On the Mark from Newsradio 1070 WKOK

Dan Saxton, Treasurer, Rescue Hose Company, raffle coordinator, on the Mustang Raffle that is underway to raise funds for the Rescue Hose Company Emergency Response. The funding pays for equipment, training and apparatus (engine [pumper], utility vehicle, rescue boat, and rescue hovercraft).

Penn Garvin, local citizen, community activist, on an upcoming meeting about the significant issues facing the local dairy industry. There is a public presentation this Thursday at a farm in rural Lewisburg to talk about the dire situation for dairy farmers specifically, and all other local farmers in general.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host the show, and start out discussing the Bladensburg Maryland WWI cross that the US Supreme Court said should be allowed to stay in a town square. Then church and state was the theme for a discussion about school prayer. We discussed Montoursville’s baseball team prayer at a school event and the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s opposition to that prayer.

Marc Stier, Director, Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, on the state budget talks (primarily behind closed doors), but we know raising the minimum wage, a tax decrease and Restore PA have been talked about. Additionally, discussions about the Rainy Day Fund, education funding and money for new voting machines, have all be brought up. This progressive group has some good ideas, some with bi-partisan support.

Ginnetta Reed, Director of Development and Communications, Ronald McDonald House of Danville, Inc. on the fun patio party.  Ginetta should be on the SBC campus about 7am.

Mark Lawrence and guest co-host John Shipman host Bob Garrett, President and CEO, Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce with guests, including, but not limited to Erica Mulberger, Executive Director, Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corporation, and John Kurelja, Chief Academic Officer, CSIU, with the latest on the Wood-Mode closure, the next step for the company, and the educational/training futures of the workers. Some Wood-Mode workers are gainfully employed, but others may want training for today’s jobs.  A vibrant conversation about community colleges  and the Susquehanna Valley Community Education Project followed.

Then we talk monuments and reparations.

Movie Mike McGranaghan, professional movie critic, author and ‘women in cinema’ advocate, with his review of ‘Men in Black: International’ and he’ll have words about new movies. He’ll discuss the entertainment news including Avengers Endgame at theaters now with new footage, a man stabbed on Anne Hathaway’s movie set and Netflix’ latest boast.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan read emails on various topics, including Norry traffic, then Joe Kantz, Snyder County Commissioner calls and talks about the state budget and election machines. During the 9am hour, after news, we discuss the case for reparations, and other issues related to African Americans today.

Sergeant Major, Senior Intelligence Sergeant, Kevin Bittenbender, PA Army National Guard, paraympic athlete, paraympic shooting coach, Chair of the Union County Veterans ‘s 4th of July Parade Committee, on the upcoming events, bike ride, fireworks, and, of course, the parade.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss the growing number of people cited for harassment for words on Facebook. People saying disparaging, racist or hate speech remarks are being fined and going to jail for their remarks on Facebook. Joe says–thats good–Mark says thats bad (free speech). Then we discuss President Donald John Trump’s reelection announcement, his disciples, his narcissistic personality, his sound policies and leadership abilities.