A new initiative from online payment processor Klarna aims to help small businesses... especially those owned by women and minorities... rebound from the ongoing economic effects of the pandemic (at 13:41) --- Throwback Thursday: What rights do employers have in dealing with coronavirus issues in the workplace... and what responsibilities do employees have if they may have been exposed? (at 20:32) --- The Great Travel Reboot of 2021... Oklahoma's Chickasaw Nation Department of Tourism invites you to discover and explore one of the largest and most extensive Native American tribal cultural centers in the United States (at 38:35)

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Federal Reserve policymakers are meeting this week amid surging inflation and rising virus concerns... Bankrate chief financial analyst Greg McBride discusses what Chair Jerome Powell could say to ease both those investor concerns (at 14:59) --- The Children's Mentoring Connection is in need of male volunteers... you can learn more about making a difference in a kid's life at this week's MENtoring Open House (at 23:48) --- Keeping the Faith: Have the broad theological 'trends' of American churches in the name of inclusion taken the attention off of Christ and His message? (at 41:44)

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

The pandemic has inspired many to purge all that is unnecessary from their lives... maybe it's a good time to simplify your wallet, as well (at 13:10) --- Grading the US Supreme Court's first term with President Trump's full influence... have his justices lived up to the high expectations of conservatives? (at 20:40) --- What's Happening: Go outside and play! Details on August programs and activities from the Hancock Park District (at 41:02)

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

State Representative Jon Cross has proposed legislation to crack down on Ohio municipalities that are dumping raw sewage into Lake Erie... a 'zero-tolerance' approach he says is long overdue (at 13:38) --- When critics said legalizing marijuana was the first step down a slippery slope... were they right? Researchers are now looking into the potential benefits of LSD, magic mushrooms and ecstacy among others (at 25:18) --- Adult Services Manager Joel Mantey tells us more about the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library's Human Library program this fall (at 41:40)

Monday, July 26, 2021

Believe it or not, both parties in Congress can still work together when the issue is important enough... Representative Bob Latta discusses his bipartisan effort to secure the nation's energy grid from hackers and state-sponsored cybercriminals (at 13:55) --- To Your Health: There has been a dramatic jump in cases recently, with 26 states currently reporting active outbreaks... but we're not talking about the coronavirus, we're talking about Hepatitis-A (at 24:16) --- Another collection of tasty perfect-for-summer recipes from Kyra's Kitchen (at 42:55)

Friday, July 23, 2021

Tiffin's Ritz Theatre is ready to open their doors again... we get highlights of an exciting season of performances ahead (at 14:13) --- Variant spread is on the rise, cases are becoming more serious in younger patients and some areas are reimposing mask mandates... Hancock Public Health commissioner Karim Baroudi gives the local update on COVID-19 (at 23:49) --- Throwback Thursday: Understanding the new rules of language... for anyone who's ever struggled to decipher a text message, understand an emoji or make sense of a meme (at 33:40) --- Are you a young professional in Findlay? The Findlay Young Professionals would like to meet you (at 52:23)

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Every week brings a new record number of travelers... who knows better than Google where to go, what to do and how to stay safe in the Summer of 2021 (at 13:45) --- To Your Health: It's a condition affecting some 16-million Americans... what you need to know the potential for infections and even permanent vision loss for Dry Eye Awareness Month (at 20:21) --- Keeping the Faith: How an Indiana housewife answered God's call to help abandoned babies with no one else in the world to care for them (at 37:46)

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Last month, we spoke with executive director Carolyn Copus about the reopening of 50 North and the completion of their expansion and renovation project... This week, they are preparing for their official Open House (at 13:54) --- New data from WalletHub reveals the states that are recovering the quickest and most completely post-pandemic... how are they doing it and what can Ohio learn? (at 26:13) --- A newly-expanded benefit can save veterans money on their next vacation, thanks to a partnership between the Department of Defense and popular online travel website Priceline (at 44:13)

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

State Senator Rob McColley gives a legislative update on issues including Ohio's recently-approved ban on vaccine requirements, the governor's idea to offer more vaccine incentives and yet another attempt to legalize recreational marijuana (at 12:51) --- A growing number of homeowners are looking to renovate their current place rather than fight the red-hot real estate market... but that frenzy is spilling over into the home improvement market, too (at 24:21) --- The Great Travel Reboot of 2021... a vacation destination that checks off both boxes of what people are looking for - destinations that are less crowded, and time in the great outdoors (at 43:10)

Monday, July 19, 2021

With the Tokyo Games now just one week away, five-time Olympian Gail Devers discusses how this year will be a very different experience for the athletes... and the medical condition that almost derailed her own Olympic career before it even started (at 15:32) --- Community and Business Spotlight: M-A Sports, formerly located in the Findlay Mall, is holding the official grand opening of their new Man Cave HQ on North Main Street this weekend with something for everyone... even Michigan fans (at 23:26) --- Another collection of easy summertime recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 39:34)

Friday, July 16, 2021

''Broken Lenses''... We think differently, we act differently, we all have a different story - can we learn to co-exist with our neighbors despite what may seem to be incompatible life experiences? (at 16:30) --- Throwback Thursday: We used to think of exploring space as a mission to benefit all mankind - today it seems it has become a playground for billionaires... is there any nobility in the modern space race? (at 23:54) --- Ideas to keep your kids busy and creative in the second half of the summer season, when the ''I'm bored''-s begin to set in (at 44:04)

Thursday, July 15, 2021

To address child hunger, already a critical problem in America further exacerbated by the pandemic, rules were relaxed for the federal free school lunch program... now some want to make that policy permanent, and even expand it further (at 15:30) --- Like many issues brought on or made worse by COVID-19, the use of modern technology and out-of-the-box thinking is helping to address food insecurity (at 25:46) --- As life returns to normal, and the surge of demand on food banks eases, the challenge now becomes maintaining awareness and continuing the fight against an ongoing crisis that isn't going away anytime soon (at 33:12)

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

It is the permanent and official record of our very existence, and the way we learn about our family's history... but did you know that the birth certificate itself has a fascinating history of its own? (at 13:59) --- Child behavioral experts warn that a normal back-to-school season will still feel like a disruption for students after a year of nothing being normal... especially for those with added challenges such as ADHD (at 23:19) --- What's Happening: Hancock County OSU Extension Educator Tori Kirian gives an update on 4-H programs and activities (at 42:44)

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Blanchard River Watershed Solutions scored a victory when the Conservancy Court last week approved plans for the much-debated Eagle Creek storage basin... why they believe it is a victory for the community and details on the project timeline (at 12:58) --- We live in a time when the definition of what is 'ethical' can be rather fuzzy... but is American society a lost cause? How all of us have the opportunity to reclaim an ethical world one choice at a time (at 23:25) --- Is it time to reboot your health and wellness routine at the midway point of the year? We have some help for a healthier you (at 46:25)

Monday, July 12, 2021

ON LOCATION at McDonald's on Tiffin Ave. as we 'Stuff the Bus' with school supplies to make sure every student gets the right start as they return to the classroom in the fall... our broadcast sponsored by Friends Office --- It's a year of some big changes for the Findlay City Schools... assistant superintendent Krista Crates-Miller gives an update on summer preparations for back-to-school (at 20:54) --- After the collection part comes the process of sorting the school supplies and distributing them to families in need... Tammy Stahl of Christian Clearing House explains how that part works (at 34:46)

Friday, July 9, 2021

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