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The WEOL Morning Show

5-18-22

Wednesday, May 18th, 2022

5/18/22 7:20 Pinch hitting for Dave O’Brien this week is Kevin Martin on the Local Beat, presented by Vandemark Jewelers on East Broad Street in Elyria! This week, Kevin talks about the city of Avon revisiting livestock regulations, plus, latest from the legal battle between Oberlin College and Gibson’s Bakery. (5:35)

5/18/22 7:40 PBS-TV Travel Host Rick Steves is America’s most respected authority on European travel, and he has the latest information about traveling overseas as we continue to battle COVID-19. (18:30)

5/18/22 8:40 Author Polly Hamilton Hilsabeck joined the Morning Show crew to discuss her first book American Blues, a new novel spanning from the early 1970’s through the 1990’s that shares powerful details about sexism and racism in America. (8:42)

5-17-22

Tuesday, May 17th, 2022

5/17/22 7:40 May is Small Business Month! A new survey has revealed hiring challenges of small businesses, the resulting economic loss, and how this contributes to employee burnout. Raj Mukherjee, Executive VP and General Manager for SMB at Indeed, stopped by to talk about how Indeed is helping small businesses attract and retain talent. Plus, Raj shares some other key findings from the survey that might help some local businesses here in Lorain County! (7:12)

5/17/22 8:40 It’s almost time for Military Appreciation Night with the Lorain County Veterans Commission! Executive Director Jacob Smith and Commissioner Sarah Markle joined Bruce and Craig to talk about the event, taking place at the Lake Erie Crushers Game on Friday, May 27th! Active AND retired military may receive one complimentary Field Box game ticket while supplies last! (14:34)

5-16-22

Tuesday, May 17th, 2022

5/16/22 7:40 Sr. VP of Public Affairs for the Cleveland Guardians Bob DiBiasio dropped by for his weekly visit as the Guardians hit the off day following a tough weekend set in Minnesota. Next, Cleveland welcomes Cincinnati into town as the Ohio Cup continues! (6:07)

5/16/22 8:10 We talked Discover Aviation Day this morning with Dan Maly! Dan walked us through the list of events, including the Young Eagle Rally, Flying Start Program, and Pancake Breakfast! It takes place this Saturday, May 21st, at the Lorain County Regional Airport! (11:24)

5/16/22 8:40 Inflation goes both ways. It doesn’t only raise the price of items you buy, it also increases the value of what you already own! How can we take advantage of the boost an inflationary economy gives to the worth of our homes, collectibles, and other prized possessions? Johnnie White, CEO of ASA, a non-profit, global association of appraisers, joined the guys on the Morning Show to tell us how! (5:25)

5-13-22

Friday, May 13th, 2022

5/13/22 7:20 Director Brandi Schnell from the Lorain County Solid Waste Management District dropped by to talk about the new Lorain County Beautiful Day! Formerly known as Pride Day, this gives Lorain County residents the chance to make a difference in their community by signing up to help our area stay clean, green, and beautiful! It takes place next Saturday, May 22nd! (10:51)

5/13/22 7:40 The Tablo Hemodialysis System provides patients the ability to dialyze at home, empowering them to decide where and when they get their treatment. The innovative new device received FDA clearance in 2020, becoming the first new in-home dialysis machine in 15 years. We caught up with David Rush, music producer and recording artist, who’s been dialyzing with Tablo since October 2020, after his nephrologist recommended the new technology to him. (12:33)

5/13/22 8:10 Friday means it’s time for Champions of Education, brought to you by the Nordson Corporation! To honor the late Joe Tait, the Joe Tait Scholarship is awarded to a pair of Cloverleaf High School graduates! Radio voice of the Cavs Tim Alcorn and Scott Malarkey from Hometown Dental both stopped by to talk about honoring Joe and this year’s recipients, Ashton Newton and Laurell Brown! (9:22)

5/13/22 8:40 In her new book, WHERE THE CHILDREN TAKE US: How One Family Achieved the Unimaginable, CNN International Anchor Zain Asher tells the story of her mother’s harrowing fight to raise four children as a widowed immigrant in South London. She joined Bruce and Craig to share a little bit about the book and her experiences. (14:10)