On the Mark from Newsradio 1070 WKOK

Pamela Ross, Executive Director, Snyder County Libraries, on the limited, safe, fun and different activities they are doing during their ‘green’ summer, funding challenges for non-profits during a pandemic, and how libraries slow the summer slide (and hopefully instill a lifelong love of reading in their lives).

Dr. Rutul Dalal, medical director, Infectious Diseases, UPMC, Susquehanna, checks in again on WKOK exposing new dangers for people who delay care at hospitals and emergency rooms, how safe the hospital is, what health care looks like in the green.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host former Montour County D-A Robert Buehner on policing police in the US, the arrests of officers in Minneapolis, the legal ramifications of demonstrations, and many other related topics associated with the death of George Floyd, the riots/looting, demonstrations, rallies and other activities.

During open phones, we discussed the cry for 'defunding the police' and other related demands.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host former Montour County D-A Robert Buehner on policing police in the US, the arrests of officers in Minneapolis, the legal ramifications of demonstrations, and many other related topics associated with the death of George Floyd, the riots/looting, demonstrations, rallies and other activities. During open phones, we discussed the cry for ‘defunding the police’ and other related demands.

Melanie Garrison, Group Exercise Coordinator / Communications Coordinator, Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA, on their virtual classes, and a noteworthy virtual 5K coming up, the status of the Y, and the reopened daycare!  We’ll discuss the food program, the Y’s mission and their many works

Peterson Toscano, Sunbury resident, world traveler, author, performer, biblical scholar, climate advocate, podcaster, on the ‘Susquehanna Life Outloud’ podcast out now, the important ‘must listen’ content, including new ways to protect yourself from COVID-19, discussion from Kendra Aucker, Sunbury’s upcoming Sandwich Stroll and lots, lots more timely and interesting info.

Northumberland and Union County go green…PA Governor Tom Wolf and PA DOH Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine daily briefing, moving more counties to green, and announcing the latest COVID-19 numbers  

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley host the chamber's monthly 'Financial Friday' talking about new jobless numbers, the closure of Sunbury Textile Mill and helping families on the margin after the pandemic.

Bob Garrett, President and CEO, Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce had his reaction to the good US jobless numbers, and on the pandemic’s ongoing impact on the regional business community.   Joanne Troutman, President and CEO, Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way, on struggling families, and the consortium of helps available.

During open phones, we discussed Drew Brees’ apology, systematic racism in the US, how we should all speak out as anti-racist and ask our friends to do the same.

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley host the chamber’s monthly ‘Financial Friday’ talking about new jobless numbers, the closure of Sunbury Textile Mill and helping families on the margin after the pandemic. Bob Garrett, President and CEO, Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce had his reaction to the good US jobless numbers, and on the pandemic’s ongoing impact on the regional business community.   Joanne Troutman, President and CEO, Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way, on struggling families, and the consortium of helps available. During open phones, we discussed Drew Brees’ apology, systematic racism in the US, how we should all speak out

Movie Mike McGranaghan, professional movie critic, ‘women in cinema’ advocate and author, calling in with the latest news on the movie industry. He’ll talk about AMC teetering on the brink, the opportunity to watch ‘Just Mercy’ for free and some more streaming recommendations.