Many family Thanksgiving gatherings are full of awkward conversations, but there is one that's important to have anyway (at 13:14) --- Money may be tight, but no one wants to be a Grinch at Christmastime... Exploring the benefits and potential pitfalls of using buy now, pay later services for your holiday gift list (at 21:37) --- Community and Business Spotlight: Ohio Means Jobs wants you to know about another local career opportunity (at 27:15) --- It's the perfect thriller to curl up with on a cold winter's night by the fire... Master storyteller David Baldacci talks about his latest novel ''The Edge'' (at 43:59)

It's a program to encourage civics education and community involvement among middle school students... registration is now open for the National Civics Bee, from the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation and local chambers around the country (at 14:19) --- Showing our thanks to all who have served, the Library of Congress wants to preserve your stories as part of their ongoing Veterans History Project (at 21:44) --- Around Town: It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without the annual Turkey Trot 5K to benefit the Women's Resource Center (at 45:07)

The auto experts at Motor Trend are back with their pick for 2024 Car of the Year... It's a completely fresh re-design of a familiar favorite and previous winner (at 15:07) --- Just in time for holiday entertaining, and for anyone who loves to cook, America's Test Kitchen is out with ''Kitchen Gear''... appropriately billed as the ultimate owner's manual for your kitchen (at 23:13) --- Our around-the-world tour continues with a collection of Canadian recipes from Kyra's Kitchen (at 44:16)

Nearly 90-percent of parents in a new survey believe their kids are performing at grade level in school, but data from the US Department of Education tells us nearly half are actually lagging behind - so why the disconnect? (at 14:27) --- Some Ohio lawmakers say voter approval of Issues 1 and 2 doesn't necessarily settle those issues... State Representative Jon Cross shares his thoughts (at 22:53) --- The holiday season wouldn't be the same without those ringing bells... The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to help make their Red Kettle Campaign happen (at 50:40)

Crime Prevention Conversations: Over $74B worth of holiday deliveries will be left on people's doorsteps this season... how to make sure your packages don't fall victim to porch pirates (at 15:11) --- Aside from Medicare, another enrollment deadline is looming for those who purchase medical insurance through the Healthcare.gov exchange (at 24:34) --- Community and Business Spotlight: A reminder from the United Way of Hancock County about the many benefits of giving locally (at 31:29) --- More of our first picks for great holiday gifts as retailers roll out their early Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals this week (at 49:54)

Midwives have been around for centuries, literally, and the profession has experienced a resurgence of interest in recent years... We take a closer look at the role of certified nurse midwives in the modern healthcare continuum (at 15:24) --- Fair is fair... we also need to talk about the important issue of men's health, and specifically the tendency many men have to delay or avoid regular checkups (at 24:24) --- Retailers aren't waiting to roll out their early Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, so we have an early look at some of the top picks for great holiday gifts (at 47:14)

Mayor Christina Muryn talks about her goals heading into a new term in office, the discussion surrounding community diversity and the announcement of new water rates (at 15:31) --- One in five adults has no retirement savings, and two-thirds are worried they will outlive the savings they do have... AARP and the Ad Council have launched a new initiative to get people thinking about their 'Pretirement' years (at 28:24) --- What's Happening: Recognizing the dedicated volunteers that keep Hancock County's 4-H program going strong... and gearing up for a new year of fun and learning (at 46:36)

What better way to salute America's service members than by spreading a little holiday cheer, with the help of the American Red Cross (at 14:18) --- Veterans Day is about more than just honoring those who have served... for many veterans, it's a time to reflect on how that service has changed the course of their lives (at 21:47) --- A handful of teams remain in the hunt as the high school football playoffs continue... Coaches Corner host John Marshall previews this week's regional semifinals (at 28:58) --- Our around-the-world tour continues with a collection of easy Swiss-inspired recipes from Kyra's Kitchen (at 44:28)

Saluting service in the community... Being a veteran certainly has its perks this weekend (at 15:36) --- Helping veterans transition to civilian life... What are the best careers after service, and how can vets find the one that fits them best? (at 26:35) --- ''The Miracle of the Ugly Little Sweater''... local attorney and former city council president Bob Schuck talks about his first effort as a children's book author (at 47:07)

Rates of anxiety, depression and suicide among young people have skyrocketed in the past decade... but is social media really to blame, or just a scapegoat? Examining the effort to protect kids from internet threats on the Kids Online Safety Act Day of Action (at 13:56) --- Election Day is finally over... Which means we can now turn our attention to the presidential election that is now just one year away (at 23:34) --- Around Town: Details on an evening of 'Glitz, Glitter and Jazz' at the Findlay Inn to benefit City Mission (at 49:01)