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The WEOL Morning Show

5-3-23

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023

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)

5-2-23

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023

5/2/23 7:20 May is Melanoma Awareness Month, so it’s the perfect time to talk about melanoma, one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer. Joining the guys this morning was board certified dermatologist, Dr. Julie Karen, who discussed the importance of regular skin checks and new technology that can enhance detection. (8:40)

5/2/23 7:40 Bronco owners will soon have a high-tech “friend” to help guide them to more than 1,200 professionally curated off-road maps, covering 18,000 miles of existing trails in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. It’s the new Bronco Trail smartphone app, as Bronco Brand Manager Matt Winter told us all about this morning. (4:36)

5/2/23 8:10 Well, it wasn’t the playoff appearance Cleveland Cavaliers fans wanted. But it was still a great season for our wine and gold! Radio voice of the Cavs Tim Alcorn returned for one final time this season to recap what a year it was and what the Cavs need to do to advance further in the postseason next spring. (12:48)

5/2/23 8:40 Some of us may have reached a “tipping” point when it comes to gratuity. Is tipping always a good idea? Who should we tip? How much should we tip? Here to answer those questions was The Chronicle-Telegram’s Coupon Queen, Rachel Krych! Be sure to check out her columns every Tuesday in The Chronicle-Telegram! (16:25)

5-1-23

Monday, May 1st, 2023

5/1/23 7:20 Uh oh, our Guardians are scuffling a bit. Can they get it turned around this week? Guardians Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Bob DiBiasio made his weekly stop to talk about this week which starts against those pesky Yankees. (9:37)

5/1/23 8:10 Did you know 1 in 5 U.S. adults report they live with a mental illness? Some individuals seeking treatment may also have an involuntary movement disorder called Tardive Dyskinesia, also known as “TD”. The condition can make something as simple as holding a cup of coffee or driving to work a challenge. Dr. Gus Alva and Linda Mimms joined the guys this morning to talk about TD, its symptoms, treatment options, and risk factors that make developing TD more likely. (6:22)

5/1/23 8:40 Draft Day is in the books! How did our Cleveland Browns do in this year’s NFL Draft? Chronicle-Telegram Browns beat reporter Scott Petrak made an offseason appearance on the show to break down the Browns’ draft picks and introduced us to the latest members of the orange and brown. (13:40)

4-28-23

Friday, April 28th, 2023

4/28/23 7:20 It’s the final Friday of the month, which means we get a visit from Elyria Mayor Frank Whitfield! Mayor Whitfield talked about the recent success of a local job fair, a newly opened dog park in the city at Hilltop Park, and his desire for residents to participate in the “Our Elyria” survey. (15:25)

4/28/23 7:40 Lorain Historical Society Executive Director Barb Piscopo sat down with Bob Tayek for this week’s Champions of Educations, presented by the Nordson Corporation! Bob and Barb talked about the history of the society, their mission, and some of their latest programs. (8:22)

4/28/23 8:10 It was a irrelevant Day One of the NFL Draft for the Cleveland Browns with no first round draft picks. However, things will heat up this weekend for the orange and brown as Chronicle-Telegram beat reporter Scott Petrak dropped by to talk about who he thinks the Browns might go after this weekend. Plus, the guys talk about a Buckeye quarterback CJ Stroud finding a new professional home last night! (10:36)