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August 19 20   Payments of the student loan debt of 40 million people, estimated to be about $430 billion dollars will come due in October. What should borrowers know? I found out from Brian Walsh,  SoFi’s expert Student Loan Manager. The Veterans Administration may have the job you are looking for.  Dr. Aaron Lee is Executive Director of the Veterans Benefits Administration’s Office of Human Capi...

August 12 13   When the kickstands go up next Saturday, hundreds of motorcyclists will be riding to support the Gino Merli Veterans Center Resident Welfare Fund.  Robert Champagne has the details on the 4th Annual Gino Merli Veterans Benefit Ride. The works of local playwrights will be brought to the stage at Actors Circle Providence Playhouse in Scranton. Cathy Rist Strauch has your invitation. ...

August 5 6  So many events are happening as we continue through August. Rick Markham has your invitation to the White Haven based, Legion Theatre Group production of the play “Sylvia”. It’s being performed at the Tilbury Community Center in West Nanticoke; it will benefit Mureille’s Place, a senior dog sanctuary in Wapwallopen. The “Good Things Are Happening Festival” is taking place at the Iron F...

July 29 30   An upcoming annual virtual fundraising event was designed to help the elderly IHM sisters in need of our care at this time of their lives. The Sisters of IHM have a long and distinguished history in service to the community,not only in our area, but in other parts of the world. It’s now a pleasure to share my conversation about the sisters, the fundraiser and so much more with my gues...

July 22 23  Rebecca Rybak NorthEast Highway Safety Program says there will be an effort as we near the end of July by law enforcement to curb aggressive driving and part of that is speeding. Uh Oh..what happens if you don’t heed Rebecca’s advice and get pulled over?     PA State Police Tpr. Anthony Petroski with Troop N Hazleton walks us through what to do if the lights in your rear view mirror ar...

July 15 16  Kathleen Smith is the Regent of the Shawnee Fort DAR Chapter based in Plymouth. They have spearheaded a drive to purchase a marker for Henry Brown at the Wilkes Barre City Cemetery. Kathleen shares his fascinating story and has your invitation for August 12th.  We will meet the Veterans Administration, Under Secretary for Benefits Joshua Jacobs.  PRIDE Month may be over but  Dr. Yoland...

July 8 9   The Jewish Community Center in Kington and WVIA TV are coming together to celebrate the 65th anniversary of heritage radio station WARM. Richard Yelen with the JCC and Rob Neyhard former on air personality, have your invitation to an upcoming night of great memories. Sherry Crolly Development Director at Griffin Pond Animal Shelter with details on the upcoming fundraising event, The Hom...

July 1 2 Vaughn Rudloff  of Plains Township has the opportunity of a lifetime, attending the Annual International Film Festival in Cannes, France. Audacy’s Doc and Chewy talk with the Producer Michael Jenkins from Same World Productions and Austin Monahan, a leading actor from the movie “Nanticoke”.  Getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July or just enjoy summer safely?  Dr. Nancy Fitch from M...

June 24 25 Scranton Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti talks about city projects, a positive credit rating, the recent Mayor’s Conference and preparing for a new baby.  An Audacy, I’m Listening presentation. Hosted by David O'Leary from our sister station in Boston it focuses on LGBTQ+ mental health during Pride month.     

June 17 18 It’s the 3rd of July Scrantastic Spectacular. Audacy’s Jill Wydra has details.  On the 4th it’s the 3rd annual Independence Day Charity Event from Paul and Lisa DeAngelo Family Foundation.  Paul Deangelo joins us with your invitation.  Next weekend “Lead With Love” is the theme for PrideFest in Wilkes Barre. Craig Lukatch and Colleen Logan are here to tell us what you need to know.  It’...

June 10 11  What happens after a stroke? Michael Wolk M.D.  Medical Director at Allied Services Rehabilitation Hospital has the latest in advancements. JP Bolton, Principal of Wheeler Resource Recovery in Texas tells it like it is about misconceptions on the current oil and gas market.  Audacy’s Nancy and Jason chat with PA. Governor Josh Shapiro.  State Auditor General Tim DeFoor is working to ge...

June 3 4  Chris Stokum,  Eckley Miners Village Patchtown Days,  David Maurstad, Senior Executive of the National Flood Insurance Program at FEMA, has what you need to know to be protected.  Kathy Stokes, Director of Fraud Prevention Programs, AARP Fraud Watch Network has more of what scammers are up to!  VA mental health expert Jennifer Strauss, Ph. D.,  tells us about mental health challenges tha...

May 27 28  Outdoor eating safety for Memorial Day weekend and all summer long with Dr. Nancie Fitch Emergency Medicine Physician with Med Express in Wilkes Barre. Safe travel with Rebecca Rybak Northeast Highway Safety Program and PA State Trooper Troop N Hazleton, Anthony Petroski. Getting together for fun, fellowship and music. Music on the Mountain  in the Crestwood High School parking lot on R...

May 20 21   Domenick Perini has your invitation to the Jessup Hose Co #2 Annual Carnival. Safe travels on the roadways! Rebecca Rybak with the Northeast Highway Safety Program has details on Click It or Ticket and  PA State Police Trooper with Troop N Hazleton, Anthony Petroski reminds you about  Memorial Day and summer travel safety.  Dr. Todd Harris PhD. Executive Director of Advanced Autism Ser...

May 13 14  Kathy Reap, Rock Steady Boxing Northeast PA,  Owner/Head Coach, with locations in Old Forge and Tunkhannock help Parkinson's patients through exercise and friendship.   While not as common as most cancers, testicular cancer often develops in young and middle-aged men and is the most common in individuals between the ages of 20 – 35 but some have been diagnosed as young as 15. Dr. Matthe...

May 6 7   The Junior League of Wilkes Barre Corn Hole Tournament to benefit the Domestic Violence Service Center is this weekend.  Brittany Quinn and Shiloh Coccodrilli are here with all the details.   Stephen Perillo and The NEPA Praise Band will be part of a corn hole fundraiser in Mountain Top and he shares his song honoring veterans.  “Remember the Soldier”   Audacy’s Doc and Chewy welcome fil...

April 29 30   It's Autism "Acceptance/Appreciation month.  Robert Bernstein author of  "Uniquely Normal: Tapping the Reservoir to Normalcy" joins us to talk about using the Bernstein Cognitive Method for Autism.  Jim Lenahan, Travel Editor for AARP The Magazine, shares tips that guarantee families will have a great time traveling with loved ones while still saving money.  Bonnie Sinclair and her h...

April 22 23   It’s time to Waddle!   The 31st Waverly Waddle 5K run/walk  is May 13. Kathy Wright  Programs and Events Coordinator at Waverly Community House has your invitation. It’s Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month. Carol McGrane, School Director at Graham Academy is here with details of their Annual Light It Up Blue campaign and how they are marking the month with students and the community. ...

April 15 16  “Jog for Jude” to raise awareness and funding for SIDS Research is April 22. Greg Zayac has the details. Brink Powell is directing the next Actor’s Circle production “Moonlight and Magnolias' ' and joins us for a preview. Chess has many fans. Chess Grand Master Maurice Ashley gives us insight.  April is Cancer Control Month. From Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Dr. Joshua Obu...

April 8 9  It’s time to “Bowl For Kids Sake”  with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of NEPA. Michelle Hamilton, CEO BBBS NEPA  Carolyn Oshinski Co-Chair Bowl for Kids.   Cynthia Cox   Executive Director Pennsylvania’s for Human Life Scranton Chapter Two exciting events  “Sing for Life” and their first ever 5K run/walk coming in June.  Camp Susquehanna is gearing up for another season in June. CEO Corissa...

April 1 2   Meghan Loftus Friends of the Poor  and Linda Robeson Family to Family Food Basket Program are getting ready for the annual  Easter Food and Easter Basket Giveaway coming up on Tuesday.  Denise Kumor is here with details on an upcoming fundraiser for Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care and Rescue for Domestic Animals.  Dr. Tanya Altmann, Pediatrician, and working mom. She shares some common misc...

March 25 and 26   NEPA's first medical advocacy conference is coming up. With all the details we welcome,  Sabrina Hannon M.A. Medical Advocacy Program Coordinator  Women's Resource Center,  Ericka Thaxton of Victims Intervention Program and Sarah Bodnar, LCSW  Director of Community Health and Aging  United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA    Amy Waldron is the Clinical Director of Behavioral Health a...

March 18 19 The Pennsylvania Health Care Association (PHCA) is a statewide advocacy organization for Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable residents and their providers of care.  Members include for-profit and nonprofit skilled nursing facilities, personal care homes and assisted living residences. The numbers of those who need long term care continue to grow while the numbers of caregivers are not. That...

March 11 12   Michael Moran and Maura Staback are the co founders of CASUAL Day Colon Cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives and Amanda Marchegiani is Community Relations Coordinator at the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. They are marking 20 years of raising awareness.     Jody Hoyos, MHA is Chief Executive Officer of the Prevent Cancer Foundation talks about cancer screenings and other...

March 4 5  Chris Stokum Project Manager Eckley Miners Village in Weatherly with details on  the celebration of the 342nd anniversary of Pennsylvania’s original charter. The Hazleton Chamber of Commerce job fair is coming up and  Leann Fallabel  VP of marketing at the Chamber has all the details.  Vaughn Rudloff  of Plains Township has the opportunity of a lifetime, attending the Annual Internation...