Dori Rankinen tells Freddi Hammer about the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit and its upcoming stops across Lycoming County.  She also discusses the mission of Wreaths Across America, the importance of remembering and honoring our nation’s heroes, and how the organization works year-round to educate communities and support veterans.

Jason McCahan of the First Community Foundation Partnership invites you to participate in Will Week - August 10th through the 14th – find out more about the “PA Gives” program and how to get a 15% discount from a participating local attorney when you plan to update or create your will next/this week.

Dr. Adam Brennan, CEO and Artistic Director of the Great Lakes Wind Symphony talks about the group and that their 44 musicians will perform in Williamsport at the Scottish Rite Auditorium on August 22nd & 23rd for a little league baseball tribute, called “For the Love of the Game”.

It's the latest Backyard Business Spotlight with Shawn Carey and Jason Fink (President/CEO, Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce).  

We discuss the positive impact the River Valley Regional YMCA Eastern Lycoming expansion project will have on the area. A 62-mile stretch of Route 15 is now officially known as Interstate 99.  It may not seem important but we explain why it is.   

Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson recently took a junket in and around Lycoming County.  We'll let you know where he was.     

Another Chamber PM Exchange is set for Thursday, August 6 th !      

Then, Jason shares two big announcements!  We unveil the Grand Marshall for the 2026 Grand Slam Parade on Tuesday, August 18 th, as well as who will appear at "Williamsport Welcomes The World" on Friday, August 28 th!

Cristina Maisel is the Regional Communication Manager for the American Red Cross for the Greater PA Region and she will join Freddi Hammer to detail the emergency blood shortage locally and across the US, with especially serious shortages of Platelets, and  O positive & B negative blood. 

Freddi Hammer talks with Emily Gorski, the founder of DIGFurniture Bank, an organization that provides gently used furniture for families in Snyder, Union and Northumberland Counties who have experienced a housing crisis. DIG is holding an online fundraiser now and a live auction July24th, offering upcycled furniture pieces with an artistictwist.  Find out more at DIGFB.org 

Amy Swarthout, a Trauma Program Manager at Geisinger Jersey Shore, joins Freddi Hammer with a bunch of tips and hints to stay well and safe this summer.  She encourages us to take precautions when we’re swimming, biking and spending time in the sun.

It's the latest Backyard Business Spotlight with Shawn Carey and Jason Fink (President/CEO, Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce).  We recognize the positive impacts two area residents made on our region that left us way too soon, Mark Murawski and Larry Winans.

Plus, a tip of the cap to Engle's Arts for the wonderful work they did on the Lycoming County America 250 bell that's on display in the Chamber building. We are wrapping up June with the next PM Exchange event at Dranktuary in Montgomery. 

We send congratulations to Cowden's Tactical Training, Reach Road, Williamsport, for becoming one of the newest Chamber members!      Then, Shawn and Jason close the podcast with invites and the latest updates on the America 250PA Lycoming County Celebration Concert as well as the 2026 Grand Slam Parade on Tuesday, August 18th!      

Chad Kamerer is a local fitness advocate and trainer and will ride a bike across Pennsylvania this August to raise awareness for human trafficking and sexual abuse in our area. All theproceeds Chad hopes to raise will be donated to the Tim Tebow Foundation. 
Chad and his wife, Brynn are passionate about calling out and stopping predators who abuse children. 

The Lycoming County Fire Police invite you to their 8th Annual Food Truck Picnic and Mascot Party June 20th at Nisbet Park.
Freddi Hammer talks with Nathan Shaffer, Vice President and training coordinator of the group, who shares info about more than a dozen food trucks, craft vendors and DJ music that will be featured that day.