On the Mark from Newsradio 1070 WKOK

Jim Campbell, sports expert and author, Selinsgrove area resident, Fritz Heinemann of ‘All Inclusive Playground’ fame, and Matt Catrillo, News Director, WKOK on Jim’s latest book co-authored with Jim Gruver, ‘Hell with the Lid Off’ on the fierce five year rivalry between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Oaklyn Raiders. This will be a short excerpt of a 22-minute interview we’ll post online. Jim has behind the scenes experiences from the immaculate reception, to the NFL rule changes imposed because of the Steelers’ violent hits. Fritz discusses proceeds of the book helping the All Inclusive Playground (recorded)

WKOK’s broadcast of the Jersey Shore at Shikellamy Boys Basketball game with Kevin Herr and “The Chief” Dave Ritchie from Tuesday, December 10, 2019.

Doug Richard, Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Director and Co-Owner of Rooted Relational Therapy, Morgan Richard, Marriage and Family Therapist and Co-Owner of Rooted Relational Therapy, and Susan Decker, Licensed Professional Counselor, on our mental health and the holidays, coping with stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and ‘holiday dread.’  We’ll also discuss an effort mental health in general and the local start a fund so that people who would not otherwise be able to afford therapy services can receive them at low or no cost.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan argue about the articles of impeachment, the Inspector General’s report on the FBI, and other topics.

Doug Richard, Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Director and Co-Owner of Rooted Relational Therapy, Morgan Richard, Marriage and Family Therapist and Co-Owner of Rooted Relational Therapy, and Susan Decker, Licensed Professional Counselor, on our mental health and the holidays, coping with stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and ‘holiday dread.’  We’ll also discuss an effort mental health in general and the local start a fund so that people who would not otherwise be able to afford therapy services can receive them at low or no cost.

Mark Lawrence and J0e McGranaghan discuss the impending impeachment of President Trump, the case against the President, the lack of evidence, his accomplishments and his moral failings.

Tea Jay Aikey, President & CEO, Central PA Chamber, on the big year they had in 2019, and the big plans for 2020. We’ll discuss the mission and work of the Central PA Chamber, their staff and facilities. We’ll look at their recent changes, economic development efforts, business development programs, and a wide range of other related topics, tools and service for their members.

WKOK’s broadcast of the Wyomissing at Shikellamy Boys Basketball game for the Macy Minnier Memorial Tournament Championship on December 7, 2019

WKOK’s broadcast of the Line Mountain at Shikellamy Boys Basketball game at the Macy Minnier Memorial Tournament on December 6, 2019.

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley host the monthly ‘Financial Friday’ look at the nation’s record breaking jobless rate and related topics. Guests–Bob Garrett, Pres/CEO Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce and Sue Greene, Chair of the GSVCC.

On the UPMC Susquehanna Susquehanna Sunbury closure, we hear from Roger Haddon, President and CEO Sunbury Broadcasting Corporation, and past chairman of the board of Evangelical Community Hospital, and currently a board member (he spoke as an informed private citizen, not ‘for the hospital’), Joanne Troutman, President and CEO Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way, and Dr. John Pagana, regional physician, one of the founders of Sunbury’s free clinic.

We discussed the history of the hospital and it’s legacy. We talked about possible mis-management which preceded the closure, what critical health care needs will exist locally, and the ways forward. We spoke of today’s Governmental Affairs meeting, a task force, and the opportunities at the former Sunbury Community Hospital.