From the Producers Pod: February 21, 2013 Edition
By: Jayne Ann Bugda
Updated: February 21, 2013
Here's what we are working on for Eyewitness News for February 21, 2013.
Sorry I am bringing you this news late: February is National Snack food month- we got a few days left in February, so go ahead enjoy a snack or two!
Special Report Tonight at Six: Binge Drinking-
Mark Hiller takes a look the growing problem of college binge drinking among women. Some students are finding binge drinking socially acceptable.
Tonight on Eyewitness News at 11- The I-Team is working on a special report for tonight. Andy Mehalshick takes a look at a rarely seen aspect of crime scene- the clean up.
Don't forget to check out the Community Link here on PAHomepage. Today's features: Ski for the Cure is this weekend at Jack Frost Ski Area. It is a wonderful day of fun on the slopes for a great cause. A Tip of the Hat to Bernie Oldroyd, the Chairperson for 2013 Ski for the Cure, who always plans out a great day for all.

Then, Meet Promoting Pride in Public Square, an impact group of Leadership Wilkes-Barre. They are working to revitalize Public Square, the centerpiece of downtown Wilkes-Barre.

And- Liv with Autism Foundation is planning a fundraiser. Learn more about the fundraiser and the organization.

On PA LIVE- Dave Becker is your producer
In The PA LIVE Kitchen: Chef Sal Bernal from From Marianacci's Restaurant in West Wyoming Restaurant On the menu: Mediterranean Penne Pasta and Imported Antipasto
And if you love Flapjacks you'll love the fundraiser we have in "Your Community Live."
Coughlin High School Drama Group will be in our studio. The group is performing "Urinetown". Click here to read about the upcoming performance and see them perform live on PA Live.
On Eyewitness News at 5- Katherine Lachette is your Producer.
Gasoline Prices are on the rise- tonight we'll talk with businesses that offer delivery and see how they are coping with the prices at the pump. Brittany Sweeney will have the story.
Forest City Regional High School is hosting an Engineering Design Competition. Eric Deabill is there checking it out.
Concerns about possible TB Outbreak in a local school district. District officials say parents have nothing to worry about. Andy Mehalshick will have the story.
On Eyewitness News at Six- and 11 Dawn Miller on the six and Jayne Ann Bugde on the 11- in for Anthony Dorunda as your producers
Mark Hiller will have a special report on Binge Drinking and College Students, particularly women. It is a very eye-opening report.
A mother and young daughter injured in a fire and a teenaged boy is also hospitalized. The latest on this story.
On Eyewitness News at Seven on WYOU- An update of all the day's news. Plus, here is what else I, (Jayne Ann) will have for you.
Over a million new cases of cancer were diagnosed in 2009 -- with some states and ethnic groups experiencing more disease than others.
Did you hear about the Fish Fraud? An investigation found one-third of seafood sold in the U.S. is mislabeled
This is an interesting story: A couple goes to a funeral and they return home multi-millionaires.
Fox 56 News at 10: Lindsay Keeler is in for Julie Melf as your producer!
Going to bed early?
Early Birds get your morning news on Eyewitness News Daybreak. Monday through Friday
Rise and shine with Monica and Dave and Tim
Frankie in the Morning from Magic 93 joins the gang for movie chat- "Snitch" and "Dark Skies" will be the topic of conversation.
Your Eyewitness News Producing Line-Up-
Jayne Ann Bugda- PAHomepage and Eyewitness News at 7 pm
Dave Becker - Eyewitness News at Noon and PA Live
Katherine Lachette- 11 am and Eyewitness at 5
Anthony Dorunda - Eyewitness News 6 and 11
Julie Melf - Eyewitness News at 10 (Fox56)
Lindsay Keeler - Eyewitness News at 10 Fox 56 Weekend
Caitlin Rowe- Eyewitness News Daybreak.
What's on TV Tonight? ( )
Sue Kalinowski- our WBRE/WYOU Program Director/Coordinator has these program highlights for WBRE and WYOU.
Sue Sez:
It's the guys turn to perform on "Idol" (8pm WOLF). "Parks and Recreation" is now 2 back-to-back episodes (NBC just changed this---so this grid is wrong)----8:30-9:30pm (WBRE) as Leslie & Ben attempt do a year-long-project in 2 hours!
Raj has a bad date ("Big Bang Theory") and Walden runs into his ex ("Two And A Half Men")---both on WYOU. Jay Leno has Arsenio Hall
and David Letterman has.....Stupid Human Tricks ( A Sue fave!)...and Johnny Depp.
Thank you for making Eyewitness News part of your day!

