Newsmaker Interviews

Breaking news from the Luzerne County political scene today out of the 121st Legislative District. The office has been held by Democrat Eddie Day Pashinski since 2006. Republican nominee Greg Wolovich, who was on the ballot in the May primary, has decided to withdraw from the race. This morning he joined with members of the Luzerne County Republican Committee to ask they join him in endorsing and supporting Sue Henry of Hanover Township. Henry is a former WILK talk host and has been a part of  NEPA media for more than 3 decades. According to a press release this hour, Henry accepts the challenge and is eager to campaign on the property tax reform issue using the slogan. "Save Our Homes, Take It To The House In Harrisburg". 

PA State Senator Andy Dinniman 19th district, talks about high school students having to pass a civics test, also who is defined as a family member for FMLA, and domestic abuse and pets, with Frank Andrews

It's time for the Greek Food Festival at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church on North Washington Ave in Scranton. Sophia Fives has all the details with WILK's Webster and Nancy.

Elizabeth Stelle, Director of Policy Analysis at Commonwealth Foundation talks about school reserve funds and school districts hoarding cash, with Frank Andrews.

The Monster Energy Pocono 400 NASCAR race kicks off the season at Pocono Raceway this weekend. The track in Long Pond will be crowded with race fans of all ages. There will be special traffic patterns in place on Sunday when the race will be held and drivers in the area can expect heavier than usual traffic on roads throughout the area.

Joe Peters, Republican candidate for Congress 8th Congressional District, talks Frank Andrews

Robert Kunigel, Republican candidate for Congress 8th Congressional District, talks to Frank Andrews

Francis McHale, Democrat candidate for PA State Representative 112th Legislative District talks to Frank Andrews