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Join Pastor Stephen Anderson and Frank Yamrick, Fellowship Church's new resident church planter, for an exciting conversation about the development of our church plant. Frank shares his background and experiences in cross-cultural ministry, God's leading towards planting a church locally, and the current ideas for planting a Spanish-friendly church in the Wyoming Valley area. Pastor Stephen and Frank discuss the current research on the needs and demographics in our area, the development and formation of a team, goals, and more. As you listen to this exciting update on church planting, let's commit to prayer together as we depend on the Lord's leading and guiding through this process!

A Secret Crime Spree Revealed By MurderAd-Free Safe House EditionEpisode 313 is the action-packed story of a pair of bands who met in juvenile jail, and embarked on a short-lived but deadly crime spree through the Wyoming Valley of Eastern Pennsylvania that included two murders, a shooting to kill, several home invasions, and a general disregard and disdain for social order and the rule of law. But they'll get what's coming to them.More Capital CrimesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-historian--2909311/support.

More than 300 people marched to the Pennsylvania Capitol Monday to protest President Donald Trump’s administration. Trump's executive order targeting diversity, equity and inclusion has prompted the National Science Foundation to review all research it recently funded to make sure they're in compliance. Members of Pennsylvania’s largest healthcare and nurses' union began a strike at Geisinger’s Wyoming Valley locations on Monday. The Lancaster County District Attorney says a city police officer was justified in fatally shooting a machete-wielding man in January. A large fire at an aerospace manufacturer’s facility north of Philadelphia closed schools and sparked shelter-in-place orders. Franklin County Crime Solvers is offering a reward for information about the theft of 100,000 eggs from a processing facility earlier this month. HIV survivors in Philadelphia talk about how they navigate the unexpected gift of growing older.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Members of the Wyoming Valley Barbershop Harmony Chorus speaking about their organization and singing here at the WVIA Benco studio: Marian Holehan, tenor; Jason Kuzmak, lead; Tom Roberts, bass & Lou Volpetti, baritone. They have activities year-round--their main concert is on June 29, 2025, at the Kirby Center for Creative Arts on the campus of Wyoming Seminary in Kingston; also their December Holiday Concert; and their February Singing Valentines. New members are welcome. For more information: www.singwb.com/ or 570- 285-4810

"Host of Afternoon Classical Music, ArtScene and other WVIA programs, including Keystone Edition Arts on WVIA TV, Erika Funke is a Senior Producer and Classical Music Host at WVIA Radio. “ArtScene”, her award-winning daily arts program, features interviews with creative individuals from the region, the United States and abroad. She has produced many programs about the history of northeastern Pennsylvania and its residents. Her radio play “Who Pretender Is, Or Who Is King” centers on the lives of the residents of Laurel Run, a borough outside Wilkes-Barre, plagued by a chronic mine fire. The piece was produced by The Northeast Theatre and broadcast on WVIA Radio. Erika also has television films to her credit. She wrote and narrated a documentary on the Knox Mine Disaster that happened in the Wyoming Valley in 1959. And an Emmy-nominated documentary on Mozart that looks at the composer and his music in the context of the cities that were important in his life. She is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of University of Chicago and received a master’s degree in Humanities (Interrelationships in the Arts) from Penn State University. She served on the PA Humanities Council for two terms. In 2023, Erika was awarded an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree by Misericordia University and, in November 2024, she was inducted into the Luzerne County Arts & Entertainment Hall of Fame." Key Takeaways: Erika Funke has spent nearly five decades in broadcasting. Art can help communities recover from hardships. Memorable interviews often lead to unexpected connections. The Knox Mine disaster symbolizes a pivotal moment in local history. FOLLOW HARMONYTALK PODCAST @harmonytalkpodcast Join Our Mailing List: https://www.harmonytalkpodcast.com/signup Instagram: https://instagram.com/harmonytalkpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harmonytalkpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HarmonyTALKPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harmonytalkpodcast https://harmonytalkpodcast.com/ Follow Host, Lisa Champeau: https://www.instagram.com/lisachampeau/ Email harmonytalkpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and guest opportunities! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pregnant Church Worker Found Dead In Harvey's LakeAd Free Safe House Late EditionIf the tropes in Episode 275 sound a bit like Episode 96, “The Body In Big Moose Lake,” the familiarity was not lost on the people of the day, either. The 1906 murder of Grace Brown in Big Moose Lake inspired novelist Theodore Dreiser to write “An American Tragedy,” which became an instant classic when it was published in 1925. The story you are about to hear struck such a familiar chord that the press made many comparisons and headlines described the murder of Freda McKechnie and the trial of Bobby Edwards in the same terms. Theodore Dreiser was called upon by the New York Post to cover the trial, and he makes a brief appearance in our story when he receives an admonition from the bench.Culled from the historic pages of the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, the Wilkes-Barre Evening News and other newspapers of the era.More tales of Capital CrimesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-historian--2909311/support.

Hey Guys!Maverick here!I finally ran a 10 mile race (The Wyoming Valley Run).  It was the most I have run in a single day in 17 years.  I must say that although there were times when my legs said this isn't worth it and times the cramps made me want to walk off the course I knew it would be worth it to press on and persevere.  My co-host and best friend Wolfman kept me positive.  Comments like, "You got this Mav!"  lifted me just enough to run a little more and a little more.  Thank you Wolfman for the inspiration, motivation, and random stories that made me laugh.  Hahaha In addition I want to thank my wife, who is always there for me when I need her most, my family and friends for cheering me on, our old teammates we reminisced with, all of the race officials, volunteers, runners and spectators and listeners that made us smile and laugh. - MaverickEnjoy the Run!Send your questions to RunningwithMaverickandWolfman@yahoo.comSupport the Show.Thanks for listening to Running with Maverick and Wolfman. If you are enjoying the podcast please like and share on facebook, X, follow on instagram and support the show. Thank you to those who have supported already.If you have questions please e-mail or submit them on facebook or instagram. Thanks!This podcast if for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional healthcare advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace medical advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the hosts or the management.

In this exciting episode Gareth "The PR" Henderson and Ben "The Pro" Robinson join your hosts Maverick and Wolfman to discuss the nitty gritty on the flat, fast 10 miler known as The Wyoming Valley Run.Gareth Henderson is the President of The Wyoming Valley Run.Ben Robinson is the Race Director of The Wyoming Valley Run.Gareth's favorite PR is 3:13 in the Marathon.Ben's favorite PR's are 8:18 in the 3K, and 14:30 in the 5K.Listen, Laugh, Repeat!Thanks for Listening!Enjoy the Run!www.thewyomingvalleyrun.comSupport the Show.Thanks for listening to Running with Maverick and Wolfman. If you are enjoying the podcast please like and share on facebook, X, follow on instagram and support the show. Thank you to those who have supported already.If you have questions please e-mail or submit them on facebook or instagram. Thanks!This podcast if for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional healthcare advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace medical advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the hosts or the management.

Rick Markham, Actor/Set Designer, & Linda Sensenbach Miller, Director, from the Legion Theatre Group of White Haven, PA, speaking about their production of "Now and Then" by Sean Grennan, Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 8 pm, & Sunday, May 19 at 2 pm, at The Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, 537 North Main Street. For information: www.legiontheatregroup.org/ The show is a benefit for the United Way of Wyoming Valley.

Kat Bolus, WVIA News Reporter, with a feature on the 65th anniversary of the Knox Mine Disaster that took place on January 22, 1959, in the Wyoming Valley near Port Griffith. She spoke with Dr. Robert Wolensky of the Anthracite Heritage Foundation; Chris Murley and Mike Borzell of the Underground Miners. For more information: www.wvia.org/ www.ahfdn.org/ www.undergroundminers.com/

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Douglas County; https://bit.ly/3s3V29N   The Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4     Campfire Conversation:  Eric and Ana welcome Susan Kennedy from the Taliesin Preservation Society to discuss and follow the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail, which connects 9 sites designed by the legendary architect. We discuss the trail's creation and the process and then begin on its eastern end in Racine with a look at the SC Johnson Wax headquarters building and the 9-story Johnson Wax Research Tower on the SC Johnson campus just south of downtown Racine. We proceed north to Wind Point to Wingspread, once the Johnson family home and now host to numerous events and tours. The trail heads into Milwaukee to the Burnham Block, a prime example of Wright's American System-Built Homes concept that he pursued with a goal of making quality single family homes more affordable. We veered slightly off the official trail to explore the Greek Annunciation Church, a Wright-designed church that was one of his last commissions; it opened in the early 1960s. From Milwaukee we make a beeline to Madison for two stops: the first is Monona Terrace, Madison's major convention center on the shores of Lake Monona. Designed by Wright in the 1940s, one of his next generation students made the design adjustments that allowed Monona Terrace to be constructed and finally opened in 1997. The second Madison stop is the First Unitarian Society Meeting House on the west side of the UW-Madison campus and was for a church Wright attended. From Madison we head west on U.S. 14 to Spring Green and explore the area where Wright lived. His home just south of Spring Green, Taliesin, is by far the most popular site on the trail; tours of Taliesin and tales of its remarkable history bring in people from around the world. Wright's influence can be seen in Spring Green itself, with numerous buildings adopting his styles. Taliesin looks over the beautiful Wyoming Valley, where another one of Wright's buildings was constructed as the Wyoming Valley School Cultural Arts Center, which was the only public elementary school Wright designed - and he donated the school and his work for free, in honor of his mother. The final stop on the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail is further west to his birthplace of Richland Center, where the A.D. German Warehouse stands. Wright's only warehouse design is a four-story brick structure topped by a magnificent concrete frieze that is said to resemble a Mayan temple. The warehouse is an example of early poured-concrete construction, and the building rests on a pad of cork for stability and shock absorption. It is the only remaining commercial structure designed by Wright that still exists from his “organic” or “natural” period. Each of these structures tells a story and, while only 9 of Wright's 200 Wisconsin works, represent some of his most notable. Along the 200-mile trail are a bevy of cities, towns, parks, and other locations to grab a bite, go for a hike, take advantage of lakes and rivers or just cruise from stop to stop. The Frank Lloyd Trail may be a hidden gem for many, but it showcases some world-famous works and should be on your road trip and exploration list. You can get more details on each designated stop at FrankLloydWrightTrail.org.Susan also discussed with Eric and Ana the new exhibit that recently opened in Madison's Dane County Regional Airport's Art Court: “The Frank Lloyd Wright Trail: Places to Live, Learn, Work, and Worship.” This area, open to the public, is in the main lobby of the airport and will run through January 28, 2024.   Links: https://www.franklloydwrighttrail.org/  (App is available in the Apple and Google Play Stores)More on the Dane County Regional Airport exhibit on Frank Lloyd Wright: https://www.channel3000.com/features/in-the-608-dcra-honoring-work-of-frank-lloyd-wright-in-new-exhibit/article_58b77e8e-2492-11ee-b7ca-47c281b15c5d.html Inside Sponsors Washington County:  https://bit.ly/3qayJAL  Group Health Trust:  https://bit.ly/3JMizCX    

Dim the lights and gather 'round the fire as Mark Riccetti, Jr. and Michael Ward tell some of the darker stories of Wyoming Valley history. In season 2 episode 8, Mark and Mike talk about a massacre in 1763, an axe murder in West Pittston, the hauntings of the Augustus Lanning and Smurl homes, and the legend of the Suscon Screamer. Thank you to the Luzerne County Bar Association for being the show sponsor!

Rev. Dr. Robert Zanicky, minister of the First Presbyterian Church of Wilkes-Barre, speaking about the 250th anniversary of the Church and its history in the Wyoming Valley of PA, in anticipation of the formal celebratory service to mark the occasion on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at 10 am, at the Church, 97 South Franklin Street in downtown Wilkes-Barre. There will be a 250th Anniversary Grand Music Celebration on October 7 at the Church. Admission is free, and the public is invited to attend. www.fpc-wb.org/

Super excited to announce new guest, Joe Cigan, to The Story!Joe Cigan has been making music since childhood, growing up as the son of a music educator in Pennsylvania's Wyoming Valley. Now living in Lancaster, he continues to perform as a solo act and also with his band, The Benders, appearing regularly throughout Northeast, Southeast and Central PA. Waves, his first full-length recording of all original material came out in 2018 followed by his five song EP, Flair, released in April of 2020. Joe released the song Good Times Never Last in April of 2022, which was cowritten with his producer and longtime collaborator, Bret Alexander of The Badlees. Joe has also recorded with Joe Tosolt, playing guitar on Tosolt's 2010 solo album, Captain Bob's Guitar, as well as Gone Wrong Songs (2021), Let's Say You Knew (2013), and Come Back to Me (2014) with JT and the Blue Mountain Stone. You can also hear Joe on the track Fear of Falling, recorded at the Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe with Bret Alexander and Nyke Van Wyk, which is available on their 2017 album Live.Joe graduated from Tulane Law School in New Orleans with a certificate of specialization in environmental law. Joe has been practicing law for 28 years and is currently the Director of the General Law Division of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.You can find Joe and his project's here:JoeCigan.comYouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCKNSPhfL59G1oRADyh4cxJAApple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/artist/joe-cigan/1444517898Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ao5kxi70m63nTIjLAmWtzSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-story/donations

Super excited to announce new guest, Joe Cigan, to The Story!Joe Cigan has been making music since childhood, growing up as the son of a music educator in Pennsylvania's Wyoming Valley. Now living in Lancaster, he continues to perform as a solo act and also with his band, The Benders, appearing regularly throughout Northeast, Southeast and Central PA. Waves, his first full-length recording of all original material came out in 2018 followed by his five song EP, Flair, released in April of 2020. Joe released the song Good Times Never Last in April of 2022, which was cowritten with his producer and longtime collaborator, Bret Alexander of The Badlees. Joe has also recorded with Joe Tosolt, playing guitar on Tosolt's 2010 solo album, Captain Bob's Guitar, as well as Gone Wrong Songs (2021), Let's Say You Knew (2013), and Come Back to Me (2014) with JT and the Blue Mountain Stone. You can also hear Joe on the track Fear of Falling, recorded at the Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe with Bret Alexander and Nyke Van Wyk, which is available on their 2017 album Live.Joe graduated from Tulane Law School in New Orleans with a certificate of specialization in environmental law. Joe has been practicing law for 28 years and is currently the Director of the General Law Division of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.You can find Joe and his project's here:JoeCigan.comYouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCKNSPhfL59G1oRADyh4cxJAApple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/artist/joe-cigan/1444517898Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ao5kxi70m63nTIjLAmWtzSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-story/donations

June 23, 1972, is a day that many residents of the Wyoming Valley have burned into their memories. People evacuated, water rushed the streets, homes and businesses disappeared, and life was never the same. In episode 4 of season 2, Mark Riccetti, Jr., and Michael Ward take us on a journey of events leading up to and a timeline breakdown of what happened that day on Fireside History presented by the Luzerne County Historical Society "Agnes at 50: Part 1."  Be sure to join us for Part II, covering the aftermath and clean-up, LIVE on Zoom, Tuesday, June 21st at 7pm. No reservation necessary, simply use the Zoom link below to join us for a slideshow and live recording.   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81427157874

When Connecticut Yankees began to settle the Wyoming Valley in the 1760s, both the local Pennsylvanians and the powerful native Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) strenuously objected. The Connecticut Colony and William Penn had been granted the same land by King Charles II of England, resulting in the instigation of the Yankee-Pennamite Wars. In 1788, during ongoing conflict, a band of young Yankee ruffians abducted Pennsylvania official Timothy Pickering, holding him hostage for nineteen days. Some kidnappers were prosecuted, and several fled to New York's Finger Lakes as the political incident motivated state leaders to resolve the fighting. Bloody skirmishes, the American Revolution and the Sullivan campaign to destroy the Iroquois all formed the backdrop to the territorial dispute. Author Kathleen A. Earle covers the early history of colonial life, war and frontier justice in the Wyoming Valley. Kathleen Earle is a native New Yorker whose ancestral roots go back to Pennsylvania. She is an author, artist, former professor and former director of research at the National Indian Child Welfare Association in Portland, Oregon. She attended Cornell University and the Rockefeller College of the State University of New York-Albany, where she received a PhD in 1996. She has written and illustrated several award-winning children's books and many peer-reviewed articles in the areas of mental health and child abuse. She lives in Maine with her husband, Stan Fox.

In this episode, we had the opportunity to learn all about Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity and how Karen Kaufer, Executive Director, has been managing the organization for over 13 years, how she got her start in nonprofit, beginning with the early years of her career working in the art industry. We discuss the false perception that has people believing Habitat for Humanity gives homes away for free, when in fact they help individuals become homeowners that pay mortgages. An interview that hits close to home for Frank as he serves on the board of directors for Wyoming Valley Habitat Habitat for Humanity, we ask you to please share this and help bring more awareness to this incredible organization. If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, message us on Facebook! Until next time, keep Eatin', Drinkin', and Shoppin' Local.To learn more about Habitat for Humanity, visit their Facebook and website. 

On this episode of The Dental Up Podcast, we interview Dr. Shawn Casey. Dr. Casey was a 1987 graduate of Wyoming Area. After graduating with high marks, he began his studies at Wilkes University. Through these studies he realized his dream of practicing dentistry in the Wyoming Valley, which he pursued at the University of Pittsburgh dental school. In 1994, after being licensed by the state, Dr. Casey opened a solo Dental practice. In 2005, Dr. Casey expanded his Dental facility to a multi doctor practice and in 2009, he opened a special needs dentistry center dedicated to his aunt Mary Casey. Dr Casey is a member of the Pennsylvania Academy of General Dentistry, he is involved with local charities, church organizations, and public service groups. When not at work, Dr. Casey enjoys being with his children, George, Shawna and Samantha and wife Michele.    In this episode, you will hear about: -2 Special Cases Dr. Casey and Keating Dental Lab worked on together -The challenges they faced for each case -Dr. Casey's experience with the AGD, Academy of General Dentistry -Evidence-Based Dentistry -Digital Scanners: Why does Dr. Casey have so many different scanners? -Why you should tour Keating Dental Lab   Find out more about Dr. Casey and his practice at https://caseydental.com/our-team/   Discover us and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gfHeYc6WHsPfzVdoLQVV9 Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-dental-up-podcast/id999909601 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-dental-up-28030030/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/keatingdental

On this episode of The Dental Up Podcast, we interview Dr. Shawn Casey. Dr. Casey was a 1987 graduate of Wyoming Area. After graduating with high marks, he began his studies at Wilkes University. Through these studies he realized his dream of practicing dentistry in the Wyoming Valley, which he pursued at the University of Pittsburgh dental school. In 1994, after being licensed by the state, Dr. Casey opened a solo Dental practice. In 2005, Dr. Casey expanded his Dental facility to a multi doctor practice and in 2009, he opened a special needs dentistry center dedicated to his aunt Mary Casey. Dr Casey is a member of the Pennsylvania Academy of General Dentistry, he is involved with local charities, church organizations, and public service groups. When not at work, Dr. Casey enjoys being with his children, George, Shawna and Samantha and wife Michele.    In this episode, you will hear about: -2 Special Cases Dr. Casey and Keating Dental Lab worked on together -The challenges they faced for each case -Dr. Casey's experience with the AGD, Academy of General Dentistry -Evidence-Based Dentistry -Digital Scanners: Why does Dr. Casey have so many different scanners? -Why you should tour Keating Dental Lab   Find out more about Dr. Casey and his practice at https://caseydental.com/our-team/   Discover us and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gfHeYc6WHsPfzVdoLQVV9 Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-dental-up-podcast/id999909601 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-dental-up-28030030/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/keatingdental

Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121, Luzerne) has established himself as a passionate and consensus-building voice in the General Assembly, working for the things our neighbors need, like property tax relief, jobs that pay a living wage, appropriate funding for public education, reducing the cost of higher education, access to affordable quality healthcare and more.In 2006, he was first elected to represent the 121st Legislative District which consists of Wilkes-Barre City, Fairview Township, Wilkes-Barre Township, Ashley Borough, Hanover Township and Laurel Run Borough.Pashinski serves as the Democratic chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, a position he has held since 2017. He also currently serves as board member of the Center for Rural PA and the PA Hardwoods Development Council, as well as Chair of both the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Legislative Sportsmen's caucuses. Pashinski also has previously served on the Insurance, State Government, Human Services, Aging, Gaming and Commerce committees.Pashinski is a graduate of Wilkes University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education and has a master's equivalency. He uses his 38 years of experience as a former music teacher and choral director at the Greater Nanticoke Area School District to push back against irresponsible and drastic state education funding cuts that adversely affect local property taxpayers and threaten the quality of a public education.A tireless fighter for healthcare reform, Pashinski led a task force of regional experts that developed recommendations to improve the healthcare system. He has introduced numerous bills to increase access to medical care, reduce costs to consumers and improve outcomes.Pashinski has organized a package of legislation that has helped provide resources for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, as well as helped to pass the historic 2019 PA Farm Bill, which included his language supporting Pa Preferred's Homegrown by Heroes program, promoting Pennsylvania veterans who become farmers and producers.Following the devastating floods of 2011, Pashinski spearheaded a legislative package to help homeowners and small businesses recover and protect local jobs. He has been named "Legislator of the Year" by several organizations representing the best interests of Luzerne County residents and the people of Pennsylvania.Prior to joining the General Assembly, Pashinski held several union positions with the Greater Nanticoke Area Education Association, serving as chief spokesperson, vice president and eventually president. In addition to the local offices, he also served as PACE Director and Region Chairman for PSEA on the state level.A staunch supporter of community involvement, he has held leadership roles with the Luzerne County Coordinating Council, Luzerne County Legislative Committee, United Way of Wyoming Valley and serves as the executive director of the Advocacy Fund for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (AF4GRG).A popular local musician, entertainment manager and promoter, Pashinski is widowed and has four children and seven grandchildren.Support Groups for Grandparents: Wilkes Barre YMCA 40 West Northampton Street, Wilkes Barre PA Second Monday of Each MonthFor more info please visit www.af4grg.org For Help Navigating this process please call 1-866-KIN-2111or vist www.kinnconnector.org Support the show

One year since the first episode, Fireside History presented by the Luzerne County Historical Society is going strong. In episode 12, Mark Riccetti, Jr. and Michael Ward talk about influential African Americans and their contributions to the Wyoming Valley. Hear the stories of American Revolutionary soldier Gershom Prince, businessman Samuel Wright, former diplomat John Henry Smythe, community activist Blanche Wright Morris, artist and sculptor C. Edgar Patience, and the “fastest human alive” in 1938 Ben Johnson. 

On this episode of The Creepy Side of NEPA we talk with John and Keriann Balucha, owners of Wyoming Valley Ghost Tours.  They share with us how they became interested in the paranormal, some of their favorite experiences, and also some events they are planning around NEPA and beyond.      Do you have a creepy story that took place in Northeastern or Central PA?  Do you have an idea for a topic for a future episode?  Then we want to hear from you!  You can contact the Creepy Side of NEPA team at ghost@wnep.com    Be sure to like us on Facebook: WNEP's Creepy Side of NEPA Don't forget to subscribe to our channel on YouTube:  Creepy Side of NEPA

On this day in labor history, the year was 1959.That was the day the Susquehanna River flooded several mines throughout the Wyoming Valley of Pennsylvania.It marked the virtual end to coal mining in the Northern Anthracite Region, whose coalmines provided some 11,000 jobs.Knox Coal Company, owned by reputed mobster, John Sciandra, ordered workers to illegally excavate underneath the river to get at new coal seams, near Port Griffith.The company hit the jackpot, and mined rich new veins.Even though state regulations mandated a rock cover of 35 feet when tunneling underneath a waterway, theirs was only about six feet thick.The roof of Knox Coal's River Slope Mine soon collapsed and a reported 10 billion gallons of water, ice and debris from the river came smashing through.The collapse created a whirlpool and dams were built to divert the river.81 miners were trapped and many desperately searched for hours for an escape.Some were able to get out through an abandoned airshaft.The bodies of another 12 miners were never recovered.Audrey Baloga Calvey recalled in an interview that her father, a miner who died in the flooding, predicted trouble at the mine before his death.Saying "When the water would get high, he'd say, 'God, if that river ever breaks in, we'll be drowned like rats,.Ten were indicted, including the mine's president, Louis Fabrizio, Knox's superintendent, and incredibly, UMWA District 1 president AND secret partner in the mine, August Lippi. Several would serve prison time.Four owners were convicted of tax evasion and four local union 8005 officials were convicted of taking bribes in sweetheart deal contracts, including Lippi.-Want more #RickShow? Go to https://www.thericksmithshow.comThe Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube & Twitch TV, and the show runs every night in prime time on Free Speech TV starting in January 2022. Be sure to add the FSTV channel on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, on the FSTV iOS app, or find it in the regular channel lineup on DirecTV or Dish.Radio listeners – You can find us in most major markets, including New York City on WBAI 99.5 FM, Los Angeles on KPFK 90.7 FM, Chicago on WCPT AM 820, Columbus on 98.3/92.7 FM, Minneapolis on AM950, and many others. Check your local listings.Questions or comments? Email Rick@thericksmithshow.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

By the mid-1930s, Pennsylvania's anthracite coal industry was facing a steady decline. Mining areas such as the Wyoming Valley around the cities of Wilkes-Barre and Pittston were full of willing workers (including women) who proved irresistibly attractive to New York City's “runaway shops”—ladies' apparel factories seeking lower labor and other costs. The International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) soon followed, and the Valley became a thriving hub of clothing production and union activity. This volume tells the story of the area's apparel industry through the voices of men and women who lived it. Drawing from an archive of over sixty audio-recorded interviews within the Northeastern Pennsylvania Oral and Life History Collection, Sewn in Coal Country showcases sixteen stories told by workers, shop owners, union leaders, and others. The interview subjects recount the ILGWU-led movement to organize the shops, the conflicts between the district union and the national office in New York, the solidarity unionism approach of leader Min Matheson, the role of organized crime within the business, and the failed efforts to save the industry in the 1980s and 1990s. Robert P. Wolensky places the narratives in the larger context of American clothing manufacturing during the period and highlights their broader implications for the study of labor, gender, the working class, and oral history. Robert P. Wolensky is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and Adjunct Professor of History at King's College, Wilkes-Barre. He is the coauthor of "Fighting for the Union Label: The Women's Garment Industry and the ILGWU in Pennsylvania."

On this episode of Tales from the Albright, Alyssa interviews Carrie Ann and John of Wyoming Valley Ghost Tours. They discuss how the group got started, paranormal occurrences at the Scranton Public Library, and WVGT's plans for the future. We hope you enjoy!

We had the chance to sit down with John and Keriann Balucha, founders of Wyoming Valley Ghost Tours. We learn about how John's experience with sensing spirits as a child has led him and his wife toward their passion of learning more about the deceased. John and Keriann share a mutual interest in the afterlife and originally started their journey by ghost hunting as a hobby. Tune in to hear about some of their experiences, and find out how you can win 2 FREE tickets to their Fright Night on October 30th.  If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, message us on Facebook! Until next time, keep Eatin', Drinkin', and Shoppin' Local.To learn more about Wyoming Valley Ghost Tours, check out their Facebook! To check out event details to their Fright Night, click here. 

We had the chance to sit down with Dave Jannuzzi and Chris Shovlin, founders of the youth program, Wyoming Valley Clutch. Chris and Dave's passion for sports ultimately led to their decision to start their own program. Their mission was to give children who wanted to attend college an opportunity to do so by offering exposure through travel basketball leagues. Wyoming Valley Clutch is not just an organization and platform for children, but a family who has fun together and grows together. Tune in to hear about exciting plans coming up! If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, message us on Facebook! Until next time, keep Eatin', Drinkin', and Shoppin' Local.To learn more about Wyoming Valley Clutch, check out their Facebook and website! 

Episode 68: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with radio host, journalist, and producer of the Agnes Flood Documentary Project, Alan K. Stout. In this episode, Alan shares memories and experiences from his perspective as a young boy during the 1972 Agnes flood and its impact on the Wyoming Valley, the mission behind the creation of the documentary, and the resiliency and spirit of the people of the “valley.” The documentary is set to be released in June, 2022. Alan also talks about his career as a rock music journalist, conducting thousands of interviews from the local music scene to some of the most well known musicians, including Bon Jovi, David Bowie, Billy Joel, Paul Stanley, Eddie Van Halen, and more. Engage with us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnTheStacksPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthestackspodcast/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/onthestacks Twitter: https://twitter.com/billcorcoranjr Website: www.onthestacks.com

Global pandemics are nothing new. Typhoid, Scarlet Fever, Smallpox, and the Spanish Flu all hit Luzerne County. In this episode of Fireside History, Mark Riccetti, Jr. and Michael Ward discuss how people of the Wyoming Valley dealt with these epidemics and how it all sounds quite similar to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Attorney Jan Lokuta, arts advocate from the Wyoming Valley, speaking about the 2021 Artists' Tour of Landmark Churches on Sunday, May 23, beginning at 8:30 at the HUB Welcome Center, 15 West Broad Street in Hazleton, PA. There will be 3 houses of worship on Church Street and one in Sybertsville. Attendance is limited to 25 participants, and everyone should wear a mask. The tour is free but registration is required: 570-655-3437 or lokutajan784@gmail.com/

Firm Thinking is a podcast created by the Law Firm of Hourigan Kluger and Quinn. Topics vary from legal matters to current events. Host Atty. Brian Stahl talks with Lindsay Griffin, Vice President and COO for the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Tom Alexander, native of northeastern PA, composer, writer & broadcaster, and Peter Alexander, director, writer, editor, producer, are father & son from a multigenerational family of film professionals. They speak about that family heritage, the legendary Forty Fort Theater in the Wyoming Valley, and their working partnership in making films. For more information: www.alexanderproductions.com/

Colonel John Butler leads Butler's Rangers, along with various Iroquois warriors to the Wyoming Valley in what is today northeastern Pennsylvania.  At the time, the land was disputed between Connecticut Yankees who supported the patriots and Pennsylvania Pennamites who backed the loyalists. With local Pennamite support, Colonel John Butler captures a Patriot fort.  An opposing patriot force led by Colonel Zebulon Butler (no relation) attacks the invaders.  The attacking patriots are quickly overwhelmed and take heavy casualties.  Those taken prisoner are tortured and killed during the following night. Connecticut settlers end up surrendering four forts in the area and abandoning the Wyoming Valley to the loyalist Pennamites. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic. Book Recommendation of the Week: Zebulon Butler: Hero of the Revolutionary Frontier, by Linda A. Fossler and James R. Williamson. Online Recommendation of the Week: Hayden, Horace E. The Massacre of Wyoming. The Acts of Congress for the Defense of the Wyoming Valley, Pennsylvania, 1776-1778: with the Petitions of the Sufferers by the Massacre of July 3, 1778, for Congressional Aid, Wilkes-Barre Historical and Geological Society, 1895: https://archive.org/details/cu31924032753786 Follow the podcast on Twitter @AmRevPodcast Join the Facebook group, or follow the Facebook Page for American Revolution Podcast.  American Revolution Podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy Support this podcast on Patreon or via PayPal. Find more books at https://bookshop.org/shop  

Colonel John Butler leads Butler's Rangers, along with various Iroquois warriors to the Wyoming Valley in what is today northeastern Pennsylvania.  At the time, the land was disputed between Connecticut Yankees who supported the patriots and Pennsylvania Pennamites who backed the loyalists. With local Pennamite support, Colonel John Butler captures a Patriot fort.  An opposing patriot force led by Colonel Zebulon Butler (no relation) attacks the invaders.  The attacking patriots are quickly overwhelmed and take heavy casualties.  Those taken prisoner are tortured and killed during the following night. Connecticut settlers end up surrendering four forts in the area and abandoning the Wyoming Valley to the loyalist Pennamites. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic. Book Recommendation of the Week: Zebulon Butler: Hero of the Revolutionary Frontier, by Linda A. Fossler and James R. Williamson. Online Recommendation of the Week: Hayden, Horace E. The Massacre of Wyoming. The Acts of Congress for the Defense of the Wyoming Valley, Pennsylvania, 1776-1778: with the Petitions of the Sufferers by the Massacre of July 3, 1778, for Congressional Aid, Wilkes-Barre Historical and Geological Society, 1895: https://archive.org/details/cu31924032753786 Follow the podcast on Twitter @AmRevPodcast Join the Facebook group, or follow the Facebook Page for American Revolution Podcast.  American Revolution Podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy Support this podcast on Patreon or via PayPal. Find more books at https://bookshop.org/shop  

Derek Jolley, native of the Wyoming Valley, musician and founding member of the band Cuddledrug, speaking about his music and that of his fellow band members in anticipation of the release of a full-length album titled, "Cuddledrug" on February 14, 2021. https://linktr.ee/cuddledrug

An interview with Diane Madl, a record-setting field hockey and basketball player at Crestwood High School who won a national championship in field hockey at UConn. She walked on to UConn's women's basketball team, too, and represented the U.S. on the 1996 Olympic field hockey team. Madl is the head coach at Providence College.

#OnTheStacks Episode 42 with Bill Jones, President and CEO of the United Way of Wyoming Valley. In this episode Bill shares how his early career in banking lead him to find his passion and begin working in non-profit industry to do he what he loves most: serve people in need. Bill also talks about some […]

An interview with Karen Klassner, who, in collecting more than 700 career wins and nine state titles, is one of the winningest coaches in high school athletics. While she's now synonymous with Wyoming Seminary and its athletic department, specifically the field hockey team, Klassner came from humble beginnings. She moved to the Wyoming Valley shortly after graduating from college and had no idea what the rest of her career would entail.

Battling Opioids Part 4 Segments include: Blue Guardian program: Lehigh County’s Blue Guardian program pairs police with certified recovery specialists who visit individual’s within a few days of being revived by naloxone. The goal of this program is to offer support to families and to encourage those struggling with addiction to seek recovery programs. PROSPER: The PROSPER program is an early intervention program that works with children and their families to help young people avoid substance abuse and behavioral problems. Back On My Feet: Therapists and researchers agree that there are benefits of exercise, which can help individuals in recovery maintain their sobriety. Donald Davalos has struggled with substance use for more than 20 years. He recently discovered Back on My Feet, a national non-profit that serves people in recovery through organized running groups and other services. Neonatal NAS Program: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome is a group of problems that occur in a newborn who was exposed to opiate drugs while in the mother's womb. NAS is a program created to help expecting mothers that are addicted to opioids. Panelists Include: Senator Gene Yaw who represents Pennsylvania’s 23rd Senatorial District. Senator Yaw is also the Chairman of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania. Jesse Miller, Director of Drug and Alcohol Programs at Robinson Counseling Service Center of Wyoming Valley. BattlingOpioids.org

YESTERDAY’S NEWS -- Tales of classic scandals, scoundrels and scourges told from historic newspapers in the golden age of yellow journalism. A Band-Aid Solution To The Mystery Episode 370 tells the story of a World War II era veteran whose mental issues earned him an honorable discharge from service, but he slips through the system, wreaking havoc among the women in the Wyoming Valley in Pennsylvania. What does it take to get creeps like this off the street? Murder, apparently. Culled from the historic pages of the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, the Wilkes-Barre Record, and other newspapers of the era. *** Show recommendation of the week - WESTSIDE FAIRYTALES. Download the Himalaya app or go to https://www.himalaya.com/westside and enter promo code WESTSIDE at checkout to get 30 days of premium content, FREE! *** A creation Of Pulpular Media Also from Pulpular Media: Portals to Possibility, an improvised comedy about an alternate reality, where monsters are real--and hilarious!!! Visit pulpular.com/portals for a brand-new episode. Catastrophic Calmaties, Exploring the famous and forgotten disasters of the 19th and 20th centuries. What could go wrong? Everything! Want to get a jump on the next episode of True Crime Historian? Why then, download the new podcast app Himalaya and get all new episodes a day early, then drop a buck in the tip jar for True Crime Historian. Or sign up for Himalaya Plus and for premium content and other special features. Or you can support your favorite podcaster at www.patreon.com/truecrimehistorian. Just a dollar an episode reserves your bunk at the safe house and access to exclusive content and whatever personal services you require. *** Opening theme by Nico Vitesse. Incidental music by Nico Vitesse, Chuck Wiggins, and Dave Sams. Some music and sound effects licensed from podcastmusic.com. Closing theme by Dave Sams and Rachel Schott, engineered by David Hisch at Third Street Music. Media management by Sean Miller-Jones Richard O Jones, Executive Producer

In this week's T-Rumpesque double feature: Day 942 -- Let's Do Some Math Here ... The Peternavarro tries to straighten out the Jaketapper ... and on Day 946 -- Priss Family Robinson ... Guess who's traipsing through the Wyoming Valley?

Jessy Miller Director of Drug and Alcohol Programs and Cammie Anderson Prevention Coordinator. Cammie has been helping students, faculty, and families dealing with substance use disorders. Jessy Miller Director of Drug and Alcohol Programs at Robinson Counseling / Service Center of Wyoming Valley, Inc Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org Reporting; JADonnelly

AN EYE FOR AN EYE --  A special edition of Yesterday’s News exploring the criminal justice system at its most extreme: Inflicting the Death Penalty... A Secret Crime Spree Revealed By Murder Episode 313 is the action-packed story of a pair of bands who met in juvenile jail, and embarked on a short-lived but deadly crime spree through the Wyoming Valley of Eastern Pennsylvania that included two murders, a shooting to kill, several home invasions, and a general disregard and disdain for social order and the rule of law. But they’ll get what’s coming to them. Culled from the historic pages of the Wilkes-Barre Record, the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader and other newspapers of the era. *** A creation Of Pulpular Media Can’t wait for the next episode to drop? Download the new podcast app Himalaya and get all new episodes a day early, and drop a buck in the tip jar for True Crime Historian. Support your favorite podcaster at www.patreon.com/truecrimehistorian. Just a dollar a month reserves your bunk at the safe house and access to exclusive content and whatever personal services you require. Start your new year off right with a subscription to Care/Of to bring personalized vitamin and supplement packs right to your door, and get 50 percent off your first month with the secret code TCH50 when you check out at takecareof.com. *** Opening theme by Nico Vitesse. Some music and sound effects licensed from podcastmusic.com. Closing theme by Dave Sams and Rachel Schott, engineered by David Hisch at Third Street Music. Media management by Sean R. Miller-Jones Richard O Jones, Executive Producer

Wyoming Borough council member Mike Baloga who made a motion to get out of Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority, with Frank Andrews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority members Jeff Colella (Stormwater Division Manager), Sandy Bartosiewicz (Director of Budget & Finance), and Donna Gillis (Public Relations & Regulatory Liaison) talk about the stormwater fee with Frank Andrews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Tomaine, executive director; Sandy Bartosiewicz, director of budget & finance; and Jeff Colella, stormwater division manager. at theWyoming Valley Sanitary Authority, talk about the stormwater fee, with Frank Andrews. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1778 the true brutal nature of the American Revolution was revealed when Iroquois warriors and Loyalist rangers attacked the Patriot settlement of Wyoming. Known as the breadbasket of the Revolution, the settlers of Wyoming were betrayed by a local loyalist family and subsequently massacred by their attackers. The bloodshed and violence at the Wyoming Valley remains one of the most terrible moment of the American Revolution. On this episode are guests are Bob Mischak and author Mark Dziak...spared no expense. 

Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance is a statewide child abuse prevention organization. Angela Liddle is the President and CEO. Angela is on a "Listening Tour" with other members of the Wolf Admistration across the Commonwealth to hear the stories of Grandparents raising their grandchildren for many reasons including due to parents fighting drug addiction. Before heading to United Way of Wyoming Valley in Wilkes Barre for the NEPA stop, she joined WILK's Jason Barsky with details. #ProtectPAKids

Pregnant Church Worker Found Dead In Harvey’s Lake If the tropes in Episode 275 sound a bit like Episode 96, “The Body In Big Moose Lake,” the familiarity was not lost on the people of the day, either. The 1906 murder of Grace Brown in Big Moose Lake inspired novelist Theodore Dreiser to write “An American Tragedy,” which became an instant classic when it was published in 1925. The story you are about to hear struck such a familiar chord that the press made many comparisons and headlines described the murder of Freda McKechnie and the trial of Bobby Edwards in the same terms. Theodore Dreiser was called upon by the New York Post to cover the trial, and he makes a brief appearance in our story when he receives an admonition from the bench. *** Culled from the historic pages of the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, the Wilkes-Barre Evening News and other newspapers of the era. *** A creation Of Pulpular Media Support your favorite podcaster at www.patreon.com/truecrimehistorian. Just a dollar a month reserves your bunk at the safe house and access to exclusive content and whatever personal services you require. ZipRecruiter. The smartest way to hire. *** Opening theme by Nico Vitesse. Some music and sound effects licensed from podcastmusic.com. Closing theme by Dave Sams and Rachel Schott, engineered by David Hisch at Third Street Music. Media management by Sean R. Jones Production assistance by Emily Simer Braun Richard O Jones, Executive Producer

PA DEP Secretary Pat McDonnell & PA Senator John Yudichak talks to Rob Neyhard about the formation of a Regional Stormwater Management Program for municipalities in the Wyoming Valley.

Alaina and Grant return home from Philadelphia and the Wyoming Valley to tell tales of all they learned. Is there a minimum length for a street? Or minimum a width? What DIDN'T Benjamin Franklin do? What's better: a ruin; or a preserve? We share these stories of American Independence on election day, so go vote! We're counting on you! Links: Find your polling place! Know what's on your ballot! GO VOTE!Independence National Historical ParkElfreth's AlleyChrist ChurchEastern State PenitentiaryMutter MuseumFriends of the Wanamaker OrganKnoebel'sSweet Charlie's Ice Cream, Big Gay Ice Cream Please help our show succeed by sharing it. Send a link to someone you know and tell them what you enjoy about History Honeys. Rate and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, or whatever other platform you use to hear us. It helps so very much and we do appreciate it. You can connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or by emailing us at historyhoneyspodcast at gmail. The episode 14 prompt is: favorite sports moment! Logo by Marah Music by Thylacinus