Perhaps no one was more angered and disheartened by the US military's chaotic exit from Afghanistan than those who have served in that region... Hancock County Veterans Services is hosting a Yellow Ribbon Town Hall to help them process those emotions (at 15:58) --- Across the country, the businesses that communities need most are the ones that have been hardest hit by the effects of the pandemic, with many continuing to struggle for survival... Which is why 'buy local' is more important now than ever (at 27:15) --- What's Happening: Cooler days and fall colors... some of the best reasons to explore the outdoors in the month of October with the Hancock Park District (at 45:19)

Neighbors helping neighbors in need... As with many events, COVID concerns have organizers thinking creatively to make next month's Backyard Mission Trip happen (at 17:02) --- How does COVID affect pregnancy? Like many aspects of the virus, we know more now than we did a year ago... and health experts say the most important factors affecting a healthy pregnancy are the same as they've always been (at 24:09) --- What's Happening: The Marathon Center for the Performing Arts is not only resuming live shows, they're actually expanding their schedule with new shows being added... we'll get a preview of what's coming soon (at 40:36)

There's nothing like the beauty of autumn colors... We get the official fall foliage forecast from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (at 16:00) --- 'Masks optional' policies mean schools must rely on contact tracing to avoid uncontrolled spread of COVID-19... but one expert says that doesn't work, either - at least not the way most are doing it (at 22:40) --- It's Homecoming for the Findlay Trojans as they host archrival Fremont Ross... head coach Stefan Adams talks about the growth of the team through the first half of the season (at 33:10) --- Welcome autumn with a collection of terrific tailgate recipes from Kyra's Kitchen (at 52:10)

Superintendent Troy Roth addresses questions and concerns about the Findlay City Schools COVID policy, and calls to modify that policy at this week's board meeting (at 15:38) --- Senator Sherrod Brown is among those working to extend the pandemic eviction moratorium... help for those who are struggling, but where does that leave landlords? (at 24:50) --- Community and Business Spotlight: Oktoberfest Findlay is back, and bigger than ever (literally)... Sarah Sisser gives us a preview of this weekend's celebration (at 30:10) --- It's one of the most anticipated events of the entire year, and it's now 'under new management'... We get an early preview of the annual Findlay Halloween Parade (at 53:45)

More conversation on Ohio's legislative redistricting with State Senator Rob McColley (at 14:34) --- What's Happening: The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library's 'Human Library' project is taking shape, with the first 'books' now available to check out (at 23:29) --- Keeping the Faith: What's next for Christians in Afghanistan? The international ministry organization Open Doors is helping protect them in the wake of the Taliban takeover (at 31:15) --- To Your Health: September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month... Despite great advancements in care and treatment, far too many people are still needlessly dying of this disease - especially among communities of color (at 47:22)

A job fair - for seniors... 50 North and OhioMeansJobs are connecting experienced workers with local companies who want to hire them for full-time, part-time or seasonal positions (at 14:56) --- The annual Medicare enrollment period opens next month... for those with the opportunity to make changes to their existing coverage, as well as individuals who may be signing up for the first time, there are many factors to start thinking about right now (at 23:10) --- Community and Business Spotlight: It's a busy week for the United Way of Hancock County with the fall Days of Caring event and another round of the 419 Sings competition... all with the backdrop of this year's community fundraising campaign (at 40:13)

Ohio's legislative redistricting maps have been approved, but not without controversy... Representative Jon Cross, who will no longer represent Hancock County when the new map takes effect, offers his take on the changes (at 13:42) --- Dr. Bill Kose answers questions on the mixed messages about vaccine boosters driving further COVID confusion (at 23:09) --- A change in plans for this year's Findlay Race for the Cure... we speak once again to the folks at Susan G. Komen NW Ohio (at 35:11) --- After spending much of the past year in our PJs, it's time to get dressed again... how to easily update your wardrobe with the hottest fashions for fall (at 51:43)

Findlay head football coach Stefan Adams previews the Trojans' Week #5 game at Toledo Whitmer (at 16:05) --- Former Super Bowl champion and current NFL analyst Mark Schlereth shares his favorite football tailgating tips and offers analysis of the season ahead after the first week of games (at 22:31) --- There's a local connection to Sunday's home opener for the Cleveland Browns... ONU Dean of Students Adriane Thompson-Bradshaw will be performing the national anthem before the game - again (at 30:34) --- Another collection of tasty and easy-to-make recipes from Kyra's Kitchen (at 49:48)

They are exhausted, traumatized and long past the point of burnout... America's critical-care nurses sound off on their frontline experiences of the past year and how it could impact the healthcare system long after the pandemic is over (at 16:24) --- A new poll finds one in seven Americans has lost a friend or become estranged from a family member because of arguments over the COVID-19 vaccine... is it really worth all that? (at 24:21) --- Throwback Thursday: The learning disability no one talks about... Where do more than one million kids do their homework when they have nowhere to call home? (at 41:31)

With prices of just about everything going up these days, there's never been a better time to sharpen your negotiating skills (at 15:05) --- Small business owners have had to demonstrate their resiliency time and time again over the past year-plus... What are the lessons learned and where do they go from here? (at 28:22) --- Keeping the Faith: ''Grandparenting Teens''... Some 3-million kids have grandparents who for various reasons have stepped-in as parents (at 34:50) --- Don't look now, but there are only 100 Days until Christmas! For many, the holiday shopping has already begun... why the season may look very different from now on (at 50:14)