On the Mark from Newsradio 1070 WKOK

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan argue about the GSVCC 12th District debate, and then host a 10-minute call-in from US Senator Pat Toomey on opioid/fentanyl measures in Washington DC, and his ‘common sense changes in gun laws which would make us safer.’ He also comments on the Pres. Trump plan to place released illegal immigrants in sanctuary cities. Then Joe & Mark argue the Trump plan for the rest of the show.

Joanne Troutman, President and CEO, Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way, and Randy Shroyer, Day of Action Committee Coordinator, on the GSVUW’s April 26 Day of Action. We’ll talk about the need for more volunteers, the sites for volunteers, and why mobilizing hundreds of people all over The Valley helps us all.

Mark Lawrence and guest co-host John Shipman talk about US Congresswoman Llhan Omar’s quote about 9/11, the new tax rates in the US, Pres. Trump and his policies, and the political divide in the US.

Movie Mike McGranaghan, professional movie critic, author and ‘women in cinema’ advocate, with his review of Pet Sematary’ and he’ll have words about new movies. He’ll discuss entertainment news a prequel to ‘Grease’ and Will Ferrell and Adam McKay ending their professional relationship, and some news about the Jim Jarmusch zombie movie to open Cannes Film Festival.

Logan Hile & Blaise Zeidler, Selinsgrove High School Baseball team on their Sunbury Motor Company Drive-A-Thon Saturday. The event is Saturday 9-3 at Selinsgrove Middle school. Test drive two vehicles and the team gets $30. There will be free food and giveaways.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan start out with Kevin Herr sitting in, complaining about Norry traffic. The traffic signals, he says, stop motorists for an inordinately and unnecessarily long time. We discussed solutions. Then US Cong. Llhan Omar’s comments about 9-11 prompted a Fox News commentator to question if she was an ‘American first, or a Muslim first.’

Chris Brady, author, veterans advocate, Standard-Journal managing editor, on his work publicizing the stories of hundreds of local veterans, his book ‘Remembering Firebase Ripcord,’ and this Friday’s free concert. Friday 7pm Milton high school, the US Army Field Band Concert Band and Soldier’s Chorus concert. They’ll play classic band music, marches and popular tunes, veterans will be honored all are welcome.

Chris Markle of the Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way Diversity and Inclusion Impact Council, and Abdul Alzahrani, Susquehanna University student, on the mission and work of the council, and this Saturday’s Saudi Dinner event. This event is being held in Lewisburg as “An evening of hospitality and delicious food prepared by Saudi Arabian students from Susquehanna University,” Saturday, April 13, 6:30ppm, First Presbyterian Church, 18 Market Street, Lewisburg.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan reargue, and fill the show, with discussion about the Star Barn in Elizabethtown, Pa. where the owner won’t allow gay marriages in his event venue. When can a business decide not to serve a certain customer fills day two of our program with lots of calls, emails and texts.

Joe Bartello and Meghan Beck, on Sunbury Revitalization Incorporated Adopt-A-Block program and the Old Towne Sunbury efforts.