State Senator Rob McColley gives a legislative update on issues including Ohio's recently-approved ban on vaccine requirements, the governor's idea to offer more vaccine incentives and yet another attempt to legalize recreational marijuana (at 12:51) --- A growing number of homeowners are looking to renovate their current place rather than fight the red-hot real estate market... but that frenzy is spilling over into the home improvement market, too (at 24:21) --- The Great Travel Reboot of 2021... a vacation destination that checks off both boxes of what people are looking for - destinations that are less crowded, and time in the great outdoors (at 43:10)

With the Tokyo Games now just one week away, five-time Olympian Gail Devers discusses how this year will be a very different experience for the athletes... and the medical condition that almost derailed her own Olympic career before it even started (at 15:32) --- Community and Business Spotlight: M-A Sports, formerly located in the Findlay Mall, is holding the official grand opening of their new Man Cave HQ on North Main Street this weekend with something for everyone... even Michigan fans (at 23:26) --- Another collection of easy summertime recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 39:34)

''Broken Lenses''... We think differently, we act differently, we all have a different story - can we learn to co-exist with our neighbors despite what may seem to be incompatible life experiences? (at 16:30) --- Throwback Thursday: We used to think of exploring space as a mission to benefit all mankind - today it seems it has become a playground for billionaires... is there any nobility in the modern space race? (at 23:54) --- Ideas to keep your kids busy and creative in the second half of the summer season, when the ''I'm bored''-s begin to set in (at 44:04)

To address child hunger, already a critical problem in America further exacerbated by the pandemic, rules were relaxed for the federal free school lunch program... now some want to make that policy permanent, and even expand it further (at 15:30) --- Like many issues brought on or made worse by COVID-19, the use of modern technology and out-of-the-box thinking is helping to address food insecurity (at 25:46) --- As life returns to normal, and the surge of demand on food banks eases, the challenge now becomes maintaining awareness and continuing the fight against an ongoing crisis that isn't going away anytime soon (at 33:12)

It is the permanent and official record of our very existence, and the way we learn about our family's history... but did you know that the birth certificate itself has a fascinating history of its own? (at 13:59) --- Child behavioral experts warn that a normal back-to-school season will still feel like a disruption for students after a year of nothing being normal... especially for those with added challenges such as ADHD (at 23:19) --- What's Happening: Hancock County OSU Extension Educator Tori Kirian gives an update on 4-H programs and activities (at 42:44)

Blanchard River Watershed Solutions scored a victory when the Conservancy Court last week approved plans for the much-debated Eagle Creek storage basin... why they believe it is a victory for the community and details on the project timeline (at 12:58) --- We live in a time when the definition of what is 'ethical' can be rather fuzzy... but is American society a lost cause? How all of us have the opportunity to reclaim an ethical world one choice at a time (at 23:25) --- Is it time to reboot your health and wellness routine at the midway point of the year? We have some help for a healthier you (at 46:25)

ON LOCATION at McDonald's on Tiffin Ave. as we 'Stuff the Bus' with school supplies to make sure every student gets the right start as they return to the classroom in the fall... our broadcast sponsored by Friends Office --- It's a year of some big changes for the Findlay City Schools... assistant superintendent Krista Crates-Miller gives an update on summer preparations for back-to-school (at 20:54) --- After the collection part comes the process of sorting the school supplies and distributing them to families in need... Tammy Stahl of Christian Clearing House explains how that part works (at 34:46)

We start with resolutions and high hopes... now that we've reached the halfway point of the year, it's time to reboot those life goals by putting some actionable wisdom behind them (at 14:48) --- First it was real estate, now car prices - both new and used - are at all-time highs... does that make it a good time or a bad time to sell? (at 23:48) --- Throwback Thursday: The pandemic has led more students to consider taking time off before continuing their education... but is a 'gap year' before college the right move? (at 32:25) --- This week's collection of recipes from Kyra's Kitchen comes a day early! (at 49:48)

Oil prices have surged to 6-year highs, with no end in sight... What is the impact on the post-pandemic recovery and the economic health of consumers in general? (at 15:15) --- Approximately 48-million people in the United States are caregivers to a loved one... a responsibility that presents challenges on many fronts (at 23:20) --- Family caregivers were among the first to exit the workforce during the pandemic, and among the most hesitant to return... Perhaps it's time for a career change that better utilizes that caregiving skill set (at 30:56) --- Keeping the Faith: What are you most looking forward to in retirement? Travel? Time with family? How about a personal reformation in your relationship with God? (at 46:13)

After all the fireworks displays and 4th of July cookouts, a closer look at the meaning and significance of America's original founding document... which often gets overshadowed by the Constitution (at 15:48) --- ''Missing''... A dramatic and very personal story from author Kenneth Evans about the meaning of American service and sacrifice (at 23:43) --- Around Town: The Flag City Daylily Tour is back... bigger and more beautiful than ever for 2021 (at 40:04)