Throwback Thursday: Remembering our friend, colleague and community icon Dick Dougherty on what would have been his 100th birthday (at 15:43) --- While college enrollment has been steadily declining over the past three years, opportunities in the skilled trades are booming... could this be the great equalizer for disadvantaged young adults who can no longer afford traditional higher education? (at 21:21) --- Around Town: Hillcrest Golf Club will host an outing later this month to benefit the Josh Minton Foundation, established in memory of a Northwest Ohio native and West Point graduate who sadly lost his battle to cancer at the age of 32 (at 29:35)

Arlington has become the latest Hancock County village to participate in the Heart and Soul development and planning program through the Community Foundation (at 17:30) --- The back-to-school challenge no one is talking about... With inflation pushing many to their financial breaking point already, where does that leave families faced with paying for college? (at 26:29) --- Independence Day holds special meaning for all Americans... but to residents of Findlay's Hope House, July's Independence Campaign brings hope for a whole new level of freedom (at 47:09)

Here we go again? After several months of low transmission, Hancock County is back to the 'medium' level of COVID spread, and hospitalizations are creeping back up... How concerned should we be about another increase in cases and the latest variants? (15:47) --- From the purchase of nuisance properties to testing of police body cameras, Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn discusses a number of city issues making headlines this month (at 23:21) --- To Your Health: July is Dry Eye Awareness Month... a condition that's more common as we grow older, but potentially serious at any age (at 46:13)

The Executive Director of the NASA Exoplanet Science Center explains why scientists (especially those who are searching the universe for other planets and potential forms of life) are so excited about the potential of the James Webb space telescope (at 15:37) --- A Stuff the Bus follow-up... with collection weekend in the books, Christian Clearing House begins the sorting and organizing process ahead of next month's distribution (at 23:33) --- Now that we have you thinking about back-to-school... delivery service Shipt is out with their Ultimate School Shopping Guide for students from kindergarten to college (at 44:04)

Stuff The Bus... It's time for our annual school supplies drive for families in need - to make sure every student starts the new year ready to learn (at 12:40) --- Pencils, crayons, backpacks... vaccines? The American Academy of Family Physicians warns that a growing number of kids are behind on their immunization schedule, raising the risk we could see more outbreaks of easily preventable disease (at 21:10)

As Congress battles over the already passed but not yet funded CHIPS Act, thousands of jobs and Ohio's place as a leader in technology hang in the balance with Intel putting their multi-billion-dollar investment in our state on hold - we speak with Senator Sherrod Brown and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted (at 16:24) --- Community and Business Spotlight: Does the United Way really make a direct impact on people's lives in the community? You bet they do (at 34:24) --- This week's collection of recipes a day earlier than usual from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 51:09)

With millions of items ordered and billions of dollars spent during Amazon's Prime Day sale (and competitors' similar events), scam artists and cybercriminals will be on the prowl everywhere seeking out new victims (at 13:45) --- Cleveland is at the top with Toledo in the top ten on WalletHub's list of the Most Stressed Cities in America - in fact, Ohio lands five entries among the top 50 (more than any other state)... so what's going on here? (at 23:54) --- Local, independent, small businesses are the fabric of any community... and there can never be too many opportunities to thank and support them (at 45:17)

For all the talk of female empowerment these days, far too few are prepared to take control of their long-term financial security... just ask the millions of women who are divorced or widowed, who are far more likely to be living in poverty or bankruptcy (at 16:14) --- The Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce has extended the nomination period for this year's Small Business Awards to recognize the community's outstanding entrepreneurs (at 27:05) --- After nearly two years of being mostly confined to our homes with no dress code, many are finding the transition out of our comfy clothes to be a challenge... so we have a style refresh for the late-summer and transition into fall (at 43:50)

There's not much you can do about rising prices, but you can counter them... we have five inflation-beating ways to save money on groceries, energy, travel and more (at 13:00) --- While Findlay First Edition is busy preparing for the upcoming season at summer camp this week, FFE parents are equally busy organizing and running the group's largest annual fundraiser (at 20:16) --- What's Happening: Before you know it, the Hancock County Fair will be upon us... and for 4-H clubs, the countdown is already well underway (at 40:37)

If men are from Mars and women are from Venus, no wonder we don't speak the same language... How to make sense of the way the other half communicates with the author of ''Sex Talk'' (at 16:05) --- A milestone for canine enthusiasts as the American Kennel Club has officially added its 200th recognized breed of dog... Meet the Bracco Italiano (at 28:07) --- Happening This Weekend: The 7th annual 'Ride to Remember' will be touring much of the area to benefit the Wreaths Across America at Christmastime (at 34:12) --- Another collection of tasty, easy-to-make recipes from Kyra's Kitchen (at 51:16)