Special Edition

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...

Special Edition for June 23 and 24, 2018 Ira Mehlman, Media Director of Federation for Immigration Reform,  Author and psychologist  Dr. Warren Farrell  “The Boy Crisis” discusses his book about raising boys in 2018.  Pauline Makowski , organizer of the BreathDeep walk to raise money and awareness for lung cancer research through the longevity.org foundation.

Special Edition with Sue Henry A discussion why Pennsylvania leads the nation in school strikes with Nate Benefield of The Commonwealth Foundation. The thoughts of Sylvie Beljanski of The Beljanski Foundation about alternative treatments for cancer outlined in her new book, “Winning the War on Cancer: The Epic Journey Toward a Natural Cure.” An interview with biologist Nicola Temple about the tech...

A discussion about prison safety with the father of slain Senior Officer Eric Williams of Nanticoke, and others who are part of the race that honors his memory on May 12 at Luzerne County Community College. Also, an interview with Elizabeth Brassell, director of the Communications Office of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board regarding their campaign tailored for parents to talk to their young c...

Special Edition with WILK's Sue Henry.  Information about how the Rock Steady Boxing Program in Old Forge and Allied Services are spreading the word about Parkinson’s Disease treatment; details of the upcoming Opioid Fact Forum set for April 19 at the Pittston Memorial Library and a discussion with Anthony Davenport, author of “Your Score: An Insider’s Guide to Understanding, Controlling and Prote...

Special Edition with Sue Henry  April 7 and 8:  An interview with the screenwriters Andrew Logan and Taylor Allen of the film, “Chappaquiddick;”a discussion of the HBO production “Paterno,” with Harrisburg Patriot reporter John Luciew, whose book, “Hear No Evil,” was the basis for the movie and coverage of an event held by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. ?

Special Edition with WILK's Sue Henry, March 31 and April 1: An interview with Georgetta Potoski, first cousin of Mary Jo Kopechne and her son, William Nelson, regarding Mary Jo’s death in 1969 in a car driven by Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy. The events are the subject of an upcoming movie, “Chappaquiddick.” Also, a discussion with inspirational speaker Iyanla Vanzant, host of the television sho...

March 24 and 25: A discussion with Dr Warren Farrell about the importance of father figures in the lives of boys and his book, “The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do About It;” an interview with Stanford University Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer about his book, “Dying for a Paycheck: How Modern Management Harms Employee Health and Company Performance _ And What You Can Do About...

Special Edition with Sue Henry March 17 and 18: Information on the upcoming “CASUAL Day,” hosted by the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute to foster a discussion about testing for colon cancer; an interview with Angela Little of the Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance about their efforts to educate the public about child abuse through their Front Porch Project and a discussion with Max Eden, sen...

Special Edition with Sue Henry March 10 and 11: A discussion with U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey about legislation he’s sponsoring in response to the Parkland School Shooting in Florida; an interview with Baroness Juliane Von Schmeling, who uses mediation to resolve conflicts with corporations and believes it could be applicable in resolving conflicts in schools and the thoughts of Joseph Califano Jr., a fo...

Special Edition with Sue Henry March 3 and 4: An interview with principles from the Keystone Mission in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, serving the homeless and those living in poverty in our region; a debate between Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale and U.S. candidate for congress Joe Peters on the merits of legalizing recreational marijuana.

Special Edition with Sue Henry February 24 and 25: The thoughts of lawmakers and advocates from Pennsylvania about what can be done regarding gun violence and school shootings; an interview with Scranton psychologist Dr. Lauren Hazzouri about an event meant to raise self esteem in young women and a discussion with Amy Cuddy, who has a highly viewed Ted Talk and is the author of Presence: Bringing...

February 17 and 18: An interview with travel author and television personality Rick Steves with advice on going abroad without fear; a discussion with psychologist Dr. Daniel Siegel, author of “The Yes Brain: How to Cultivate Courage, Curiosity and Resilience in Your Child,” and a talk with psychotherapist and co-founder of the High Conflict Institute Bill Eddy about his book, “Five Types of Peopl...

Special Edition with Sue Henry February 10 and 11: Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey talks about tax cuts, the Russia investigation and the possibility of some companies offering innovative health care plans for their employees;  an interview with the iconic champion of novelty records, Dr. Demento and suggestions on how you can take betting tips to the boardroom with professional poker player and...

Special Edition Sue Henry February 3 and 4: Reaction from U.S. Congressman Lou Barletta and Corporal Seth Kelly of the Pennsylvania State Police, who attended the State of the Union speech;  an update on fiscal matters involving the Scranton School District, the Pa. Lottery and the revenue potential of recreational cannabis from Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale; and details of some c...