The story of a Wall Street investment shark who has taken his talents to the field of medical research... He says it can accelerate development of a cure for conditions such as Alzheimer's, but does corporate money come at a cost? (at 13:46) --- While we're on the subject of debilitating diseases with no known cure... did you know that military veterans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with ALS than the general population? (at 22:12) --- After you've stocked up on pencils and filler paper and glue sticks, we have What You Need to really get your kids ready for back-to-school season (at 41:10)

Are you worried about the impact distance learning and prolonged screen time has had on your child's eyesight? Perhaps you should be (at 15:02) --- Just when the job market is starting to rebound from the effects of the pandemic, will spread of the delta variant put us back where we started? Analysis from Bankrate senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick (at 23:15) --- More tasty and easy-to-make recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 41:49)

Why some homebuyers, particularly first-time buyers, who are increasingly being squeezed in today's red-hot real estate market may be buying themselves even more trouble tomorrow (at 14:04) --- A conversation with Congressman Bob Latta about the passage of important legislation to combat the resurgent opioid epidemic (at 25:08) --- Everyday Agriculture: Here's something to cool you off as we sweat through the hottest week of summer... Christmas tree growers are working hard in the record-breaking heat getting those trees ready for when winter rolls around (at 53:11)

Just in time for Back-to-School... a new video series that aims to help students overcome the barriers they face in mastering the all-important STEM subjects (at 11:25) --- Mom-on-the-Run Colleen Burns shares some of her favorite Back-to-School hacks for the DailyLounge.com (at 20:14) --- Community and Business Spotlight: A second Days of Caring event and the brand-new 419 Sings talent competition are among this month's highlights from the United Way of Hancock County (at 26:36) --- Keeping the Faith: While modern religion recognizes that many men struggle with sexual issues - from pornography to infidelity - they often ignore the fact that women do, too (at 42:05)

We speak with Ohio Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff about vaccine hesitancy, delta variant spread and the options that are on the table to keep another surge in check (at 13:19) --- Just two weeks until Findlay City School students are back in class... superintendent Troy Roth shares what families need to know as the countdown is on to a new academic year (at 25:16) --- Around Town: Flag City BalloonFest is back... we get a preview of one of the biggest hot air balloon events in the Midwest, happening this weekend at Emory Adams Park (at 49:55)

Mental Health Monday: With the spread of the delta variant threatening to undo all the progress we've made in fighting the pandemic, how to avoid the risk of a relapse when it comes to the mental health issues COVID-19 created (at 16:21) --- Stressed out? Who isn't these days? In honor of National Wellness Month, some simple ways to get that tranquil spa experience at home anytime you need an escape (at 25:36) --- What's Happening: Hancock County 4-H members are busy preparing for the fair, and the OSU Extension is busy getting ready for back-to-school and a restart of Family and Consumer Science community programs... we'll get all the details (at 41:31)

Hancock County native Alexis Beucler was among the elite young gymnasts featured in a Sports Illustrated piece this week on the once-glamorous, now-embattled sport... she joins us with her take on what's wrong with USA Gymnastics and what can be done to make it right again (at 13:34) --- To Your Health: Especially in the era of the pandemic, staying fit and active mentally as well as physically is important to our overall health - particularly as we age (at 24:04) --- More quick and easy recipes for your family from Kyra's Kitchen (at 42:54)

Out with the old and in with the new! A big moment, more than a month in the making... as we officially dedicate the new WFIN studio at Lake Cascades (at 13:55) --- Mayor Christina Muryn discusses Findlay's status in the settlement of a lawsuit against big pharma over the opioid crisis... and could more changes to the traffic patterns on city streets be in our future? (at 22:58) --- Throwback Thursday: 45 years after Nadia's first 'Perfect 10', gymnastics events remain among the most popular at the Olympics... but the sport has changed dramatically since 1976 (at 43:12)

Spread of the Delta variant is placing more strain on some healthcare systems than even at the height of the pandemic, and Hancock County has reactivated their weekly COVID dashboard... do local experts expect yet another surge? (at 13:14) --- There's nearly nothing routine anymore about our post-pandemic routine... what the last 18-months has taught us about re-thinking child care (at 25:31) --- Keeping the Faith: Aside from declining attendance, the church is also struggling to find enough young people who want to become ministers (at 31:31) --- Around Town: It's time to go cruisin' once again... we have details on the Flag City Corvette Club's Car Tunes on Main! (at 45:49)

A pair of proposed solar farm operations near Arcadia have prompted some strong pushback... but the industry says concerns and fears of nearby residents and township officials is misplaced (at 14:20) --- Millions of travelers in the summer of 2021 need someplace to stay... how renting your home through a platform such as AirBNB could in turn cover the cost of your own vacation (at 32:10) --- Around Town: The Fort Findlay Playhouse is ready to turn on the footlights and raise the curtain once again... tickets for the season-opening production of ''Life With Father'' are now on sale (at 52:51)