WBEX-AM Podcast

Holli Nelson, Director of Communications & Marketing for OUC and Terri Mikesh, Commander of the Southern Ohio Police Training Institute are gearing up for the SOPTI's graduation.

Chillicothe Mayor Luke Feeney addresses several issues following Monday's City Council Meeting.

Katie Feldhues, Ross County 4H Extension Educator, talks about 4H alumni scholarships, steer tagging and more. Get details at www.ross.osu.edu and click on 4H Youth Development or call 740-702-3200.

BJ Dailey, Pastor of Acts Believers Church and Youth Minister Eric Gunnoe share details on a missions work team camp coming to Chillicothe in June of 2017. More than 400 teens will converge on the First Capital doing porch/deck repair, wheel chair ramp construction, indoor and outdoor painting and more for one hundred elderly and low income residents of Ross County. To apply to have a project done...

Wendy Arth, Brooke Detty and Robin Flannagan (pictured left to right) are Zane Trace Middle School teachers. They share details on the Positivity, Behavior, Intervention & Support (PBIS) program at ZTMS. Flannagan says the program was introduced in the school system for two years. The directive is to help those in their early teens how to conduct themselves while unsupervised by adults. All three...

Kevin Carr of FatGuysAtTheMovies.com gives us a look at "Office Christmas Party", "Manchester by the Sea", Nocturnal Animals" and "Miss Sloan".

The Chillicothe Civic Theater's production of "Scrooge, The Musical" is Thursday through Sunday at the Majestic Theater in Chillicothe. Kathy Brooks and Jason Everidge say there's a cast of 40-plus for this holiday production. Get ticket information at w www.cctchillicothe.com .

David Bennett is in his second year as Principal for Worthington Elementary in the Chillicothe City School District. He says his students have been busy with more than homework and study time. They're making holiday cards for patients at the VA Medical Center, the PTO has a Holiday Shop allowing the students to make gift purchases for loved ones and he talks about Worthington's involvement with th...

Chillicothe Police Sergeant Ron Meyers talks about the CPD's No Shave November campaign and it's purpose.

Jenn Thomas, Executive Director of the Ross County Humane Society, gives winter tips for dog owners. She also says for those who keep their animals outdoors, the Society has straw available. They also have a dog food donation for those living on assistance that are having difficulty feeding their dogs. Learn more and see dogs available for adoption on Facebook, search "Ross County Humane Society"...

Huntington Elementary and the OSU Extension Office have combined for a special Stem Club called HIPE. Counselor Sarah Kohls says the acronym stands for Huntsmen Inquiring , Performing, Excelling. Pictured left to right are Carter Fisher, Principal Matt Murphy, Haleigh Stangle, Sarah Lute, Guidance Counselor Sarah Kohls and Jackson Kohls.

Pastor Janet Hatch and Calvary Lutheran Church member Gary Mohr will kick off Calvary's First Tuesday speaker series at the church on West Main Street. The event begins at 7pm December 6th. Mohr is the Director for Ohio's Corrections System. He'll share a short video featuring the Marysville Prison's extension of the Harmony Choir and two inmates and their stories regarding their prison experience...

The Renaissance Singers are celebrating Christmas this weekend with appearances at Adena Mansion and Gardens and their event at St. Mary's Church Sunday at 2pm. Here's a snippet of their show.

Kelli Yeager-Nelson, CEO of the Ross County United Way talks about the current campaign which is midway to its goal and other events featuring the United Way's services. The United Way's Map Your Future program at Chillicothe High School Alumni Library Wednesday November 30th from 5p-7p. Yeager-Nelson says they've partnered with OUC and will have financial aid specialists on hand to assist parents...

Melody Young and Gene Betts talk about this week's events including Rock For Tots, the John Berry Concert and more, including the RCCVB's move to their new home.

Chillicothe Mayor Luke Feeney talks about Monday's City Council Meeting including the Ross County Health District's budget difficulties.

Rusty Flannery is the outgoing President of the Ross County Fire and Rescue Association and says they're recruiting volunteers for first responders across the county.

Lisa Clark and Alissa Putnam share details on the Chillicothe School District's Community Day, coming Tuesday December 6th from 5:30p-7:30p in the school cafeteria. Clark says 30 organizations will be represented and the students being served are from ages pre-kindergarten to grade 12. Coats, shoes and gloves will be distributed to school aged children and there will be prizes and a free meal. Las...

Ross County Sheriff George Lavender and Southern Ohio Crime Stoppers' Dave Weber talk about local crime and the efforts to stop criminals.

Featured on the Herrnstein Community Show, The Buck Fifty Run in Ross County. The Buck Fifty Run will be April 7-8 to benefit the efforts of the Drug Free Clubs of America's local M.A.D.E. Program. Organizers Dave Huggins and Dr. Brandy Spaulding explain.

Bev Riley and Ted Fickisen with the Pumphouse Center for the Arts talk about this Friday's opening reception for the Holiday Galley which offers items for sale from various local artisans.

Kevin Carr with Fat Guys at the Movies talks about this weekend's openings for the Harry Potter spinoff, Magical Beasts and Where to Find Them and the new film, The Edge of Seventeen.

Chillicothe High School Principal, Jeff Fisher, discusses the upcoming Cavs winter sports season, the new Frontier Athletic Conference (FAC), and upcoming state testing for students.

Chillicothe Police Detective and K-9 Officer Matt Shipley discuss Officer Shipley's K-9, Roo and how the dogs are trained and handled.

Gene Betts President of the Chillicothe Downtown Associates discusses this weekend's Downtown Christmas Open House and Annual Snowflake Pageant.