Fred LeFebvre and the Morning News

Paul Perrone, Bedford Township Supervisor, spoke with Fred this morning about his re-election campaign and what his accomplishments have been since his election in 2016.

RJ Lumbreezer of the Assumption Education Foundation spoke with Fred about an exciting annual event to introduce young people to outdoor events like archery, fly fishing, and axe throwing.

Tony Dia is running for a seat on Toledo City Council at large seat as a Republican. He spoke with Fred about the race and the issues

Stephanie Zarb is a military veteran running for Township Supervisor in Bedford Twp. Michigan. She spoke with Fred about her campaign and the experience she brings to the race.

Lori Olender is running for Common Pleas Court Judge on the November ballot and spoke with Fred about her experience in the court system and her desire to continue that work at the next level.

Earlean Belcher lost a grandson to suicide and since therapy has been involved with Toledo's Out Of The Darkness Walk each year. Because of coronavirus restrictions the official walk this year is virtual. Earlean decided to do a walk on her own though and is inviting people to join her. Listen to the interview for details.

Ben Crowley spoke with Fred about the Shrine Sportsman Extravaganza to be held virtually this year on Saturday October 3 beginning at Noon. You'll be able to watch online to see if your name is called for one of the more than 100 prizes to be given away that day including the grand prize a Beratta 686.

Terri Rodriguez of Lutheran Ministries of Mercy spoke with Fred about Direct Support Professionals Week which runs through next week. LMM is hiring at their facilities which serve over 600 people with both intellectual and developmental disabilities in Ohio.

Stan Chebowsk of Maumee Stamping Plant spoke with Fred about job opportunities, possible expansion, and the good news coming from the plant.

Really thrilled about speaking with John Oates today about his new CD "Live In Nashville" available now in stores, Amazon, and ITunes. John describes it as "Dixieland, dipped in bluegrass and salted with Delta blues." Listen in with Fred and John.

Jonathan Walsh has written a moving account of families affected by childhood cancer in a small cluster in rural Ohio. It's the true story of the families' long endured pain and their fight to find the cause. The families of Sandusky County, Ohio will never forget nor will you once you've read the book. Jonathan spoke with Fred about its' release and the story behind it.

Fred spoke with Sanford Bennett about the Northwest Ohio Gold Star Family Memorial Monument being built in Perrysburg along Front St. Groundbreaking has taken place and the monument should be finished in 2021. You can part of the memorial itself with the purchase of a paving brick. Sanford has all the details

Shanyn Stewart of AdvancedAccounting.com tells Fred what recourse employers have when the IRS comes knocking.

Ronald McDonald House Charities in Toledo are setting a fund raising goal of $1M for local services and they'll need your help. Starting August 24 when you go to any McDonalds location you'll be asked to round up to the nearest dollar. All funds raised stay right here in Toledo for the Ronald McDonald House at Toledo Hospital.

Merrill Rainey is an illustrator, author, and creator of paper constructions for kids of all ages. Rainey has two new books being released in September just in time for your student's return to school. Whether your kids are going online or in person these books open up their imaginations to hundreds of possibilities and break the sometimes monotonous routine of schoolwork. Check out his website an...

Thirty, Flirty, and Thriving Podcast host Amber Boone joined Fred to talk about her iHeart featured podcast and her early struggles growing up in Detroit.

Fred spoke with Laura Kuhlenbeck, Exec. Director of Courageous Community Services, about the programs offered to individuals with disabilities and their families. An upcoming fundraiser gives you a chance to spend a weekend in the new Cannaley Treehouse Village at the Metroparks. Listen for details or click this link www.ccsohio.org

I'm a sucker for success stories and this is a good one. Leah Renee is a single mom of three while continuing to follow her dreams and set an example for her kids. Currently involved in two podcasts 419Grind and RealTableTalk Leah is branching out into photography. Check out the interview from Monday morning.

Travis Geiman of Bigfoot Studios in Waterville, OH has started a series of in studio live concerts available online for local artists in Northwest Ohio. Based out of a state of the art studio Travis presents a new artist each concert for live presentation then makes it available in an archive on his site. For more information go to https://www.streamtoledo.com/ or https://www.bigfoot-studios.com/

Earl Mack, President of Toledo Buffalo Soldiers MC talks with Fred about upcoming events to benefit the Wreaths Across America program. Also a special COVID safety class for residents of Wieler Homes, and the annual "Deeds Not Words" Scholarship Awards.

Mike Farrar and Harry Cummins spoke with Fred about their upcoming Knock Out Parkinson's Disease event scheduled for Thursday August 20th. The event raises funds for the free program offered at the International Boxing Club that allows Parkinson's patient to get much needed exercise and physical movement into their lives. Guest speaker "Irish" Mickey Ward will be on hand and there are opportunitie...

How are care givers and Alzheimer patients dealing with the isolation caused by coronavirus? Are there any problems that seniors or alzheimer patients are dealing with because of the virus? Julia Pechliavanos talks with Fred about all that and more http://alz.org/

The Toledo Opera’s 1st Annual Golf Outing will be held on Monday, September 21, 2020 at Sylvania Country Club, 5201 Corey Rd. Sylvania. The outing features a day of enjoyable events including an 18-hole foursome golf tournament, several contest holes, and prizes. For information about the golf outing or to inquire about sponsorship; please visit www.toledooperaguild.org or www.toledoopera.org

Fred spoke with Richard Stansley of Suburban Aviation about changes at the airfield located just across the border in Ottawa Lake, MI. Discovery flights are available for just $99 so you can discover for yourself the fun of flying. Lessons are available, hangar space, and maintenance for your plane are offered.

Fred spoke with Secretary of State Frank LaRose about voter registration, early voting, mail-in voting and how the 2020 general election will look in the Buckeye State. For information you can access https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/