8:10am – Martin Luther King Day is coming up 0n Monday, January 16th but Lorain county has already started the celebration of Dr. Kings life. From nightly programs, celebrations and the commemorative walk from Ely Square to Elyria High School, this morning Dr. LaTaunya Conley, with the City of Elyria, let us know more about the county’s celebration of this great man.

8:40am – Lorain-Medina Rural Electric is beginning construction on 228 solar panels, and they are passing the savings on to their customers. Find out how the solar panels will work and how they can save you money on you monthly electric bill with LMRE general Manager Markus Bryant.

7:40am – Cathy Weatherford, President and CEO of the Insured Retirement Institute shared her top tips on how to face financial troubles head on. You can read more of her tips in the new book Women and Wealth: Inspiring Stories from Real Women on the Path to Financial Success.

8:10am – WEOL Automotive Correspondent Rick Conti told us about all the new cars on display at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

8:45am – We asked the Presidential Inaugural Committee’s Madison Gesiotto about the role the Cleveland Police Mounted Unit will play in the upcoming Inauguration Parade.

7:40am – The brand new Chevy Bolt is being touted as a game changer in the automotive industry. Not only is the new SUV an all around solid vehicle, but it is electric. This morning Chevrolet Marketing Manager Kathy Beslic talked to us about the vehicle which is being displayed now at Detroit’s North American International Auto Show.