95.3 MNC Newsmakers

Whether you missed it live, or you’d like to listen again, here is audio of the complete final Indiana GOP Gubernatorial Debate, which aired on WOWO on April 23, 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Benjamin Rogers is running as Republican candidate for Goshen Mayor. Hear more about his platforms, ideas and why he says it's important for you to get to the polls on Nov. 7th to cast your vote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The deadline to apply for the JWAS Scholarship is Oct. 30, 2023. 95.3 MNC's Jon Zimney talks with the founders of the JWAS Foundation, as well as it's Executive Director and JWAS parents about the inspiration behind the scholarship and how it provides an educational opportunity for its recipients, as well as benefits the community as a whole. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee speaks with Jacqueline Kronk about an exciting and innovative new program at the BGCSJC that is finding a new way to teach coping skills to young people. Visit the Boys & Girls club online by clicking here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Walz of the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana speaks with Tommie Lee of MNC about scams targeting recent grads. These include employment scams/job offers, residential scams, and scams related to their student debt. Learn more, as always, at https://bbb.org . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Walz of the BBB of Northern Indiana talks with MNC's Tommie Lee about the scams that target military members past and present, and their families, that are especially active during Memorial Day. Learn more at https://bbb.org/military See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foundation Executive Director Charmaine Torma says it's time to break out the ugly holiday sweaters for the annual fundraising event that benefits the Elkhart Comm. Schools -- the Ugly Sweater Run is Saturday, Dec. 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story remains the same: Facebook users do a lot on the site that puts their personal information in jeopardy. Marjorie Stephens of the BBB has tips to keep your info secure when you interact with social media.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marjorie Stephens of the BBB says there are a number of things you need to do as you return to the process of buying tickets for shows, especially online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday, for the first time in 20 years, there were no U.S. military personnel in Afghanistan. But some Americans remain in the volatile country. Jon and Brooklyne spoke with 2nd Dist. Rep. Jackie Walorski about the final flights out, the efforts to bring home those who remain, and the war itself. From Michiana's Morning News, Tuesday Aug. 31, 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

You don't often think of your kids as a potential target for scammers and identity thieves, but Marjorie Stephens of the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana tells us that it's a problem more common than you might think. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana State Attorney General Todd Rokita spoke with Matt Locke on Thursday about the Parents' Bill of Rights, school mask mandates, and more. From the Casey Hendrickson Show on 95.3 Michiana's News Channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marjorie Stephens of The Better Business Bureau says it's easier than ever for scammers to defraud you when you book a room for an out-of-town stay. Both during the planning stage, and after you check in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A strange disease causing illness and deaths in common songbirds continues to frustrate researchers. Marnie Urso of The Audubon Society recommends that residents in The Great Lakes Region, especially in Indiana, do their best to keep birds from gathering. That means no birdbaths, and no bird feeders. She spoke with MNC's Tommie Lee about what people should know about the current situation. See omn...

Marjorie Stephens of The Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana talks with Tommie Lee about the safest ways to give online when you want to lend someone a hand. Learn more at the BBB website , and make the most of the BBB ScamTracker Page for the latest updates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Walz from the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana has some ideas on how you can protect yourself from fraud as the Child Tax Credit arrives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The start of summer usually brings bouts of extreme storm activity to northern Indiana. And with the arrival of storm damage comes the arrival of scammers eager to make a buck by getting you to sign for repairs that aren't going to happen. Marjorie Stephens with The Better Business Bureau talks with Tommie Lee about how to protect yourself from these scams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Marjorie Stephens of The Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana says there are ways to play it smart when you plan your summer travel. In the excitement of vacation options reopening, it's easy to get distracted by scammers who look legitimate on the surface. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marjorie Stephens of the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana says scammers are taking advantage of the uncertainty surrounding vaccine requirements. The BBB has tips on how to protect yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marjorie Stephens of the Better Business Bureau has plenty of suggestions on how to create a COVID-safe wedding event that had to moved from last year. More details with the story at 953mnc.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michiana's Morning News Hosts Brooklyne Beatty and Jon Zimney welcome Dan Bongino to the daily lineup! Bongino takes over the 12pm-3pm spot starting May 24th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Walz of the BBB tells us that scammers are latching onto a real program, trying to twist it in ways that will cheat people out of money or personal information. And they're doing it in a way that targets people who have suffered a death in the family due to the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warmer weather means it's time to get your HVAC system ready. The Better Business Bureau can help protect you from people who are poised to take advantage of you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marjorie Stephens with the Better Business Bureau says a number of unscrupulous scammers will try to offer you something that looks too good to be true when you are selling your house. However, it's easy to protect yourself if you do a little homework. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.