9/20/23 7:20 Dave O’Brien 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, the guys discuss recent approval of $1 million for the construction of the Lorain County Crisis Receiving Center in Lorain. Plus, the Confess Project made its way to Elyria on Monday as barbers and stylists traded in their chairs and clippers to take a seat to learn about mental health in their communities. (12:32)

9/20/23 7:40 With respiratory illness season underway, it’s time to think about how to best protect ourselves from flu, COVID-19, RSV, and other common illnesses. Joining us this morning to discuss further was a registered pharmacist with CVS Pharmacy, Nicholas Marra! (4:40)

9/20/23 8:10 It seems that losing power during or after a severe weather event is the norm. An sometimes, those power outages can last days, or worse, weeks. Joining us today from California was H-G-T-V star Matt Blashaw! Matt is partnering with the Propane Education and Research Council to help families prepare for the uncertainties that come during power outages. (5:04)

9/19/23 7:40 Being well-informed is crucial in the fight against ovarian cancer. As the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women, it is vital for women to get regular checkups and talk to their doctor if they experience symptoms. We were joined today by Dr. Erin Crane, a gynecologist oncologist with the Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Bobbie, an ovarian cancer patient, to tell us more. (5:32)

9/19/23 8:10 Join friends old and new at the Oberlin Heritage Center this Saturday, September 23rd, from 1 to 4pm for Root Beer and Yesteryear! Oberlin Heritage Center Executive Director Liz Schultz stopped by to talk about the family-friendly and free event featuring live music performances, historic portrayals, old-fashioned games, exhibits, and root beer floats for everyony! (7:26)

9/19/23 8:40 How can you differentiate between being frugal and cheap? Chronicle-Telegram Coupon Queen Rachel Krych is here to tell you how! Rachel joined us this morning to talk about some of the differences, such as selectively spending versus not spending at all. (15:48)

9/18/23 7:20 Sweep, sweep victory! The Guardians took care of business at home this past weekend by sweeping the Texas Rangers right out of town! Bob DiBiasio made his weekly stop to recap a fun weekend at the ballpark as the Guards look to finish the final month of the season on a high note! (9:16)

9/18/23 7:40 Food, nutrition, and health are interconnected, but across America, and especially in rural America, people don’t always have access to the food, health, and care they need. Joining us today was the Director of External Communications at Bayer, Brian Leake, who discussed a new campaign that is helping bring awareness to the issue. (6:22)

9/18/23 8:40 Are you ready for some football! The Browns are on primetime for Monday Night Football as they get set to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Chronicle-Telegram beat reporter Scott Petrak joined the guys to preview tonight’s game in Pittsburgh. (9:54)

9/15/23 7:40am The Nordson Corporation Champions of Education segment this week focused on A.I. and ChatGPT. Pat Coleman the Executive Director of Educational Technology spoke to the Lorain School Board about the use of such tools today and in the future in schools. (9:00)

9/15/23 8:10am Author, screenwriter and Amherst Ohio native, Sheldon Higdon visited the WEOL studio to talk about his debut novel The Eerie Brothers and the Witches of Autumn. This middle grade novel follows the adventures of twin brothers Horace and Edgar Eerie, featuring time travel, supernatural abilities and hidden family secrets. (11:00)

9/15/23 8:40am Susan Bartosch from Second Harvest Foodbank of North Central Ohio gave us an update on the food insecurity in Lorain County and talked about what people can do to help during September, which is Hunger Action Month. She also highlighted the annual fundraiser Generous Helpings taking place Sept 24. (10:00)

9/14/23 7:20am Sportscaster John Telich talks about the Browns win over the Bengals. The performance of the two quarterbacks and the improvement of the Browns defense. He also looked toward the next game with the Steelers. (9:00)

9/14/23 7:40am Cleveland Clinic’s annual “MENtion It” Survey looks at the current state of men’s health in America. Dr. Todd Breaux gave us the details, the importance of getting screened for prostate, colon and skin cancer and getting help for mental health and sexual issues. (8:00)

9/14/23 8:10am Guardians broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus talked about the Guards walk off loss to the Giants and the disappointing road trip. The young starting pitchers are doing the job, but the bullpen has struggled. (9:00)

9/14/23 8:40am Executive Director of the Lorain Historical Society, Barb Piscopo talked about the 10years in the Carnegie Center, the Latino Lorain Veterans Story Walk and two upcoming events. The Pittsburgh Tamburitzans at the Lorain Palace and the play “To My White Friends Who Know Me” at the French Creek Theatre. (11:00)

9/13/23 7:20am The Local Beat with O’Brien presented by Vandemark Jewelry in Elyria. Dave O’Brien, reporter with the Chronicle Telegram detailed some recent stories in the newspaper including a possible UAW strike, the county’s strategic plan, response to Elyria’s survey about the Midway Mall and the late Jane Norton receiving national DAR Medal of Honor. (12:00)

9/13/23 7:40am The North American Auto Show opens this week and Ford unveiled the latest F-150. Marketing Manager Austin Davis explained all it’s new features like BlueCruise technology that performs hands free lane changing, it’s ability to act as a mobile generator and a new color for the interior: Smoked Truffle. (5:30)

9/13/23 8:10am LCCC is having it’s Family Fall Fests at the three learning centers in Wellington (9/14), Lorain (9/28) and North Ridgeville (10/11). Director of School and Community Partnership Cindy Kushner talked about the games, activities, food and music for the whole family. (6:00)

9/13/23 8:40am Cathy Strauss with the Oberlin Conservatory shared with us the Oberlin Artist Recital Series that includes the farewell tour of the Emerson String Quartet on September 22.(10:00)

9/12/23 7:20am & 7:40am SILENT VOICES: People with Mental Disorders on the Street (2nd Edition) is an updated book by psychiatrist Dr. Robert Okin. He spent two years on the street talking and photographing homeless mentally ill people. Dr. Okin talks about the national crisis of homelessness, the causes and some solutions. (27:00)

9/12/23 8:10am The 8th annual FireFish Festival is Saturday, Sept 16 in downtown Lorain. The free event celebrates art and community, featuring unique art installations, music, food and fire. Artist Daniel McNamara is creating the fish that will be burned at the end of the festival. He talked about the event and his art. (11:30)

9/12/23 8:40am The Coupon Queen Rachel Krych’s latest column in the Chronicle Telegram is about educating your children on money issues and discussed valuing experiences over things, creating money goals and paying yourself first. She also talked about seeing Duran Duran, getting ready for Halloweekends at Cedar Point and a saving for a future trip to Italy.