On this Sunday’s Edition of News You Can Use on WTIC
NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and guest
Mary-Jane Foster, President and CEO of Interval House and
advocate for victims of domestic violence, discuss the Michelle
Troconis Trial including some of the
warning signs of abuse. They also
discuss the rising rate of teen violence,
as well as how to help those that might
be in an abusive relationship get help.
Ann and Mary-Jane put into perspective
just how difficult it can be to get away
from an abuser which is why the Interval
House provides services that are dedicated to ending domestic
violence by helping to prevent and break the cycle of family or
partner abuse.
For more information on the Interval House and the services they
offer, volunteer, or donate, visit www.intervalhousect.org or if you
are in a crisis, you call the Connecticut 24-hour hotline (860) 838
8467.

Have you ever wondered about where your bottled water
comes from? On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can
Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host
Ann Baldwin and Chief Sustainability Officer of BlueTriton
Brands, Ed Ferguson, speak about
the holistic solution to hydration that
is bottled water.
With a number of brands across the
country including Poland Spring®
and Pure Life®, BlueTriton aims to
sustainably provide North America
with a quality selection of water.
Tune in to this edition to learn more
about the water sustainability
industry including vital information about quality, taste,
filtration, and sourcing of BlueTriton Brands or go to their
website www.bluetriton.com.

On this Sunday’s Edition of News You Can Use on WTIC
NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and
longtime friend, Dr. William Petit, reflect on their time working
together in the past and discuss the mission and current initiatives
of The Petit Family Foundation.
The Petit Family Foundation, honoring
the memories of Jennifer-Hawke Petit,
Hayley Elizabeth Petit and Michaela
Rose Petit, aims to foster the education
of young people, specifically young
women in sciences that will work to
improve the lives of those who are
affected by chronic illness as well as to
support and protect those affected by
violence.
To find more information on the Petit Family Foundation or how to
get involved, visit www.petitfamilyfoundation.org.

On this Sunday’s Christmas edition of News You Can Use on
WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin
and guest, Major Michael Laro, Divisional Secretary for
Business Adminstration of The Salvation Army Southern New
England Division discuss the importance
of serving and caring for the poor,
hungry, sick, or displaced not only during
the holiday season, but year round.
Embracing our neighbors and doing
good for others throughout the
community during this time of year has a
much greater impact than you could
imagine! The Salvation Army aims to
give back to those in need without discrimination whether that
includes serving hot meals, providing housing, or helping to
battle addiction.
For more information on how you can volunteer or donate,
visit www.salvationarmyCT.org or text “GiveCT” to 31333.

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC
NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin is in the
studio with children’s book author and longtime friend, Teresa
Pelham.
In this episode, Teresa goes on to share her story of how
Roxy, a sweet pup from the streets of Tennessee turned
therapy dog, came into
her life and changed it for
the better. Teresa and
Roxy haven’t just been
limited to helping each
other; they travel across
the state going from
school to school sharing
different messages from responsibility to anxiety, and
compassion.
To learn more about Teresa and Roxy’s mission, be sure to
visit www.roxysforeverhome.com. Proceeds from the sale of
these books goes directly to dog rescuers, who save
thousands of dogs every year with limited funds.

On this Sunday’s Edition of News You Can Use on WTIC
NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and
Ryan McGuigan, former state prosecutor turned Addiction
Expert and Lead Interventionist of Second Chance
Interventions, have a serious and positive conversation on the
struggles of addiction.
Ryan’s extensive experience with the 12-step approach as
well as his own firsthand
experiences with addiction
have led him down the path of
helping others navigate the
various forms of addiction using
his intervention services to get
sober and stay sober.
Tune in to hear Ryan’s personal story and what drives him to
continue providing family interventions for those struggling
with addiction. To learn more about Second Chance
Interventions or to schedule an introductory call, visit
www.secondchanceinterventions.com.

On this Sunday’s Edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk
1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and guest Ron Bosco of
the Berlin Lions, help get you into the holiday spirit as they discuss the
1st Annual Berlin Lions Christmas Tree Walk.
This event is a great
opportunity to stroll the
walkways of the brilliantly lit
Berlin Fairgrounds with family
and friends, as the Lions Club
transforms the Fairgrounds into
a Magical Winter Wonderland!
The event will run Friday
through Sunday, 12/1-12/3 and
the following weekend 12/8-12/10 with display times from 5:00 pm
until 9:00 pm. There will be no fee to attend but charities including the
Salvation Army, Boxes to Boots, Berlin Food Bank, and the Berlin
Police Department will be at the entrance collecting donations.
For more information, please visit the Berlin Lions Facebook or visit
their website, www.ctberlinlions.org.

On this Sunday’s Edition of News You Can Use on WTIC
NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and
longtime friend, Dr. William Petit, reflect on their time working
together in the past and discuss the mission and current initiatives
of The Petit Family Foundation.
The Petit Family Foundation, honoring
the memories of Jennifer-Hawke Petit,
Hayley Elizabeth Petit and Michaela
Rose Petit, aims to foster the education
of young people, specifically young
women in sciences that will work to
improve the lives of those who are
affected by chronic illness as well as to
support and protect those affected by
violence.
To find more information on the Petit Family Foundation or how to
get involved, visit www.petitfamilyfoundation.org.

On this Sunday’s Edition of News You Can Use on WTIC
NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin dives into
what’s new with the Connecticut Humane Society as we approach
the holiday season by speaking with Marketing and
Communications Manager,
Kathryn Schubert.
It is because of donors and
supporters throughout the state
that the Connecticut Humane
Society can run successful
community initiatives such as
the Pet Food Pantry that is
currently serving over a
hundred pets across the state.
Their mission is to enrich the lives of families and communities
through adoption services, medical care, education, and
prevention of cruelty. Whether it is volunteering, donating, or
fostering, your time and love will heal these animals from past
cruelties. For more information on how you can get involved or to
learn more about upcoming events and initiatives, visit
www.cthumane.org.

On this Sunday’s Veterans Day Edition of News You Can Use
on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann
Baldwin is joined by Dennis Buden, Senior Consultant and
former Executive Director of House of Heroes Connecticut
(HOHCT).
In addition to sharing the rich
history of HOHCT, founded in
2012 by Bill May and Steve
Cavanaugh, Dennis also
explains the importance of
their mission and why we
need to honor and recognize
the veterans who have served and protected our country
year-round.
HOHCT has provided no-cost home repairs to 221 military
and public safety veterans or their surviving spouses since
2012. With the generosity of individuals, companies and
organizations throughout the state, that number will only
continue to increase. To learn how to donate or find more
information on how to get involved, visit www.hohct.org.