Special Edition

John Davis says it's all about the kids. For 21 years, Valley With A Heart has been helping Luzerne County families who are caring for their seriously ill children. He  tells us about their upcoming fundraiser but more importantly, if you or someone you know needs help, how to get in touch with them.  Also for the kids, the  "Fall In Love With Giving" Gala to benefit the NEPA Youth Shelter is comi...

August 27 28 Cancer. A word no one wants to hear. Dr. Rajiv Panikkar, MD specializes in Hematology/Oncology and internal medicine and  is the Chair of The Cancer Institute of the Geisinger Health System. He is here today to talk about colon cancer and the importance of early screening. Dr. Panikkar, also tells us about their team approach in cancer care.  David Parmelee General Manager of The Litt...

August 20 21  Carol Coolbaugh facilitator of the NEPA GRASP Chapter and founder of the upcoming Overdose Awareness Event at Kirby Park in Wilkes Barre, the Scranton Walk & Roll for the GBS|CIDP Foundation International is coming in September. Mary Kay Egan and Devin Gerber Lugones  are here to tell us about it. Keeping our pets safe with Lori Teller,  President of the American Veterinary Medic...

August 13 14 PennDOT District 4 has a hiring event coming up on Wednesday. Jessica Ruddy has all the details. John Davis says it's all about the kids. For 21 years, Valley With A Heart has been helping Luzerne County families who are caring for their seriously ill children. He going to tells us about their upcoming fundraiser but more importantly, if you or someone you know needs help, how to get...

August 6 7  Jason Brenner, is one of the Co Chairs for the Hazleton Rotary Wine and Beer Festival and he has your invitation to be there for the fun. Dan Griffin from Luzerne County is on his way to help re build war torn Ukraine. Why is he going and how can you help? He's here to tell us.  We have been hearing more about Monkeypox. Dawn Webster, Advanced Practice Clinician Director, with Med Expr...

July 30 31 Volunteers are getting ready for the first ever K-9 Cleanup. Laura Breakstone owner of ParaMount Pet Care, has details on how you can get involved. The Paws in the Park event to benefit Griffin Pond Animal Shelter is coming up and Fundraising Director, Sherry Crolly tells us where and when. If you want to take part in The Wilkes Barre Multi Cultural Parade and Festival, Kirk Merchel, Sp...

July 23 24 Pennsylvania long term care advocates worked together to show the need and  gathered in Harrisburg to commend members of the state legislature and the Governor for making it happen. Zach Shamberg, President and CEO, Pennsylvania Health Care Association tells us how it will help care for the states current and future aging population. Do you have emotional well being? Dawn Webster, Advan...

July 16 17  An Audacy Mental Wellness Initiative, Dr. Christine Moutier, Chief Medical Officer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in conversation with Riggs, morning host at Audacy station 103.7 KISS-FM in Milwaukee about the new 988 number to call for help for any type of mental health or suicide related crisis. Camping season is underway at the second oldest Girl Scout camp, Camp...

July 9 10  Kathryn Rowinski with Miller-Keystone Blood Center hosting the Tunnel to Towers 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit. She tells us where and when.  Eye injuries are common but most are preventable. Dawn Webster, Advanced Practice Clinician Director,with Med Express has the details. Reid Porter, Senior Director of State Public Affairs at the Pharmaceutical Researchers and Manufacturers of Am...

July 2 3  Celebrating the 4th of July.  Audacy's Jill Wydra, Event Director, invites you to the "Scrantastic Spectacular" coming to downtown Scranton. The second annual Rhythm and Wine Festival to benefit Big Brothers and Big Sisters is coming up. Executive Director Michelle Hamilton has your invitation.  Dawn Webster, Advanced Practice Clinician Director, with Med Express has information on migra...

June 25 26  Audacy's Bob Cordaro spoke with Corissa Rolon Exec Dr and CEO of the Burn Prevention Network, about what can happen if you don't handle fireworks carefully. Heading to the water? Rebecca Rybak Coordinator of the Northeast Highway Safety Program reminds you to don't drink and boat.   Celebrate safely with a professional fireworks display. Paul DeAngelo is here with everything you need t...

June 18 19  Maria Wilson, Executive Director of Waverly Community House talking about their designation as a National Park Service site.  June is Dairy Month.  Dairyman Dave Smith  PA Dairymen’s Association Executive Director talks about the importance of dairy across the state.  Dawn Webster, Advanced Practice Clinician Director, with Med Express has summer outdoor...

June 11 12  The 50th Anniversary of Hurricane Agnes is June 23rd. The Times Leader Newspaper and WBRE/WYOU TV joint reporting efforts will launch June 12, with a series of daily stories by each outlet in the week leading up to the 50th anniversary.  Andrew Wyatt, VP and General Manager of WBRE/WYOU and Times Leader Media Group Publisher Kerry Miscavage have details. Alan Stout joins us w...

June 4 5  Get on your bikes and ride! California may have Route 66 but here in Pennsylvania we have Route 6. Candace Hillyard  Executive Director PA Route 6 Alliance  US Route 6 Tourist Association - Pennsylvania Division takes us on a ride from NEPA to Erie and it's not only for bikes but motorcycles, cars and walkers too!  You don't have to walk that far to appreciate all the...

May 28 29  Mike Taluto with PennDOT and Eric Dottle,Lackawanna County Highway Safety Program Coordinator have Memorial Day travel safety tips,  Kevin Harger-Blizzard, Volunteer with the Street Art Society and Lisa Murphy, Street Art Society board member,  Color Fun Run Walk at Riverfest. The Lackawanna Heritage Fair is coming. Armand Olivetti and Dom Perini have details. Bob Spallet...

May 21 22 Saturday May 21st is Armed Forces Day. We salute the men and women serving in all branches of the US Military.  Could the Marines be right for you?  Sgt. Andrew Smith, USMC, Marketing and Communications Chief, Recruiting Station Harrisburg answers the questions he's asked by potential recruits.  U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, DAV National Voluntary Services Director John Klein...

May 14 15 May is Stroke Awareness Month.  Dr. Clinton Wright, director, division of clinical research, National Institute of Neurological Disorders tells us what you need to know. Dawn Webster Advanced Practice Clinician Director, with Med Express helps us navigate allergy season. Jessica Serrenti and Jenny Schoener are with the Scranton Public Library. They have details of the upcoming Swing...

May 7 8    Brenda Sacco, Director of Economic Development Lackawanna County has your invitation to the Lackawanna Give Back Festival.  U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, DAV National Voluntary Services Director John Kleindienst with how to volunteer to help veterans. Kathy Stokes, Director of Fraud Prevention Programs, AARP Fraud Watch Network has details of a gift card scam you may not hav...

April 30 May 1 Katrina Gentner is the founder of Our Brothers Keepers Foundation. The group has events planned to help erase the stigma of those recovering from addiction.  Amie Yanac of Hazleton is doing important work as a Gift of Life Ambassador and a Hazleton Area High School teacher. AARP Pennsylvania’s State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh with information on the upcoming primary ele...

April 23 24 April is “Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month”  Van Pichler, with the United States Department of Agriculture tell us how to identify hungry pests and explains the far reaching impact their destruction can cause.  Dawn Webster Advanced Practice Clinician Director, with Med Express says it's time to clean out your medicine cabinet. Saturday April 30 is...

April 16 17 Rob Williams Executive Director of St Francis of Assisi Kitchen in Scranton with Audacy's Nancy and Jason on the Kitchen's fundraising efforts.  Earth Day is almost here. Greg Griffin Chairman of the  Luzerne County Blight Committee is working to pick up litter. Volunteer are needed at Camp Archbald. Emily Loder, Marketing and Communications Chair, Supporters of Camp Archbald...

April 9 10  In celebration of April's World Autism Awareness Month, the Graham Academy is bringing autism awareness to the community through their Second Annual Light It Up Blue campaign.  Carol McGrane, Program Director and Jim Prisk, Director of Operation at The Graham Academy in Kingston has details.  Daniel LaMagna, Affiliate Chair NEPA, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network with det...

April 2 3    April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. Amy Kelly National Director of Family Engagement at Devereux.  She is also a mom of a child with Autism.  PA Supreme Court Justice Kevin Dougherty with details on the Autism in the Courts Taskforce recently created in the state. Good nutrition tips from Dawn Webster Advanced Practice Clinician Director, with Med Expre...

March 26 27  The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Scranton District Parole Office has an innovative program to better serve re-entrants in the Lackawanna County area. It's called STRIVE or State Transition Reentry Incentive Validating Endeavors. Here to tell us about STRIVE are  Mary Brotzman Community Re-entry Parole Agent in the Scranton District office and Penny Sines Parole Man...

March 19 20  Greg Griffin Chairman of the Luzerne County Blight Committee has information on how you can help clean up litter this spring.  The National League of Cities Congressional City Conference was last week in Washington DC. Among those attending the Derek Slaughter, Mayor of Williamsport. He's looking forward to bringing back new ideas to Williamsport.  Brain awareness week...