Gettin' To Know The 570

In this episode, we’re talking about our “Four-Legged Friends”! Join us as we sit down with Kathy Petriga, owner of K9 Korner, a Full Service Grooming Salon, Doggie Daycare, and Boarding Facility located right here in Wilkes-Barre next to the “Big Cow”. We had a “Pawsitivley” fantastic time hearing the story of how her past management and supervisory skills took her from customer to manager, and finally, owner and operator of K9 Corner. 

If you and your “Furry Friends” are in the market for any of the services offered at K9 Korner, be sure to look them up and schedule a tour of their amazing facility! 

Also, don’t forget to keep your ears open for your chance at winning a $50 gift card!

To learn more about K9 Korner, visit their Facebook.

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Can you hear the Irish Music playing in your head? Good… Now keep that there and follow along as we chat with Shannon Cerulli, owner of the Joyce School of Irish Dance. Find out how a life-long love of Irish Dancing, led her from a background in Government Law and National Security, (that we may or may not be able to talk about!), to become the owner of her own school that was a legacy of one of her biggest mentors. We even get to hear about the time when Shannon, accompanied by her brother and sister, got to lay down some steps in a pub in Ireland!

And as always, listen closely for your chance to win a one-month membership for your “wee little leprechauns”!

To learn more about Joyce School of Irish Dance, visit their Facebook and website. 

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In this episode, we learn all about Lake Genero, a destination getaway in the Poconos that offers camping, hiking, non-motorized water sports, fishing, and more.  We had the pleasure of hanging out with Katy Foley, GM of Lake Genero, as she shared her story giving us an inside look at the day in the life of a GM operating the property.  If you love the outdoors and are looking for somewhere new to explore, tune in to this episode to hear all about this awesome place in the Poconos! Find out how you can win 2 tickets to Jam Fest on July 30th.

To learn more about Lake Genero, visit their Facebook and website. 

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Who remembers the Agnes Flood of 1972? If you grew up here in NEPA, you definitely do – or at the very least you've heard about it from those that do remember it. Well, it's been 50 years since that tragic event took place, and in this episode, we had the honor of talking all about the floods of NEPA with a local producer, director, and documentarian, Alexander Monelli. He recently completed a 50th Anniversary follow-up documentary called, Agnes 50, which will be premiering on June 23, 2022, on WVIA. During this interview, Al shared with us some snippets of his experiences while filming and interviewing people throughout all parts of the 570, including a funny story from one of his visits with a gentleman living in Selinsgrove. Please share this episode so we can help spread the word about the upcoming premiere! 

To learn more about Alexander Monelli, visit their website. 

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Meet Johnny Popko, founder and host of the Popko Project podcast series. In this episode, we learn all about how Johnny got his start in podcasting, what the Popko project is really all about, and the interesting stories from his interviews. We dive into the overall journey of his career – starting at the Weekender and all the way through his time as a salesman and on-air talent for Times Shamrock. Johnny’s passion for music and his creative drive fuels his persistence to produce quality content while interviewing all sorts of musicians and creatives that make this world a bit more entertaining and interesting!

To learn more about The Popko Project, visit their Facebook and website. 

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In this episode, we had the absolute pleasure and honor of interviewing Eric and Rick from Heroes Hearthstone, a nonprofit organization that’s located right here in the 570 that’s serving our veterans. Heroes Hearthstone is a resource for veterans seeking various forms of assistance whether it be financial, medical, or just the support from other veterans. As veterans themselves, Eric and Rick shared the heart-wrenching stories that have led them to become so passionate about helping other vets today. Their story isn’t only interesting, but very inspirational and we think you’ll really enjoy this episode and maybe even find yourself getting involved in their organization.

To learn more about Heroes Hearthstone, visit their Facebook and website. 

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In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Anthony Gilbert, founder and owner of Pocono's Best. They are an activities-based program designed for children, including martial arts, gymnastics, and many other activities that children can attend after school and throughout the summer months. He shared with us how his passion and appreciation for martial arts motivated him to create and develop Pocono's Best to become the "go-to" youth program for families in and around Pocono Summit. With over 100 acres of land dedicated to the future of his company, Anthony's plans for the business are pretty exciting, to say the least! If you're interested in being inspired, tune in to learn more about this amazing company and to hear Anthony's entire journey from his time working with his father as a young man and the lessons he learned there, to the day in the life of his current venture.

To learn more about Pocono's Best, check out their Facebook and websites below: 

• Afterschool and Summer Camp - Facebook, Website
• Dance - Facebook, Website 
• Karate - Facebook, Website

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Breaking news!!! This week on Gettin' to Know the 570, we get the scoop on Candice Kelly, Evening Co-Anchor at WBRE / WYOU, and we had a lot of fun doing so! Tune in as Candice shares her journey from her time growing up in the Golden Gophers state, through her years as a reporter, and into her life now as a news anchor, wife, and mom. We get to see her on television, however, it was great gettin' to know the behind-the-scenes and personal side of Candice that we think you will enjoy learning all about – just as much as we did! 

To learn more about Candice Kelly, visit her Facebook. To follow Eyewitness News WBRE/WYOU, check out their Facebook and website. 

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In this episode, we had the opportunity to learn all about Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity and how Karen Kaufer, Executive Director, has been managing the organization for over 13 years, how she got her start in nonprofit, beginning with the early years of her career working in the art industry. We discuss the false perception that has people believing Habitat for Humanity gives homes away for free, when in fact they help individuals become homeowners that pay mortgages. An interview that hits close to home for Frank as he serves on the board of directors for Wyoming Valley Habitat Habitat for Humanity, we ask you to please share this and help bring more awareness to this incredible organization.

To learn more about Habitat for Humanity, visit their Facebook and website. 

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In this episode, we had the pleasure of learning all about a company that started right here in NEPA and is now on the verge of becoming a franchise that will expand across the United States. A father and son-owned company, Disaster Blaster provides emergency cleanup services for various conditions such as water, fire, and smoke damage, mold remediation, and many more conditions that require specialized cleanup and restoration services. Listen in as owner Matthew Lyons shares his personal journey through the early days of school and his career, to how he eventually became a business owner and the road that led him to his current partnership at Disaster Blaster. 

To learn more about Disaster Blaster, visit their Facebook and website. 

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