Is it time to put the dreaded masks back on again? Why local health officials are concerned about a sudden spike in the number of COVID cases and other respiratory illnesses (at 13:52) --- 'Practicing Mindfulness in the Midst of Seasonal Chaos'... the prescription for a happy holiday from the Hancock County OSU Extension's Live Healthy, Live Well initiative (at 24:10) --- What captured our attention and piqued our interest in 2022? Google is out with their annual Year-in-Search lists (at 41:18)

More house fires happen this time of year than any other... We have tips to keep your holidays from going up in smoke - literally (at 12:55) --- Christmas is a time for family fun, and in many households that includes a pet in the holiday festivities... with a few precautions to keep them safe (at 16:54) --- Community and Business Spotlight: Tucked away in the small Wood County village of Wayne is the coolest store this side of Santa's workshop (at 23:23) --- Tech gifts for everyone on your list (maybe even yourself) from the new Apple lineup of products (at 26:48) --- Another collection of recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 49:59)

Overcoming the biggest challenge holding back widespread adoption of electric vehicles... the lack of charging stations, especially in non-urban areas (at 15:35) --- An important deadline today for those who get coverage through the government's HealthCare.gov marketplace... it's the final opportunity to make changes that will take effect on January 1 (at 24:30) --- To Your Health: More heart attacks happen at this time of year than any other... We have advice on how to have a heart healthy holiday season (at 31:27) --- More deals and steals if you still need gift ideas, and other ways to make your holiday merry and bright (at 47:59)

Are you taking online security seriously this Christmas shopping season? A new Norton survey finds an alarming number of us are not... and here's what we need to do better (at 14:07) --- In what could be the strongest sign yet that electric vehicles are the way of the future, Motor Trend has named the Ford F150 Lightning its Truck of the Year for 2023 (at 20:03) --- Around Town: Findlay's first-ever community Hanukkah celebration is happening this Sunday at the Black Heritage Library and Multicultural Center (at 42:42)

For better or worse, the Findlay Police Department wants your feedback... Details on the annual FPD Citizen Survey and how your critique can help make the community a better and safer place (at 14:40) --- Frivolous lawsuits and abuse result in over $284B in wasted legal costs annually, yet tort reform remains an elusive issue... Can the system be fixed while still protecting the rights and responsibilities on both sides? (at 23:48) --- Ho, ho, ho! Kahuna's All-Star Christmas Jam is back... a night of great music and holiday spirits to benefit the local Toys for Tots campaign (at 46:40)

Organizers are still looking for last-minute donations and volunteer manpower to make the Wreaths Across America program happen locally... Sherri Garner Brumbaugh joins us with details (at 13:51) --- Giving Tuesday was a huge success for non-profit organizations and charity drives all over the country, but if we're serious about this being 'the season of giving' then making meaningful connections should be something we continue to do every day (at 23:25) --- After a contentious runoff in Georgia, the midterm election cycle is over - just in time for the 2024 presidential campaign to begin... What would the Founding Fathers think of American politics today? (at 41:41)

If the pandemic taught us anything, it's that you only live once... Which may be why more people than ever are throwing caution to the wind with the adventurous trend of spontaneous travel (at 13:13) --- There's no denying winter in Northwest Ohio can be hard on your skin and hair... Here's how to care for yourself with the harsh weather of the next few months (at 18:57) --- Around Town: It's another local holiday tradition... Director Kevin Manley previews the 22nd annual Christmas Show featuring Findlay First Edition and Voices in Perfection (at 40:06)

Even though the US isn't directly involved in the fight between Russia and Ukraine, thousands of American troops are deployed in Eastern Europe... service members - and their families - who should not be forgotten this holiday (at 14:12) --- The Trojans have a rare weekend off before hitting the floor on Tuesday... Coaches Corner host John Marshall speaks with assistant coach Ray Elbin for a Findlay HS Hoops Preview (at 22:05) --- In honor of National Cookie Day this weekend... we have a collection of sweet treats for the season! (at 40:13) --- Even more yummy recipes from the indulgent side of Kyra's Kitchen (at 44:39)

Moving forward with the process of Moving Findlay Forward... Committee chair Jeff Wobser shares details on next week's event to unveil the progress on the city's strategic plan thus far and what will happen next (at 12:40) --- How you can help give the lifelong gift of literacy by volunteering as a tutor for the Hancock Public Library's Read for LIFE program (at 21:40) --- What's Happening: Celebrate the season with December events and activities at the Hancock Historical Museum (at 29:28) --- Tickets to upcoming shows at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts make great Christmas gifts for young and old alike (at 47:22)

Teaching teens important financial literacy skills... especially in underserved communities as perhaps the best strategy for breaking the cycle of poverty (at 14:15) --- To Your Health: To wrap-up Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the importance of clinical trials in developing new treatments that offer better outcomes for patients (at 22:15) --- There's still time to share the warmth of the season with those in need... the annual Coats for Christmas campaign continues through this week (at 26:23) --- Just like out of a Hallmark movie... the community of Mt. Blanchard comes together to celebrate Christmas in the Village this weekend (at 49:05)