10/26/22 7:20 The Chronicle-Telegram’s Dave O’Brien is back with this week’s Local Beat, presented by Vandemark Jewelers on East Broad Street in Elyria, a trusted name in jewelry! This week, the guys recap a tense Elyria City Council meeting that went down Monday between council members and Mayor Frank Whitfield. Plus, Dave gives us a look at the election and some of the early voting numbers as November 8th gets closer! (11:46)

10/26/22 7:40 To kick-off Lung Cancer Awareness Month, starting in November, we were joined by Dr. Mark Socinski and Tiffany, a lung cancer patient, to discuss how patients can work with their healthcare teams to better understand their diagnosis and identify a treatment plan. (7:10)

10/26/22 8:10 October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Of the approximate 6.5 million people with autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences, 8 out of 10 of those adults are unemployed because of the lack of job opportunities in their communities, despite having the skill sets and expertise to excel in the workplace. Joan Lynch, Chief Content and Programming Officer for WorkingNation, stopped by to talk about this month’s focus on inclusive hiring for the disabled and neurodiverse and how the many varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities play in a diverse and inclusive workforce. (8:11)

10/26/22 8:40 Ernest Thompson is known for his award-winning writing, and his new book, The Book of Maps, focuses on a father’s valiant quest to redeem himself in his son Blynk’s eyes through an adventure of driving through 16 states with a garage-sale map as their trusty guide. (11:56)