Newsmakers

Newsmakers To Air Sunday-October 18 Topic NEPA Paranormal
Hosts Jayne Ann Bugda and Andy Mehalshick will have as their guests the Paranormal Investigators from NEPA Paranormal.

       Ghosts, spirits and things that go bump in the night, its all part of this Sunday’s Eyewitness Newsmakers.

      Senior Producer Jayne Ann Bugda and Anchorman Andy Mehalshick will feature Investigators from NEPA Paranormal.

Guests will include Bob Christopher and Katie Christopher the co-founders of the NEPA Paranormal and Alissa Timko, the NEPA Paranomal Team Historian.

     They will talk about their paranormal experiences and talk about their many investigations at some local haunts.   They will also show photos and video of some of their recent investigations.

    Whether you believe in ghosts or not, this program offers a unique look the world of the paranormal.

   

Newsmakers will air on WBRE TV

Sunday, October 18^th at 5:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

  The program will be re-broadcasted on WBRE TV

on Sunday, October 25^th at 5:30 a.m.

    

 Newsmakers can also be seen on WYOU TV

  on Saturday, October 24^th at 6 a.m.     

   http://www.nepaparnormal.com

 The Team at NEPA Paranormal have the following upcoming events:

*Oct 19th 6:00pm Osterhout Library Paranormal 101 Lecture

 

*Oct 21st 6:00pm West Pittston Library Paranormal 101 Lecture. The lecture will be held at a hall close to the library. The address is: 316 Linden St in West Pittston.

 

**Both lectures will give those who attend an inside look at our group. We will go over the basics of an investigation, equipment, and we will also feature some of our best evidence. We will be holding a raffle where prizes will include T-Shirts, gift certificates for a reading with our psychic, and a chance to come on an investigation with the group. We will also be selling T-Shirts for those who are interested.

 

*Oct: 28th 5:00pm. Pittston Library Mock Investigation. We will be taking people into the library and performing an investigation. People will learn how we investigate, how to use the equipment, and we will also cover some evidence review techniques.

 

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Newsmakers To Air Sunday-September 20th Topic Early Intervention
Early Intervention is the topic of Sunday's Newsmakers. The program is hosted by Jayne Ann Bugda and Andy Mehalshick.

    Early Intervention is the topic of this Sunday’s Newsmakers on

WBRE-TV.

     Senior Producer Jayne Ann Bugda and Anchorman Andy Mehalshick are the hosts of the Public Affairs program.  They will have as their guests Judy Kresky-Mischello, Early Intervention Program Specialists (Infant-Toddler) Program and Debbie Shamansky, Service Coordinator Hazleton Area School District Pre-School Early Intervention Program.

    Kreksy-Mischello and Shemansky will explain the program in depth.

They will give valuable information on what parents need to do to help children with developmental delays. 

    Newsmakers will air Sunday, September 20^th at 5:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on WBRE TV.  The program will repeat on WBRE on Sunday, September 27^th at 5:30 a.m.

     Newsmakers will also air on WYOU TV on Saturday, September 26^th at 6 a.m.

For more information: http://www.hasd.k12.pa.us/schools/special/earlyinter3.htm

Call CONNECT  1-800-692-7288

http://www.pattan.net

   

Newsmakers To Air Sunday-August 23, 2009 Topic UCP of NEPA
United Cerebral Palsy of Northeast PA the topic of Newsmakers .

   United Cerebral Palsy of Northeast Pennsylvania will be the topic of this Sunday’s Newsmakers on WBRE-TV. 

    

  Senior Producer Jayne Ann Bugda and Anchorman Andy Mehalshick host the monthly program.

       They will have as their guests Sarah A. Drob, Executive Director of United Cerebral Palsy of NEPA and Sally McCullon, Lekotek Leader.

They will talk about the many program and services UPC offers.  The programs are open to all individuals with disabilities.

        McCullon will focus on Lekotek which uses play strategies and adapted toys to enhance a child’s development.

        The guests will also discuss the Capitol Campaign for a new building in Clarks Summit.  The current center has been flooded many times and new building is very much needed.

        The program airs Sunday, August 23 on WBRE TV at 5:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.  It will be repeated on WBRE TV on August 30^th at 5:30 a.m.

      Newsmakers will also air on WYOU-TV on Saturday, August 29^th at 6 a.m.

  

    For more information on UCP of Northeast PA call (570) 347-3357

    For more information on the Lekotek and Compuplay call (570) 587-5892.

Newsmakers To Air Sunday-July 26, 2009, Topic: The Boy Scouts
Newsmakers to Air Sunday, July 26 . The Topic: 100 Years of Good Deeds courtesy of the Boy Scouts of America.

This Sunday’s Newsmakers will feature the Boy Scouts of America.

 

WBRE TV Senior Producer Jayne Ann Bugda hosts the Public Affairs Program. 

  Bugda  will have as  her guests Tom Slavicek,  Scout Executive, Northeast Pennsylvania Council-BSA, Joe Niemiec, Council Executive Board Member and 2010 Scout-O-Rama Chair ,

And Chris Bender, Scout Master from Mountaintop and Scout Master for the National Jamboree Troop for 2010.

     They will talk about the history of The Boy Scouts, which is preparing to mark a major milestone, 100 years old.   The panel will take a look at how Scouting has changed through out the years and how it has remained the same.   The many good deeds the Boy Scouts take part in throughout the year will be highlighted.  

  Joe Niemiec is the Scout Master for Troop 485 in Laflin at St. Maria Goretti Church.

Chris Bender is Scout Master for Troop 106 in Mountaintop at Christ United Methodist Church

 

      Newsmakers will air on WBRE TV Sunday, July 26 at 5:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.  The program will repeat on WBRE-TV on Sunday, August 2 at 5:30 a.m.   It will air on WYOU –TV on Saturday, August 1, at 6 a.m.

For More Information On the Boy Scouts Check out their website:

http://www.nepabsa.org/

Newsmakers To Air Sunday- June 28th- Topic "Straight-Up Program".
The "Straight-Up Program" is this Sunday's Newsmakers Topic.

“The Straight Up Program” will be the topic of this Sunday’s Newsmakers on WBRE-TV.

  The program is hosted by Senior Producer Jayne Ann Bugda and Anchorman Andy Mehalshick.  

      "Straight Up" is a powerful presentation that shows where involvement with drugs can eventually lead.

       Jayne Ann and Andy will have as their guest Paul O’Malia and Al Ottensman founders of the Straight-Up Program.  Joining the panel will be Jeanette, an inmate currently serving time at Luzerne County Prison.  She will speak openly about her life and time in prison.

       The “Straight Up” program works in conjunction with Luzerne County Prison.  It is has been presented many times to students and community organizations.  It is informative and educational.

      The program will air on WBRE-TV Sunday, June 28 at 5:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.  It will be repeated on WBRE on Sunday July 5^th at 5:30 a.m.  The program will also air on our sister station WYOU Saturday, July 4^th at 6 a.m.

To Contact Paul O'Malia about the "Straight Up" program email him at

budds4u@yahoo.com

Newsmakers To Air Sunday-May 31st 2009-Topic Gangs
Newsmakers will feature representatives from the Pennsylvania Gang Investigators Association on Sunday's Program. The topic is Dealing With Gangs In Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania.

      The big city problem of “Gangs” is now a major concern in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania.

    On this Sunday’s Newsmakers Program on WBRE TV,

Senior Producer Jayne Ann Bugda and Anchor Andy Mehalshick will take a close look at this topic.

     They will be join by Robert Maguire, President of The Pennsylvania Gang Investigators Association and Gary Smith, a Parent Coach and Luzerne County Representative of the Pennsylvania Gang Investigators Association.

     Maguire and Smith will talk about the presence of gangs in our area.  They will also tell the warning signs parents need to look out for to determine if their children are involved with gangs.  

They will also talk about what action a community can take to combat the growing problem. 

      Newsmakers will air this Sunday, May 31^st at 5:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on WBRE-TV. 

The program will be re-broadcast Sunday, June 7^th at 5:30 a.m. on WBRE TV.

 It will also air Saturday, June 6^th at 6 a.m. on our sister station WYOU-TV.

For more information:

Pennsylvania Gang Investigators Association
PO Box 340,
Duncansville, PA, 16635-0340

Email: pagiamanagers@gmail.com

 

 

 

http://www.nepapaparenting.vpweb.com/

 

http://www.pagia.org/

 

http://www.knowgangs.com/

 

Newsmakers To Air Sunday-Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence will be the topic of Newsmakers on Sunday May 3rd at 5:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

   Domestic Violence will be the topic of Sunday’s WBRE TV’s Newsmakers.

Host Senior Producer Jayne Ann Bugda will have representatives from the Women’s Resources of Monroe County as her guests. 

   Joining Jayne Ann will be Lisa Brito Greene, Yolanda Garcia-Rutkowski, and Alma Ruiz-Smith.  The panel will discuss the various types of abuse, who the victims and abusers are, and how a victim can become a survivor.  Garcia-Rutkowski , who is a survivor will talk candidly about her ordeal.  They will also discuss the many programs offered by the Women’s Resources of Monroe County.

     The upcoming “Serenity Under the Stars” Black and White Gala that will benefit

The Women’s Resources of Monroe County will also be discussed.

    This will be a very informational and educational program.

     Newsmakers will air on WBRE TV on Sunday, May 3^rd at 5:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. The show will repeat on WBRE-TV on Sunday, May 10^th at 5:30 a.m.

    WYOU-TV will also air this program on Saturday, May 9^th at 6 a.m.

For information on the "Serenity Under the Stars"

Black and White Gala

 call 570-424-2093 ext. 27

For more information:

 http://www.wrmonroe.org/

http://www.ndvh.org/

http://adcouncil.org

 

 

 

Eyewitness Newsmakers to Air Sunday, April 5th, Topic Teen Driver Safety
Teen Driver Safety is the Topic of this Sunday's Eyewitness Newsmakers.

 

     “Teen Driver Safety” is the topic of this Sunday’s WBRE-TV Eyewitness Newsmakers.

The program is hosted by Senior Producer Jayne Ann Bugda and Anchorman Andy Mehalshick.

    They will have as their guests Peter Quinn of the Northeast Highway Safety Program and Trooper Martin Connors of the Pennsylvania State Police Wyoming Barracks.

 

    The program will raise awareness about teen driver safety.  It will focus on the many factors that can lead to teen accidents including drinking and driving, speeding and using cell phones. 

   They will also discuss the Pennsylvania Graduated Licensing program.

   With prom and high school and college graduations approaching this program will have a lot of valuable information for parents and young drivers.

    WBRE-TV Eyewitness Newsmakers airs Sunday, April 5^th at 5:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.  The program will re-broadcast April 12^th at 5:30 a.m.

For more information: 

http://www.fullapologies.com

http://www.dot.state.pa.us

http://www.adcouncil.org

Eyewitness Newsmakers To Air Sunday, March 8 Topic: Dealing with Depression
Eyewitness Newsmakers topic "Dealing with Depression".

     “Dealing with Depression” is the topic of this Sunday’s Eyewitness  Newsmakers program on WBRE-TV.

   Senior Producer Jayne Ann Bugda and Anchorman Andy Mehalshick are the hosts of the show.

    They will have as their guests Jan and Dorothy Mroz from the National Alliance on Mental Illness-PA/Scranton Chapter.  They will offer insight and information on the signs, symptoms and treatments of depression.  Depression touches the lives of many people.

 It is a serious illness but treatable. 

    Eyewitness Newsmakers will air this Sunday, March 8^th at 5:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.   The program will re-air on March 15^th at 5:30 a.m.

http://www.nami.org

http://www.namipa.org

http://www.nimh.nih.gov

Eyewitness Newsmakers To Air Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 Topic/Money Matters
Investing and saving your money in a rocky economy is the topic of this Sunday's Eyewitness Newsmakers.

Newsmakers To Air Sunday January 11, 2009 Topic Bullying in Our Schools
Eyewitness Newsmakers will take a close look at Bullying in Our Schools.

   
Bullying will be the topic of this Sunday’s WBRE-TV Eyewitness Newsmakers Program with

Senior Producer Jayne Ann Bugda and Anchorman Andy Mehalshick .

 Gary Smith, Parent Coach and Education Specialist and Gary Mack, Teacher and C.R.A.F.T program coordinator for Wyoming Valley West Middle School

will join Jayne Ann and Andy.

    They will discuss the problem of bullying which is a growing concern in our schools.   Cyber-bullying will also be part of the discussion.

     Smith and Mack will talk about identifying if your child is a victim of a bully….or if your child is the bully and how you can help.

    The program will also focus on the C.R.A.F.T., (Communicating to Resolve Anger with the Family Together) program.  They will also discuss the new T.O.P.S. program that is designed for younger students.

    These unique programs are helping many young people and their parents deal with communication and conflict problems. 

     This is a very informative and educational program for parents, educators and students.

    WBRE-TV Eyewitness Newsmakers airs this Sunday, January 11^th at 5:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.  The program will be repeated on January 18^th at 5:30 a.m.

 

Newmakers To Air Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008 Topic: Adoption
Adoption is the topic of WBRE Eyewitness Newsmakers Program on Sunday, December 14th. The program airs at 5:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

    Adoption will be the topic of this Sunday’s WBRE-TV Eyewitness Newsmakers

Hosts Senior Producer Jayne Ann Bugda and Anchor Andy Mehalshick will have as their guest representative from the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN).

    The panel will include Linda Ciampi, Roberta Daniels, and Ellen and Ron Williams of SWAN.

The Williams are also parents to several adopted children. They will talk about the rewarding experience of adoption.

    The guests will discuss the process of adoption in Pennsylvania.

    The show will also feature news clips of Dia Wallace’s “Little Love” segments which air on WBRE-TV Eyewitness News.  The segments highlight a child who is looking to be adopted in the State..

     This Sunday’s Eyewitness Newsmakers will provide a lot of information for anyone looking to adopt a child.   Newsmakers will air this Sunday, December 14 at 5:30 a.m. and at 11 a.m.  The program will repeat on Sunday, December 21 at 5:30 a.m.

 http://www.adoptpakids.org

 

Newsmakers To Air Sunday November 16, 2008 Topic Ruth's Place
Ruth's Place is the Topic of this Sunday's, November 16, Eyewitness Newsmakers.

WBRE Eyewitness Newsmaker Oct. 26th Topic: PennDot and PA Bridges
Bridge safety and maintenance is the topic of Sunday's Eyewitness Newsmakers.
Hosts Senior Producer Jayne Ann Bugda and Anchorman Andy Mehalhshick