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)

What are the prospects of having a new Farm Bill in place by the September deadline? Senate Agriculture Committee member Sherrod Brown shares some of his priorities for this massive piece of federal legislation (at 15:24) --- Have you ever known someone trapped in a toxic relationship? In her new memoir, Virginia Bennett champions the cause of millions of women who, like herself, have been ''Snowed'' (at 24:48) --- A special collection of recipes from Kyra's Kitchen for anyone who's ever struggled with accommodating the unique dietary needs of each family member (at 49:26)

More than half of all 'Happily Ever Afters' aren't... How one divorce lawyer wants to help couples who are ending their marriage take the high road to Splitsville (at 13:11) --- Around Town: Members of the Fort Findlay Playhouse production of ''Hello, Dolly!'' join us to preview their season-opening show (at 23:15) --- Throwback Thursday: The rate of suicide in the United States has been on the increase for more than two decades... To reverse this trend, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention points to the great need for more research (at 46:16)

Community and Business Spotlight: Buckeye basketball legend Jerry Lucas talks about a special event coming next month to Hillcrest Golf Club... a benefit for his 'Dr. Memory' Visual Learning program (at 16:34) --- Meeting people where they are... How the national 988 mental health crisis hotline has led to expanded ways of reaching those who need help, and fresh perspectives on delivering individual care (at 23:47) --- Conversations on Crime Prevention: The annual Flag City Night Out event includes lots of fun and games... but its ultimate purpose is anything but (at 48:02)

It's been one year since the much-publicized launch of the nationwide 988 mental health crisis hotline... Has it been successful at raising awareness and, even more importantly, saving lives? (at 14:47) --- You know the automobile industry is big... do you know how big? And how significant it is for our state's economy? We take a closer look at the numbers and what the future holds for Ohio (at 25:09) --- Around Town: You're invited to celebrate Christmas in July with the Blanchard Valley Center... even Santa Claus himself is joining in the fun (at 46:42)

The battle of Generation Z vs. Baby Boomers in the office... How bad is today's workplace generation gap? And how do bosses and managers manage those conflicts without alienating either side? (at 14:13) --- Lessons learned from COVID... Legislation introduced by Representative Bob Latta would ensure the US is prepared to meet the demand for medicines and medical supplies to counter future public health threats (at 22:48) --- To Your Health: While individuals with psoriasis often avoid many summertime activities, the irony is that warm weather can actually help improve the condition (at 43:12)

Ohio's Social Media Parental Notification Act was approved as part of the state's recently-signed budget bill... Lt. Governor Jon Husted talks about what it is, how it works and whether it will make any difference (at 14:20) --- Building Better Brain Health... a new report examines how individuals can proactively take control of the things that contribute - both positively and negatively - to cognitive decline as we age (at 23:10) --- Another collection of recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 45:58)

Proponents call it a 'once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in Findlay's outdoor infrastructure' and, despite some misgivings, city leaders have given the green light to plans for a Downtown Recreation Area (at 15:02) --- It was one year ago this week that the Webb Space Telescope beamed back its first jaw-dropping images of the universe... Has this $10B project lived up to expectations and what discoveries lie ahead? (at 26:41) --- What's Happening: No summer break for the University of Findlay's Mazza Museum... with their annual Summer Conference and Art Camp among the activities in the month of July (at 46:58)

After years of talk, the Hancock County Commissioners recently broke ground for construction of a modern new Judicial Center (at 13:05) --- YMCA Child Development District Director Kari Redman talks about plans for expanding their programming through partnerships with area schools (at 23:32) --- Community and Business Spotlight: The United Way of Hancock County has some upcoming volunteer opportunities for business groups and families alike (at 33:20) --- To Your Health: Exciting results from a new clinical trial point to a more effective treatment that can substantially reduce the risk of recurrence for certain types of breast cancer (at 49:56)

The Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics was launched with the help of $2M in state funding a year and a half ago, and will get another $1M from the latest Ohio budget... What has been the return on that investment? (at 14:52) --- A closer look at the decisions that grabbed all the headlines at the end of the Supreme Court's latest term... do they really mean what some people say they mean? And how do perceptions of the current court align with reality? (at 25:22) --- Around Town: While members of Findlay First Edition are putting in the work at summer camp, FFE parents and friends are busy with their annual Garage Sale Fundraiser this week (at 54:54)