Special Edition

Special Edition January 7 and 8   We will learn about Myasthenia Gravis and the The Northeastern PA Harry Krewsun Myasthenia Gravis Support Group. It was founded by Vera  Krewsun, along with her late husband Harry and she is here with details.  Michele Schasberger, Healthier Communities Coordinator and Audrey Urban, National Health Corps Heart Healthy Ambassador can both be found at the Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA. Stay tuned to learn about programs being offered for chronic conditions that are free.  Have you wanted to volunteer?  Atalaya Sergi , Director, AmeriCorps Seniors tells us they have opportunities for older adults of all backgrounds to be a part of the national service community and have volunteer positions in our own area. How will the economic recovery effect consumer credit markets in the coming year? Michele Raneri, Vice President and Head of U.S. Research for TransUnion is here to tell us. You requested them and Ty Pennington, Home Renovation Expert and Amy Goyer, AARP’s Family and Caregiving Expert  are back with advice on keeping a home safer for your loved ones. 

Special Edition 12 31 1 1/2023   PA Dairymen's Executive Director Dave Smith and Gale Ferranto Committee Member of the Mushroom Farmers of PA are here to get us ready for the 2023 PA Farm Show. Do you have a New Years Resolution to exercise more?  Shannon Joyce Cerulli  Director of Joyce School of Irish Dance has your invitation to join them for exercise and fun. We will meet the new President of the NAACP Wilkes Barre Branch #2306, Bill Browne. He shares details of the program to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.     Ty Pennington, Home Renovation Expert and Amy Goyer, AARP’s Family and Caregiving Expert  have advice on keeping a home safer for your loved ones. Information from the latest Homebuyer Insights Report from  Bryan Sherman, Wealth Management Lending Executive, Bank of America might surprise you. 

Special Edition 12 24 25 Pennsylvania Rural Jobs and Investment Tax Credit Program Creates Hundreds of Jobs in NE PA Jonathan Benjamin, CEO of UnityLab has the details on how his company is now in our area.     It's a step back in time visiting Eckley Miners' Village.  Project Manager Chris Stokum has details of plans underway to allow even more immersive experience. Jessica Ruddy with PennDOT District 4 tells us now's the time for area high school students to sign up for the Innovation Challenge. Rebecca Kinney, Director of the Administration for Community Living, Office of Healthcare Information and Counseling tells us about the Senior Medicare Patrol and how they can help.  Dr. Yvette Miller, Medical Director for the American Red Cross explains sickle cell disease and tells us about Red Cross’s special Joined by Blood partnerships this fall.  

Special Edition 12 17 28 Stephen Perillo and The NEPA Praise Band have had a wonderful start to the holiday around the area. They are not done yet and get your calendar out for next year. How can you help our service members deployed this holiday season. Dr.  J.D. Crouch II, CEO and President, of the USO is here to tell us.  Chris Byrne is the "Toy Guy". He's here with advice that can help you get the best deals on the toys you want and some of the cool toys you may not have considered.   Holiday time can be stressful, even for kids. Rachel Wagner is the Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist & National Trainer at the Devereux Center for Resilient Children. She introduces us to FLIP IT! and how it works for children and adults 

Special Edition 12 10 11  Holiday time can be stressful, even for kids. Rachel Wagner is the Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist & National Trainer at the Devereux Center for Resilient Children. She introduces us to FLIP IT! and how it works for children and adults. Older Driver Safety Awareness Week highlighted unique challenges faced by older drivers. Rebecca Rybak, Highway Safety Education Coordinator, Northeast Highway Safety Program tells us about those and other safety tips for a safe holiday. Kathy Stokes, AARP’s Director of Fraud Prevention Programs  tips on how to spot and avoid scams, plus advice what to do if you’ve already been targeted by scams or fraud.  

Special Edition 12 3 4  David Parmelee with Little Theatre of Wilkes Barre has your invitation to their presentation of  the musical version of  "A Christmas Story".  How can you help our service members deployed this holiday season. Dr.  J.D. Crouch II, CEO and President, of the USO is here to tell us.  Brad Kieserman, VP of Disaster Operations and Logistics, American Red Cross  how people can make a difference to help people in need.  Kathy Stokes, AARP’s Director of Fraud Prevention Programs  tips on how to spot and avoid scams, plus advice on what to do if you’ve already been targeted by scams or fraud.  Chris Byrne is the "Toy Guy". He's here with advice that can help you get the best deals on the toys you want and some of the cool toys you may not have considered.   

Special Edition 11 26 27  It's a step back in time visiting Eckley Miners' Village.  Project Manager Chris Stokum has details of plans underway to allow even more immersive experience. Jessica Ruddy with PennDOT District 4 tells us now's the time for area high school students to sign up for the Innovation Challenge.  Dawn Webster, Advanced Practice Clinician Director, with Med Express has information on diabetes.  Pro Football Hall of Famer, Alan Faneca  is here to discusses his journey with epilepsy and introduce us to the Steps Toward Zero Initiative.  Lindsay Clarke, SVP of Education and Advocacy,  Alliance for Aging Research tells us why they are getting the word out about flu vaccines, especially to older adults who need to make sure they are protecting themselves.  

Special Edition 11 19 20 You won't want to miss The Scranton Jazz Festival Big Band perform Swingin' Jazz Nutcracker Suite. Maestro Marko Marcinko has your invitation.  Stephen Perillo and The NEPA Praise Band have concerts coming up to get you in the Christmas spirit and help the community.  Meghan Loftus and Linda Robeson have finalized the details for the 46th  Friends of the Poor Thanksgiving Dinner and 36th Family to Family Program. We have the where and when coming up. It's the 9th year for the Edwardsville Warrior Tree Project. Karen Declet has your invitation to take part in the celebration. There is a new program geared for those 15 to 18 who are considering a career in Law Enforcement. PSP Master Trooper David Peters with Troop N Hazleton  has details on the Hill Impact Program which  gets underway in January.  

Special Edition 11 12 13  The 44th Hazleton American Cancer Society Telethon is Sunday November 13 from noon to 11pm. Jane Dougherty has been involved since the beginning. She is here to tell us how times may have changed but there's still more to do and raising money for research is more necessary now than ever. It's the 9th year for the Edwardsville Warrior Tree Project. Karen Declet has your invitation to take part in decorating the tree and being a part of the celebration. Elf Tom Fritz is getting the word out...The Santa Parade is back in downtown Scranton. Santa can't wait to see everyone. Elf Tom tells us where, when and who are the three grand marshals?   Meghan Loftus and Linda Robeson have finalized the details for the 46th  Friends of the Poor Thanksgiving Dinner and 36th Family to Family Program. We have the where and when coming up. There is a new program geared for those 15 to 18 who are considering a career in Law Enforcement. PSP Master Trooper David Peters with Troop N Hazleton  has details on the Hill Impact Program which  gets underway in January.  

Special Edition 11 5 6  The General Election is this Tuesday. Two races are being closely watched nationally. Bill Johnston-Walsh, AARP Pennsylvania’s State Director talks about the issues most important to voters they recently polled. Veteran's Day is Friday and this coming Wednesday area Veterans are invited to PNC Field in Moosic. Jennifer Spitler Regional Program Outreach Coordinator, NEPA Region, PA Dept. of Military and Veterans Affairs has your invitation. Stephen Perillo and The NEPA Praise Band are part of the upcoming Faith and Family Night with the WB/Scr Penguins. We get all the details and a preview of some of their music.    PennDOT has issued this Innovation Challenge to high school students across the state.  How would you solve the shortage of commercial truck parking along major instate corridors across Pennsylvania? If you are up to the task,  Jessica Ruddy with PennDOT District 4 has the details of how you can sign up.  Marine Corps Sgt. Salvatore Dely has details on this years Toys for Tots campaign which is already underway.