Good Mornings Podcast Edition

Are you and your significant other on the same page when it comes to financial goals and retirement plans? Most couples believe they are, but a new survey may paint a different picture (at 12:31) --- Throwback Thursday: Schools, hospitals, even public officials (from both sides of the political aisle) have all been targets... What more can law enforcement do to combat the growing problem of 'Swatting'? (at 22:00) --- Around Town: Put on your best hat and pour a mint julep (or two)... the Flag City Morning Rotary's Kentucky Derby Gala is back (at 44:33)

Crime Prevention Conversations: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day later this month serves as a reminder of the many dangers posed by unused medication in the home (at 15:45) --- State Representative Jon Cross shares his reaction to the Governor's priorities laid out in last week's State of the State address (at 25:23) --- Around Town: In the ongoing celebration of their 50th anniversary, the Children's Mentoring Connection is honoring those have made a profound impact on the lives of generations of young people in the community (at 47:18)

Construction on a major reconfiguration of the I-75/CR-99 interchange is about to start... We get an update from ODOT on the timeline (at 15:43) --- Cryptocurrency investing has been one of this year's hottest trends, and the latest Bitcoin Halving is happening soon... We explain what it is and why it matters (at 23:43) --- Around Town: The inaugural one was a big success, so now it's time to put the pedal down and 'Brake the Cycle of Homelessness' with City Mission's 2nd annual Bicycle Tour (at 46:03)

For those who have had a run-in with the law that remains unresolved, the Findlay Municipal Court's upcoming Safe Surrender Day may be the opportunity to clear that case once and for all (at 11:25) --- It's Tax Deadline Day... ICYMI earlier this tax season, we spoke with a TurboTax expert about what you need to know as you prepare to file your return (at 20:58) --- To Your Health: It may not be a matter of life or death, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a more important contributor to overall quality of life than healthy feet (at 28:23) --- What's Happening: An update on spring programs and happenings from the Hancock County OSU Extension (at 51:27)

Senator Sherrod Brown shares his reaction to the $600M settlement announced this week between Norfolk Southern and the village of East Palestine following last year's train derailment disaster (at 14:08) --- Salute to Service: Celebrating the 116th birthday of the US Army Reserve later this month, and the many career advancement opportunities provided by today's Army Reserve (at 20:19) --- Another collection of yummy and easy-to-make recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 40:46)

How many streaming services do you subscribe to? Do you even know? With all the price hikes over the past couple of years, there's a good chance you may be paying more than the cable bill you were getting rid of. How to avoid the 'subscription creep' that comes with cord-cutting (at 15:01) --- Around Town: The Hancock Sports Hall of Fame will hold their annual induction ceremony and banquet this weekend... We get a look at this year's honorees (at 24:50) --- ICYMI on Tuesday, Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn joined us to share her post-eclipse thoughts and reaction (at 49:25)

Clean Energy is one of the biggest buzzwords these days... but how much of an impact is it really having, and how much potential does it really hold? (at 14:24) --- To Your Health: What if we told you that one in five people have an inherited condition that can lead to a heart attack or stroke, but routine screening is rarely done (at 25:26) --- ICYMI: The annual benefit auction for Findlay's Hope House is Friday evening... the event is sold out, but you can still participate through the online auction (at 31:32) --- In honor of Earth Day later this month... how to have a lawn and landscape that's both beautiful and eco-friendly (at 49:41)

After all the planning and preparation for an event the likes of which Findlay had never seen before, and won't see again for another 75 years, Mayor Christina Muryn shares her post-eclipse thoughts and reaction (at 15:14) --- Even though many states (including Ohio) have tried to crack down on distracted driving, it remains a growing problem... What does and doesn't work to keep people focused when they're behind the wheel (at 26:15) --- Now that spring is here, it's time to fire up the grill or the smoker and do some outdoor cooking... What's the difference between the two, anyway? We have tips to make you a backyard BBQ legend (at 48:34)

A GOOD MORNINGS SPECIAL: It's finally here... the day we've spent months talking about, and local officials have spent years planning for, has arrived at last. The solar eclipse will begin locally at 1:56pm and reach totality at 3:10pm. Eclipse chasers and stargazers have come from all over to witness what has been described as the galaxy's greatest spectacle... so this morning, we begin the final countdown to this once-in-a-lifetime event for Northwest Ohio

The Indian Lake region has experienced remarkable resilience from the tornado that ripped through the area three weeks ago... but more help will be needed for a full recovery and rebuild (at 11:47) --- If it seems big storms like these are becoming common in Ohio, it's not just your imagination... research shows 'Tornado Alley' is shifting eastward - Why scientists say we could be in for more frequent and intense storms like we experienced last month (at 21:38) --- Another collection of recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 43:55)

Around Town: The Backyard Mission Trip is back later this month... It takes an army of hardworking volunteers to pull off, but it's a day you won't soon forget (at 14:24) --- To Your Health: April is Parkinson's Awareness Month, a condition that affects a million people in the US (and growing)... and like most things, early detection and diagnosis is the key to improving care and quality of life (at 24:16) --- The University of Findlay is one of the official host locations locally for Monday's total solar eclipse... a designation they are fully embracing over the coming days (at 49:17)

If you want to capture great photos or video of the solar eclipse, we have tips on getting shots that will do justice to the event itself... without damaging your device in the process (at 16:25) --- From the Great Resignation to the Great Stagnation... The latest Career Optimism Index finds a growing number of workers have become uneasy and uncertain about their job (at 29:07) --- What's Happening: An update on April activities and events from the Findlay YMCA (at 48:29)

Mayor Muryn says the city is ready... What about the rest of Hancock County? Sheriff Michael Heldman discusses the final preparations for managing the crowds and other issues of next week's solar eclipse (at 15:24) --- For a variety of reasons, many outside their own control, women are more likely to become trapped in generational poverty... One woman who has lived it herself has now created an innovative program to help others overcome that challenge like she did (at 25:06) --- What's Happening: New Executive Director Sarah Foltz talks about April events at the Hancock Historical Museum (at 45:34)

With one week to go, local officials are making final preparations for the solar eclipse... Mayor Christina Muryn gives an overview of everything residents need to know (at 17:05) --- Some 40,000 kids and adults will participate in today's White House Easter Egg Roll... and as always, America's egg farmers will be at the center of it all (at 31:49) --- A new study reveals gender differences that often put women at a significant disadvantage when it comes to money management and long-term financial security (at 36:26) --- Have you nominated your favorite teacher for this year's Golden Apple Awards yet? The Findlay Rotary Club wants to hear from you (at 54:46)

March is National Craft Month: How unleashing kids' creativity and imagination, in the classroom and at home, can inspire and promote a love of learning and innovation like nothing else (at 11:42) --- For World Bipolar Day on Saturday... Despite the fact that we are more open about mental health issues these days, still less than ten percent of patients are getting effective treatment (at 19:07) --- A special collection of recipes for Easter from Kyra's Kitchen (at 39:53)

This week, we'll get the latest read on consumer spending and savings levels - and while we often lament the fact that too many Americans are financially unstable, a new survey finds that's probably because a significant number rate their financial knowledge as 'low' or 'nonexistent' (at 13:12) --- To Your Health: Cancer rates are growing among the Under-50 population, and doctors aren't sure why... With this being Myeloma Awareness Month, a reminder that the disease can affect anyone and anytime (at 24:07) --- ICYMI: St. Mark's United Methodist Church, with their Band of Brothers and Sisters group, is hosting their annual Good Friday Community Breakfast (at 44:31)

Consumers around the country have complained loudly about skyrocketing car insurance rates that have far exceeded the rate of inflation... We have some pointed questions to ask the president and CEO of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (at 14:52) --- Millions of families adopted dogs and cats to keep them company during COVID lockdowns, now four years later the needs of those pandemic pets are changing as they age (at 23:11) --- What's Happening: Fresh off of another successful CommunityREAD event, we have details on April happenings at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library (at 43:01)

Two weeks until the big show... It's an opportunity for scientists and educators to use kids' fascination with the solar eclipse as a springboard to inspire the next generation of leaders in science and space discovery (at 14:35) --- Around Town: Hope Shines Bright... The annual benefit auction for Findlay's Hope House is a little more than two weeks away (at 23:54) --- What's Happening: Spring has officially arrived... We get an update on April programs and activities from the Hancock Park District (at 46:53)

The University of Findlay and Bluffton University have announced plans for a merger... UF President Dr. Katherine Fell discusses what this means for both institutions, current and future students, and the communities they serve (at 16:00) --- The largest shift of generational wealth in history is coming - with some $85T in assets being transferred from the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers to GenX and Millennials... but financial experts are warning that many families are not prepared for or talking about what happens with all that wealth (at 27:58) --- Around Town: It's Holy Week... with St. Mark's UMC with their Band of Brothers and Sisters group hosting the annual Good Friday Community Breakfast (at 46:59)

Each year, Canine Companions provides hundreds of service dogs at no cost to assist individuals with disabilities... but have you ever wondered where those canines come from? (at 12:56) --- Americans will wager nearly $3B on college basketball over the next two weeks... it's all in good fun - until it's not (at 20:04) --- ICYMI: Why are automakers and the government forging ahead with the forced transition to electric vehicles when it seems obvious that consumers aren't ready? (at 30:29) --- Another collection of yummy and easy-to-make recipes from Kyra's Kitchen (at 56:18)