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11-20-23

11/20/23 7:20 Best-selling author and social media chef influencer, Shereen Pavlides, stopped by to share tips for holiday cooking and entertaining, including delicious ways to use the carton of eggs that’s already in your refrigerator. (4:47)

11/20/23 8:10 For the first time in its seven-year history, “THRIVE! Southern Lorain County” is sponsoring an exciting “THRIVE! Turkey 5K!” run-walk and one-mile fun run for the kids! Event organizer Dave Lengyel joined the guys this morning to talk about the holiday run in Wellington that is sure to be a great time for the whole family. (7:38)

11/20/23 8:20 With the holiday season in full swing and more people hitting the road, it’s an important time to discuss the dangers and impact of distracted driving. Joining us to discuss how we can put the breaks on distracted driving were Jessica Kearney, Assistant VP of the Travelers Institute, and Ryan McMahon, Senior VP of Cambridge Mobile Telematics. (5:39)

11/20/23 8:40 How about those Cleveland Browns? They move to 7-3 as they knocked off the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday 13-10. Chronicle-Telegram beat reporter Scott Petrak made his weekly visit to recap the big win as the Browns are in prime position to push for a playoff spot through the second half of the season. (9:56)

11-17-23

11/17/23 7:40 It is no secret on main street that when businesses thrive, communities thrive. Corporate social responsibility and community engagement are more important than ever and highlighting those innovative leaders is at the heart of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s 2023 Citizens Awards. Joining us to discuss this morning was Carolyn Cawley, President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. (6:17)

11/17/23 8:10 It’s a tradition unlike any other… the Jamie’s Carpet Shop Touchdowns to Tackle Hunger campaign! This year, Jamie’s owner Chris Zeilter is donating $2,500 to Second Harvest Food Bank as the check was presented this morning by Chris to Susan Bartosch from Second Harvest. (10:58)

11/17/23 8:40 From nurses and nannies to teachers and more, the holiday season is the perfect time to say thank you. Style, beauty, and wellness expert, Bobbie Thomas, who joined us this morning, has teamed up with Curel to share simple, yet thoughtful gift ideas inspired by her experience working with caregivers. (7:15)

11-16-23

11/16/23 7:20 It’s quickly become a difficult week for our Cleveland Browns as they found out they are now without starting quarterback Deshaun Watson for the remainder of the season as he has to undergo shoulder surgery. Longtime sportscaster John Telich breaks it down and previews Sunday’s upcoming game against the Steelers on this week’s Budweiser’s From the Sidelines, presented by North Ridgeville Convenient Sunoco on Center Ridge and Barton Roads. (13:07)

11/16/23 8:10 Dynamic duo Rebecca Shaw and Ben Kronengold met at Yale in 2014, and since then they’ve become a sensation as the youngest-ever writers for Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show. Their debut book, NAKED IN THE RIDESHARE, is a collection of stories about the different stages of human life, from childhood to college to adulthood. They joined the WEOL Morning Show to discuss their book that is sure to entertain readers of any age. (9:10)

11/16/23 8:40 Let’s check in with the Community Foundation of Lorain County! This week we were joined by Development Officer Laura Malone as she discussed current happenings! Countywide Workshops open up next month and run from December 4th-6th at various locations across the county. Plus, scholarships open up in December along with some year-end giving! (13:26)

11-15-23

11/15/23 8:40 Lorain native and prominent author Toni Morrison will be highlighted during the annual show of the Black River Stamp Club. Dennis Sadowski from the Black River Stamp Club stopped by to share some background on Toni Morrison, her legacy, and some of the things you will see at the annual show, including Toni Morrison stamps and a special area set aside for kids to learn about stamp collecting! (11:51)

11-14-23

11/14/23 7:20 Joining us today was Hilary Crow, Vice President at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Hilary talked about “The National Civics Bee” which is open to middle schoolers across the United States. She shared details on how students can apply, what the competition entails as well as why it’s so important for young people to learn about Civics. (4:52)

11/14/23 7:40 As we approach Thanksgiving, we explored a crucial topic today – the significance of having open and honest conversations about your family’s history of cancer during the holiday season. Joining us today to walk about the important of initiating health conversations at your holiday gathering was breast cancer previvor, Ashley Dedmon, along with Susan Manley from Myriad Genetics. 99:55)

11/14/23 8:40 With so many grocery and household items soaring in price, many are wondering about joining a warehouse club such as Costco or Sam’s Club. Chronicle-Telegram Coupon Queen Rachel Krych made her weekly visit as she talked about the various ways that you can make those warehouse club memberships worth it! (16:23)

11-13-23

11/13/23 7:20 The rise of audiobooks in sales and the number of listeners cannot be ignored. Audiobook sales have seen double-digit growth every year for more than a decade and a recent Spotify survey found that over 70% of 18-34 year-olds are now listening to audiobooks. Here to discuss this trend and exciting news about listening to audiobooks on Spotify was Xavier “X” Jernigan, Spotify AI DJ and Head of Cultural Partnerships. (7:08)

11/13/23 8:10 We’re just six months away from the eclipse sweeping across Ohio! Dave Freeman, Director of the Lorain County Department of Emergency Management, stopped by to share some of the traffic management and organization they are trying to implement as folks will be in a craze across the county to try and get the best view. (13:01)

11/13/23 8:40 Another Victory Monday in Cleveland! The Browns scored a monumental comeback win in Baltimore on Sunday against the Ravens, as Chronicle-Telegram beat reporter Scott Petrak made his weekly visit to recap the big road win. (9:16)

11-10-23

11/10/23 7:20 The Elyria Community Partnership, in sponsorship with SCORE Mentoring, is hosting a free event on Monday, November 13th, from 5:30-8pm on the second floor of 200 Middle Avenue Suite 200, as a part of the ECP’s Business Development Program. SCORE Mentor John Sonnhalter joined the guys this morning to talk about the Stay Ready Small Business Workshop, as it aims for Elyria and Lorain County business owners who strive to prepare both for the holiday season and the new year ahead with topics around marketing and budgeting. (7:38)

11/10/23 7:40 Today’s Champion of Education, brought to you by the Nordson Corporation, was Matt Yunker, Director of Operations of the North Ridgeville City Schools. Tuesday, voters in North Ridgeville endorsed a bond issue to build a new high school to relieve overcrowding. Prior to the election, Matt talked about how new safety and security measures would be incorporated in a new high school. (2:15)

11/10/23 8:10 2024 is right around the corner and demand for travel isn’t slowing down. We were joined by Expedia Group’s travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore, who discussed what travelers can expect for the year ahead. (6:23)

11/10/23 8:40 On November 18th, the Mexican Mutual Society of Lorain will celebrate its 95th anniversary at Rosewood Place. The event is already sold out! Still, we were joined by Joel Arredondo and Eileen Torres in-studio this morning as they shared some insight into the event and what else the Mexican Mutual Society has going on right now. (14:18)