Choice 102, WAVR

09/09/2026

The Choice Mornng Show was pleased to welcome w/Pastor Cindy Schulte and Jane Lee to the Gannon Associates Insurance Island to discuss GriefShare. GriefShare is a 13 week Faith-based grief support group that incorporates insight from grief recovery experts, conversations with others who understand what you are going through, offers tips for navigating our grief, and alerts us to the 6 signs of healing from grief. The group meets weekly, and includes some helpful videos and discussion and culminates with a special Blue Christmas service that is unlike any other church service you've been to...it will help folks get through the upcoming holidays. The group is facilitated by Jane Lane a licensed social worker who specializes in grief counseling and Pastor Cindy Schulte from Waverly Community Methodist Church. GriefShare is open to anyone in our community struggling to cope with grief, whether they belong to a faith community or not, you are welcome to come learn how to move forward when you just feel stuck. Link to the audio is in the comments.

09/09/2026

The Choice Morning Show was please to welcome Kim Paul, the Bridge president and Liz Cocco, the long-time food pantry coordinator. The Valley Food Pantry in Waverly is expanding after purchasing the entire building at 418 Waverly Street, where it has operated from a small space for more than two decades. The expansion comes as demand has grown significantly, with the number of families served increasing 58% and individuals receiving assistance increasing 74% since 2017. The larger facility will offer a dedicated entrance, waiting and intake areas, expanded shopping and storage space, and other improvements, but approximately $65,000 in renovations are needed. The Bridge of the Penn-York Valley Churches is seeking grants and community donations, with an anonymous donor offering up to $10,000 in matching funds for the renovation project. A link to hear the interview is in the comments below.

09/08/2026

UPDATE: Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 12th, at 1:30 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 430 Montrose Turnpike, Owego, NY. Private burial will be in the New Bern Memorial Cemetery, New Bern, North Carolina. The family will receive friends Friday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 15 Park Street, Owego, NY.

Matthew “Matt” Alan Lewis, 57, peacefully passed away on September 6, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Born March 11, 1969, Matt lived a life defined by family, friendship, and service. He was one of those people who seemed to know everyone — […]

09/07/2026

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Our beloved Matt Lewis passed away Sunday afternoon, at his home, with loving family by his side, after a courageous battle with AML Leukemia. Arrangments are pending with Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, and we'll share that information when we have it, but for now--our thoughts and prayers are with his family, and our hearts are broken. 💔

09/05/2026

Please come help us honor such a significant day in our history as we dedicate the mural “United We Stand” to our community 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙 Please share & if you are a veteran or first responder we would love to recognize you if you can make it

09/05/2026

We will be broadcasting live from Waverly Game Day before heading over to the stadium and bringing you all the action from the Wolverines taking on Port Jervis at 6!

It’s Waverly Game Day!!!!

Come on down to Broad Street from 2-5 to celebrate our Waverly fall sports teams!

09/04/2026

The Valley Walk Against Su***de event taking place at River Front Park in Sayre on Saturday, September 5th, 2026. Registration begins at 10:00AM with the Walk at 11:00AM. There will be basket raffles, 50/50 drawings, a silent auction, and refreshments. Proceeds will be donated to local su***de prevention and mental health awareness organizations. Event organizer Leroy McCracken joined us on the Choice Morning Show Friday to discuss the event. A link to audio is in the comments.

09/04/2026

The Choice Morning Show was pleased to welcome members of the Class C STAC Champion Waverly Varsity Cheerleading Squad who are excited to start their 2026-27 season. Link to audio in the comments below. Waverly Cheerleading Waverly Central School District

09/04/2026

There's a huge game tonight in the NTL! The Athens Wildcats will travel to Alparon Park to take on the rival Troy Trojans. You can listen live on Choice 102!

Pat McDonald will be on the call with pregame coverage starting at 6:40 and kickoff set for 7 on 102.1 FM here in the Valley, online at choice102.com or on the My Hometown Today app!

(Photo Credit: David Alliger)

09/03/2026

Multiple Valley first responders responded to a reported structure fire on S. Elmira St. in Athens late Wednesday night. Athens Borough, Athens Township, Sayre, Litchfield, Waverly-Barton and Towanda were among the departments responding to the two-story single-family home structure. The call came in at 10:37 pm, and appeared to be under control, if not out, by just after 11pm. There did not appear to be any injuries. The fire broke out during the severe storms Wednesday evening.