5/3/23 7:20 It’s election week! What races and results should you be concerned about? And what’s the latest construction update near Jaycox and Detroit in Avon? Dave O’Brien broke it down this week with our Rocco Nuosci on the Local Beat, presented by Vandemark Jewelers on East Broad Street in Elyria, a trusted name in jewelry! (12:57)

5/3/23 7:40 There is a critical and ongoing need for human plasma to produce life-saving medicines for people with serious and rare diseases. This morning, we heard from Dr. Toby Simon and Machelle Pecoraro, who lives with Hereditary Angioedema, about why donating plasma is so important and how it can help save lives! (6:37)

5/3/23 8:10 “A Night at the Bee” was a success! The United Way of Greater Lorain County’s fundraiser brought in an estimated $21,000, and spokesperson Colleen Walts stopped by to recap the event that helped raise vital funds for their local education initiatives. (8:05)

5/3/23 8:20 Elyrians have said “yes” to renewal! In the May election, Elyria voters renewed the city’s longstanding income tax levy supporting general operations. Mayor Frank Whitfield returned to the show this morning to voice his pride in the city’s voters and how the levy will help move the city forward. (7:36)

5/3/23 8:40 Entrepreneurship is booming in the United States. In fact, 5.1 million U.S. business applications were filed in 2022. Joining us today to discuss how small business drives the U.S. economy and how our local small businesses can apply to be named “America’s Top Small Business” was Thomas Sullivan, Vice President, Small Business Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce. (8:32)