Consumers around the country have complained loudly about skyrocketing car insurance rates that have far exceeded the rate of inflation... We have some pointed questions to ask the president and CEO of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (at 14:52) --- Millions of families adopted dogs and cats to keep them company during COVID lockdowns, now four years later the needs of those pandemic pets are changing as they age (at 23:11) --- What's Happening: Fresh off of another successful CommunityREAD event, we have details on April happenings at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library (at 43:01)

Two weeks until the big show... It's an opportunity for scientists and educators to use kids' fascination with the solar eclipse as a springboard to inspire the next generation of leaders in science and space discovery (at 14:35) --- Around Town: Hope Shines Bright... The annual benefit auction for Findlay's Hope House is a little more than two weeks away (at 23:54) --- What's Happening: Spring has officially arrived... We get an update on April programs and activities from the Hancock Park District (at 46:53)

The University of Findlay and Bluffton University have announced plans for a merger... UF President Dr. Katherine Fell discusses what this means for both institutions, current and future students, and the communities they serve (at 16:00) --- The largest shift of generational wealth in history is coming - with some $85T in assets being transferred from the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers to GenX and Millennials... but financial experts are warning that many families are not prepared for or talking about what happens with all that wealth (at 27:58) --- Around Town: It's Holy Week... with St. Mark's UMC with their Band of Brothers and Sisters group hosting the annual Good Friday Community Breakfast (at 46:59)

Each year, Canine Companions provides hundreds of service dogs at no cost to assist individuals with disabilities... but have you ever wondered where those canines come from? (at 12:56) --- Americans will wager nearly $3B on college basketball over the next two weeks... it's all in good fun - until it's not (at 20:04) --- ICYMI: Why are automakers and the government forging ahead with the forced transition to electric vehicles when it seems obvious that consumers aren't ready? (at 30:29) --- Another collection of yummy and easy-to-make recipes from Kyra's Kitchen (at 56:18)

The National Association of Realtors has settled a major lawsuit over the way agent and broker commissions are structured and applied... What does this mean for the industry and for homebuyers and sellers - especially as the all-important spring real estate market begins to heat up? (at 12:51) --- Newly-elected state legislative nominee Ty Mathews shares reaction to results of this week's primary vote and what lies ahead in his bid to represent Ohio's 83rd District (at 23:28) --- Around Town: Get ready for Bakery Trivia... a night of fun to benefit the ADDAPTCO program, building an all-inclusive Hancock County community (at 45:13)

Crime Prevention Conversations: CDC data finds fewer teens vaping last year than the year before, but nearly half who tried e-cigarettes get hooked... What kids and parents need to know about this 21st century alternative to traditional tobacco use (at 13:43) --- A Salute to Service... Celebrating Women's History Month by highlighting the evolving and expanding role of women in the US Military (at 25:16) --- Nominations are now open for the Shyne Awards... a national program recognizing exceptional young people making a positive impact in their local communities (at 50:06)

ELECTION DAY SPECIAL: As voters head to the polls, we recap our candidate forum series featuring the individuals running in contested races in the Republican primary... for Hancock County Prosecutor (at 13:06) --- Ohio House of Representatives (at 21:27) --- Hancock County Sheriff (at 30:30) --- and Hancock County Commissioner (at 49:38)

Life-altering devastation from last week's tornadoes is a dramatic and timely representation of the reason Ohio's Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week is so critically important (at 15:19) --- The Affordable Care Act was supposed to 'fix' the healthcare problem in this country, but the pain of medical debt is as acute as ever - and only likely to get worse as premiums, deductibles and copayment thresholds continue to go up... so is there any fix? (at 26:30) --- NASA's Glenn Research Center will be in the path of totality exactly three weeks from today... How the science of solar eclipses provides vital information for future exploration of the universe (at 49:16)

The often acrimonious campaign for the 83rd District seat in the Ohio House is heating up again as Election Day approaches... with Representative Jon Cross accusing his opponent's supporters of spreading deliberate misinformation and 'flat-out lies' about his voting record (at 17:24) --- Challenger Ty Matthews responds to those assertions that he is 'hiding behind negative attacks' in the Ohio House campaign (at 27:03) --- Get 'em before they're gone... a special collection of viral TikTok recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 56:01)

The bill that could get TikTok banned in the US has been approved by the House... it's a measure that came out of the Energy and Commerce Committee, of which Rep. Bob Latta is a senior member (at 14:57) --- Throwback Thursday: Data security vs. online privacy... Is giving our information away really any different than having it stolen by hackers? (at 23:09) --- ICYMI: The 'treasure hunt for a cause'... Christian Clearing House is holding their annual Benefit Garage Sale this weekend (at 30:02) --- Around Town: We get a preview of the Findlay High School musical ''Newsies'' (at 48:52)