On the Mark from Newsradio 1070 WKOK

Bob Zimmerman Jr. of Zimmerman Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram Truck, on the legacy business that is Zimmerman’s, their 130th anniversary, and the good news about running a small business today.  He’ll be on the WKOK campus about 7am or so.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan argue about ways to fund the Penna. State Police including using the general fund, charging municipalities or the the current PennDOT funding. Then we discuss a private male retreat that uses sheriff’s for security, and Pres. Trump’s latest Tweets.

Emily Mrusko, Assistant Director, Union Snyder Community Action Agency, on the help going out to Wood-Mode workers (and all unemployed individuals), the increase in need and the increase in help. We’ll talk about the role of human service agencies, the Wood-Mode Working Family Fund, and we’ll even discuss their upcoming help.  We’ll also discuss the agencies’ upcoming gala.

Mark Lawrence and guest co-host John Shipman discuss Pres. Donald J. Trump’s Mexico tariff/immigration deal, the impacts of tariffs historically, immigration issues in the US, the eight entities working against the President’s immigration policy, including employers, George Soros, the Koch brothers, individuals overstaying temporary visas, the crackdown on employers, US compassion and charity.

Ben Wilhelm, Financial Advisor, Lone Oak Financial Services, on the critical unmet needs/questions of former Wood-Mode employees, how ‘values and ethics’ factor into his investing/counseling behavior, and why he hopes you finish well.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss Ohio’s Oberlin College losing a lawsuit calling them out for oppression and falsely calling out a local business for racism. Then we discussed Pres. Trump and Fox New’s inappropriate use of the Normandy American cemetery for background for divisive political interview.

Fritz M. Heinemann, President, Andy Russell Charitable Foundation, Central Pennsylvania Region on the very latest fundraising efforts for the All Inclusive Playground, a construction update, the new ribbon cutting date, and a few words about the ARCF’s work with other charities and endeavors.

Guest co-host Robert Garrett, President and CEO, Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce, on the latest jobless numbers, and what it takes to survive a Wood-Mode closure, what the region is doing, what the workers are saying and what is new?

8:30am to 10am: We take a look at the resiliency of The Valley, and the workers of Wood-Mode.

8:35am: Commentary on the new jobless numbers and some GSVCC chamber notes.

8:45am: Jim Richmond, partner, 1847 Financial, on the financial impact of individuals and how they can respond.

9:10am: Bill Bradfield, flood resiliency program analyst, SEDA-COG, on The Valley’s ability to thrive despite a 900+ job loss, and how we are well suited to help the many workers.

9:30am: Joanne Troutman, Pres. & CEO, Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way. On how the GSVUW is working with many people and how they are ideally suited to help people respond.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss the 75th anniversary of D-Day, Mark blurts out that ‘the president is medicated’ only to be chastised at every turn. Then they argue about the president and other topics.

Samantha Pearson, Lewisburg Neighborhoods Corporation Elm Street Manager, and Walk it! Bike it! (WIBI) Coordinator, with the latest on the Market Street Transportation Study, the River Road Holiday, and a wide range of other topics related to the transportation, pedestrian, conveyance and compliance conversation we enjoy with Sam and company.