11/8/23 7:20 The Chronicle-Telegram’s Dave O’Brien returned with our 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 how the city of Elyria will look to handle repeated car crashes into the same home on Chestnut Ridge Road. Plus, Lorain is now changing how tobacco sales will operate throughout the city. (11:41)

11/8/23 7:40 It seemed like life had finally come together for Dr. Dhaval Desai and his wife – both were doctors, with jobs they found fulfilling, and they just welcomed a new son into the world. Then the virus hit, and everything turned upside down. Dr. Desai joined the guys this morning as he gives an honest and thought-provoking account of his work, life, and state of mind in the new book, BURNING OUT ON THE COVID FRONT LINES: Fatherhood, Race, and Perseverance in the Pandemic. (13:55)

11/8/23 8:10 With the holiday season approaching, it’s not too early to start thinking about your 2024 family travel plans. Joining us this morning to discuss why cruising offers the best value for your vacation dollar, and some exciting new Black Friday deals, was travel expert and Editor-in-Chief of Cruise Critic, Colleen McDaniel! (5:44)

11/8/23 8:40 On Veterans Day, we celebrate the many individuals who have dedicated their lives in service to our country. Today, we had the opportunity to hear about the inspiring story of Army Veteran Dr. Linda L. Singh, a retired Army Two-Star General and the first woman and African American to lead the Maryland National Guard. (8:48)