Good Mornings Podcast Edition

Are we still a nation worthy of the promise entrusted to us by our founding fathers? What will the United States become in the next quarter-millennium? Congressman Bob Latta reflects on America's 250th birthday (at 13:57) --- The State of Ohio has changed the way some new drivers can become licensed for the first time... and more changes may be coming (at 24:42) --- What's Happening: Details on July's schedule of events at the Hancock Historical Museum... including Flag City USA's birthday bash for America 250 (at 43:03)

A heat advisory is in effect for temperatures that are expected to be in the 90s all week long, meaning outdoor activities can quickly turn dangerous... What you need to know to stay safe during these extreme conditions (at 13:37) --- As Congress and the President go back and forth on a significant housing affordability bill, a new Bankrate analysis finds many homebuyers are overpaying because they're skipping an essential step in the mortgage process... Amounting to what they call a 'Hidden Homeownership Tax' (at 23:57) --- What's Happening: Time to get out and enjoy the sunshine and warm weather July activities...

After announcing its best Mainstage Series yet, The Marathon Center for the Performing Arts is launching its Vision 2035 strategic plan to guide the next decade of growth (at 12:50) --- Ready for a road trip? Bring your appetite, because award-winning travel writer and Buckeye native Brandy Gleason tells where to find the most ''Unique Eats and Eateries of Ohio'' (at 23:56) --- The final countdown is on to America's Semiquincentennial... We have What You Need for a celebration worthy of a 250th birthday (at 40:23)

Findlay pays its final respects to the late councilman, auditor, mayor, economic development director and flood mitigation champion Tony Iriti (at 14:15) --- Senator Jon Husted joins us to discuss the recently-passed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, and share details of his recently-introduced bill aimed at keeping private businesses private (at 24:53) --- A star-spangled collection of special America 250 recipes from Kyra's Kitchen (at 44:17)

Raise the Bar Hancock County continues to earn recognition for their workforce development programs... Executive Director Tricia Valasek explains how each recognition provides the opportunity to raise their own bar (at 14:08) --- If your kids are looking for a good summer read, author Jerry Spinelli has a new title in his Rule the School Series... And he says ''Fifth Grade Top Dogs'' is one that grown-ups might like as well (at 24:14) --- As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the new History Tellers Award is shining a national spotlight on the educators, guides, storytellers and interpreters who keep our...

''The Declaration Decoded''... Helping the youngest Americans understand and appreciate the meaning and ideals of our nation's founding document (at 14:05) --- To reduce waste and fraud, Medicaid recipients will soon be required to prove they are working, or prove why they can't, in order to be eligible for benefits... What do those federal mandates mean for low-income Ohioans? (at 23:39) --- What's Happening: Hot summer reads and cool July programming at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library (at 41:30)

Making More Possible... The Community Foundation has reached a historic milestone, surpassing $100M in total grants awarded to Findlay and Hancock County through its stewardship of more than $200M in total assets (at 14:35) --- It is our nation's birth certificate, and so much more... As America approaches its 250th birthday, the Declaration of Independence is a powerful statement about who we are, and who we strive to be (at 26:50) --- Around Town: Everyone's invited to a community picnic this week as Flag City USA celebrates America 250 (at 44:38)

State Representative Ty Mathews talks about Hancock County's $2.7M share of Ohio's latest capital budget... including $1.2M for the Findlay Defense Incubator, which has long been one of his priority projects (at 14:01) --- Now more than ever there is nothing inexpensive about owning a car, which is why now more than ever you can't afford to make a mistake when buying a vehicle... We have advice to help you get the most bang for your buck (at 27:51) --- Around Town: St. Andrew's UMC wants to take you out to the ballgame with a free night of family fun with the...

State Representative Ty Mathews talks about Hancock County's $2.7M share of Ohio's latest capital budget... including $1.2M for the Findlay Defense Incubator, which has long been one of his priority projects (at 14:01) --- Now more than ever there is nothing inexpensive about owning a car, which is why now more than ever you can't afford to make a mistake when buying a vehicle... We have advice to help you get the most bang for your buck (at 27:51) --- Around Town: St. Andrew's UMC wants to take you out to the ballgame with a free night of family fun with the...

For Father's Day... What does it really mean to be a good dad in today's world? A heartfelt conversation with the author of ''Fragments of a Decent Man'' (at 12:19) --- An urgent call for more foster care and adoptive families locally... Because Keeping Kids Safe should be everyone's priority (at 24:18) --- Like all athletes, soccer players can experience many serious injuries that can keep them off the pitch... But a new treatment for ACL injuries that are common to the sport can help get them back in the game naturally and less susceptible to future complications (at 44:09)

We often talk about the importance of saving for retirement, but new research shows that even those who have spent decades saving freeze up when it comes time to actually spend that money (at 15:05) --- Community and Business Spotlight: How the United Way of Hancock County is helping food and nutrition program benefits stretch even further during the critical summer months (at 21:41) --- Looking for a good page-turner to add to your summer reading list? Check out the titles on Amazon's list of the Best Books of 2026... so far (at 41:47)

Hancock Public Health is getting set to launch a new program called Family Connects... Supporting families in the early weeks after bringing home a new baby (at 13:53) --- If you're looking for some good news in the category of money and finance, here you go - As the midpoint of 2026 approaches, many consumers continue to demonstrate strong credit performance even in challenging times... We have results of the latest TransUnion Consumer Pulse study (at 22:58) --- What's Happening: Details on upcoming programs and activities in the coming weeks at the Findlay Family YMCA (at 47:36)

Whirlpool's stock is down more than 60% over the past year and they've cut their full-year earnings forecast in half... Is one of NW Ohio's biggest employers in trouble? (at 13:30) --- Before Amazon, eBay or Temu, at-home shopping in real-time was born on Television... And QVC is celebrating their 40th anniversary this week with a live event and exclusive deals (at 23:05) --- Father's Day is Sunday... And what dad really deserves is time off to spend with his family (at 41:16)

Remembering legendary College Football Hall-of-Famer Dick Strahm... University of Findlay Director of Athletics Jim Givens reflects on Coach's Oiler legacy (at 14:23) --- Before he was athletic director for the Findlay City Schools, Nate Weihrauch was an NAIA national champion and the top defensive back in the nation for the Oilers under the guidance of Coach Strahm (at 25:55) --- Another collection of delicious and easy-to-make recipes from Kyra's Kitchen (at 48:41)

Last weekend's mass shooting at Toledo's Old West End Festival has everyone again asking the question... How to keep the public safe at large, outdoor community gatherings (at 14:24) --- The Better Business Bureau is warning of a recent spike in employment scams... Local president and CEO Lane Montz shares what you need to know to protect yourself from fraud (at 23:34) --- What's Happening: Wanna get away? 50 North has a travel experience for whatever adventure you're seeking (at 49:09)

Opponents of the Shady Grove redevelopment plan recently approved by city leadership are getting serious, and getting organized - Circulating petitions to force a referendum vote on the issue (at 14:48) --- Adulting is hard - And one of the hardest parts also may be one of the most unexpected... Young adults trying to figure out how to navigate the healthcare system for the first time (at 28:22) --- Around Town: Live music, great food and more... The second annual VetFest is a day-long community celebration of and for all those who have served (at 47:49)

A good credit score means better credit terms on everything from mortgages to car loans to credit cards... But what about the millions of Americans who are 'credit invisible'? (at 14:14) --- Where is the future of technology taking us? We get a recap of outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook's final keynote to programmers and tech enthusiasts at the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (at 23:08) --- Around Town: Summer is here, which means it's time to Rally in the Alley every Friday afternoon to kick off your weekends (at 44:06)

Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn is back from the US Conference of Mayors annual meeting... And she's coming home to a significant number of people who are unhappy about the planned future of the Shady Grove property (at 14:16) --- The US Postal Service has designated June as Dog Bite Awareness Month... It's a serious problem in Ohio (at 28:36) --- What's Happening: Updates from the Family + Consumer Sciences and 4-H programs at the Hancock County OSU Extension (at 47:55)

The World Cup begins next week... You say you don't know anything about 'the beautiful game'? No problem... We have a crash course from the author of ''How to Watch Soccer Like a Genius'' (at 13:34) --- We'll have to wait a couple more weeks for the announcement from Findlay's Marathon Center for the Performing Arts... But in Tiffin, they've already unveiled their lineup for the coming season at the Ritz Theatre (at 23:02) --- A delicious summer BBQ combining your grill and your slow cooker highlights this week's recipes from Kyra's Kitchen (at 47:16)

Just in time for summer vacation, the Findlay Police Department is teaching kids the 'rules of the road' and safety basics at this weekend's Bicycle Rodeo (at 14:47) --- The Marathon Center for the Performing Arts will host the community's official summertime kickoff party, 'Boogie on the Block' this week... Plus, the Riverside Civic Concert Series returns this month and the upcoming season of mainstage shows will be revealed (at 24:09) --- What's Happening: Even as the countdown is on to America's 250th birthday celebration, the Hancock Historical Museum is honoring our amazing local history in the month of June (at 47:51)

The fact that firearm injuries are the leading cause of death for children under 18 is not part of the gun debate... on that point, we should all be able to 'Agree to Agree' (at 14:17) --- Senator Jon Husted joins us... His proposed Upward Mobility Act has a hearing scheduled this week in the Senate Small Business Committee, and he has also recently signed on to cosponsor the Veterans' ACCESS Act (at 22:32) --- Around Town: They're not muscle cars, they're not hot rods, but the vintage vehicles from the early days of automobile history will be displayed in all their glory...

The Ohio Senate race will be one of the most closely-watched of the November election, but voters are not limited to choosing between Jon Husted and Sherrod Brown... Findlay native Bill Redpath is also vying for the seat on the Libertarian ticket (at 13:58) --- Community and Business Spotlight: It says 'farmers' right in their name, but Legacy Farmers Cooperative serves more than just the agriculture community (at 26:34) --- The push is on to find more mentors to connect with kids in the community... The Children's Mentoring Connection is hosting a series of virtual events to get the word out (at 44:38)

A special visitor will be passing through Fostoria this week... Details on the Union Pacific 'Big Boy' steam engine's whistlestop during its historic trip East (at 14:21) --- Meet the new director of Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock County as they get ready to dedicate their latest spring home builds (at 23:16) --- Monday Motivation for business owners... When you first start a business you're full of excitement for all the possibilities, full of hopes and dreams - How to maintain that kind of energy when things get complicated (at 49:17)

Commissioners plan to meet with their counterparts in other counties and attend their public meetings in the coming months - What do they hope will be the benefit to Hancock County? (at 14:42) --- It's 'shelter kitten' season - when the need is greatest for families to step up and foster homeless animals (at 25:30) --- May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month... What living with this rare genetic disease really looks like on a day-to-day basis (at 31:54) --- More yummy and easy-to-make family recipes from Kyra's Kitchen (at 50:37)

BNPL programs have helped big box retailers boost sales for years... How mom and pop stores can get in on the action as well (at 14:16) --- What is 'biohacking'? The radical theory behind the idea that there's a difference between living longer and living better - or, ideally, doing both (at 20:57) --- What's Happening: Scouting America is all about outdoor adventures, and it's shaping up to be a busy summer for the Black Swamp Area Council (at 43:52)

After months of stops and starts, today's the day for the grand reopening of the Children's Museum of Findlay... Executive Director Allison Behm-Kemmere gives us a preview of their new space (at 14:43) --- How do working parents manage the summer months for their children? A new study highlights the unmet need for more summer learning programs for kids (at 23:56) --- What's Happening: The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library is set to kick off this year's SummerREAD program in June (at 46:33)

A new report examines the state of education in America... How schools that are doing it right are doing it - and how others can do it, too (at 14:12) --- It is an issue every summer, made more acute by recent cuts to the SNAP Program... How to address the issue of food insecurity when the school lunch program isn't available (at 23:05) --- To Your Health: Childhood nearsightedness - myopia - is on the rise... but even though it is a progressive condition, there are proven ways to slow it down (at 34:40) --- What's Happening: Summertime is officially here... Get...

It's the last day of class for Findlay City Schools, and what a year it has been (at 13:49) --- Most of us probably aren't thinking much about our workplace benefits package right now, but a mid-year review is important to maximize those benefits (at 24:11) --- We've talked about how businesses are using AI to work better... Here's how the rest of us can use artificial intelligence in our everyday lives, too (at 31:15) --- No recipes from Kyra's Kitchen this week, but we have great ideas for cool summer salads and refreshing iced coffee drinks (at 50:24)

What are the implications of legalized marijuana for workplaces that require employees to be drug-free? That's the topic of the next meeting of the Hancock County Safety Council (at 12:44) --- From the President's summit in China to the ongoing conflict in Iran... Senator Jon Husted joins us to discuss the issues of the day (at 22:11) --- What's Happening: We get an update on what's new as we head into the summer season from the Findlay Family YMCA (at 48:22)

The newly-formed Ohio Joint Data Center Committee is looking to jump out ahead of the proposed Data Center Study Commission... and both seem a bit late, considering there are already over 200 of them in the Buckeye State, with more on the way. Representative Ty Mathews helps us sort it out (at 11:59) --- The AI boom isn't a tech innovation that's just happening in Silicon Valley... Businesses of all shapes and sizes are turning what started as a curiosity into an essential tool (at 26:11) --- Community and Business Spotlight: The final tally is in on the Spring Days of Caring and...

As a member of the House Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Congressman Bob Latta is paying close attention to the President's high-stakes summit in China (at 12:48) --- ''The Superman Wars''... The real tale behind the world's most famous comic-book hero is anything but a story of truth, justice and the American Way (at 24:33) --- Another collection of easy and delicious recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 47:53)

After more than a year of both internal and external discussions, McComb Local Schools are moving forward with plans for construction of a new, single building district campus (at 14:39) --- As we mentioned yesterday, Denver is one of the trendiest vacation destinations this summer... What is there to do in the Mile High City when there's no snow on the ground? Plenty (at 25:40) --- To Your Health: May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month... One of the most common, yet least-talked about forms of the disease (at 31:46) --- What's Happening: Highlighting the nutrition services of 50 North, including new things happening at...

There are an awful lot of news stories right now about how expensive it is to fill up your car, but an even bigger story is going all but unreported... A growing number of Americans are unable to afford the car itself (at 15:00) --- AAA predicts record Memorial Day weekend travel, but what about the rest of the summer season? Despite higher prices, new data reveals there are still deals to be had... if you know where and when to go (at 24:58) --- Community and Business Spotlight: After several years in downtown Findlay, Burlwick + Co. officially opens their doors at...

Findlay is now among a select group of Ohio Premier Life Sciences Ready Communities... New Economic Development Director Matt Gilroy explains what that means for our area's future (at 14:19) --- Craig Riedel will be the next Ohio Senator in District 1... He discusses the bitter campaign to get there, and his top goals for the job (at 25:02) --- Around Town: This season's Live @ Armes series at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts concludes on Thursday with a return performance by Australian storyteller Nigel Wearne (at 49:05)

This is Police Week, with the local Peace Officers' Memorial Service being held this evening... Honoring those who have fallen, both directly and indirectly - as well as those who continue to serve and struggle (at 15:10) --- A unique perspective on the US-Iran conflict from someone who has lived it on both sides... From Iranian rebel to American special ops soldier (at 23:43) --- What's Happening: Highlighting an ongoing partnership with the Ohio Consumers' Counsel, the Hancock County OSU Extension is focusing this month on keeping home energy costs low as we transition between heating season and cooling season (at 47:32)

As Teacher Appreciation Week comes to a close... Helping overworked and overstressed educators rediscover why they followed that calling in the first place (at 13:45) --- In the end, the race wasn't as close as many had anticipated... Tim Bechtol talks about the campaign to retain his Hancock County Commissioner seat (at 23:29) --- ICYMI: Spring is bursting with color at this weekend's Jenelle Hohman Color Me Happy Walk and 5K Color Run from NAMI Hancock County (at 35:06) --- Recipes from Kyra's Kitchen that are so easy, even dad and the kids can make them... that's a hint (at 57:18)

Every spring and summer, millions of families relocate and thousands fall victim to moving scams - Here's how to protect yourself and your belongings (at 14:30) --- To Your Health: In honor of Mother's Day, what every new and expectant mom needs to know both during pregnancy and afterward (at 22:50) --- Throwback Thursday: Part cookbook, part homage... ''My Mother's Kitchen'' is a loving celebration of humor, heartbreak and the enduring legacy of family (at 43:04)

The state of New Mexico is trying to have social media classified as a public nuisance... But is our illusion of a digital connection really contributing to the reality of physical isolation, or is it actually a symptom of a larger societal problem? (at 14:15) --- Today begins National Nurses Week, with a special tribute to local caregivers by the Flag City Nurse Honor Guard (at 23:27) --- What's Happening: We get a preview of May's special programs at the Hancock Historical Museum... and planning is already underway for the local America 250 celebration this summer (at 46:18)

Children's author and Findlay native Michael Kujawa talks about his new book ''The Magic Stick Box''... A story he's sharing with his hometown over the next several days (at 13:56) --- We celebrate them every day, but especially during National Teacher Appreciation Week... Recognizing all educators do to nurture a love of learning and inspire their students' curiosity and imagination (at 25:12) --- Stumped for Mother's Day? You're not alone... Which is why we have great gift ideas to celebrate every kind of mom (at 46:12)

Monday Motivation: Why ''I Quit'' might be the most important words you hear to start the week (at 13:09) --- From seasoned investors to those just starting out, and even those who haven't started yet... National Investing Day is the perfect opportunity to take the next step toward reaching your long-term financial goals (at 24:38) --- ''Boundless Horizons''... The US Air Force Band of Mid-America brings its America 250 celebration to Findlay for a special show at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (at 43:28)