Fred LeFebvre and the Morning News

   The Hungarian Food Fest is this Sunday and Robert Stewart shares details with radio's Fred LeFebvre

Robert Stewart shares his story of military service in Vietnam and his continuing service to veterans across the country. 

    Besides the annual 'Fore The House' golf outing the Ronald McDonald House Charities will be drawing the winner of their annual Lexus Champions For Charity event, and then on Aug 14th tickets go on sale online for the 2nd Pappy Van Winkle raffle. Access information at rmhctoledo.org

   Amanda Held of HOOVES speaks with Fred about a new two day program in August open to veterans at no charge. The two day program is an equine assisted wellness and stress management workshop focusing on leadership, healthy communication, and stress management. For information visit hooves.us or call 419-930-7936

     2X NASCAR champion Joey Logano spoke with Fred about his upcoming appearance in Toledo on Friday Aug. 16 at The Good Feet Store on Monroe St. Listeners will have a chance to see Joey's Dark Horse race car and meet Joey between 6-7p that day. The car will be on display beginning at 1p and listeners have a chance to win a special VIP package at Michigan International Speedway for that Sunday. S...

     Councilwoman McPerson and Hugh Ross visit with Fred to share details of the upcoming Glass city JazzFest happening Saturday Aug 10th at Glass City Metropark. Beginning Monday Aug 5th there will be jazz performances by local and regional artists throughout the city culminating with the all day JazzFest with headliner Bob James. VIP tix are available but the festival is free. Bring a lawn chair...

   Tom Cole stopped by to talk about his new book 'Black In The Pocket' which covers the stories of African-American quarterbacks who changed the game of football. Chapters on Chuck Ealy, Warren Moon, Andre Ware, and Doug Williams are just a few of the great stories in the book which is available on Amazon now. A book signing with Tom is upcoming. 

     The Senior Nutrition program for senior citizens is undergoing some changes and both Sonia and Marie have information on help you can get so that you can access those services as the changes are implemented. 

  Dr Marvin Whitfield, of Big Brothers-Big Sisters, speaks with Fred about the funding shortage the organization is facing due to state budget cuts. Dan and Cory, a big brother and big sister, talk about their rewarding experience with BBBS and how easy is is to become involved.  For more information check the website BBBS

     Anthony Knopps, author of 'The No Fail Mission' was Fred's guest Friday. The book is about the Presidential Service Badge which many people are unaware of but which is awarded by the sitting President to a man or woman who has "exhibited meritorious service above and beyond" what is normally expected. 

Mike Richardson of Deep Water Design talks with Fred about hiring, weather, and supply issues affectiing outside contractors this year. 

     The University of Toledo will add a new varsity sport for the 2025-26 season, the first new addition since soccer was added in 1995. Women's rowing will be added for that school year thereby opening new opportunities for local young women who are involved in the sport to stay in Toledo to further their education and continue pursuing their sports interests. 

Part 3-John McAfee talks about the release of the original Big Game catalog on CD and online at www.melodicrockclassics.com

Part 2-John McAfee talks about the release of the original Big Game catalog on CD and online at www.melodicrockclassics.com

Part 1-John McAfee talks about the release of the original Big Game catalog on CD and online and his life in the music industry. The CD and download are available at www.melodicrockclassics.com  

   Author Anna Hurning is in town with her new book of Polish recipes for kids/adults and Tom Pruss has details on the Great Polish Cook Off this Saturday. For details go to nwopcc.com

Eric Hillenbrand stopped by to give Fred details on the performance of Man Of La Mancha by the Toledo Rep. Show will run until June 16th. Tickets are available online at www.toledorep.org 

Parker Inks stops by to give Fred details on Parker's Purpose which is scheduled for Friday June 21st with Brady Quinn as keynote speaker. Tickets are available now at parkerspurpose.net

Sonia Ramelle of Urban Wholistics dropped by to speak with Fred about efforts to teach Toledo youth about growing your own healthy food, and then preparing it. Summer classes are registering now and if you'd like to help go to urbanwholistics.org 

   Tom Seeman grew up in a family of 14 in the projects in Toledo. His life took a very different turn though thanks to people who offered "small kindnesses" along the way. Read his book 'anilams I Want To See' available wherever books are available online.

Tim Oehlers talks with Fred about Christmas music which is available onlilne and the story behind the song "Fruitcake"

Joey "Hot Rod" De La Rosa of Harlem Globetrotters speaks with Fred about their upcoming appearance in Toledo on Dec 29th at Huntington Arena. Tickets are available online now. Joey also talks about his career and how he became involved in basketball and the Globetrotters.

The Toledo Zoo Lights Before Christmas opens this Friday November 17th. For information on tickets, and special events during Light Before Christmas go to toledozoo.com

Chuck Riepenhoff of Second Hand Mojo previews the band's new release "Good Vibes" with Fred LeFebvre. The band has upcoming shows in the area and their music is available for streaming online. Website is secondhandmojo.com

Whitehead/Mac visits with Fred to talk about their new EP CD which includes the new single "Dancin' In The Living Room" John McAfee and Danny Whitehead talk about their musical influences and how this CD came about. It's available wherever the band appears, online, and at Music Go Round and Hip To The Groove.