On the Mark from Newsradio 1070 WKOK

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host open phones, we discuss the Wood-Mode shutdown, what went wrong in the company, why the state can’t help, what employees can do, the Rapid Response Team, the local economy, and other related topics.

Joe Feehrer, Beavertown, Republican candidate for Snyder County Commissioner, on on why he is running, his campaign and the big issues (think jobs, brain drain, and local economy). We’ll talk about his former job at Wood-Mode and what can be done to attract and retain jobs in The Valley.

Victoria Rosancrans, Sunbury resident, Democratic candidate for Sunbury City Council (and asking republicans to write her in), on why she is running, her campaign, the big issues in the city (think revitalization, police staffing and other improvements). We’ll talk about how she can help make the city a more attractive place for visitors and businesses.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan host open phones, starting with with Rep. Fred Keller calling in with resources for the 800+ workers laid off from Wood-Mode. He did not offer previously unknown insights as to what happened within the company. Then Kymberley Best, Northumberland County Commissioner Democratic candidate, on Wood-Mode, her candidacy, county prison, Department of Public Safety, and other county topics. Then during the remaining segment of open phones, we talk about candidate Best, Wood-Mode, Pres. Trump and other topics.

Hank Baylor, current board member of the North Central PA Chapter of the American Red Cross, and Tom Szulanczyk, Executive Director of the regional ARC chapter that is still very busy around here. They’ll discuss the mission and work of the Red Cross, the five major foci of the ARC, and their ongoing look for volunteers.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss Pres. Trump’s latest tariffs, and the impact they’ll have on the global economy, and on all aspects of the US. Then Alyssa Milano’s ‘sex strike’ protesting abortion laws in Georgia. We argued about abortion for the rest of the program.

Slade Shreck, Republican Northumberland County Commissioner candidate, local community activist, school board member, former SRI board member, River Festival co-chair, and many, many more…on his goals (budget restraint, forward thinking leadership and getting along!) if elected commissioner.

Ed Zych, candidate of Magisterial District Judge in Lewisburg, on his background, goals and vision for the ‘DJ’s office. We’ll talk about his mindset in life, and his community oriented goals—if elected.

On the Mark for Friday, May 10, 2019 with Ben Reichley and Steve Kushelof discussing President Trump, Congressional Subpoenas, Russia, Collusion and more.

Guests will be talking about the mission and work of the JROTC, the leadership training and the opportunities for students to grow as citizens. We’ll talk about an upcoming Celebrity Service fundraiser for Wounded Warrior of Penna. Guests, who will be on the WKOK campus about 0700 or so, will be:

1.  First Sergeant Daniel Alderson, Army Instructor, Shikellamy High School JROTC

2.  Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Kori Pfleegor, Cadet Battalion Commander, Shikellamy High School JROTC

3.  Cadet Command Sergeant Major Alyssa Griffin, Cadet Command Sergeant Major, Shikellamy High School JROTC

4.  Toni Swope, Service Manager, Applebee’s, Selinsgrove