Welcome Joe DeCree

Please welcome Joe DeCree as a new blog poster to this site. Joe is a gifted writer and thinker with a vast experience in the military, and business. He will be posting along with myself, and Jay. Stay tuned!

Article on Press Bailout I was referring to in my "Hibernation Post."

Please check on this article on possible newspaper bailout in Bristol, CT . I referenced it in my "Hibernation Post":

Government aid could save U.S. newspapers, spark debate (Reuters)

The Election Night Hoe-Down at WOW!

I want to encourage everyone to come out to WOW on Election Night, eat some great food, and take part in some great conversation. We'll also be blogging throughout the evening. I will be there from 6-9 or so. Please plan on stopping by and taking part.
Most importantly, you'll get a chance to hang out with Jay. What could be more awesome? GS

Governor Richardson and Friday's Show

Governor Bill Richardson was supposed to be my guest on yesterday's show, but he stood me up. After waiting 1-1/2 hours to tape the interview, and with much help from an Obama aide, Ebony Meeks, we finally threw in the towel. Sorry. I like the Governor, and was looking forward to his insights. (Sorry especially to RB.)

Friday, we have Chris Markowski, "The Watchdog of Wall Street" from 6:10 to 6:25. This guy is sharp, and he'll be getting into analysis on gas prices, candidates' gas plans, and abolishing 401k tax breaks. Check out his website at http://watchdogonwallstreet.com/tv.html

We also have Dr. Terry Madonna from Franklin and Marshall College who will be talking about the new Franklin and Marshall/Hearst-Argyle Presidential Poll. Find out more at http://www.fandm.edu/x2217.xml

Our 8-9 Call-In Hour will focus on "What changes you would like to see to future presidential campaigns and elections" plus "When it comes down to it in the simplest terms, what is this election really all about?"

Join us 6-9am on York's Morning News.

The Final Show , then Tomorrow!

Today, Wednesday, September 24th, is the final Gary Sutton Show from 9 to Noon on WSBA Radio. The show started on April 10, 2000, and has been going strong ever since. Feel free to put your thoughts on the show, negative or positive, or both right here.

Tomorrow, Gary will take over his new position as co-host on York's Morning News which airs from 6-9am . This morning show will be very different from its present format as the news is still presented, but will be followed by a free-wheeling discussion with contributing guests and points of view from Gary, Jim Horn, Mark McKenzie and Jeff Schiffman. From 8-9am, callers will be able to call into the show, and express their points of view much like they could on the old Gary Sutton Show. It will be fun and exciting, and we are looking forward to producing the best morning show on any dial. See you then! I'm Gary Sutton.

Read my lips: No new posts?!

Yeah, yeah, we know -- updates this past week or so have been sparse. Personal (and work) life intruded, but we'll be back to our frequent update schedule very soon.

We're working on some cool new contests and activities for us here, so stay tuned!

Today (and tonight!): What are your thoughts on this Primary Election Day 2008?

The Gary Sutton Show will be on location this morning from 9-12 noon at Jackson School (polling place) at 177 East Jackson Street.

Tonight from 8-11p.m., the Gary will have a special "Election Night Show" from "Celebrations" at Sam and Tony's Restaurant. This will be a call-in show and will include guests and "Man-on-the-Street" interviews throughout the evening.

Reflect on the day and share your comments with us here on the WOW Blog.

Gary at Obama's Town Hall in Lancaster...10 minute 1 on 1 interview!

The Gary Sutton Show/Main Street of America will come to you LIVE on Monday from The Thaddeus Stevens College in Lancaster.

The show will include a 10 minute interview with Democratic presidential candidate, Barack Obama, as well as comments from Dr. Terry Madonna of Franklin and Marshall College, and the Town Hall Meeting starting at 10:00am.

This is another effort to give all prospective voters a chance to become acquainted with the candidates first-hand. The Main Street of America will continue to try explore every opportunity to get each of the candidates in front of you.

Listeners outside of our broadcast area can stream the show over the internet, as always. Click on the "LISTEN LIVE" button near the top of the right-hand sidebar.

Link to more information about the town hall meeting

Gary's pulling a Clark Griswold!

That means he'll be getting in the "Family Truckster" and heading out on vacation. In the coming days there will be a variety of guest hosts, here is a list of who and when. Hopefully Aunt Edna and Dinky won't be along for the ride.


Fri. March 14th - Michael Geer - PA Family Institute
Mon. March 17th - Jay Vidyarthi - W.O.W. Blog
Tues. March 18th - Joel Sears - Tax Guru Extraordinaire
Wed. March 19th - Jeff Coleman- Churchill Strategies
Thur. March 20th - Leo Cooper - Former Head of York NAACP
Fri. March 21th - Charlie Gerow - Quantum Comm./Politico
Mon. March 24th - Charlie Gerow - Quantum Comm./Politico

Gary will be returning on the 25th, just in time for the final month leading up to the now VERY important PA Primary!

Are You a High School Basketball Fan? I am!

I'm looking forward to broadcasting the PIAA Basketball Championships on the Pennsylvania Cable Network for the 16th straight year starting at 12 noon on Friday. The games will be LIVE. Check out the York Catholic Girls going for their third straight on Friday, and Terrell Pryor , the number one high school football player in the country leading his basketball team Jeannette on Saturday afternoon. Steel High and Susquehanna Township also hook up in an unprecedented District III State Championship Final in Boys' 3A on Friday night. Here's the Schedule:

Friday- 12:00 Noon- Girls' 2A- York Catholic(33-1) vs. Northern Cambria(29-1)
Friday- 2:00pm- Boys'1A- Freire Charter(20-6) vs. Serra Catholic(29-2)
Friday- 6:00pm- Girls'4A- Central Dauphin(27-7) vs. Mt. Lebanon(28-3)
Friday- 8:00pm- Boys'3A- Susquehanna Twp.(32-2) vs. Steelton-Highspire(27-6)

Saturday- 12:00noon- Girls' 1A- Marian Catholic(31-1) vs. Mount Alvernia(21-8)
Saturday- 2:00pm- Boys'2A- Strawberry Mansion(23-5) vs. Jeannette(24-4)
Saturday- 6:00pm- Girls'3A- Mt. St. Joseph's(29-3) vs. Merceyhurst Prep(30-2)
Saturday- 8:00pm- Boys' 4A- Chester(32-1) vs. Norristown(32-1)

Enjoy the games and be gentle on the criticism of the announcers. We are very sensitive.

Play-by-Play- Boys games- Bob McCool-3rd year
Play-by-Play- Girls games- Kelly Goodman-2nd year
Color Analysts All Games- Steve Bohen- 6th year
Gary Sutton-16th year

Monday, March 10: More abuse

I'll be on with Gary again tomorrow, Monday, March 10. As always, please don't heap too much abuse upon me.

Remember, listeners outside the broadcast area can tune in via live internet streaming. You'll find a link for it in the left-hand side bar near the top.

Look for the button that says "Listen Live".

Reminder: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fundraiser

Don't forget the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fundraiser at WOW Cafe & Wingery this Monday, March 10. It'll run from 5 to 8pm. I think you need to be there closer to 5pm if you haven't yet purchased your raffle tickets.

More information

Blog citizens, make sure to find time to introduce yourself to me! Ask for Jay.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fundraiser

I'm helping with Dawn and Scott Trump's fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training program on March 10th.

Since 1988, more than 360,000 volunteer participants have helped raise more than $850 million. The money they raise goes to leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma research and patient services.

Our fundraiser will be held on March 10, 2008 from 5pm to 8pm at York's Wow Cafe & Wingery (our info is in the sidebar to the right). They're selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a combo pack of gift certificates from local businesses.

And remember -- you don't have to buy anything from me! Just come in, check out the fundraiser and take the opportunity to introduce yourself as one of our blog citizens!

Link to Dawn and Scott Trump's Team in Training page
Link to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Tuesday Show Guest

Join us tomorrow morning in the 9 o'clock hour as we welcome radio and television host John Pinkston, of "Watch America" to the program. He'll be discussing his book, "Our Lost National Identity."

Welcome to Voices from Main Street!

Well, here I am in the world of true blogging. I've got to admit that it is a brave new world with tons of possibilities, but we'll have some serious fun here as I get used to all of the bells and whistles.

Try us out and feel free to add comments on our look. We'll be adding a lot over the next few days, so stay tuned.

Let me take this opportunity to ask you: What kind of features do you like? How about content?

And welcome!

Gary's event calendar

This is my events calendar.



You can click on any event for more information. If you're interested in other general announcements you can click on the "announcements" label below to see all the blog posts labeled as announcements.