On Independence Day, it is entirely appropriate that we salute the men and women who protect our country and the freedoms we celebrate this holiday... a United States military force that looks a lot like the United States (at 14:09) --- The return to pre-pandemic eligibility rules for Medicaid and CHIP coverage could force many Ohioans off those programs soon... and the clock is ticking on alternative options for healthcare coverage (at 21:10) --- A recap of the people, places and things that most captured our attention in the month of June from the search trends experts at Google (at 29:47) --- A fun collection of recipes for your 4th of July cookout or backyard campfire from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 48:57)

Community and Business Spotlight: Findlay's Independence Day celebration will include fireworks, and a whole lot more... the Junior Fair has a full day of events planned (at 14:43) --- Even though backyard displays are now legal in Ohio, safety experts still recommend leaving pyrotechnics to the professionals... and remember, they love America but many veterans don't share the love for 4th of July fireworks (at 18:40) --- Throwback Thursday: ''The Boys in The Cave''... the rescue mission exactly five years ago that had a much happier ending than this month's OceanGate tragedy (at 32:59) --- What's Happening: The Hancock Historical Museum's annual Ice Cream Social is coming up next week and, later in the month, Findlay Rocks the 60s... Live! (at 53:20)

Kids and technology... How to strike the best balance in this love-hate relationship and leverage digital tools to raise well-adjusted children (at 14:15) --- With June being National Safety Month, the National Safety Council has some important reminders about the many things that can make your summer memorable for all the wrong reasons (at 23:29) --- Gearing up for the Fourth of July... Everything you need for celebrations with family and friends (at 31:50) --- What's Happening: SummerREAD continues, along with lots of other July programs and activities at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library (at 47:52)

Mayor Christina Muryn responds to the Findlay Area Apartment Association's effort to revise certain city ordinances, and charges that local leaders are prioritizing the agenda of special interests ahead of city residents (at 15:19) --- While schools around the country are out for the summer, a bill introduced earlier this year could make it safer for students when they return... it has bipartisan support but no movement so far in Congress - something the American Heart Association hopes to change (at 26:53) --- What's Happening: Details on July programs and happenings from the Hancock Park District (at 47:03)

Findlay Area Apartment Association president Tom Ross explains why the group is heading up a ballot initiative to change a trio of city ordinances regarding zoning code changes, penalties for property code violations and citizen input at council meetings (at 13:55) --- The Red Cross last week recognized and celebrated its volunteers, who are critical to carrying out the work they do locally and around the country... and more are always needed (at 26:15) --- What's Happening: An update on continuing summer events and preview of the upcoming 2023-24 season of shows at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (at 45:36)

Ask any business owner about the top issues they are struggling with and nearly universally you will hear about the worker shortage... How the US Chamber of Commerce is lobbying Congress to address the problem (at 13:37) --- Community and Business Spotlight: Mom, dad and all the kids are invited to get out and get active together at the 2nd annual Family Fitness Fair (at 20:24) --- Meet the authors behind the new children's picture book ''Bryson the Brave Bison'' ahead of their official launch event next week at the UF Mazza Museum (at 24:40) --- Another collection of yummy recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 43:19)

Summer means fun in the sun, and it will be a pretty big year for the star at the center of our solar system... Exploring the science of Heliophysics with the research team at NASA (at 15:12) --- Findlay is fortunate to be in the 'path of totality' for April's solar eclipse... not only will it be a once-in-a-lifetime event for residents, but also for businesses to cash in on a huge influx of visitors coming to witness it (at 25:49) --- To Your Health: This week's Family Advocacy Day sponsored by the Children's Hospital Association is an effort to prioritize critical healthcare policies in Washington which impact America's youngest patients (at 46:53)

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich discusses his new book ''March to the Majority: The Real Story of the Republican Revolution''... and the relevance of that revolution a quarter-century later (at 16:00) --- Growing trend or passing fad? In some cities, relocation incentives that have long been used to attract businesses have shifted to workers (at 25:44) --- With summer officially arriving today, HGTV celebrity designer Chip Wade has What You Need to create an outdoor living space you'll love living in (at 44:39)

There have been many stories in the news about businesses having lots of jobs they can't fill, which means plenty of opportunities for older workers to show they can still cut it... We have details on this year's Senior Job Fair at 50 North (15:06) --- A new survey finds more than six in ten companies already have or may soon implement a four-day work week, marking the biggest employment shift in nearly a century... but is it sustainable? (at 23:05) --- What's Happening: An update on what local boy scouts are up to this summer (at 43:57)

What is Juneteenth and why is it a big deal? Jerome Gray of Findlay's Black Heritage Library and Multicultural Center discusses the significance and relevance of our newest federal holiday (at 14:08) --- In honor of Freedom Day, a closer look at WalletHub's latest study on racial economic equality... a state-by-state analysis identifying areas of success and areas for improvement (at 23:28) --- The multi-billion dollar travel and tourism business is back in a big way... the Wave Awards celebrate the best of the cruise industry, a triumphant return after having been literally dry-docked during the pandemic (at 44:28)