The Findlay City Schools and local law enforcement have taken unprecedented steps to address fears of gun violence ahead of the new school year... are students as safe as they can possibly be? (at 16:10) --- Blanchard Valley Health System's Dr. Bill Kose shares his reaction to news that the CDC will be 'restructuring' its operations to improve timeliness and accountability in the wake of pandemic missteps (at 26:46) --- New data from CreditCards.com finds Americans are collectively sitting on $21B in unused gift cards, vouchers and store credits at a time when money is tighter than ever... industry analyst Ted Rossman explains how to unlock that value (at 49:54)

It's almost time for the 2022 Hancock County Fair... president Jeff Cole and events manager Haley Reese give us an early preview of what's new this year (at 16:52) --- It's been three months since we've had to think about it... a reminder of what the law says about driving in school zones and around school buses as city students head back to class this week (at 26:27) --- To Your Health: Psoriasis is far from a rare condition, but one that has seen few medical advancements in the past 25 years... Now the FDA has given approval to a new topical treatment offering potential relief for millions (at 48:12)

Are you ready for some football? We get a complete preview of the first week of High School football season around the area (at 15:19) --- FHS head coach Stefan Adams talks about preparing the Trojans for the upcoming season, and tonight's kickoff against Anthony Wayne (at 20:25) --- It's the final weekend before city school students head back to class... We have What You Need to finish out your last-minute prep list ahead of day one on Tuesday (at 30:04) --- More fun and easy recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 45:50)

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)