3/29/23 7:20 Dave O’Brien from The Chronicle-Telegram returned with our Rocco Nuosci for this week’s Local Beat, presented by Vandemark Jewelers on East Broad Street in Elyria, a trusted name in jewelry! This week, we’re talking radios on the radio as the Elyria Fire Department continues their push for upgraded equipment, including a new aerial firetruck and new radios. Plus, Joelle Magyar has been named the next superintendent of the Avon Lake Schools as the guys take a look at her background and what she will bring to the Shoremen community. (9:32)

3/29/23 8:20 Everybody is talking about rising egg prices. In fact, according to the latest Consumer Price Index. they’re up more than 50 percent from just a year ago. That’s led to an increase in the amount of backyard farmers, raising their own chickens for fresh eggs. Here to tell us more about the surge in popularity of backyard poultry and how to get started was Neely Green, Director of National and Local Marketing at Tractor Supply and a hobby farmer who raises chickens. (10:06)

3/29/23 8:40 The next time you have a check-up, don’t be surprised if your doctor prescribes a walk. Studies have shown that walking just thirty to sixty minutes per day can drastically improve your health and reduce the risk of diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. American Heart Association Volunteer Expert, Dr. Antonio Gutierrez, stopped by to share the health benefits of walking and ways to kick off a commitment to a lifetime of healthy living. (5:14)

3/28/23 7:20 Spring is here, and that means household maintenance, both inside and out, along with seasonal updates and quick household makeovers! And who better than George Oliphant, host of the nation’s most popular home improvement show and Daytime Emmy Lifestyle Series winner “George to the Resuce”, to join us as he shared his top tops for spring home improvements! (8:15)

3/28/23 8:10 We’re talking playoffs! Our Cleveland Cavaliers have clinched a spot in the NBA Playoffs, and it looks like they will have home-court advantage in the first round! It’s been a remarkable journey thus far, and Tim Alcorn, radio voice of the Cavs, made his weekly stop to talk about his expectations for the team this postseason and how they can make a deep run in the Eastern Conference playoffs. (8:28)

3/28/23 8:40 Easter can be a sneaky holiday in terms of financial strain! Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be that way! The Chronicle-Telegram Coupon Queen, Rachel Krych, returned to the show to share her tips on lowering the cost of the Easter season. Check out her weekly column every Tuesday in The Chronicle-Telegram! (12:58)

3/27/23 7:20 We’re back talking Cleveland baseball with Bobby D! Guardians Senior VP of Public Affairs, Bob DiBiasio, returned to the show this week as the guys get ready for Opening Day this Thursday when the Guards head to Seattle to take on the Mariners. (9:09)

3/27/23 8:10 Who doesn’t love to play? The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, is just a one-tank trip away from Lorain County. Their Senior Director of Public Relations, Shane Rhinewald, stopped by to talk about a major upcoming expansion project for the museum that will add to the thousands of toys and dozens of interactive exhibits it already boasts. (8:02)

3/24/23 8:40 Celebrating some of the Buckeye state’s biggest legendary “cryptids”, Monster Fest, is bringing a horde of authors, investigators, TV personalities, and even Hollywood screenwriters in for the event! Seth Breedlove stopped by to talk about the event, which kicks off Friday, June 2nd, at the Canton Palace Theatre, and continues on June 3rd at the Doubletree in Downtown Canton! (11:12)

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)