Inflation has now pushed many Americans to the point where critical needs are put off... which may be why 'buy now, pay later' options have exploded in popularity - but what are the risks? (at 14:23) --- Throwback Thursday: ''Guns in the Hands of Artists''... A provocative project centered on the most explosive social and political issue of our time (at 20:40) --- 'Boogie on the Block' is just the beginning of a spectacular summer full of events presented by the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts all around town (at 29:38) --- Around Town: The ladies of St. Andrew's UMC want to help brighten up your garden with their Perennial Plant Sale fundraiser this weekend (at 49:37)

The Eagle Creek storage basin project is set to receive the final funding it needs with $30M in Ohio's new capital appropriations bill... State Representative Jon Cross, a member of the House Finance Committee, explains what happens next (at 14:48) --- Around Town: Fire up your hot rods, classic cars and motorcycles... A special show for a special cause in memory of a special person will be held this weekend (at 26:11) --- What's Happening: Details on June's special programming at the Hancock Historical Museum (at 42:55)

Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas is just the latest in a long list of school shootings... reigniting once again the debate over the sanctity and limitations of the 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution (at 2:26) --- Home improvement, repair and renovation contractors account for more consumer complaints than nearly any other type of business... the Ohio Attorney General's office has advice on avoiding problems and what to do if you believe you've been taken (at 14:02) --- What's Happening: Summer is here and it's time to get outdoors with June programs and activities from the Hancock Park District (at 34:38)

The Memorial Day weekend always begins with National Poppy Day today... but do you know why? It all goes back to the true meaning of the holiday (at 11:01) --- It sure will be great weather for a dip in the pool this weekend... but make sure you think about water safety before jumping in (at 15:26) --- Many who did travel during the pandemic rediscovered the fun of roughing-it in the great outdoors... and camping continues to be just as popular into the Summer of 2022 (at 19:57) --- Great grilling recipes for your Memorial Day cookout from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 35:15)

Mass shootings are the worst nightmare not only for parents, but also for school administrators... who must always be keenly aware that the next such incident may not be 'somewhere else' (at 12:11) --- What is driving the 'Pain in the Nation' that seems to so frequently lead to tragic outcomes? A new report out this week from the Trust for America's Health offers some timely clues (at 22:41) --- High School commencement can be a big shock to parents as the realization sets in that a major change in their life is about to happen... We have the real-world do's and don'ts of sending your kid to college (at 44:42)

If there is one industry we expect to have rock-solid cybersecurity, it is within banking and financial services... So how safe are the platforms that keep care of our money? (at 14:06) --- It's home improvement season... We have advice for taking some of the stress out of your summer projects before you even start to think about swinging that hammer (at 24:10) --- What's Happening: Kids will discover 'Oceans of Possibilities' with the SummeREAD program from the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library (at 40:56)

Few industries were as closely scrutinized during the pandemic as elder care facilities... now the CEO of the nation's largest senior living community has written about the lessons learned from this once-in-a-lifetime experience (at 15:18) --- Especially in today's market, it's easy for first-timers to get caught up in the details of buying a home and forget about the importance of regular maintenance to protect that investment (at 22:36) --- What You Need... some essentials for the summer season (at 30:06) --- It's never too early to start thinking about Friday... To help you unwind after a long week at work, Rally in the Alley is back! (at 47:41)

Even before the pandemic, as many as 1-in-6 children had a treatable mental health disorder - numbers that have only increased of late - yet the use of mental health services has declined sharply... how to reverse these worrisome trends (at 15:07) --- Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn discusses the federal airport improvement grant, the city's purchase of more flood-prone properties and last week's Community Leaders of America conference (at 24:42) --- The pandemic may have upended your normal fitness routine and for many of us, getting back into shape again is turning out to be far more daunting than expected (at 45:37)

Remember the story of the Oregon high school football coach who disarmed a would-be shooter with a hug? Now, Keanon Lowe has written a new book about that experience and how he came to be in the right place at the right time to begin with (at 14:29) --- With Armed Forces Day this weekend and Memorial Day coming up, the National Commander of the American Legion discusses their effort to get the Honoring Our PACT Act through Congress (at 25:28) --- In Case You Missed It... Details on tomorrow's annual FPD Bicycle Rodeo (at 31:18) --- More tasty and easy-to-make recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 48:33)

Earlier this week, we discussed the so-called 'Gateway Vision' for future growth of the city... but are we starting from a good place to begin with? The newly-updated AARP Livability Index has the answer (at 15:41) --- With control of Congress hanging in the balance, politicos are watching the mid-term primary races around the country even more closely than usual (at 24:58) --- The organization Stand Up 2 Cancer and long-standing partner Mastercard are making it easier for all of us to join the fight, with the purchases we make nearly every day (at 45:48)