On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Alona Matchenko, a Ukrainian-born law student at the University of Toledo — and founder of Toledo Helps Ukraine. Hear her thoughts as we approach one year since the start of the war — and hopes for 2023.

Originally Aired: February 5, 2023

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by one of Toledo's two deputy mayors, Abby Arnold, to respond to one city council member's concern with Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz's proposed 2023-2024 budget, and discuss Toledo's diversifying economy.

Originally Aired: January 29, 2023

On this week's Community Focus, I'm sitting down with Toledo City Councilwoman At-Large Katie Moline, a certified public accountant, who recently expressed concern with Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz's proposed 2023 budget. Hear what she has to say.

Originally Aired: January 22, 2023

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Toledo City Councilwoman Vanice Williams of District 4, who this week, was reappointed by her colleagues. Williams was initially appointed to finish out the term of Yvonne Harper. Find out Williams' goals for 2023.

Originally Aired: January 15, 2023

It was announced this week that the city of Toledo would be getting a new chief prosecutor — and her name is Rebecca Facey. She previously worked as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Lucas County, and joins me on this week's Community Focus.

Originally Aired: January 8, 2023

On this week's Community Focus, as I continue coverage of a Toledo murder and kidnapping case of two teens, I speak with a mother, Yvonne Glover, who's concerned for Toledo's youth.

Originally Aired: December 18, 2022

If you're active in Toledo's art scene, the work of The Arts Commission likely hasn't gone unnoticed by you. This morning on Community Focus, I'm joined by Hope Hooper of the commission to discuss what their work entails and how you can get involved!

Originally Aired: December 11, 2022

It's a newly-created role, as the city of Toledo aims to improve landlord-tenant relationships amid a national housing shortage. Coleena Ali, manager of tenant and landlord services for the city of Toledo, joins me on Community Focus.

Originally Aired: December 4, 2022

Construction is everywhere in Northwest Ohio, and joining me on this week's Community Focus to discuss one of the largest projects underway, is ODOT District 2 Public Information Officer Kelsie Hoagland. Hear the latest in the widening of I-475.

Originally Aired: November 27, 2022

From teacher to state senator to now continuing to represent Northwest Ohio on the Ohio State Board of Education, Teresa Fedor (D) has had quite the career. And after her latest election victory, she's joining me to talk improving our local school districts.

Originally Aired: November 20, 2022