Special Edition

June 11 12  The 50th Anniversary of Hurricane Agnes is June 23rd. The Times Leader Newspaper and WBRE/WYOU TV joint reporting efforts will launch June 12, with a series of daily stories by each outlet in the week leading up to the 50th anniversary.  Andrew Wyatt, VP and General Manager of WBRE/WYOU and Times Leader Media Group Publisher Kerry Miscavage have details. Alan Stout joins us with what you need to know about the upcoming screening of a new 90 minute documentary film "Agnes" to be screened at the FM Kirby Center. Celebrating more of our area's history, Patchtown Days are back at Eckley Miners Village. Bode Morin Site administrator at Eckley Miners Village has your invitation. A "Car Fit" check is coming and Wilkes Barre Health Educator, David Yonki tells us where and when. Paul DeAngelo is here with everything you need to know about music, food and fun coming to City View Park in Hazleton. (Later that afternoon, the city of Hazleton independence day firework celebration. gates open at 4.)  Local author, Thom Shubilla in his book "Primetime", takes us back to when TV first went color. 

June 4 5  Get on your bikes and ride! California may have Route 66 but here in Pennsylvania we have Route 6. Candace Hillyard  Executive Director PA Route 6 Alliance  US Route 6 Tourist Association - Pennsylvania Division takes us on a ride from NEPA to Erie and it's not only for bikes but motorcycles, cars and walkers too!  You don't have to walk that far to appreciate all the miles your feet take you in a regular day. Dawn Webster, Advanced Practice Clinician Director, with Med Express gives us some guidelines on and how our shoes should fit, to keep your feet happy and in tip top shape.  Many of our surrounding states have legalized adult use cannabis. The discussion about its legalization here in Pennsylvania continues. Audacy's Nikki Stone recently spoke with Jennifer Seek, advocate and volunteer for Perfectly Normal and Robert Rudnitsky, Exec Director of Philly NORML and Co founder for Perfectly Normal. They talk about where the legislation is currently and the importance of  allowing  residents to grow and process cannabis as a way of promoting small business growth across the state. 

May 28 29  Mike Taluto with PennDOT and Eric Dottle,Lackawanna County Highway Safety Program Coordinator have Memorial Day travel safety tips,  Kevin Harger-Blizzard, Volunteer with the Street Art Society and Lisa Murphy, Street Art Society board member,  Color Fun Run Walk at Riverfest. The Lackawanna Heritage Fair is coming. Armand Olivetti and Dom Perini have details. Bob Spalletta  Actors Circle presents, "His Girl Friday" written and directed by Bob Spalletta, an adaptation of the classic movie starring Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell.  Alan Stout  “Agnes,” a new 90-minute documentary film, will be screened at The F.M. Kirby Center. June is Dairy Month.  Dairyman Dave Smith  PA Dairymen’s Association Executive Director talks about the importance of dairy across the state.    

May 21 22 Saturday May 21st is Armed Forces Day. We salute the men and women serving in all branches of the US Military.  Could the Marines be right for you?  Sgt.Andrew Smith, USMC, Marketing and Communications Chief, Recruiting Station Harrisburg answers the questions he's asked by potential recruits.  U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, DAV National Voluntary Services Director John Kleindienst with how to volunteer to help veterans. It's time for the 30th Annual Carnival of Jessup Hose Co #2. Dom Perini has your invitation.  Rodney Harrell, PhD, AARP Vice President, Family, Home and Community to discuss the 2022 AARP Livability Index.  Jessica Serrenti and Jenny Schoener are with the Scranton Public Library. They have details of the upcoming Swingin' on the Vine fundraiser coming May 27th.  

May 14 15 May is Stroke Awareness Month.  Dr. Clinton Wright, director, division of clinical research, National Institute of Neurological Disorders tells us what you need to know. Dawn Webster Advanced Practice Clinician Director, with Med Express helps us navigate allergy season. Jessica Serrenti and Jenny Schoener are with the Scranton Public Library. They have details of the upcoming Swingin' on the Vine fundraiser coming May 27th. On May 16 the nationwide "Click It or Ticket" campaign gets underway. Master Trooper Deanna Piekanski  Public Information Officer with PA State Police, Troop P Wilkes Barre and Rebecca Rybak Coordinator of the Northeast Highway Safety Program remind you to Buckle UP! We are also bringing back Kathy Stokes, Director of Fraud Prevention Programs, AARP Fraud Watch Network. The details of a gift card scam she tells us about,  have raised many concerns.  

May 7 8    Brenda Sacco, Director of Economic Development Lackawanna County has your invitation to the Lackawanna Give Back Festival.  U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, DAV National Voluntary Services Director John Kleindienst with how to volunteer to help veterans. Kathy Stokes, Director of Fraud Prevention Programs, AARP Fraud Watch Network has details of a gift card scam you may not have heard of.   Need healthy nutrition options for kids?   Dawn Webster Advanced Practice Clinician Director, with Med Express has suggestions.  The NEPA Horror Fest and Scranton DIY Punk Collective are coming in June. Jess Meoni has the details.  Our Audacy sister station in Washington DC, WIAD's Corinna Delgado and Bronson Griscom of Conservation International tell us why everyday is Earth Day. 

April 30 May 1 Katrina Gentner is the founder of Our Brothers Keepers Foundation. The group has events planned to help erase the stigma of those recovering from addiction.  Amie Yanac of Hazleton is doing important work as a Gift of Life Ambassador and a Hazleton Area High School teacher. AARP Pennsylvania’s State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh with information on the upcoming primary election. Veronica DeMarest with HK Group had the details on an Autism event coming in June.   

April 23 24 April is “Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month”  Van Pichler, with the United States Department of Agriculture tell us how to identify hungry pests and explains the far reaching impact their destruction can cause.  Dawn Webster Advanced Practice Clinician Director, with Med Express says it's time to clean out your medicine cabinet. Saturday April 30 is Drug take back day. Pennsylvania Health Care Association President and CEO Zach Shamberg, recently testified during a House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee hearing about the access to care crisis across the state.   Prescription drug prices are skyrocketing in Pennsylvania due in part to the business practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers or PBM's. Mark Blum is Executive Director of America’s Agenda: Health Care for All. He explains the PBM Accountability Project.    

April 16 17 Rob Williams Executive Director of St Francis of Assisi Kitchen in Scranton with Audacy's Nancy and Jason on the Kitchen's fundraising efforts.  Earth Day is almost here. Greg Griffin Chairman of the  Luzerne County Blight Committee is working to pick up litter. Volunteer are needed at Camp Archbald. Emily Loder, Marketing and Communications Chair, Supporters of Camp Archbald has details. Brock Schultheis, Director of Admissions and Recruiting for the Keystone State Challenge Academy has details on applications for the first ever cadet class being held in Pennsylvania later this year.  

April 9 10  In celebration of April's World Autism Awareness Month, the Graham Academy is bringing autism awareness to the community through their Second Annual Light It Up Blue campaign.  Carol McGrane, Program Director and Jim Prisk, Director of Operation at The Graham Academy in Kingston has details.  Daniel LaMagna, Affiliate Chair NEPA, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network with details on the upcoming Pancreatic Cancer Action Network PurpleStride event.   Master Trooper Deanna Piekanski  Public Information Officer with PA State Police, Troop P Wilkes Barre and Rebecca Rybak Coordinator of the Northeast Highway Safety Program with reminders we all need to be safe drivers. If the movie "Pet Semetary" sends a chill down your spine you won't want to miss the NEPA Horror Fest and Scranton DIY Punk Collective coming in June. Jess Meoni has the details. Denise Kumor from Tracey's Hope and Hospice has details of  fundraisers coming up to help support their work with animals in the end stages of life and those in their foster care program.  Many events are coming back and Michelle Reilly has three not to be missed you'll want to get on your calendar right now and one is this weekend!