CONGRATULATIONS! to Lew Kalin who was the Friendship First Responder of the Week on Moon Over Middays!

Lew was nominated by Lavonne, take a listen to hear what Lavonne had to say about his work with the Navy and Milan Fire Department!

Lew has won a $25 gift certificate from Friendship - perfect for fuels, snacks, Ohio's Tastiest Chicken and more!

If you have someone you would like to nominate for a First Responder Friday, go to wkfm.com!

Friday's are First Responder Friday's brought to you by Friendship on Moon Over Middays! Every Friday at 1:30 we talk about a "First Responder of The Week" and that person wins a $25 gift card to Friendship - You're Always Welcome!

Today's recipient was Carrie Pocock, ER Nurse Manager at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk. Carrie was nominated by Barb! Take a listen to hear what Barb had to say and if you want to nominate someone for a First Responder Friday, go to wkfm.com!

CONGRATULATIONS! to James Ford, the K96/Friendship First Responder of the Week!

James was nominated by Shea and is not only a State Police Detective but also a Firefighter! Take a listen to hear what Shea had to say about James and Thank You to James for everything he does to keep everyone safe. James wins a $25 gift card to Friendship!

Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized for their work in our communities? Go to wkfm.com and nominate today and listen every Friday to Moon Over Middays at 1:30 for a First Responder Friday brought to you by Friendship - You're Always Welcome!

Joe Pronesti is Elyria's Fire Chief...

He recently helped with an unoccupied car that rolled into a retention pond at an area golf course.

Jonathan Earl is the new police chief in Monroeville.

He spent nearly 20 years in the police department in Whitehall before coming to Monroeville.

He also served in the U.S. Coast Guard.

Gary Lyons recently announced his retirement after close to 50 years of service in law enforcement, which included his last stop in Monroeville.

Dawn Allen recently announced her retirement from the Sandusky Police Department after 22 years there.

She was the first female lieutenant in Sandusky PD history and first female patrol commander there as well.

Jared Oliver is Sandusky's 17th police chief in its history.

Oliver, who began his law enforcement career in 1997, is a friend of the radio station.

Scott Dahlgren is the police chief in Norwalk after being named to the top job last November.

He's been with the department for over 16 years now.

Norwalk is hosting their first annual National Night Out event on August 6th; an event to help strengthen police and community relations.

Our Marblehead Soap Company First Responder of the Week is Curt Cochran from the Port Clinton Police Department.

Curt was recently named the 2024 Kiwanis Club Police Officer of the Year.

He's a five-year veteran of the Port Clinton PD and a school resource officer.