WEOL Morning Show

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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10-19-23

10/19/23 7:20 John Telich returned with our Rocco Nuosci to talk Cleveland Browns football on this week’s Budweiser’s From the Sidelines, presented by North Ridgeville Convenient Sunoco. The guys recapped a thrilling upset win for the Browns on Sunday over San Francisco as J.T. broke down how the defense is playing at an historic level and why the D might be able to save the season. (12:01)

10/19/23 7:40 Did you know in the next Medicare open enrollment there will be over 4,000 Medicare Advantage plans to choose from? It can be overwhelming and confusing trying to understand if you need Parts A, B, C, or D. Often, people must search multiple different websites or call multiple carriers to understand coverage options and compare plans. Medicare expert Whitney Stidom, who is the VP of Sales and Operations at eHealth, joined the guys to share an “AEP Toolbox” that helps clear confusion and contains everything you need to help navigate selection and enrollment coverage. (5:16)

10/19/23 8:20 U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown returned to the Morning Show as last week, he announced that he successfully secured critical funding for the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub, helping ensure that Ohio plays a critical role in building energy economy of the 21st Century. (6:37)

10/19/23 8:40 It’s always a good time to check in with the Community Foundation of Lorain County! Development Officer Laura Malone stopped by to share results from their fundraiser, Connect to a Cause, the County Commissioner Strategic Plan Survey and Think Tanks, and more! (12:10)

10-18-23

10/18/23 7:20 Dave O’Brien of 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 impact of a couple of promotions within the Lorain County Sheriff’s office including a new leader for the HEAL Human Trafficking Task Force. Plus, Dave recapped a coat giveaway this past weekend in Elyria that honored Jordan Flanigan who lost his life last October in a tragic shooting. (11:22)

10/18/23 8:10 Myopia is an epidemic according to the American Academy of Optometry. Nearly 50% of North America’s population will have Myopia by 2030. So, why has Myopia become increasingly common among kids and adults? Joining us to discuss this rise and the only FDA-approved treatment on the market was Dr. Felicia Timmerman, Pediatric Optometrist at Coopervision. (4:36)

10/18/23 8:40 Go, bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S, go, bananas! The ever-entertaining Savannah Banana’s are brining “The Greatest Show in Sports” to Progressive Field in Cleveland on August 10th, 2024! Pitcher Kyle Luigs joined the WEOL Morning Show to talk about the hijinks of the Bananas, his role with the team, and their excitement for next year’s World Tour! (13:34)

10-17-23

10/17/23 8:10 Let’s play some Cleveland Cavaliers basketball! The wine and gold are working their way through the preseason, and the regular season gets started next week! Radio voice of the Cavs, Tim Alcorn, made his weekly stop as he’s been impressed by some of the newcomers on the team, including rookie Emoni Bates. (10:54)

10/17/23 8:40 Halloween is full of scare and fright, but it shouldn’t require a scary price tag! Chronicle-Telegram Coupon Queen Rachel Krych returned to the show to talk about all kinds of ways to save money on costumes this year, from building off a previous costume to going thrifting! (15:15)

 

10-16-23

10/16/23 7:20 Amy Milam, Associate State Director of Advocacy and Outreach with AARP Ohio, joined the guys to discuss how Ohio’s small businesses overwhelmingly support a public-private option for retirement savings as business owners want more done to support workers saving for retirement. (6:43)

10/16/23 8:40 How about those Cleveland Browns?! The Browns pulled off a huge upset on Sunday by knocking off the previously unbeaten San Francisco 49ers. Chronicle-Telegram beat reporter Scott Petrak made his weekly stop to recap the win as the Browns season is now thrusted back in the right direction. (10:32)

10-13-23

10/13/23 7:40 Today’s Champions of Education, presented by the Nordson Corporation, are Literary Specialists Erica Kaufmann and Jennifer Martinez of the Educational Service Center of Lorain County, as well as Elyria Schools Implementation Specialist Bianca Fries. These three wonderful ladies stopped by to discuss the inspiration of the movie “The Right to Read”, which was shown earlier this week at the Elyria High School Performing Arts Center. (5:54)

10/13/23 8:40 Fall is a great time to participate in pet holiday fun as well as to review your plan for your pet’s health and wellness. Nationally, syndicated radio show host of The Pet Buzz, Petrendologist Charlotte Reed is the Queen of Howl’oween as she joined the guys to discuss the best seasonal pet trends with benefits this month. (18:13)

 

10-12-23

10/12/23 7:40 What’s the Lorain Historical Society up to this fall? Well, Barb Piscopo is here to tell ya! She joined the guys this morning to discuss some upcoming programming, including on October 15th, when the American Croatian Club of Lorain bring the Pittsburgh Tamburitzans to the Lorain Palace Theater! (10:30)

10/12/23 8:40 President Theodore Roosevelt famously said “I can do one of two things. I can be President of the United States, or, I can control my daughter, Alice. I cannot possibly do both.” Alice’s story is told in memorable fashion in author Shelley Fraser Mickle‘s new book, WHITE HOUSE WILD CHILD. Shelley stopped by on the Morning Show to talk about her new book, the antics of Alice Roosevelt, and what we can learn from her experiences. (18:13)

10-11-23

10/11/23 7:20 Chronicle-Telegram reporter 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 discuss the latest debate centered around Issue 20 that Lorain County voters will see on the November ballot. Plus, students at Eastview Elementary in Avon Lake got a little “silly” with string after selling over 1,300 chrysanthemums! (12:44)

10/11/23 8:20 Dr. Steve Knauf from The Joint Chiropractic stopped by to explain how routine chiropractic care can elevate well-being by easing muscle and joint pain, accelerating injury recovery, and promoting a resilient, active lifestyle. (7:17)