Good Mornings Podcast Edition

At a time when we're always connected virtually, yet seemingly disconnected from each other personally, perhaps it's time to relearn ''The Way of Befriending'' and rediscover the joy of belonging (at 14:26) --- Around Town: Where compassion meets community, because everyone has value and deserves dignity... Helping our neighbors 'Bless Up and Bloom' (at 24:39) --- Another collection of recipes fro...

A conversation with State Auditor Keith Faber, also the Republican nominee for Ohio Attorney General, who was in Findlay to speak with local business leaders at yesterday's Chamber of Commerce Legislative Roundtable (at 15:02) --- Looking for your next great podcast obsession? In ''Sleuth and Surgeon,'' a neurologist and a corporate espionage expert use observational investigation and real science...

Hancock County property tax bills for the second half of the year were delayed due to a massive recalculation effort as provisions of the relief bills signed into law late last year take effect... Here's what that means for you (at 13:37) --- Does your dog have bad breath? It's one of the most common complaints among pet owners... But in most cases there's a simple cause, and a simple solution (at...

Ohio's proposed 'right-to-repair' law has been stalled in the state legislature for more than a year now, even though proponents claim it would save consumers money and keep otherwise serviceable devices out of landfills... But the right to repair is not the same as the ability to repair (at 12:51) --- How dividend investing can help your savings work harder for you at a time when we could all use...

As Americans, what do we do when we see people in need, at home or anywhere around the world? We help. How one company is taking that compassionate spirit to the next level (at 14:21) --- To Your Health: 'Fibermaxxing' is the latest wellness trend taking over social media, and while there are plenty of online trends that make dubious claims about health benefits, this one does have some science be...

A thoughtful perspective on the civic philosophy that doesn't win votes politically, yet makes self-government possible (at 13:53) --- From summer storms to Fourth of July fireworks... How to calm your pet's common summertime anxiety issues (at 22:54) --- Go ahead and fill your plate at your Fourth of July bash... We have the BBQ hangover survival guide you'll probably need (at 30:27) --- What's a...

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 Ju...

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 the...

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...

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 Am...

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 g...

''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...

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...

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...

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 o...

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 f...

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 r...

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 Sunda...

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 collecti...

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...

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) -...

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)...

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...

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 t...

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 mai...