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)

Early voting is now underway in Ohio's second primary, and election officials expect a very light turnout (at 14:42) --- Throwback Thursday: A new policy took effect this month that dramatically impacts the way medical debt affects your credit score... A closer look at what that means for both consumers and creditors (at 23:43) --- A fintech startup dedicated to serving the disadvantaged has partnered with the UN Human Rights Council to bring financial assistance to the world's refugees (at 31:46) --- Around Town: The Fort Findlay Playhouse launches their new season this month with the family comedy ''Making God Laugh'' (at 49:53)

A new survey finds most of us want to live to be 100 years old or more... but that could be a problem, since we also know that most people haven't saved enough for their golden years as it is already (at 14:24) --- To Your Health: 'Dare to Dream'... the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is recommitting to creating more and better treatment options for children impacted by blood cancers (at 22:48) --- With Americans looking to make up for lost time in the travel department, they're becoming more adventurous than ever... and a growing number of AirBNB hosts are capitalizing on that trend (at 42:28)

If you found that 4th of July travel was a nightmare, we have tips for taking the headache out of taking your next summer trip (at 16:30) --- The real estate market has never been more challenging for first-time homebuyers... the HomeView program from Fannie Mae can help make the journey easier, so everyone can capture their share of the American dream (at 22:33) --- Around Town: They come from all over for the annual Flag City Daylily Tour... we have a preview of this year's garden showcase event (at 42:09)

Everyone knows why Americans celebrate on the 4th of July... right? Prepare to be shocked by results from a new survey about what young people understand (and don't) about Independence Day (at 21:55) --- We are often reminded to thank those who serve to protect and defend the freedoms celebrated on the 4th of July... but the unique sacrifices of military spouses often go overlooked - and it's high time we celebrate them as well (at 31:03) --- Special recipes perfect for your 4th of July cookout from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 50:00)

This 4th of July will be the first under a new Ohio law legalizing many types of consumer fireworks... giving safety officials concerns about a big jump in the number of accidents and injuries (at 15:04) --- Even in a time when differences of religion, ethnicity, culture or even political beliefs are weaponized to stoke fear, judgment and even hatred of each other, there are still examples of man's humanity to his fellow man... if we are bold enough to look for them (at 23:50) --- This summer, the Children's Mentoring Connection is marking their 40th anniversary with a 'passport' contest to recruit 40 new mentors for kids on their waiting list (at 49:06)

The reversal of Roe v. Wade has motivated and mobilized those determined to preserve the option of abortion for women in Ohio... but is it a losing battle? (at 15:33) --- To Your Health: For Men's Health Month... help for millions who suffer with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - BPH (at 27:47) --- What's Happening: An old-fashioned 4th of July ice cream social highlights this month's events at the Hancock Historical Museum (at 44:46)

Now that the issue of abortion has been returned to the states to decide, State Representative Jon Cross shares his thoughts on legislating the matter in Ohio (at 16:11) --- Summer Book Club: Proof that truth is often more amazing than fiction... ''The Spy Who Knew Too Much'' is the latest 'espionage history' thriller from the master of the genre, NY Times best-selling author Howard Blum (at 28:21) --- What's Happening: Details on spectacular summer programs and events in the month of July from the Hancock Park District (at 47:34)