Data shows a huge spike in the number of overdose deaths over the past year, with many pinning the blame on the effects of the pandemic... along with a documented increase in suicides, is it all further proof that the cure was worse than the disease all along? (at 14:55) --- We get the inside scoop on everything you need to know to make the most of next week's Prime Day event directly from the insiders at Amazon (at 23:21) --- Another collection of delicious recipes from Kyra's Kitchen... inspired by our recent visit to Mackinac Island (at 40:47)

Fair Board president Jeff Cole offers an update on planning progress for the 2021 Hancock County Fair... and the Independence Day fireworks are back! (at 14:31) --- The Red Cross says there is a severe nationwide blood shortage as Americans become more active again... putting additional strain on what was already a fragile condition (at 25:08) --- First Solar recently announced another multi-million-dollar expansion in Northwest Ohio, further expanding clean energy job opportunities in the state... something the trade group Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) says is likely to continue (at 34:25) --- Gaming became an even bigger industry than ever in 2020... so what do they have up their sleeves next? (at 53:18)

The new chairman of the Ohio GOP Robert Paduchik discusses his priorities and strategies for the Republican party in the state (at 17:02) --- Keeping the Faith: Why wait? There's no time like the present to live out God's purpose in our lives... because ''Your Time is Now'' (at 25:49) --- What's Happening: An update on the latest activities from the Hancock County OSU Extension and 4-H program (at 32:37) --- ''The Inside Secrets of Sesame Street''... Over the past half-century it has come to represent the gold standard for children's television, but that hasn't always been an easy road (at 50:48)

State Senator Rob McColley discusses provisions in their rendering of the Ohio budget bill that have raised some eyebrows, and the reconciliation process that will need to happen with the House version (at 14:20) --- Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague drops by for a visit on the launch of his re-election campaign (at 24:30) --- At long last, the Marathon Center is set to announce the return of live shows in a resumed Performing Arts season (at 30:58) --- More tasty and easy-to-make recipes for your family from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 49:11)

More data on the mindset of business owners... a majority of which expect a full rebound from the impact of the pandemic within the year (at 16:37) --- Who are America's 'Investment Heroes'? The Progressive Policy Institute is out with their list of the US companies with the most capital spending to promote economic growth (at 24:41) --- Throwback Thursday: With work-at-home being the 'new normal', how to tell when online conferences will do or an in-person meeting is necessary to get the best results (at 31:42) --- June is National Camping Month... we have What You Need before trekking off for a great adventure in the great outdoors (at 49:36)

With Goodyear's acquisition of Cooper Tire now complete, Mayor Christina Muryn discusses her conversations with executives about the future of the company in Findlay (at 15:36) --- Much of the latest economic data points to a rapid post-pandemic recovery... Do entrepreneurs on the front lines share that enthusiasm? A look at results of the latest Bank of America Small Business Owner report (at 25:19) --- Keeping the Faith: The popular Guideposts magazine is celebrating its 75th anniversary of inspiring readers with a fresh redesign to appeal to a new generation (at 33:55) --- Father's Day is fast-approaching... we have great gift ideas for dads that are notoriously difficult to buy for (at 50:35)

With pandemic restrictions being lifted, how well is Ohio poised for a full economic rebound? Some clues can be found in WalletHub's new report on the Best and Worst State Economies in 2021 (at 17:08) --- After having been all but eradicated for decades, bedbugs have made a major comeback in recent years... and like most pests, preventing an infestation is much easier - and less expensive - than getting rid of one (at 25:38) --- The kids are home for the summer... better make sure they've got plenty of healthy options to snack on as they're munching through the day (at 53:03)

The Point of Pride... What Pride Month means to the LGBTQ+ community, and what they are really asking of the population at large (at 16:07) --- More than a quarter-million cases of cardiac arrest happen outside a hospital each year, nearly all of them fatal... as Americans become social again, it's worth remembering that bystander intervention can save lives (at 26:09) --- After being grounded by the pandemic, Flag City Honor Flight is now planning to resume operations later this year in a big way (at 43:30)

As Americans eagerly embrace normal life again at last, are unvaccinated young people between the ages of 18-34 the post-pandemic weak link? (at 15:24) --- Before summer settles in, some home spruce-ups you'll want to check off the list ahead of rebooted gatherings of family and friends (at 23:25) --- ''Tales of Little Egypt''... author James Gilbert discusses his novel about small-town America and the characters who created it in the late-19th and early-20th century (at 27:44) --- Another collection of tasty, easy recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 49:13)

He is often considered the Supreme Court's greatest jurist, but is Chief Justice John Marshall about to become another victim of 'cancel culture'? (at 15:56) --- Around Town: Celebrating agriculture in Hancock County - past, present and future - at the 32nd Annual Farmer's Share Breakfast (at 24:46) --- Keeping the Faith: Living a simple, Godly life in a crazy, modern world doesn't have to be as impossible as it may seem (at 32:11) --- Community and Business Spotlight: You're invited to Stillwaters Retreat... the area's newest wedding and event venue (at 38:15) --- What's Happening: Details on June's events and activities at the Hancock Historical Museum (at 53:22)