On the Mark from Newsradio 1070 WKOK

Alana Jajko, Susquehanna Greenway Partnership, with an update on the mission and work of the SGP. We’ll talk about their many activities, events, and the 2019 Photo Contest.

Dr. Peter Mark Jansson, Faculty Director, Bucknell University’s Center for Sustainability and the Environment, and Samantha Myers, BCSE Operations Manager, on the 7th annual Sustainability Symposium, Young People’s World: Making Your Future Energy, Climate and Human Rights. We’ll talk about the issues to be addressed: Climate and the consequences of inaction, our government’s role, how people need to step up and demand action, the keynote speakers; Jim Hansen and Sophie Kevlihan, and many other topics and guests,

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan argue about the idea of reparations for Native Americans or African Americans. The Rev. Al Sharpton heard from the 15 Democratic candidates who said…yes to reparations for African Americans. A vibrant discussion ensues.

Tim Schaeffer, Executive Director of Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, on the statewide opening the trout season coming up. We’ll talk about the Put & Take fun event that draws tens-of-thousands of people streamside in Penna., we’ll talk about the new director of the PF&B commission, and the hope of getting a fishing license increase.

Rob Jones, President, Board of Directors, The Milton Public Library, and Headmaster, Milton Library of Witchcraft and Wizardry, with Jed Stalker on the upcoming Harry Potter themed gala, the Fantastic Feasts at the gala and the reason the library has gone Hogwarts wild raising money.

Mark Lawrence and Ben Reichley host the Bob Garrett, President and CEO, Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce, Sue Greene, Chair, GSVCC, Director Penn State Executive Programs, Smeal College of Business, The Pennsylvania State University, on the latest jobless numbers, the local unemployment rates. the increasing national wage rates, the labor participation rate and chamber news.

Also, Brian Elsasser, CPA, Partner, Wagner, Dreese, Elsasser and Assoc. on the wrap-up of this year’s tax season and the implications, if any, of the 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act, what were the impacts on businesses, and what can businesses do at the last minute to prepare.

Also, Andrew Miller, Executive Director, Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau, on the huge boost travel, tourism and visiting are in The Valley. He previews his upcoming remarks to a GSVCC meeting, and talk about an unveiling.

Then during open phones, Ben and Mark talk about health care insurance issues.

Movie Mike McGranaghan, professional movie critic, author and ‘women in cinema’ advocate, with his review of ‘Dumbo’ and he’ll have words about new movies. He’ll discuss entertainment news including words about AMC to host 59-hour, 22-film Marvel Marathon, and people are selling tickets to ‘Avengers: Endgame’ for thousands of dollars.

John Moore, author, freelance writer, storyteller, newspaperman, and history buff, with words about his latest book ‘Scorched Earth: General Sullivan and the Senecas,’ how a little bit of vengeance went a long way to impact the Susquehanna Valley. He’ll talk about an upcoming book signing.

Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan argue about the proposed legislation related to helping the nuclear power industry in Pennsylvania. Joe says it is wise to preserve an important component of our energy portfoliio, but Mark says, let natural market forces (capitalism) govern the law of survival.

Samantha Pearson, Lewisburg Neighborhoods Corporation Elm Street Manager, and Walk it! Bike it! (WIBI) Coordinator on a update on the 2006 bike survey, the Bull Run Greenway project Phase I and the Nature Play workshop and survey, the upcoming cleanups (April 6 and April 13) and the tree planting April 18, and the Bike Valet at the Arts Festival and the Hidden Lewisburg Bike tour that day at 2pm