On the Mark from Newsradio 1070 WKOK

Susan Jordan, Executive Director, Central Susquehanna Valley Mediation Center, Inc. the work of the center during the pandemic, their busy schedule of helping families and individuals with disputes, custody and other differences. We’ll discuss their ‘mediator listening opportunities,’ and other some tips for everyday family conflict.

Mark Lawrence and conservative Ben Reichley host calls and comments from COVID skeptics, people who don't agree with the virus, the shutdown, the way the Gov. has shuttered everything and how the pandemic will impact us.

Mark Lawrence and conservative Ben Reichley host calls and comments from COVID skeptics, people who don’t agree with the virus, the shutdown, the way the Gov. has shuttered everything and how the pandemic will impact us.

Father Kerry Walter, founding priest of Lewisburg American National Catholic Church.

Matt Rousu, Ph.D, Dean of the Sigmund Weis School of Business, Professor of Economics, Susquehanna University, on the prospects of the US economy ‘snapping back,’ and a deep dive into capitalism—wouldn’t it be better at these times if we had socialized medicine and government controlled stores? Also… When the time comes, how do you suggest that we switch back on our local economy? How resilient do you think that our local economy is? How does today’s situation compare to the 1918-19 pandemic, the 1920 economic depression and then finally the ‘Roaring ‘20s?’

Joanne Troutman, President and CEO, Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way, with an update on the massive, local people and family serving response to the coronavirus and the mobilization of human service agencies and offices. We’ll discuss a the fund to help families on the margin, the 2-1-1 clearing house for help, and a broad plan to serve all of the Valley’s residents in need. Dozens of agencies and organizations will be part of this effort.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host Sam Schiccatano, Northumberland County Commissioner Chairman, on the COVID-19 operations and changes in the county, the EMA work, staff furloughs and their 'commissioners' war room' each day.

During open phones, we discussed the 'My Pillow' man, the WHO, and many other related topics.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host Sam Schiccatano, Northumberland County Commissioner Chairman, on the COVID-19 operations and changes in the county, the EMA work, staff furloughs and their ‘commissioners’ war room’ each day. During open phones, we discussed the ‘My Pillow’ man, the WHO, and many other related topics.

Timothy Schaeffer, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commissioner, on the early opener of the trout season, the reasoning and the opportunities created by a surprise opening. We’ll talk about streamside social distancing, trout stocking, and other big fishing topics statewide.

Heather L. Shnyder, Education Specialist, Transitions of PA, on the ongoing work of Transitions, and the problem the pandemic poses for some women and children. We’ll talk about April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the events and activities while social distancing and ‘stay at home.’ We’ll talk about ChildLine and other help lines being quieter these days.