New Liberty-Benton superintendent Bruce Otley discusses preparations for the start of their school year, including the ribbon cutting on a brand new elementary and middle school facility (at 14:53) --- Pass the popcorn! The 2nd annual National Cinema Day is this Sunday... celebrating the magic of movies experienced on the big screen (at 25:05) --- It's Week #2 of the high school football season... Coaches Corner host John Marshall gives us a preview of the local games (at 31:19) --- Another collection of recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 46:23)

Today is expected to be the hottest day of the summer... How to spot the warning signs of dangerous exposure in this kind of extreme heat (at 15:23) --- State Representative Jon Cross shares his thoughts on this week's roundtable with business and education leaders about the work of the Center to Advance Manufacturing (at 21:41) --- A reminder from Litter Landing that the last chance is coming up next week to dispose of those household hazardous waste materials before you have to store them for the winter (at 33:09) --- What's Happening: September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month... and the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library is giving away prizes! (at 52:35)

A new Bankrate survey finds that younger investors are more likely to be proactive in response to changing economic conditions... but is that proactivity a good thing or a bad thing? (at 14:33) --- Director Tim Mayle recaps this week's business roundtable between the Center for Advanced Manufacturing and the region's leaders in business, education and government (at 22:54) --- What's Happening: The Humane Society of Hancock County is helping pet owners cope with the grief of losing a four-legged loved one (at 46:50)

Back-to-school doesn't just mean a big change in students' daily routine... it means the return of important safety rules and regulations that commuters need to remember as well (at 15:14) --- Conquering the lunchtime challenge... How to pack a lunch your kids will want to eat that will also help improve school success (at 22:55) --- Building on our conversation yesterday about using artificial intelligence to help your business... But there are also opportunities in making AI itself your business (at 45:33)

Artificial intelligence may finally be the technology that lives up to the promise of making our lives easier... and even though AI is still in its infancy, one expert says it's already being underutilized in business (at 15:25) --- Yet another example of healthcare disparities... Sensitive skin and eczema are among the most prominent chronic conditions affecting communities of color, yet there is a distinct lack of dermatological training to provide care unique to the needs of those patients (at 22:48) --- Last week, Las Vegas played host to the largest event for the pet retail industry in North America... A closer look at the trends for your pet from SuperZoo 2023 (at 42:28)

The Bishop Sycamore scam was an embarrassment to Ohio high school football, but how did it happen - and could it happen again? An eye-opening conversation with former OHSAA executive Ben Ferree, co-author of the new book ''Friday Night Lies'' (at 14:18) --- Countdown to Kickoff… We preview all the area’s games for Week #1 of a new season on the gridiron (at 25:48) --- In this final weekend before Findlay City Schools students begin the new year, we have some last-minute back-to-school prep to take care of (at 34:49) --- Another collection of yummy and easy-to-make family recipes from Kyra's Kitchen (at 55:21)

The Hancock County Farmers Market continues well past the summer season... and they're changing things up a bit this week (at 15:11) --- Remember when pet adoptions soared during the pandemic? Now, animal shelters are seeing the opposite problem... a surge in the number of abandoned animals and fewer people stepping forward to bring a homeless pet into their family (at 23:48) --- Around Town: JR Smith previews his turn as the 'founding father who winks at us' in the upcoming Fort Findlay Playhouse Second Stage production of ''Ben Franklin: An Ingenious Life'' (at 45:15)

Crime Prevention Conversations: Want to really 'back the blue'? Join the Citizens Sheriff's Academy and learn how law enforcement really works (at 16:16) --- With fewer homes selling for more money and mortgage rates at a 20-year high, why would anyone want to buy a home right now? We take a long-range look at the real estate market and trends for the rest of 2023 and into 2024 (at 24:14) --- Coaches Corner host John Marshall joins us as we prepare to kick off another high school sports season (at 45:38)

One week to go before city students are back in class, but not everyone is excited... What to do if your child is suffering from back-to-school anxiety (at 15:47) --- Meet the Texas teenagers who are using the lessons they've learned as unlikely international taekwondo champions to teach other vulnerable kids how to overcome life's adversities (at 22:34) --- ICYMI... Buckeye basketball legend Jerry Lucas talks about a special event coming this weekend to Hillcrest Golf Club... a benefit for his 'Dr. Memory' Visual Learning program (at 31:25) --- What's Happening: Hope House is wrapping up another successful summer Independence Campaign and preparing for next month's Donor Appreciation Event (at 53:45)

Amazon has announced plans to further expand its One Medical network of subscription-based routine primary care clinics... could the company disrupt healthcare in the same way it has redefined the retail sector? (at 15:49) --- Mental Health Monday: Fighting the good fight... Hancock Public Health and local resource agencies are hosting an Overdose Awareness Day event this week (at 27:11) --- What's Happening: The Hancock County OSU Extension 4-H team is in full fair mode with opening day only about two weeks away (at 48:17)