In the last year two deer have been found in Wyandot County with Chronic Wasting Disease. Marion's ODNR Wildlife Officer Chad Grote spoke with Paul James about what it is, where it came from and what we can do to help and stay safe.

www.WildOhio.gov

Melissa Rodgers, from HER Realtors, joined the podcast to discuss the steps you need to take to prepare your home for the marketplace when you decide to sell. She also gave us an update on how the Marion Market is doing and more.

www.Marion.HERRealtors.com

Crawford-Marion ADAMH Board Executive Director Brad DeCamp joined the podcast to talk about Recovery Month. We also discussed how addiction is everyone's problem and what that means. Brad talked about how things have changed because of the pandemic and why August 31st is an important date.

Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer joined the podcast to talk about the annual State Audit and his concerns about the monthly reconciliations that are needed for the audit to be completed. The Mayor also talked about the street improvement project, rail road crossings concerns and closings for the Labor Day Holiday and Popcorn Festival

Jess Kellie Adams is bringing her acoustic country show to the Marion Popcorn Festival Jess will play on the Showcase Stage on Friday, September 10th at 7:30pm. Hear Jess play he newest song in our studio and talk about her career and goals on this podcast.

Hear her music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jess-kellie-adams/1456467164

Elizabeth Moore from Marion County Children's Services joined the podcast to talk about their pre-service training coming in October. This training is the start of you becoming a Foster Parent. Check out the podcast for info and how to learn more about helping kids in our community.

www.MarionKids.com

Ashley HomeStore in Marion is having a Ladies Night on Wednesday, August 18th from 6pm to 9pm at their store at 2074 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road in Marion. This is a FREE Community Event to support our local Girl Bosses. It features LIVE Music, Makeup & Jewelry, Wine, Gifts, Food Trucks and much more. Brandy Hobensack is organizing the event and talked to Paul James about the event in this podcast.

Get details at: https://www.facebook.com/AshleyHomeStoreMarionOH/

OhioHealth Marion General Hospital President Dr. Curt Gingrich joined the podcast to talk about the new Comprehensive Cancer Center coming to Marion in Fall of 2022.

www.OhioHealth.com

Marcus from Boyd Funeral Home in Marion joined the podcast to the many different funeral service options a family has for cremations and burials.

www.BoydFuneralMarion.com

Max Miller, Red Cross Central Ohio Blood Services Representative, joined the podcast to detail the need for blood and talk about blood drives in Marion coming in the next few weeks and the incentive to donate, including tickets to the Columbus Zoo and Cedar Point.

To register and get details go to: www.RedCrossBlood.org