The Findlay City Schools are conducting an elaborate and comprehensive Emergency Drill today involving all the district's facilities and local emergency agencies as well (at 14:48) --- Why shipping delays and supply chain issues could lead to a rash of unsafe toys under the tree this year... The industry is sounding the alarm about potentially dangerous fakes ahead of the holiday (at 23:13) --- Keeping the Faith: Overcoming the human obstacles that keep us from communicating with God wherever we are and whenever we're ready is the message in the new book ''Praying Through'' (at 30:59) --- More last-minute gift ideas... fitness, kitchen and beauty buys for anyone you still need to cross off your list (at 48:08)

Newly-named Chief Medical Officer Dr. Renee Smith discusses Blanchard Valley Health System's upcoming Facebook Live event on the subject of 'The Impact of the Rising COVID-19 Cases Within Our Community' (at 15:57) --- Motor Trend calls it 'the most remarkable pickup we've ever driven'... The Rivian R1T is changing the game in this segment as the 2022 Truck of the Year (at 26:13) --- It's getting to be Christmas crunch time... Innovation insider Steve Greenberg has some great gadgets and tech gift ideas for the people (and pets) you still have to buy for (at 34:46) --- Technology has its practical side, too... We also have some gift ideas for the more down-to-earth folks on your list (at 53:04)

The biofuel industry is using the busy holiday travel season as an opportunity to promote higher ethanol blends... with gas prices on the rise, are consumers ready to listen? (at 15:05) --- The labor shortage that is impacting virtually every industry in every part of the country means workers are commanding more generous compensation packages from employers... but it's not all about the money (at 21:25) --- What's Happening: The Hancock County OSU Extension and 4-H program is busy in the month of December preparing for the year ahead (at 40:55)

What were the people, places and things that most captured our attention in 2021? Google is out with its annual Year in Search report (at 13:19) --- The enrollment deadline for the Healthcare.gov exchange is coming up next week (not to be confused with the Medicare deadline, which has already passed)... What consumers need to know to make sure they're covered in time for 2022 (at 20:59) --- HS Basketball Preview: Findlay assistant coach Ray Elbin previews the Trojans' showdown with the talented and tenacious St. John's Titans (at 28:51) --- More tasty and easy-to-make recipes from Kyra's Kitchen (at 44:48)

Mayor Christina Muryn discusses some of the possible ways the City of Findlay can put the governor's recently proposed first responder grant money to use (at 14:02) --- After receiving billions of dollars in enhanced unemployment and relief payments, how is it that millions of Americans find themselves facing financial hardship? If throwing money at the problem didn't help, what will? (at 26:11) --- To Your Health: The best vitamins and supplements to promote winter wellness all season long (at 34:17) --- Throwback Thursday: The Military and The Media... As reporting has evolved, so has the way America fights its wars (at 49:36)

State Representative Jon Cross introduced a major new piece of legislation aimed at educating and expanding Ohio's workforce... he joins us to talk about the GROW Ohio Act (at 16:19) --- A fair amount of seemingly conflicting information has been reported about the Omicron variant... What (if anything) should we actually believe about this new strain of COVID-19? (at 28:44) --- Keeping the Faith: There is a joy that comes from introducing someone to Christ... but Christian musicians, who touch thousands of lives, usually don't know those stories (at 36:58) --- Around Town: Director Kevin Manley previews this weekend's 21st annual FFE and VIP Christmas Show at Findlay High School (at 52:00)

The pandemic appears to have had a sobering effect on a lot of people... we have guidance on the end-of-life conversations millions of families are now having for the first time (at 22:34) --- Anxiety and depression among children has become less common as schools have reopened and normal activities have resumed, but cases are still higher than they were pre-pandemic... Could hypnosis offer an alternative treatment to traditional medication? (at 30:16) --- Around Town: Kahuna's All-Star Christmas Jam is back for the season... more significant than ever this year with its long-standing connection to Toys for Tots (at 50:43)

The stock market went on a roller-coaster ride last week... Bankrate senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick offers perspective on the headlines that triggered all the turbulence - and what may happen next (at 15:27) --- Retail spending projections certainly indicate that consumers are ready for Christmas... but are businesses prepared for the return of the holiday crush? (at 25:36) --- What's Happening: A preview of December's slate of live entertainment coming to the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (at 45:29)

With millions of Americans having started earlier than ever on their Christmas shopping this year, it's easier than ever to fall into the trap of overspending... Here's how to stay on budget before it's too late (at 13:37) --- ''Tiger King'' became a pandemic obsession for millions of Netflix viewers... but what ultimately happened to the animals featured in the series? (at 20:17) --- Findlay HS coach Jim Rucki analyzes last week's start to the basketball season and looks ahead to the Trojans' conference opener at Lima Senior (at 27:35) --- More great recipes from Kyra's Kitchen for your holiday gatherings (at 45:20)

Americans rediscovered our national public lands in a big way during the pandemic... are our National Forests, like the national parks, at risk of being 'loved to death'? (at 14:21) --- Do local officials see a reason for concern about the new Omicron COVID variant, and what has been the demand for vaccine boosters now that they are widely available? (at 23:56) --- As part of the ongoing effort to make the system more patient-friendly, the American Heart Association is lobbying for rigorous enforcement of the new 'No Surprises Act' (at 31:57) --- What's Happening: The University of Findlay's Mazza Museum is getting into the holiday spirit with kids and families in the month of December (at 54:28)