From lawn and garden treatments to leftovers from home improvement projects, with summer winding down there's not much time left to conveniently get rid of the household hazardous waste you probably have lying around (at 15:35) --- To Your Health: On average, people wait up to seven years before seeking treatment for hearing loss... now the FDA wants to make it easier and more affordable to get help (at 24:20) --- Around Town: Building awareness and celebrating diversity... The Black Heritage Library and Multicultural Center is hosting an Open House and garage sale fundraiser this weekend (at 47:11)

This will be remembered as the summer of extremes, that experts say will likely be more frequent in the future, which serves as yet another reminder about the importance of preparedness... yet another challenge for disadvantaged communities (at 16:15) --- Perhaps nowhere is the challenge of disaster preparedness and recovery better demonstrated than in the flooded regions of Eastern Kentucky, where Todd James has been deployed as part of the Red Cross response team (at 25:36) --- Community and Business Spotlight: How does the United Way make a positive impact in people's lives? It's a question that's frequently asked as we approach another annual fundraising campaign (at 45:31)

The American Greatness PAC has announced the first in a series of forums that chairman Jim Renacci says is aimed at reviving the MAGA movement and uniting conservatives... a tall order in an increasingly-splintered Republican party (at 16:35) --- Why STEM education is so important in today's educational paradigm, even for students who ultimately won't pursue careers in STEM-related fields (at 27:50) --- Tech tools that can take some of the workload off of small business owners and operators (at 46:13)

A big honor for McComb football standout Andrew Swisher... the Panthers' star running back has been invited to participate in the All-American Bowl - and his brother Corey has launched a GoFundMe effort to help make it happen (at 16:50) --- Landlords and property management firms have faced criticism for rapidly rising rent costs... but going overlooked are the significant headwinds facing the real estate industry (at 23:59) --- It's easy to paint all media with the same brush, but where would the community be without local sources of accurate and reliable news? That's the subject of the latest Chamber Amplified podcast from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce (at 46:38)

Before they head back to school, it's time for a conversation with your kids about how to have a healthy and safe relationship with technology (at 15:27) --- The West Ohio Food Bank experienced unprecedented demand during the pandemic... Now post-pandemic economic issues are creating new challenges in addressing the issue of food insecurity (at 23:19) --- Another collection of yummy recipes straight from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 46:27)

Hancock County Veterans Service Officer Nichole Coleman checks in from Washington, DC after being invited to attend the White House signing ceremony for the all-important PACT Act (at 15:30) --- The latest CPI and jobs data shows the labor market remains strong and consumer prices are coming down, yet persistently high inflation numbers and negative economic growth still point to a recession... are you confused yet? (at 26:17) --- Align Your Teeth Day... It's about more than just having a beautiful smile - in fact, the cosmetic aspect of having well-aligned teeth is one of the least-important considerations (at 49:58)

Perhaps the most compelling story surrounding the US withdrawal from Afghanistan one year ago was honoring our commitment to those who aided the war effort from the inside... including Afghan women who risked the lives of themselves and their families to advance the cause (at 14:19) --- The Findlay and Toledo events have been merged into a single Race for the Cure, but Susan G. Komen of Northwest Ohio still has something special for all 'Big Wigs' of the Flag City (at 22:06) --- One size does not fit all... Why embracing inclusiveness is good business for the style and fashion industry (at 44:03)

Ohio Republicans insist their opposition to Democrat Claire Osborn's bid for the 83rd House District race isn't personal or out of fear of losing the seat... but a matter of law that makes her candidacy invalid (at 14:49) --- The frustratingly confusing roller-coaster that is the COVID dashboard... and because public health is about more than just COVID-19, Hancock Public Health Commissioner Karim Baroudi discusses their latest Community Health Assessment report (at 22:23) --- Around Town: Flag City BallonFest returns for another weekend of high-flying family fun (at 49:06)

The race for the 83rd District seat in the Ohio House of Representatives took a turn on Friday as Republicans challenged the validity of Democrat challenger Claire Osborne's candidacy (at 15:44) --- Mental Health Monday: It's not uncommon for kids to feel uncertain, anxious or overwhelmed about back-to-school time (especially these days)... how parents and caregivers can help them 'Sound It Out' (at 24:35) --- What's Happening: Details on programs and activities from the Hancock County OSU Extension through the month of August and leading into the county fair (at 44:27)

It wasn't that many years ago many believed African-American athletes didn't have what it takes to play the most important position in football... ESPN senior writer Jason Reid discusses his new book ''Rise of the Black Quarterback'' (at 15:35) --- By the end of 2022, wireless carriers will have shut down their older 3G cellular networks... What does phasing out obsolete technology mean for the future of mobile connectivity, and how will consumers be affected? (at 24:56) --- Another collection of yummy recipes straight from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 45:50)