On the Mark from Newsradio 1070 WKOK

Dr. David Lopatofsky, Chief Medical Officer, UPMC Susquehanna, on the sharp and dangerous drop in emergency hospital visits, the dangers for delaying care, and the overall safety of hospitals right now. We’ll ask him about the separation of COVID-19 patients and staff, and he’ll have a word about resuming a some elective procedures.

The Friday daily news briefing from PA Governor Tom Wolf and Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine talking about our Valley going Yellow and several other updates.

5/1/2020 Dr. Jaewon Ryu, Geisinger President and CEO with the latest numbers on COVID-19

Mark Lawrence and  Ben Reichley host on the newsline:

Bob Garrett, President and CEO, Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce on how The Valley is faring and how we might flourish in the future.

Micah Miner, General Manger, National Beef Hummels Wharf, on disruptions in the food supply chain and the Monday’s big milk give-away sponsored by National Beef, Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way and GSVCC.

John Uehling, CEO and Founder of Contrast Communications, on how our local internet infrastructure is holding up and the re-scheduled Economic Forecast (May 27 with Anirban Basu).

Robert Latham, Executive Vice President, Associated Pennsylvania Constructors, on Friday’s restart of the construction industry.

During open phones, Ben read several things from the paper, and we updated the public with Joe Biden's denial of sexual assault allegations.

Mark Lawrence and  Ben Reichley host on the newsline: Bob Garrett, President and CEO, Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce on how The Valley is faring and how we might flourish in the future. Micah Miner, General Manger, National Beef Hummels Wharf, on disruptions in the food supply chain and the Monday’s big milk give-away sponsored by National Beef, Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way and GSVCC. John Uehling, CEO and Founder of Contrast Communications, on how our local internet infrastructure is holding up and the re-scheduled Economic Forecast (May 27 with Anirban Basu). Robert Latham, Executive Vice President, Associated Pennsylvania

Dr. Anthony Ragusea, Psychologist, Evangelical Community Hospital, on how well many people are faring, and what the long term impact of the pandemic stress might be, the PTSD, the sleep disruption, the impact of very little socialization and fewer activities. He’ll have some easy to follow tips, how we might flourish in the future, and information on where you can get some help or assistance.

Governor Tom Wolf held a news conference Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 11:15am.  You can hear the governor’s initial remarks, then reporters chime in with their questions. He talks about welcoming an audit of his business waiver process and how we will behavior in the yellow phase.  

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host Shikellamy superintendent Dr. Jason Bendle on the graduation options, online learning, rural internet problems, cost savings, staffing, a typical day now, talk of federal help, next years budget and a one million dollar deficit, President Trump's interest in reopening schools, how they test students, conduct school board meetings, and avoiding the summer slide of knowledge.

During open phones, we discussed Joe Biden in passing, but mostly focused on the coronavirus/COVID-19 issues, face masks, person rights, and many related topics.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host Shikellamy superintendent Dr. Jason Bendle on the graduation options, online learning, rural internet problems, cost savings, staffing, a typical day now, talk of federal help, next years budget and a one million dollar deficit, President Trump’s interest in reopening schools, how they test students, conduct school board meetings, and avoiding the summer slide of knowledge. During open phones, we discussed Joe Biden in passing, but mostly focused on the coronavirus/COVID-19 issues, face masks, person rights, and many related topics.

W. Geoff Goodenow, Coordinator, Merrill W. Linn Land and Waterways Conservancy, on the mission and work of the conservancy, the missed opportunity for Earth Month and the Caring for Communities events. We’ll talk about the many aspects of the Dale/Engle/Walker House, and the Dale’s Ridge Trail, parking, improvements and additional use lately.