In Depth: Radio Novo News

USDA Rural Development is investing millions into Pennsylvania's farms, businesses, and rural communities!

In this episode of In Depth, RadioNOVO News Anchor Codi Gaboff sits down with Pennsylvania USDA Rural Development State Director Chris Hoffman to discuss the agency's $443 million in investments over the past year, along with a new announcement of approximately $700,000 in Value-Added Producer Grants for Pennsylvania farmers.

From supporting local agriculture to creating new opportunities for rural businesses, Hoffman explains how these investments are making a difference across the Commonwealth.

9/11 Memorial Coalition President Tank Baird discusses how and why the annual motorcycle ride came about, and just how much it's grown in the 25 years since its inception.  From 85 bikes in 2001, to now over 3,000, this year's motorcycle procession takes on a dual meaning:  first and foremost, to honor the heroes and victims of the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and this year, to honor this nation's 250th anniversary.  

On August 27, 1859, Edwin Drake struck oil at 69.5 feet in Titusville, Pennsylvania—drilling the world's first commercially successful oil well and forever changing human history. To celebrate National Petroleum Day, we sit down with Emily Weaver, Executive Director of Friends of Drake Well, Inc., to explore the historic spark that launched the modern energy age. 

In this episode, we sit down with Carrie Triko, owner of Haunted Hill View Manor in New Castle, to pull back the curtain on the building’s past and eerie present. From its history as a county home to the spectral residents that still wander its hallways, Carrie shares spine-chilling stories you won't want to miss. Plus, get the scoop on public tours, private investigations, and details on an exciting event happening this weekend!

The City of Bowling Green is launching a new Downtown Improvement Grant matching funds program.  The City will provide 50/50 matching reimbursement grants to eligible Downtown businesses, property owners and stakeholders looking to make lasting, visible improvements to their properties. 

We go In Depth with Telia Butler, Downtown Development Coordinator and Jake Moore, Grants Coordinator for the City of Bowling Green, to get all the details about this new program.

Congressman Dan Meuser (R-PA9) visited the Lebanon Area Fair during the afternoon of Thursday, July 30th and met with radioNOVO News Director Laura LeBeau to discuss AI Data Center opposition and whether there's a Chinese connection to the opposition nationwide and in PA.  Then, the conversation turned to the Save America Act, which he also strongly supports.  

With the cost of college tuition skyrocketing, leaving most graduates with hefty educational loans to pay off once they leave school, is it still worth it to go to college?  There's a growing contingent of Americans who say you don't need a college degree to find success in today's world. But are they right?  

We go In Depth with the Presidents of Lebanon Valley College, Harrisburg Area Community College and the Superintendent of the Cornwall-Lebanon School District....... and their answers may surprise you!  

radioNOVO News Anchor and Reporter, Codi Gaboff interviews Eric Rensel of the PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources about how the Civilian Conservation Corps, which was a program of the federal government during the Great Depression, brought in unemployed young men to Parker Dam State Park, to transform the once-depleted forest land into a pristine recreational area and campground in Clearfield County.  

If you're a property owner in Mifflin County, find out about the Housing Choice Voucher Program on Wednesday, June 17th from 9-11am at the Mifflin County Annex Building, 101 West 3rd Street.  Light Refreshments will be served.

radioNOVO News:  In Depth with Laura LeBeau

The Union Pacific Boy Boy 4014 steam locomotive, the largest operating steam locomotive in the world, will be making a 45-minute whistle stop in the City of Lebanon on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 12:30pm.  It's part of the Big Boy's historic east coast tour in celebration of the nation's Semiquincentennial.  Lebanon Mayor Sherry Capello has planned a 4-hour event on July 7th to commemorate this historic event.  Hear details, as well as some security issues that must be followed, so everyone has an epic day with the Big Boy!