Special Edition

Brian Hughes speaks with Valerie Williams from the Area Health Education Center about their 4th Annual Healthcare Career and College Exploration Event on Thursday Oct 2nd at the Viewmont Mall in Dickson City. Brian speaks with Douglas Fallbush, Director of Public Safety and Security at Luzerne County Community College about the school’s new Title 120 Police Academy set to open in the Spring of 2026. An encore of Brian’s interview with Patrik Kiker about insulation tax credits for Pa. homeowners. And Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Scranton Chamber of Commerce Bob Durkin about their Edge Summit AI for Small Business on this month’s Local Business Community Update.

Brian Hughes speaks with Danielle Castrigano & Linda Loop about the Rhythms in Recovery Walk & Celebration, coming up on Saturday, September 20th from 10am to 3pm at Kirby Park in Wilkes Barre. Brian speaks with Ingrid Bachus and Laurie Haley from Little Theatre Wilkes Barre about their upcoming presentation of “Disaster”, a musical highlighting the disaster films of the 1970’s, coming up this weekend and next weekend at the theatre on North Main Street. Brian speaks with Beth Pantano and Angela Lowe from Caring Hearts of Wyoming Valley about their 4th annual Senior Resource Fair, on Tuesday Sept 23rd at Mohegan Pennsylvania. And an encore of Brian’s interview with author Maxim Furek about his new book, “The Smurl Haunting” and its connections with the upcoming Conjuring film and a decades old West Pittston incident.

Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti about her decision to challenge incumbent Congressman Rob Bresnahan in the 8th Congressional District. An encore of Brian’s interview with Dr. Kristi Funk and breast cancer survivor Nikia Lightfoot about the Let’s Beat Breast Cancer campaign and the difference lifestyle changes can make in the fight against breast cancer. Brian speaks with comedian Jennine Luby about her upcoming comedy events, including Comedy for a Joyful Cause and Scranton Strong, coming up later this month. And Brian speaks with Kathleen Rangone from Katts Cats & Dogs Animal Rescue, about her Fur Baby Fundraiser coming up this Sunday at the Moonlight Drive Inn in West Wyoming.

Brian Hughes speaks with John Rosengrant, President & CEO of the NEPA Youth Shelter, about the youth shelter’s mission and the challenges he and the shelter face. Brian speaks with Sarah Simko from the Harding Recreation Committee about their 4th Annual Touch A Truck and Craft Fair on Sunday, Sept 14th at the Exeter Township Municipal Building. Brian speaks with Patrick Kiker, Vice President of the North American Insulation Manufacturers Assoc. about little known tax credits available to Pa. homeowners. And Brian speaks with author Maxim Furek about his new book, “The Smurl Haunting” and its connections with the upcoming Conjuring film and a decades old West Pittston incident.

Brian Hughes speaks with Dr. Kristi Funk and breast cancer survivor Nikia Lightfoot about the Let’s Beat Breast Cancer campaign and the difference lifestyle changes can make in the fight against breast cancer. Froggy 101’s Doc & Chewy speak with Trooper Anthony Petrosky about Sunny Day Camp. Encores of Brian’s interviews with Dr. Lauren Sanzi about the Hazleton Area Children’s Festival, coming up this Sunday at the Hazle Township Community Park and playwright and TV movie critic Jeff Boam about the return of his 2016 play, “The Judas Sheep” coming in September to the Ole Brick Theatre in Scranton. An encore of Brian’s interview with

Candace DeMatteis, Vice President of Policy & Advocacy of the Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease about overwhelming public support to keep vaccines widely available to protect their children & communities, and Brian Walsh from So Fi regarding student loan payments.

Brian Hughes speaks with Gus Fahey from Valley in Motion about his organization’s upcoming events to promote community involvement. 98.5’s Lissa speaks with Kristen Harris Shomay about the Scranton Light the Night Walk to support the Leukemia Lymphoma Society coming up on Saturday August 23rd at Dunmore High School. Encores of Brian’s interviews with Vala Afshar from Salesforce on artificial Intelligence and Bob Keefe from E2 on clean energy jobs in Pennsylvania. And WILK’s Jason Barsky speaks with Bob Durkin, President of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce in the latest edition of the Local Business Community Update.

Brian Hughes speaks with Mary Theresa Mazur, Program Director for the Northeast Pa. Area Health Education Center about the state of health care in Northeast Pa. and their efforts to recruit and train a healthcare workforce. Brian speaks with Dr. Lauren Sanzi about the 2025 Hazleton Area Children’s Festival, coming up on Sunday August 24th at the Hazle Township Community Park. Brian speaks with Maria Edwards, President & CEO of Maternal and Family Health Services, about their mission and services to mothers & children, and how you can help. Brian speaks with playwright and TV movie critic Jeff Boam about the return of his 2016 play, “The Judas Sheep” coming in September to the Ole Brick Theatre in Scranton, and a quick review of the Summer movie season. And Froggy 101’s Doc & Chewy speak with WNEP meteorologist Jeremy Lewan about the Summer weather season and his trip to Switzerland.

An encore of Brian Hughes’ interview with Luzerne County Community College President John Yudichak, on its partnership with Luzerne County and its services in helping students. Froggy 101’s Doc & Chewy speak with Britteny & Vicki from the West Pittston Fire Department about their Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser, coming up on Friday August 8th beginning at 6:30pm at Clubhouse 315. Brian speaks with Liz Pancotti from the Groundwork Initiative about the potential impact of President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill on Pennsylvanians. An encore of Brian’s interviews with Laura Ryan from the Miller Keystone Blood Center in Pittston about the need for blood donations and their events coming up in August and Dr. Cassandra Crifisi on safe gun storage. 98.5 KRZ’s Lissa speaks with Kristin Harris Shomay about the Light the Night Walk, coming up on Saturday August 23rd at Dunmore High School.

Brian Hughes speaks with Laura Ducceschi, President & CEO of the Scranton Area Community Foundation about their efforts in collaboration with other non profits to keep Regional and Moses Taylor Hospitals in Scranton open. Brian speaks with Jessup Police Chief Derek Fozard about the borough’s Inaugural National Night Out event, coming up on Saturday August 9th from 6 to 8pm at Jessup Memorial Field. Brian also speaks with Candace DeMatteis, Vice President of Policy & Advocacy of the Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease about overwhelming public support to keep vaccines widely available to protect their children & communities. And an encore of Brian’s interview with Karen McClain, Liaison and Coordinator of the Scranton Catholic Charismatic Renewal about their Annual Conference, coming up August 1st thru the 3rd at the University of Scranton.

Brian Hughes speaks with Laura Ryan from the Miller Keystone Blood Center in Pittston about the need for blood donations and their events coming up in August. Brian speaks with Grace Benson about the Annual Fundraiser for Laura’s Hope Rescue, coming up on Saturday August 2nd at the Christy Mathewson Little League Field in Factoryville. Brian speaks with Dr. Sandra Fay , President of the American Veterinary Medical Association about Pet Heat Safety. And Nancy & Jason from the WILK Morning News speak with Bob Durkin, President of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce about the Local Business Community Update.