2/24/23 7:40 The Lady Middies are going for history! The Midview girls basketball team is playing in a district final tonight on WEOL as they take on Brunswick. Head Coach Brittany McNamara-Cole sat down with Rob Polinsky to talk about their tournament run so far and some keys to victory for tonight’s game! (5:34)

2/24/23 8:20 It’s the Final Friday of the month, which means we get to catch up with Elyria Mayor Frank Whitfield! Mayor Whitfield and the guys covered a bevy of topics, including an update on the planned Esports facility for downtown Elyria, the East Broad Street widening project, city events for the county bicentennial, and a timetable for the Cleveland Street and Gulf Road intersection project. (14:56)

2/24/23 8:40 Guess who’s back on WEOL? It’s PBS Travel Host Rick Steves! And mama mia, Rick has a new book coming out, titled RICK STEVES: ITALY FOR FOOD LOVERS! Rick joined the guys on the show to talk about the book and why Italian food lovers everywhere will enjoy reading through it. (8:25)

2/23/23 7:40 We are better equipped now more than ever to fight COVID-19. But is the pandemic truly over? And what are vaccines should we be concerned about getting this time of year? Dr. Brooke Hohn and Judy Cilona from Lorain County Health and Dentistry stopped by to share their thoughts on COVID-19, vaccines, and an upcoming event they have this Saturday for folks looking to get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster. (10:05)

2/23/23 8:40 John McNellis, an established business author and former practicing lawyer, made an appearance on the WEOL Morning Show as he introduces a scrappy hero with a temper and heart in his debut novel, O’Brien’s Law, a twisty thriller driven by colorful and ruthless characters, including several conniving and lying lawyers. (15:25)

2/22/23 7:20 The Chronicle-Telegram’s 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 discuss a really unfortunate car crash that led to serious damage at Expresso Bakery in Elyria. Plus, one group is pushing for free meals for Ohio’s students as Dave gives us the latest update. (12:04)

2/22/23 7:40 The North Coast Building Industry Association’s (NCBIA) Home and Remodeling Show comes to town this weekend! The NCBIA was founded as a not-for-profit local affiliate of the Ohio Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders representing more than 275 builders and other businesses directly related to the home building industry. Large Projects Sales Coordinator Sara Majzun stopped by to talk about the show and what to expect as it takes place this weekend at the Emerald Event Center in Avon! (6:19)

2/22/23 8:10 There’s new leadership for the Second Harvest Food Bank’s 2023 Harvest for Hunger campaign! This year, Sundaram Nagarajan, President and CEO of the Nordson Corporation, will be the honorary chairperson! Spokeswoman Susan Bartosch joined the guys to talk about this year’s HFH campaign, what Sundaram will bring to the table, and how you can get involved! (8:26)

2/23/8:40 In light of Bruce Willis’s recent diagnosis of dementia, one local woman from Wellington is bringing hope and vitality to those with the disease and their caregivers. She is Carole Kingler, RN, BSN, and a founder of LIFE: A Dementia Friendly Foundation. Carole joined the show to discuss her organization, dementia, and how they continue to help both people who suffer from the disease and their caregivers. (11:57)

2/21/23 7:40 It’s woefully common knowledge that our country’s justice systems are deeply flawed. In Injustice: How America’s Justice System Commodifies Children and the Poor, author, law professor, lawyer, and advocate for impoverished children and adults, Daniel L. Hatcher, uncovers insidious operations turning justice into revenue. Daniel joined the guys on the Morning Show to talk more about the book and the issues it tackles. (11:34)

2/21/23 8:10 It’s a sprint to the playoffs! Our Cleveland Cavaliers return from the All-Star break this week as they look to finish the regular season strong and gear up for the 2023 postseason. Radio voice of the Cavs, Tim Alcorn, made his weekly stop to talk about what the wine and gold will look to get sorted out in the final weeks of the regular season. (11:01)

2/21/23 8:40 It can be tough to find affordable and healthy foods. Often times fruits and vegetables carry a hefty price tag. That’s why we got some help this morning from The Chronicle-Telegram’s Coupon Queen, Rachel Krych! Rachel returned for her weekly interviews as she shared all kinds of tips on how to save money when shopping for produce. (14:41)

2/20/23 8:40 Each year, ten individuals are named Women of Worth honorees where they receive funding to support their charitable cause, mentorship from the L’Oréal Paris Network, and a national platform to share their story. This year, each honoree in the 2023 class will receive $25,000 for their cause. Susie Vybiral, a L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth 2022 honoree and Founder of Room Redux, a non-profit organization that transforms the lives of children, stopped by to share with our listeners how to nominate a woman they know for the chance to be named a 2023 honoree, and the important role their nomination will play to help amplify their cause to make a greater impact in the lives of others. (6:32)

2/17/23 7:40 Today’s Champions of Education, brought to you by the Nordson Corporation, comes from the Elyria Public Library System. Our own Craig Adams sat down with Matt Bahnsen, the man behind the wheel of the library’s new mobile computer lab, a purchase made possible with a state grant through federal COVID relief money. (4:56)

2/16/23 7:40 It’s the third Thursday of the month, which means we get a visit from the Community Foundation of Lorain County! Development Officer Laura Malone returned to the Morning Show as she talked about the upcoming March 2nd deadline for students to apply for their scholarship opportunities! Those looking to apply can click HERE! (11:49)

2/16/23 8:10 From the editors of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the 2023 Garden Guide explores the rise of urban gardening, air-purifying houseplants, cocktail herbs, tech for growing a better garden, and much more! Assistant editor Tim Goodwin stopped by to talk about the guide and how it can help you with your gardening! (9:24)