3/23/23 7:40 NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Lorain County is starting their Basics educational class next month! NAMI Basics is a weekly 6-session education program for parents, caregivers, and other family who provide care for youth who are experiencing mental health problems. Community Outreach and Communication Coordinator Marcus Atkinson joined the guys this morning to talk about the free peer education program. Plus, NAMI also has their Young Adult Connections Welcoming Mixer coming up on March 30th, which Marcus told us more about. (10:24)

3/22/23 7:20 Dave O’Brien from The Chronicle-Telegram, along with our own Rocco Nuosci, are back on the Local Beat, presented by Vandemark Jewelers on East Broad Street in Elyria! This week, the guys discuss upcoming development plans at Chestnut Commons in Elyria and some of the feedback the project is getting from residents. Plus, in Lorain, new luxury apartments could be coming to the 8th Ward, which has mixed reactions from locals. (10:16)

3/22/23 7:40 Each year, approximately half a million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with “C. Difficile Infection”, aka “C. Diff Infection”. The highly contagious disease can affect anyone and can be contracted in community and hospital settings. However, few people even know what C.Diff Infection is or how it’s treated. That’s why Dr. Paul Feuerstadt (Yale University School of Medicine) and Patricia (overcame recurrent C. Diff Infection) stopped by to share more information about the disease, how it impacts those who deal with it, and the right treatment options to overcome it. (4:43)

3/22/23 8:10 The Neighborhood Alliance is thrilled to announce the completion of a new commercial kitchen located within their downtown headquarters. To celebrate, they are hosting a friendly chefs’ competition. CEO and President Alicia Foss stopped by to talk about their upcoming “Spork Off”, where teams must use items selected by the Second Harvest Food Bank typically found in a food pantry. It takes place next Wednesday, March 29th! (7:27)

3/22/23 8:40 Just like their humans, dogs can suffer from seasonal allergies. It can be “ruff” for them! Joining us this morning was Dr. Dana Liska, a veterinary dermatology specialist, who explained the many causes of seasonal allergies in dogs and how to help your pooch lose that itch. (7:29)

3/21/23 8:10 Return of the fro? Boy we sure hope so! Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen could be back in action tonight against his former team, the Brooklyn Nets. Radio voice of the Cavs, Tim Alcorn, made his weekly visit and talked about what having the big man back on the floor will do for the wine and gold as they look to finish the regular season strong. (8:55)

3/21/23 8:40 Some hate the word “budget”. Some are even afraid of it. But not the Chronicle-Telegram’s Coupon Queen, Rachel Krych! Rachel stopped by this morning to talk all about the importance of budgeting and how it can help you stop overspending while reaching your financial goals. (14:58)

3/20/23 7:40 Mark your calendar’s for the Cleveland home + Remodeling Expo, March 24-26 at Cleveland’s I-X Center! With more than 225 exhibitors, the Expo is the ideal source to discover fresh inspiration, helpful renovation tips, innovative products and great deals in the remodeling, home improvement, décor and outdoor spaces. Rosanna Hrabnicky from Marketplace Events stopped by to talk about the Expo along with all of the different features and attractions Expo-goers can expect to find! (6:59)