A new report finds women-owned businesses have faced lower sales and higher closure rates during the pandemic... Where to find strategies and support to help female entrepreneurs survive and thrive in the 'new normal' (at 13:18) --- As neighboring counties move off of the state COVID map's 'red alert' level, frustration mounts with continued restrictions in Hancock County even as vaccinations become more readily available (at 21:47) --- Spring has sprung! And not a moment too soon... we have What You Need to get the most out of the warmer weather and longer days (at 39:44)

''Good Cop, Black Cop''... In his new memoir, former Fostoria Police Sergeant Clayton Moore recounts his complicated experience as that city's first African-American officer and how it relates to the larger discussion of racial justice and policing (at 12:51) --- ''The Shingle Weaver's Picnic''... debut author PC Smith explains why she decided to write her first novel at the sprite young age of 84 (at 22:22) --- More tasty and simple recipes that your family is sure to love from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 41:54)

The Fort Findlay Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) has launched a new local non-profit foundation to serve the needs of officers and their families, as well as the community at large (at 13:24) --- To Your Health: Respiratory diseases like COVID-19 and the seasonal flu can be even more serious when added to underlying conditions such as COPD... yet many of those patients aren't communicating well-enough with their doctors to manage potential flareups (at 23:30) --- Around Town: The Agri-Business Committee of the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce is holding their annual Sausage Sale, and gearing up for this year's Farmers' Share Breakfast (at 48:54)

Fears about the pandemic crippling the economy have been replaced by concerns about 'overheating' in its recovery... What do economists want to hear out of the Federal Reserve's latest Open Market Committee meeting? (at 12:24) --- If working from home is the new normal, cloud networks will be the way business gets done... but what security risks does that pose to companies that are ill prepared? (at 22:33) --- Keeping the Faith: Jesus' Great Commission instructs us to 'go and make disciples of all nations'... but when was the last time you had that conversation with another person? (at 33:20) --- The countdown to warmer weather is on... Lifestyle expert Terra Wellington has What You Need for a spring refresh for yourself and the whole family (at 48:17)

It may take some people years to recover from the difficult decisions they had to make during the pandemic... an even greater challenge for women, who are often handicapped by stereotypes in the financial planning industry (at 14:47) --- Even after more than 40 years, HIV infection rates in the Bible Belt South are as high as they were at the height of the AIDS epidemic... could, of all things, a faith-based awareness campaign help get this crisis under control once and for all? (at 21:14) --- What's Happening: The application deadline for Findlay Kiwanis Scholarships is rapidly approaching... it is one program supported by the annual Pancake Day fundraiser, which will look a little different this year (at 44:55)

COVID and our schools... After a year of reimagining and reinventing the way they teach, what lessons have educators learned? And will the pandemic have a lasting impact beyond the classroom itself? (at 14:16) --- While some things may go back to normal relatively quickly post-pandemic... the economic impact for many families may well be felt for many years to come (at 23:16) --- It's the hottest breakfast trend on social media... how to create unique, healthy and delicious 'smoothie bowls' (at 43:29)

Mayor Christina Muryn reflects on a year of managing COVID-19 in the City of Findlay... and could we soon have some additional competition in the 'micropolitan community' category? (at 14:07) --- ''We Begin at the End''... debut novelist Chris Whitaker's breakout thriller is one to add to your listening list, with the audiobook voiced by noted actor George Newbern (at 26:28) --- Three Farm Daughters... a new venture by a trio of sisters demonstrates just how different the ag industry is today, both in terms of the people doing the farming and what they are producing (at 32:52) --- We're cooking up a tasty breakfast with this week's collection of recipes from Kyra's Kitchen (at 45:41)

Analyzing Ohio's pandemic response one year later... State Representative Jon Cross reflects on lessons that we learned, mistakes that were made and the law of unintended consequences (at 12:23) --- Community and Business Spotlight: The United Way of Hancock County wants your input in preparing a strategic plan for the community moving forward post-pandemic (at 24:12) --- Throwback Thursday: This isn't the first pandemic humankind has faced throughout history, and what will get us through this one is what always has before... cultivating resilience (at 28:27) --- Stories Around the World... the Black Heritage Library and Findlay-Hancock County Public Library are teaming to teach children about the myriad of global cultures and traditions (at 50:51)

The state has given county fairs the yellow light to proceed with caution... Hancock County Fair Board president Jeff Cole discusses planning for this year's event after the major change in leadership announced earlier this week (at 14:07) --- Another fraternity initiation has turned tragic, this time at BGSU... What will it take to finally end the problem of hazing on college campuses? (at 25:15) --- Keeping the Faith: Growing closer to God when we're further apart... a free new app creates the world's largest virtual Bible Study group (at 38:06) --- Around Town: The Children's Mentoring Connection has reimagined their popular Bowling for Kids fundraiser (at 53:29)

After a long year of nothing being normal, the pressures of daily life may have you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and wallowing in negative thoughts... it's time to fill your everyday with more YAY (at 13:51) --- With millions of Americans struggling to meet their monthly rent or mortgage payments, scam artists are cashing in... how to spot the red flags and keep from turning a bad situation into something even worse (at 24:48) --- The rise of eSports... How what started as a casual way to spend time with friends has become a big-time professional venture for the world's best gamers (at 41:23)