Port Charles News
 

DECEMBER 7, 1997
*With the conclusion of the Serena kidnapping/custody due to end in January, there have been rumours that Wayne Northrop (Rex Stanton) may leave the show.  

DECEMBER 14, 1997
*Hattie Winston who's starred on the primetime series "Nurse" and "Homefront" is joining the cast in the recurring role of Alice, Karen Wexler's landlady, starting December 19. She will will also have a surprising connection to another Port Charles resident. 

DECEMBER 20, 1997
*David Saunders begins his role as Winston, Ellen's brother, on Monday, Dec.22. He comes to GH to check on his mother, Alice's health. 
JANUARY 11, 1998
*Dorothy Lucey plays a reporter on Friday, January 16th. 
*Maggie Rush will join the cast on January 23 as Dr. May, an intelligent, quirky, pediatric surgeon. she will be involved in the story for a few months.You may recognize Maggie from Loving and The City where she played Lorraine Hawkins.
 
*Richard Gross will play the role of the janitor who catches Joe and Karen in a compromising position on the roof of the hospital on January 23.