Pa. families seek ways to help as coronavirus surges in India; Author Kevin J. Weddle on his book “The Compleat Victory: Saratoga and the American Revolution”

The vaccination program in the United States is ushering in a return to normalcy. Perhaps not completely, but the pandemic may be solidly behind us not far in the future.

Still, lockdowns remain in place and infection rates are climbing in many parts of the world. India, in particular, is experiencing a surge of COVID-19 infections that has thrown the country into a health emergency.

Central Pennsylvania is home to many Indian American families who are struggling to find accurate information. They are seeking ways to help loved ones living in India.

Deep Gupta, board chair of the Asian Indian Americans of Central Pennsylvania organization will appear on Smart Talk Tuesday, along with board member Dr. Deepankar Tewari, DVM, to share how families are working to help.

Local author writes of Battle of Saratoga’s significance in American Revolution

Most historical accounts of the American Revolution tend to focus on the main Continental Army led by Commander-in-Chief George Washington. Local author Kevin Weddle, Ph.D., who teaches at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, has written about the American army and militias that overcame superior forces and several defeats to rally and then change the course of the war in New York State.

Weddle is on Tuesday’s Smart Talk to discuss The Compleat Victory — Saratoga and the American Revolution.