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Weekdays 7 – 9 AM

Bruce Van Dyke and Craig Adams get your day going with live local news, weather with Jon Loufman,  sports, traffic, prizes and quirky stories from around the globe. Interviews are podcast below.

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9-11-23

9/11/23 7:20am The Guardians are coming off a tough weekend against the Angels and fall further back of the division leading Twins. They begin a series with the Giants tonight, Guardians VP Bob DiBiasio talks about the team. (11:00)

9/11/23 8:10am Jim Vandemark stopped by to give us the details on the upcoming Elyria Apple Festival, including the car show, entertainment and food. (13:00)

9/11/23 8:40am The Cleveland Browns opened the season with a solid win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The CT’s Scott Petrak talked about the win. (9:00)

9-7-23

9/7/23 7:20 The NFL is back! The Cleveland Browns get the new season underway this Sunday when they take on the Cincinnati Bengals. Longtime sportscaster John Telich joined our Rocco Nuosci on this week’s Budweiser’s From the Sidelines, presented by North Ridgeville Convenient Sunoco. The guys break down their final thoughts from the preseason and take a look at Deshaun Watson and Cleveland’s offense heading into the opener. (12:51)

9/7/23 7:40 Are you prepared for an emergency? If not, Lorain County Public Health is here to help! Health Commissioner Mark Adams and Preparedness Planner Lynn Rebman stopped by to share some of the ways they help protect the public during an emergency and what folks can do themselves to be more prepared for disaster. (15:52)

9/7/23 8:10 Hey, we salvaged one! Our Guardians avoided the sweep yesterday with a win over Minnesota. But now, Cleveland will need a miracle to make the postseason as broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus explained this morning. (8:41)

9/7/23 8:20 It’s always interesting to hear from U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown! Senator Brown returned to the show as he’s introducing his Educators Expense Deduction Monetization Act to quadruple the amount educators can deduct from their taxes for out-of-pocket classroom expenses. Plus, Senator Brown shared some of the benefits that came from the passing of his Inflation Reduction Act. (6:05)

9/7/23 8:40 AI is transforming higher education and the workplace, changing how fast we can learn and share information. However, a new survey reveals that only 35% of adults are comfortable with integrating AI tools into their work or school due to concerns about its accuracy. Mark Booker, Vice Provost for Strategy at the University of Phoenix, joined the show to share ways that students and professionals can use AI tools effectively. (7:15)

9-6-23

9/6/23 7:20 Dave O’Brien from The Chronicle-Telegram returned 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 the party in Lorain this past weekend for the annual Labor Day celebration at the Black River Landing! Plus, the guys take a look at the impact BrightView Health has had in Lorain County as they celebrate one year of operations. (9:14)

9/6/23 7:40 Who’s feeling stinky?! Everyone is welcome to attend the 22nd annual Skunkfest, happening this Saturday, September 9th, from 10am-4pm at South Central Park in North Ridgeville! Spokeswoman Deborah Cipriani joined the guys to talk about the history of Skunkfust and some of the fun activities that can be found at this year’s event! (9:59)

9/6/23 8:10 It’s always a good time to catch up with the United Way of Greater Lorain County! Development Officer Colleen Walts stopped by for this week’s segment! (10:28)

9/6/23 8:40 Are you overspending on groceries each month? No worries, the Coupon Queen is here! Chronicle-Telegram Coupon Queen Rachel Krych made her weekly stop as she shared a few quick tips on how to save money on groceries before you even set foot in the store. (14:20)

9-5-23

9/5/23 7:20 Ouch! Not a great night for our Cleveland Guardians who were whacked 20-6 by the Minnesota Twins. Now 6 games back, Guardians Vice President Bob DiBiasio joined the guys to talk about now being do or die time for Cleveland if they have any hope to win the AL Central. (8:31)

9/5/23 7:40 We lost a good one this past week as singer of the mid-1970’s hit “Dream Weaver” Gary Wright passed away at 80. We replayed a 2014 Morning Show interview we had with Gary where he talked about a memoir he was writing, which included all kinds of interesting stuff, including his long-time friendship with a member of The Beatles. (13:37)

9/5/23 8:40 Almost time for NFL football! Chronicle-Telegram Cleveland Browns beat reporter Scott Petrak made his weekly stop as the Browns get ready for their opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. (8:37)

9-1-23

9/1/23 7:40 With school back in session, it’s the return of Champions of Education, presented by the Nordson Corporation! This week, we hear from first-year Elyria head football coach Brian Fox who joined Elyria Schools’ Amy Higgins on the Petey Podcast! Coach Fox discussed coming to Elyria High and what he’s experienced in his time there so far, and some of his teaching and coaching philosophies! (7:12)

8-31-23

8/31/23 7:20 We’re less than two weeks away from the return of Cleveland Browns regular season football! Longtime TV broadcaster John Telich returned for this week’s Budweiser’s’ From the Sidelines, presented by North Ridgeville Convenient Sunoco on Center Ridge and Barton Roads. This week, the guys talk about the final 53-man roster for the Browns and the trade for Dustin Hopkins following the release of Cade York. Plus, JT shares his opinion on who might be the most important offensive and defensive players this year outside of Deshaun Watson and Myles Garrett. (10:43)

8/31/23 7:40 BrightView’s Elyria addiction treatment center is celebrating one year of providing effective outpatient addiction treatment in Elyria and Lorain County. In the last 12 months, BrightView has helped 263 are residents work towards recovery through 2,374 hours of medical treatment and approximately 1,503 hours of counseling and therapy. Community outreach manager Jaremy Crouse joined the guys to talk about how BrightView reduces substance abuse in Lorain County, “effective” addiction treatment, and what patients think is crucial to successful recovery. (10:38)

8/31/23 8:10 Kole Calhoun delivers again! With a 3-run home run in extra innings yesterday to beat the Twins, the Guardians now sit 5 games back of Minnesota in the AL Central race. Broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus made his weekly stop to recap the series in Minnesota as the Guards return home on Friday to start a critical series with Tampa Bay. (5:41)

8-30-23

8/30/23 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 are all about back to school! Wellington is kicking off another school year in “Kindland” along with thousands of other schools across the country. Plus, a new NASA program is helping students at Ely Elementary foster a love for science! (9:49)

8/30/23 7:40 It’s time to check in with Elyria Mayor Frank Whitfield! The Mayor discussed a recent incident involving a city employee that harassed the mayor and his family. Mayor Whitfield also recapped a successful summer of Walking Tours and shared tons of information about upcoming events. The Midway Mall Townhall meeting is this Thursday from 5:30-7pm, the Elyria Farmers Market returns this Saturday along with a Pops concert at 6:30pm! And don’t forget, the Apple Festival returns next month! (13:25)

8/30/23 8:20 The Black River Audubon Society will present “Ornitheraphy: The Power of Birdwatching”, by Holly Merker on September 5th at 7pm at the Carlisle Reservation Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Road, LaGrange. Holly joined the guys on the Morning Show to talk about her program and how our connection with birds can impact our wellbeing. (8:55)

8/30/23 8:40 The 2024 Old Farmer’s Almanac is available everywhere! Senior Editor Sarah Perreault made a quick stop on the show to highlight some of what’s inside the almanac, including farming challenges, grocery inflation, health and fashion outlooks, and more! (8:40)