7/28/23 8:10 It’s the final Friday of the month, which means we get a visit from Elyria Mayor Frank Whitfield! Mayor Whitfield had a lot to talk about for the month of July, including programs and events for seniors as well as youth and families! Bike with the mayor continues to be a success, as was the DJ Pool Party on the 22nd! Plus, road resurfacing projects continue with the East Broad Street project starting later this month on the 31st. (15:43)
7/27/23 8:10 Thank you Amed, and welcome Noah! The Cleveland Guardians made a big trade last night, acquiring starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard in exchange for shortstop Amed Rosario. Guardians radio broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus made his weekly stop as the guys went in depth on the trade, what it means for the team, and how Noah will help a starting pitching rotation that has been beaten up all year long. (6:31)
7/27/23 8:40 U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown returned to the show as this week, he’s called on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to put in place a federal workplace heat standard as quickly as possible. Later this week, he’s also introducing the Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness and Fatality Prevention Act which would create a universal heat standard requirement for workers who are threatened by hot working conditions. (6:12)
7/26/23 7:20 We’ve got a pinch hitter for this week’s Local Beat! Filling in for Dave O’Brien is his colleague Kevin Martin who made a triumphant return to the show with our own Rocco Nuosci! This week, the guys talked about the rising temperatures across northern Ohio that could see the heat index surpass 100! Plus, Kevin shared the latest on construction plans for about 100 apartments at the site of the former Thomas Jefferson school on Foster Avenue. (6:49)
7/26/23 8:10 In response to a nationwide increase in the theft of Hyundai and Kia vehicles as a result of viral online videos, CARFAX is partnering with those automakers to provide consumers with detailed information about how they can further secure their vehicles – for free! CARFAX Editor-in-Chief, Pat Olsen, stopped by to talk about this urgent issue and the steps they are taking to help put a stop to it. (7:24)
7/25/23 8:10 We’re back on the Main Street Beat as this week, we head to Main Street Lorain with Executive Director Max Schaefer! Max talked about a ton of upcoming events, including the FireFish Festival on September 16th! Plus, on October 7th, the Monster Mash Dash fun run returns! (8:08)
7/25/23 8:40 Anyone else seeing those back to school ads yet? Sorry kids, but it’s right around the corner! And parents, that means school supplies shopping needs to be done! Luckily, Chronicle-Telegram Coupon Queen Rachel Krych has you covered! Rachel made her weekly stop and talked about starting early on back-to-school shopping and the many ways you can save. Check out Rachel’s weekly column every Tuesday in the Chronicle-Telegram! (16:02)
7/24/23 7:20 Well it wasn’t a sweep, but we’ll take the series win! Cleveland Guardians Vice President Bob DiBiasio made his weekly stop to recap the Phillies series as the Guards now turn their attention to the Kansas City Royals to finish off the homestand. (7:36)
7/24/23 8:40 Welcome to the Hall, Scott Rolen and Fred McGriff! Rolen and “Crime Dog” are a part of this year’s inductions into the Baseball Hall of Fame. So, we caught up with baseball historian Joe Valore from the Baseball Hall of Fame to talk about the two inductees and what their addition means for their careers, and the Hall! (18:21)
7/21/23 8:10 Oberlin Schools Alumni Association Facilitator Melissa Linebrink stopped by as next Saturday, July 29th, you’re invited to attend the first ever Oberlin Schools Alumni Association pancake breakfast and alumni games! The dream of connecting Oberlin alumni from past years is becoming a reality! (9:17)
7/21/23 8:40 From author Lynne Hugo, who joined the guys this morning, comes a beautifully written exploration of how the language of healing can transcend seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The Language of Kin is an immersive, moving, and wholly unique story about the various ways humans communicate and fail to communicate, and what we ultimately come to understand and forgive in ourselves and each other. (12:28)
7/20/23 7:40 Are concerns over bathroom breaks causing your travel plans to take a back seat? Urologist Dr. David Wilkinson joined the guys this morning to discuss benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), revealed new survey results surrounding men with BPH, and drove home details on a unique treatment to help men get out of the bathroom and back in the driver’s seat! (6:20)
7/20/23 8:10 A late rally from the Pirates cost our Cleveland Guardians a series sweep. The good news is that the Guards are back home this weekend for what will be a fun set with the Phillies! Broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus made his weekly stop on the show to talk about an important homestand in a tight AL Central race against Minnesota. (6:04)
7/20/23 8:40 It’s a busy time over at the Community Foundation of Lorain County, so we checked in this morning with Development Officer Laura Malone! Laura talked about a recent board approval for their Youth and Educational Development grants that total over $560,000! Plus, July 27th, they’ll be hosting a Chick-fil-A Dine and Donate for Lorain County Imagination Library at the Lorain Chick-fil-A on Leavitt Road. Finally, a Women’s Leadercast is also coming up August 8th at 5pm at Lakeview Park. (13:32)