The January Forum features Dennis M. Lyons, Editor of The Daily Item and CNHI National Editor, who will speak on “Real News When We Need It Most” from 11:30-12:30. Participants can then participate in 30 minutes of guided breakout room discussion on “What Makes Conversations About The News So Difficult.” Discussions will be facilitated by Susan Jordan (executive director) and another mediator from the Susquehanna Valley Mediation Center.

All LWVLA Forum meetings are online as Zoom Video Conference calls to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Forums are open to both members and the general public; league membership is not required. All participants must register in advance. Instructions and unique links will then be sent to registrants. To initiate registration, send an email to LWVLAForum [at] gmail.com. Registration deadline is Sunday, January 17.

Dennis Lyons came to central Pennsylvania in November 2016 following an editing and journalism career at two powerhouse media organizations, USA Today and Gannett. Lyons writes a weekly Sunday column for The Daily Item which focuses on election reporting, early childhood investments and other topical issues of the day including baseball, a lifelong passion. Lyons enjoyed working as an adjunct professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Originally from New York, together with his wife, Dennis and Mary now call Lewisburg 'home.' 

For information about Susquehanna Valley Mediation Center, see www.svmediation.org.