2/22/23 7:20 The Chronicle-Telegram’s Dave O’Brien returned with our own Rocco Nuosci for this week’s Local Beat, presented by Vandemark Jewelers on East Broad Street in Elyria, a trusted name in jewelry! This week, the guys discuss a really unfortunate car crash that led to serious damage at Expresso Bakery in Elyria. Plus, one group is pushing for free meals for Ohio’s students as Dave gives us the latest update. (12:04)

2/22/23 7:40 The North Coast Building Industry Association’s (NCBIA) Home and Remodeling Show comes to town this weekend! The NCBIA was founded as a not-for-profit local affiliate of the Ohio Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders representing more than 275 builders and other businesses directly related to the home building industry. Large Projects Sales Coordinator Sara Majzun stopped by to talk about the show and what to expect as it takes place this weekend at the Emerald Event Center in Avon! (6:19)

2/22/23 8:10 There’s new leadership for the Second Harvest Food Bank’s 2023 Harvest for Hunger campaign! This year, Sundaram Nagarajan, President and CEO of the Nordson Corporation, will be the honorary chairperson! Spokeswoman Susan Bartosch joined the guys to talk about this year’s HFH campaign, what Sundaram will bring to the table, and how you can get involved! (8:26)

2/23/8:40 In light of Bruce Willis’s recent diagnosis of dementia, one local woman from Wellington is bringing hope and vitality to those with the disease and their caregivers. She is Carole Kingler, RN, BSN, and a founder of LIFE: A Dementia Friendly Foundation. Carole joined the show to discuss her organization, dementia, and how they continue to help both people who suffer from the disease and their caregivers. (11:57)