The Supreme Court has long been considered the most distinguished branch of government, but is it just another broken institution? Dr. Scott Gerber discusses SCOTUS reform at the UF Constitution Day event (at 16:22) --- It won't be long before we transition from cooling our homes to heating our homes, which means it's time for some routine HVAC maintenance... because caring for those systems is a lot cheaper than replacing them (at 27:04) --- Weather emergencies are becoming more frequent and more severe... With winter coming, are you 'Red Cross Ready'? (at 46:27)

Remembering Bill Ruse... The longtime chief executive of Blanchard Valley Hospital died last week, but his lasting impact on the health and well-being of the community he loved will be felt for generations to come (at 17:01) --- Kids are heading back to school, which means a half-million big yellow buses back on America's roads... With so much attention about alternative fuel vehicles to protect the environment, what about the country's largest public transportation network? (at 28:15) --- What's Happening: After an adventure-filled summer, the Boy Scouts are busy gearing up for an exciting autumn schedule... including welcoming new members (at 46:17)

A look ahead to the second half of the Hancock County fair with details on everything that's coming up this weekend, including Monday's big Junior Fair Livestock Sale (at 13:49) --- It's Week #3 of the high school football season, and opening weekend of conference play in the BVC... Coaches Corner host John Marshall gives us a preview (at 22:28) --- From the US Open to the Dana Classic to NCAA and even high school football... technology is changing the way fans experience their favorite sports, and fans are constantly looking for more (at 25:04) --- Another collection of yummy recipes from Kyra's Kitchen... at the fair! (at 44:27)

The Hancock County Fair is well underway, and every inch of the fairgrounds is buzzing with activity... but what about the other 51 weeks of the year? (at 15:06) --- Because Fido deserves a vacation, too... More families are taking their dog along when they travel, and the experts at AutoTrader have helpful advice to make sure everyone stays safe on your next adventure (at 34:49) --- Around Town: Next weekend, Cancer Patient Services is hosting their first-ever Flock Walk... we have all the details (at 53:30)

It is a showcase for the area's largest industry, and the largest community gathering of the year... The Hancock County Fair is an annual tradition not to be missed (at 14:01) --- Our broadcast from opening day of the Hancock County Fair is made possible by Legacy Farmers Cooperative, one of the premier sponsors of the fair (at 23:11) --- It's sadly ironic that as American farmers feed the world, millions of Americans go hungry... Celebrating agriculture and addressing food insecurity is the mission of the 'Heres To The Farmer' campaign (at 45:00)

Frontline workers were the heroes of the pandemic, but a new report finds that few of them see opportunities for career growth and advancement (at 13:54) --- From the Historic Barn Tour to Oktoberfest, September is a very busy month for the Hancock Historical Museum (at 22:18) --- Say farewell to summer and welcome in the fall season with September events and programs from the Hancock Park District (at 31:18) --- ICYMI: Hancock County Fair President Jeff Cole and Events Manager Haley Reese give us a preview of what's new for 2022 (at 54:01)

A new spacecraft for a new era... NASA is set to launch Artemis I, the first phase of a program which will pave the way for humans to return to the Moon and eventually go beyond (at 15:04) --- Community and Business Spotlight: How Jeffrey Mann Fine Jewelers became the area's leading retailer of man-made diamonds, and why it matters (at 22:21) --- What's Happening: Executive Director Heather Clow talks about September events at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (at 42:01)

Not many people can say their career has placed them center stage at as many historical happenings as award-winning White House photojournalist Christy Bowe... she reflects on her career and how the business has changed over the years, from her fascinating new memoir ''Eyes That Speak'' (at 15:02) --- Is this the slippery slope opponents of legalized marijuana warned us about? New research now claims the drug found in psychedelic mushrooms can be used to treat alcoholism (at 31:30) --- Coaches Corner host John Marshall previews tonight's area action for Week #2 of the high school football season (at 39:38) --- Another collection of tasty recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 52:36)

Last month's rescue of thousands of dogs from a Virginia research breeding facility made big headlines... we speak to one of the individuals who spearheaded the investigation into the inhumane practices at Envigo (at 15:13) --- The Flag City Morning Rotary is seeking grant applications from non-profits in Hancock County (at 24:09) --- Community and Business Spotlight: How much do you know about addiction, overdose and its true impact on our community? Hancock Public Health is hosting an awareness event this week (at 33:04) --- For National Aviation Week, we salute military pilots and support staff and highlight career opportunities in this field within the US Army Reserve (at 51:13)

A closer look at the pros and cons of the FDA's recent approval of over-the-counter hearing aids for consumers... and how to know when that's enough, or when it's time to see an audiologist (at 15:41) --- Author Karin Slaughter talks about seeing her best-selling thriller ''Pieces of Her'' adapted into a successful Netflix series, and returning to that world in the new follow-up novel ''Girl, Forgotten'' (at 26:26) --- What's Happening: Details on a full schedule of programs in September for both youth and adults at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library (at 46:07)