It's Ohio's tax-free weekend... the idea is to help families that are shopping for back-to-school - but if you're not careful, it may cost you more than you save (at 14:34) --- Why having a baby isn't always as simple as having a baby... A new report from the March of Dimes offers a troubling look at the lack of adequate prenatal and maternity care in large sections of the country - including Ohio (at 22:45) --- Breakfast isn't just for breakfast anymore with these recipes from Kyra's Kitchen (at 43:39)

Up, up and away! Findlay's biggest summer event is right around the corner... We get a preview of this year's Flag City BalloonFest (at 17:00) --- But before that, to kick off this weekend, it's downtown Findlay's first-ever Summer ArtWalk (at 26:57) --- Examining the claim that the principle of majority rule is at risk in Ohio... the Chair of the Hancock County Democrats discusses their opposition to Issue 1 (at 35:14) --- Throwback Thursday: The fascinating story of the Hancock County astronomer who helped prove Einstein's Theory of Relativity and served as president of the National Academy of Sciences (at 57:41)

We want our kids to follow their dreams - but two-thirds of today's students say they will prioritize a career that provides financial security over a field that they are passionate about... does it really have to be one or the other? (at 16:03) --- A look back at the people, places and things that most captured our attention in the month of July from the search trends experts at Google (at 26:07) --- What's Happening: A fun month of August events at the Hancock Historical Museum... and plans are well underway for Oktoberfest this fall (at 46:16)

The number of American children who are fully vaccinated is now at a ten-year low... Ahead of back-to-school time, it's not just important for their own benefit (at 15:38) --- It may be one of the most misunderstood immunizations ever introduced, but the much-maligned HPV vaccine could prevent thousands of cancer diagnoses each year (at 26:36) --- What's Happening: Be sure to take time to enjoy the great outdoors before the kids are back to school with August programs and activities from the Hancock Park District (at 35:14) --- ICYMI: The annual Flag City Night Out event happens later today at Riverside Park, with lots of fun and games... but its ultimate purpose is anything but (at 58:10)

While our 'Stuff the Bus' campaign takes care of basic classroom supplies for kids in need, Hancock County Job and Family Services and Ohio Means Jobs have a program to help provide new clothes for back-to-school (at 14:33) --- Around Town: You're invited to go on an 'Around the World Tour'... paving the road to hope for those in need of a second chance through Welcome to a New Life (at 23:01) --- What's Happening: There's something for every member of the family in the month of August at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (at 43:32)

ON LOCATION for the annual 'Stuff the Bus' school supplies campaign to help send area kids in need back-to-school with everything they need to start the new year off right... today's broadcast made possible by FriendsOffice (at 13:45) --- We couldn't pull off a massive project like this without some help... Christian Clearing House is the logistics partner for Stuff the Bus, coordinating the organization and distribution side of things (at 22:21) --- With the new school year right around the corner, meet the new superintendent of Findlay City Schools... Dr. Andy Hatton (at 42:13)

SPECIAL REPORT: A candid discussion about Issue 1... and why the question Ohioans are being asked to vote on goes much deeper than the sound-byte campaigning would lead you to believe (at 14:52) --- Tornadoes in North Carolina earlier this month severely damaged a Pfizer facility, leading the company to warn about possible hospital-grade medication shortages... How long before any supply disruption becomes critical? (at 30:29) --- A special collection of fresh from the garden recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 48:41)

It's that time of year again... We get a preview of all the new and familiar things to see, do - and eat - at the 2023 Ohio State Fair (at 16:53) --- Just like many families these days, a growing number of businesses are tapping into credit card rewards programs to help stretch their budgets... but is that a wise move in the long run? (at 25:36) --- The Humane Society's 'Wags and Walks' event has been rescheduled from this week due to the extreme heat... which serves as another reminder of how dangerous these weather conditions can be for our pets (at 43:52)

This weekend, it's the event we've been waiting for all summer: Findlay Rocks the 60s - Live! (at 15:46) --- This year's many weather extremes are cited as examples of climate change and the importance of minimizing environmental hazards like methane leaks... For the energy industry, being more proactive in containing those losses also carries a significant economic benefit (at 24:53) --- Even with money being as tight as it is for so many people, a new Bankrate survey finds billions of dollars worth of gift cards are sitting around unused (at 33:53) --- What's Happening: Details on the latest happenings at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library (at 53:43)

State Representative Jon Cross shares his thoughts on the newly-signed Ohio budget, along with Issue 1 - the fight to raise the bar for constitutional ballot initiatives (at 13:50) --- From the 'Great Resignation' to the 'Great Retention'... How employers have responded to the trend of emboldened workers leaving unfulfilling jobs with little potential for advancement (at 25:51) --- This is the week to 'Stuff the Bus'... our annual partnership with Christian Clearing House to provide school supplies for kids in need (at 48:53)