5/25/23 7:40 Words like “healthy” and “balanced” are always used to describe food. But what do they really mean? With all of the diet fads out there, how can we eat healthfully and still enjoy all the foods we love? Registered Dietitian Amy Goodson joined us this morning to tell us how! (6:36)

5/25/23 8:10 Uh, Rosie, our Guards need some help! Our Cleveland Guardians are scuffling here in the month of May. So Jim “Rosie” Rosenhaus made his weekly stop to talk about why things aren’t going well right now and how the Guards can get things turned around before it’s too late! (8:00)

5/25/23 8:40 Memorial Day officially kicks off the start of summer in the U.S., but unfortunately, it also begins the 100 deadliest days for teen drivers. That’s where Ford Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) comes in. Melissa Fox, program manager for DSFL, joined the guys to talk about how DSFL has helped make thousands of teens be safer drivers and how it continues to do so. (10:17)

5/24/23 7:20 Another Wednesday, another episode of The Local Beat with Dave O’Brien, brought to you by Vandemark Jewelers on East Broad Street in Elyria, a trusted name in jewelry! This week, Dave and Rocco discuss a potentially huge financial deficit for the Lorain Schools in the coming years. On a brighter note, one Elyria High School senior will have her award-winning artwork on display down in our nation’s capitol! (10:20)

5/23/23 7:40 With summer around the corner, young people will start spending more of their time online. Last summer, kids ages 8-12 spent an average of 8.5 hours per day on screens, adding to growing concern for their mental health. For Mental Health Awareness Month, Google is sharing the tips you need to make technology work for your family. Google Technology and Safety Expert Alex Joseph joined the guys to discuss online safety tips parents can use with their kids this summer. Plus, Alex shared some great mental health resources that anyone can utilize. (5:29)

5/23/23 8:10 We’re back with the Main Street Beat! This week, we head to Main Street Wellington with their Executive Director Jenny Arntz! Jenny stopped by to talk about their Galaxy Far, Far Away for a Day event coming up on June 24th. Plus, they have an upcoming building mural that will be in conjunction with the Lorain County Fair! (9:41)

5/23/23 8:40 School is (almost) out for the summer! We should show our educators some appreciation for another year of hard work teaching our kids! Chronicle-Telegram Coupon Queen Rachel Krych returned to talk about some low-budget, practical gifts that kids can get their teachers before school lets out for the summer. (15:23)

5/22/23 7:20 Welp… not a great weekend for our Cleveland Guardians in New York as the Mets completed the sweep yesterday. But it’s a new week! Bobby D, Bob DiBiasio, made his weekly stop to talk about the week ahead as the Guards welcome in divisional rival Chicago as well as an interleague foe in St. Louis. (9:53)

5/22/23 8:10 It’s always a great day when Lorain County Horticulturalist and friend of the show Charles Behnke stops by! As summer nears, Charles talks about keeping your lawn and garden fresh and clean throughout the warmer weather as pests and bugs continue to make their presence known in the outdoors. (14:45)

5/19/23 7:20 Friday brings us Champions of Education, brought to you by the Nordson Corporation, a vital, self-renewing company helping build products the world uses every single day! This week’s champion is outgoing Avon Lake Schools Superintendent Bob Scott! Bob talks about his upcoming retirement, his career at Avon Lake, and what’s next for Bob! (14:33)

5/19/23 8:40 The Lorain County Commissioners have hired new directors for the Emergency Management Agency and Emergency 911. William “Dave” Freeman, was hired to head up the Emergency Management Agency and he stopped by this morning to talk about his new role and what he’s looking forward to getting done in the position. (14:20)

5/18/23 7:40 Megan Walsh, board member of We Care We Share, sat down with our Craig Adams to discuss this past Tuesday’s food and fundraiser at the Shipyards in Lorain, presented by Chicks Against Hunger! (5:46)

5/18/23 8:10 Our Guardians continue to struggle to score as a familiar face, Mike Clevinger, shut down Cleveland’s offense last night in a 7-2 loss to the White Sox. Jim Rosenhaus from the Guardians Radio Network made his weekly stop to talk about how Cleveland’s offense can get going again before things get too dicey in the AL Central standings. (8:02)

5/1/23 8:40 It’s the Third Thursday of the month, which means we get to catch up with Laura Malone from the Community Foundation of Lorain County! This week, Laura discussed the over $1 million in Health and Human Services grants coming to the foundation along with $500k in scholarships that will be announced next week! Plus, grant applications for Arts and Culture/Strengthening Lorain County begin on June 1st! Finally, their annual meeting is coming up on June 21st with the announcement of their 90+ Connect to a Cause participants! (10:43)

5/17/23 7:20 Dave O’Brien returned with our own 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 over Avon Lake as the city embraces a ceramic poppy field to honor the fallen from World War I. Plus, the guys go over who is taking home Avon Lake’s citizens AND projects of the year! (10:52)

5/17/23 7:40 Wellington High School teacher and FFA advisor Shannon Thome joined the guys to talk about yesterday’s program at Westwood Elementary School, (1:22). Plus, Megan Walsh, board member of We Care We Share, shared her thoughts from last night’s food and fundraiser at the Shipyards in Lorain, presented by Chicks Against Hunger, (5:46).

5/17/23 8:40 The Historical Council of Medina County is back with “The Dandelion Drive”, presented each May by some of the council’s historical societies. Rod Knight with the Liverpool Historical Society phoned in to talk about the historical self-driving tour featuring various locations, all happening this Sunday, May 21st, from 12-5pm! (11:49)