Mandi Fair and Elizabeth Seagraves of Blast IU17 are in studio with Freddi Hammer to invite us all to take part in “Remake Learning Days” - a creative initiative to inspire hands-on learning; May 1st through the 23rd, at a variety of locationsacross the region, featuring activities for all ages!

Grace Knapp from Arthur’s Pet Pantry joins Freddi Hammer to share the non-profit’s mission of providing pet food for families in need, and to invite you to the 12th Annual “Bone Hunt” (an egg hunt for leashed dogs) on April 18th at BlueSparrow Farm in Milton.

RN and Trauma Program Manager and Stroke Coordinator, Star Bixby, joins Freddi Hammer to talk about organ donation, and how it impacts patients and families, and also to encourage a closer look at the program during April which is “Donate Life Month”.

It's the latest Backyard Business Spotlight with Shawn Carey and Jason Fink (President/CEO, Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce).  We recap the recent phase one announcement from The District at Lycoming Valley regarding the future Bass Pro and how big the domino effect could be for future businesses heading to Lycoming County.

Jason shares the latest on the Williamsport Lumber Yards baseball and softball complex as we are just days away from their big opening and they have job opportunities too! Also, find out more about an upcoming, big ribbon cutting event in Montgomery plus information on the 2026 Williamsport Grand Slam Parade!  

Rebecca Jackson, a member of the Lycoming County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution stops in totell Freddi Hammer the history of the chapter and the national organization that have both been around for over 100 years. There are also upcoming D.A.R. fundraisers and events that focus on camaraderie of the members who are connected by Patriotism and Love of Country.

State Representative Jamie Flick is on the program this week as he prepares for his 4th Annual Human Services Expo and Speaker Series at Penn College. Save the Date for April 23rd!  He also updates Freddi Hammer about his recent legislation on child custody reform and other recent initiatives in Harrisburg.

Jared Mondell, Marketing Director and Assistant Executive Director of Williamsport’s Uptown Music Collective, is on the program this weekend to encourage us to attend theWomen in Rock II show on March 14th, as well as remind us about more upcoming shows, their participation in Raise the Region and to get us ready for the People's Choice voting this summer.

Abby Shrom, the Executive Director for the Eastern Lycoming Branch of the River Valley Regional YMCA talks with Freddi Hammer about the final push for their capital campaign and describes the plan for their upgraded branch facilities coming soon!

It's the latest Backyard Business Spotlight of 2026 with Shawn Carey and Jason Fink (President/CEO, Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce).  Jason shares his views on the latest wrinkles that have popped up in the Muncy Township Bass Pro development and future Chik-Fil-A  near The District.

Also, we send along send big congratulations to Otto Bookstore on their recent announcement of their store expansion and to Lanna Beauty Bar on their grand reopening!And we wrap up the spotlight with news of a possible fast food chicken wing chain coming to Williamsport!      

Williamsport Crosscutters baseball doesn’t start until June, but we *can* get the scoop on the 2026 season from VP of Marketing for the Cutters, Gabe Sinicropi.  He’ll talk with Freddi Hammer about the recent Hot Stove Banquet, Draft League changes, plans for the 100th Anniversary ofBowman Field, and we might even get a few hints about the upcoming 2026 promotions.