WBEX-AM Podcast

Ross-Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Melody Young and Tourism Specialist Gene Betts share details on upcoming events. Learn more at www.visitchillicotheohio.com .

Chillicothe-Ross County Chamber of Commerce CEO Randy Davies gives an update on the health of commerce for our community heading into 2017.

Lori Clemmons is the Chillicothe Veterans Administration's Veterans Experience Officer. She discusses her duties and talks about the VA's resources and about volunteer opportunities. For more details on volunteering, call the Chillicothe VA 740-773-1141, extension 7420.

A visit with Ross County Sheriff George Lavender and Lt. Mike Preston. Friday (12/30/16) Lavender will be sworn in for his next term as Sheriff. Lavender talks about 2016 and looks ahead to 2017. Lt. Preston also talks about recruitment for the department for positions from top to bottom in the coming year. For more details, visit www.rosssheriff.com

Dan Ramey and Chillicothe Gazette Managing Editor Mike Throne look back at the stories of 2016. From the Rhoden Family murders in Pike County to the opiate troubles and how they're being handled. The national spotlight on Chillicothe's vanishing women to Mayor Luke Feeney's appearance at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, even the Cubs and Cavaliers with their world championships....

Ohio Rep. Gary Scherer (R) and Dan Ramey talk about the recent developments of the lame duck session, including the Heartbeat Bill, Annie's Law and what's ahead for Ohio. Photo courtesy Ohio.gov

Kevin Carr of www. FatGuysAtTheMovies.com takes a look back at the Best and Worst of 2016. What are Kevin's top five? Find out here.

David Tilis with the Friends of Lucy Webb Hayes says there's a special commemoration at the Lucy Webb Hayes Heritage Center this Friday.

Kelli Yeager-Nelson, CEO of United Way Ross County shares details on the 2016 annual campaign, free tax filing, the produce market and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library event scheduled for February. The annual campaign runs until the end of January with a shot of reaching the $675,000 goal. To see if you're eligible for the free tax filing assistance, call 740-779-2274. For eligibility for the fr...

Dan Ramey and Chillicothe Mayor Luke Feeney follow up the City Council Meeting from December 27, 2016.

Kevin Carr of FatGuysAtTheMovies.com shares his reviews of "Passengers", "Assassin's Creed", "Why Him" and "Sing".

Debbie Bettendorf with Chillicothe High School's Keys to Success program (K2S) and Greg Phillips a CHS faculty member and point man for the Drug Free Clubs of America (DFCA) at the school. Keys to Success was a combined effort of CHS alumni Gary VonKennel, Bill Herrnstein and City Schools administrators. The program requirements for students include voluntary random drug testing, maintaining good...

Steven Denomme talks about writing "Life of a Sailor" with WWII Navy Veteran Chester Collins. The Chillicothe native held onto letters he'd sent home during his three year stint in the war. Denomme says Collins served in the European Theater off the coast of Italy and saw action in the Pacific. 70 years after writing those letters to loved ones back home, they tell the story of a teenager's strugg...

Chillicothe Police Detective Bud Lytle talks about a recent robbery in addition to winter driving tips and how to respond to inactive traffic lights.

Chillicothe City School District Superintendent Jon Saxton reviews Monday night's school board meeting.

Dan Ramey and Bruce Rathkamp talk about the impact of 2016 on the state of the economy and other related topics with The Rathkamp Financial Hour. For more information, visit www.rathkampfinancial.com .

Steve Clever, CEO of the Ross County YMCA says there's a new look to the Y website. Visitors to www.rosscountyymca.org will find schedules for Y programs, membership details and more. Clever also says the new Y App for your smartphone will also be a welcome addition. The Y Toddler Care for ages 16-36 months began last week, too.

OSU Extension Agent Chris Bruynis shares details about fertilization for crops in southern Ohio. Training dates for those who apply fertilizer to more than 50 acres is coming January 9th and February 21st. To learn more, call Bryunis at 740-702-3200.

Aaron Copper of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Southern Ohio says the mental health advocate is hosting a Toy Drive Monday December 19th at the Chillicothe Hampton Inn & Suites. For more details, call 740-701-7297 or 740-851-4242.

In an interview with Dan Ramey, Dr. Timothy Angel, Commissioner for the Ross County Health District talks about the risks residents face with the looming cuts to the District's services. The conversation comes before Thursday's District Advisory Board and Ross County Health District Board Meetings at the Ross County Service Center. The meetings begin at 6:30pm and are open to the public.

In early December, Greg Smith ODNR Division of Forestry says Ohio had awarded a hefty check to Southeastern Local School District for the lumber sold from the District's state forests.

Kevin Carr of www. FatGuysAtTheMovies.com gives us a look at "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" and Will Smith's "Collateral Beauty".

Featured on this week's Spotlight on Education, CCSD Transportation Director Bobbi Lowry. This is Lowry second year with the school system, but she's no stranger to transportation having been a school bus driver and coordinator for school transportation for more than 32 years.

Rob Moats, with Walnut Street United Methodist Church's Stephen Ministry talks about the church's "Longest Night" Service to be held December 21st at 6:30pm. It's the longest night of the year with more hours of darkness than any other date on the calendar. It's also representative of those who have lost loved ones and find themselves alone during the holidays. The service is a night of emotional...

Rev. Tim Throckmorton, Lead Pastor of Crossroads Church in Circleville is hosting a press conference for the Family Research Council at the Statehouse Thursday regarding Ohio's Heartbeat Bill. The intent was to encourage Governor John Kasich to sign the bill. Kasich vetoed legislation Tuesday evening. However, the conference will go on Thursday.