Being able to afford the downpayment is one of the biggest hurdles for first time homebuyers, but not the only one... in fact, it is often the hidden costs that can derail the American Dream (at 15:23) --- What's Happening: Details on September events at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library... and the just-announced CommunityREAD selection for this spring (at 23:58) --- It's Clear the Shelters Month to encourage animal adoption... the Hancock County Humane Society has plenty of pets waiting for new homes (at 47:27)

After serving in the interim role for several months, Lindsay Summit has officially been named as new Hancock Public Health Commissioner (at 13:34) --- Remember the images of empty animal shelters as scores of people rushed to adopt pets to keep them company during the pandemic? Well, now those shelters are full again (at 23:35) --- The countdown is on to next week's Hancock County Fair... with new amenities, facility upgrades and updates - and even a brand new schedule that sees the event starting a day earlier than before (at 44:40)

At the intersection of addiction and homelessness... Hancock County will be the recipient of a five-year, $2.5M federal grant to help individuals and families through a program called Project HOME (at 14:43) --- Strategies for using back-to-school season as a springboard to teach teens healthy money skills (at 24:52) --- Summer vacation season is drawing to a close... all the more reason for a relaxing getaway to the beaches of the Sunshine State (at 44:18)

It's a sobering reality that a significant number of kids look forward to going back to school because it means an escape from the neglect or abuse they experience in the home (at 13:48) --- Around Town: Ahead of their next mission in less than a month, Flag City Honor Flight invites you to a special concert this Sunday afternoon by Findlay's own big band Night Jazz (at 22:10) --- More simple and delicious recipes for your family from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 46:23)

It seems everyone has embraced the idea of tax-free tips... will it help restaurant owners fill their open jobs for servers and other workers? Results from Square's latest Quarterly Restaurant Report (at 16:16) --- ICYMI... With students in the Findlay City Schools heading back to class today, some reminders about safety protocols for kids and parents - and the rest of us, too (at 23:11) --- Throwback Thursday: How to overcome bullies, trolls and other challenges of childhood with the author of ''Bounce: Help Your Child Build Resilience and Thrive in School, Sports and Life'' (at 45:55)

A conversation with the Superintendent of the Findlay City Schools... Dr. Andy Hatton with his 'welcome back' message for a new academic year (at 15:20) --- Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague this week is highlighting the state's STABLE Account program... allowing individuals with disabilities to better manage both necessities and specialized expenses without jeopardizing access to federal assistance programs (at 25:37) --- Around Town: Representing hope in the fight against a disease impacting thousands of families, the Hancock County Parkinson's Network is holding a tulip bulb sale this month (at 47:36)

Students in the Findlay City Schools will be heading back to class this week... time for a refresher on safety protocols for kids, parents and the rest of us, too in order to make it a successful and uneventful school year (at 15:24) --- Students can't learn if they can't hear... How to recognize the warning signs of hearing issues and when to get kids to the audiologist (at 26:18) --- After months of examining local needs and options, the Community Action Commission and HATS are giving the public a first look at their nearly-completed Hancock County Transit Development Plan (at 47:27)

The Fort Findlay Playground at Emory Adams Park has been well-loved by the community for more than 20 years, but it is beginning to show its age... Now a proposed revamp that reimagines the space for a new generation is generating strong reaction - which is just what the city is hoping for (at 14:13) --- Around Town: What show do you want to see? Single-event ticket sales for the upcoming season at Tiffin's historic Ritz Theatre are available beginning today (at 27:04) --- What's Happening: The Hancock County OSU Extension is busy preparing for the fair, and for the 'Winning at Wellness' campaign this fall (at 44:12)

To Your Health: With students heading back to class very soon, August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month... because quality of vision is a key indicator of school success (at 14:18) --- Findlay HS head football coach Stefan Adams previews this weekend's season-opening scrimmage and talks about preparing the Trojans for another year on the gridiron (at 23:08) --- Another collection of recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 45:02)

Next week, Carole Elchert and Phil Sugden will host a screening of their award-winning film, examining how artists in Cuba are using their talents to fight decades of totalitarian communist rule and oppression (at 15:02) --- ''Activismo'' comes from the spanish word for 'activism'... Using art as a powerful tool to promote societal and political change is not new (at 24;58) --- Cash-out refinancing, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit and now something called home equity sharing... of the multitude of ways to tap into the value of your home, what are the benefits and pitfalls? (at 47:20)