Finally reopening to the public for the first time since the start of the pandemic... all the familiar traditions of the Ohio State Fair are back for 2022 (at 16:07) --- Findlay City Schools students return to class in exactly four weeks... Now's the time that preparations for the new academic year really kick into high gear (at 26:17) --- As the countdown to back-to-school continues, we have ideas for kids and families to be on trend to head to the front of the class (at 45:35)

What's with all the extreme heat around the world this summer? Is it really another sign of global climate change? WTOL 11 chief meteorologist Chris Vickers explains the science (at 16:39) --- Raise the Bar Hancock County has a handful of openings remaining in their apprenticeship program offering earn-while-you-learn career opportunities... Executive Director Tricia Valasek gives us the details (at 26:51) --- What's Happening: MCPA's Summer Series continues, and special deals are available on the upcoming Mainstage and Family series at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (at 48:50)

A politically-inspired title for your summer reading list... ''Make America Beautiful Again'' is a satire inspired by the fact that truth really is stranger than fiction these days, from first-time author and Ohio native Bo Bancroft (at 15:59) --- The dog days are here, and we have What You Need - second half of summer essentials for your family and your pets (at 25:26) --- More fun, easy and yummy recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 42:57)

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)