarno talks about the new fireworks laws in Pennsylvania, safety at the Nay Aug Gorge and a free program to have smoke alarms in homes. Dave Skutnick with the American Red Cross says blood donations are needed in the summer months. Tom Mosca with the NEPA Human Trafficking Task Force says this is not just something that happens somewhere else, it’...

July 14 and 15  Augie Barhight has a preview of the annual Ride For Veterans sponsored by Rolling Thunder PA Chapter 3, Mary Wood has details of her recent mission trip to Keyna. A youth camp sponsored by Harness Horse Youth Foundation is coming to the Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono. Jennifer Starr, Racing Marketing Manager explains how it gives those participating,  a real up close look and apprecia...

July 7 and 8  Tina Carlin with Farm Women United talking about an upcoming public hearing later this month on the farming crisis in Pennsylvania including here in northeast PA.  Peyton Haefner with Camp Kesem in Susquehanna County explains it’s a camp which welcomes children who have loved ones dealing with cancer.  Bill Goldsworthy with the American Red Cross explains disaster relief including a...