Good Mornings with host Chris Oaks is a fun, hip and lively show that has everyone talking - featuring conversations with local, state and nationally-known politicians, authors and experts in fields ranging from current events to technology, finance to modern lifestyle topics.
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We're taking the show on the road, presented by Taylor Automotive of Findlay... ON LOCATION at Donnell Stadium for the kickoff of another high school football season, featuring: Trojans Head Coach Stefan Adams - Findlay Athletic Director Nate Weihrauch - Marching Band Director Rob Ciesluk - WFIN Broadcast Team Tim Montgomery and Cliff Hite - Coaches Corner Host John Marshall
How pharmacy benefit managers went from holding drug costs in check to the reason prices are out of control, and what can be done about it (at 13:13) --- Earlier this month, the US Treasury staged a 'Yen-tervention' in an effort to stabilize the Japanese currency... We explain what was done and why it matters (at 25:04) --- It will be a special evening on Friday as Arlington High School opens…
The unlikely but incredibly cool story of how the Old Fort High School choir got to be rock stars for a day... Sharing the stage last night with the band Foreigner in concert at the Toledo Zoo Ampitheater (at 14:15) --- Most of us don't think about finding a good lawyer until we need a good lawyer... But how do you know who's actually the best to represent you and not just the best at marketing…
Data centers and housing issues continue to be on the minds of city leaders... Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn joins us to further discuss these hot-button community issues (at 12:11) --- Community and Business Spotlight: As our population continues to age, Taylor Place Assisted Living is committed to providing for the ongoing healthcare needs of their residents (at 25:07) --- What's Happening: An…
Monday Motivation for couples on ''Winning Together: 8 Keys to Building a Thriving Marriage''... Lessons in overcoming society's impossible standards and the unrealistic expectations we often place on ourselves (at 12:32) --- Findlay Police are set to release bodycam video of last week's fatal shooting... The standard protocol to ensure transparency, but potentially traumatic for all involved (at…
A difficult year for the Hancock County Agricultural Society came to a head last week with a management shakeup less than a month before the beginning of the fair... But the show will go on (at 13:59) --- Families today have more education options than ever before... This year, three out of four parents say they have at least investigated those options, if not enrolled their child in a different…
Findlay City Schools Superintendent Dr. Andy Hatton shares his welcome back message to students, families and staff as the new school year begins (at 14:33) --- Community and Business Spotlight: From the kickoff of this year's fundraising campaign, the Fall Days of Caring and second annual Barrels and Bids event, September is shaping up to be a very busy month for the United Way of Hancock County…
Findlay City Schools are the first in our area to return to class... Time for a reminder about the role we all play in back-to-school safety (at 13:41) --- The Humane Society recently took in more than a dozen dogs in an animal cruelty case... The process for rescuing abused and neglected animals is more complicated than you may think (at 26:03) --- College students are heading back to class as…
With more than 17,000 sites serving over 50-million Americans, Community Health Centers meet a critical need for individuals and families who otherwise would not have access to affordable primary care (at 12:25) --- Throwback Thursday: Yes, the school supplies can add up and the clothes are expensive, but it is the technology that really gets you... strategies for managing those costs without…
Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn shares her reaction to the proposed framework on data center zoning... and new questions about what to do with leftover flood mitigation funds (at 13:48) --- August is Wellness Month... With lots of questionable advice coming from all directions, we have physician-approved tips you can trust to help look and feel your best (at 24:43) --- Around Town: Take a stroll…
A conversation with Senator Jon Husted about his visit to Findlay with Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling in tow (at 13:13) --- ICYMI: The annual Flag City Night Out event happens this evening at Riverside Park (at 23:57) --- Community and Business Spotlight: For agriculture needs and more, Country Corner is Legacy Farmers Cooperative's retail outlet serving the entire community (at 31:27)…
''Always November'' - Monday Motivation from a parent dealing with unimaginable loss... A heartfelt lesson on learning to live with grief, not in grief (at 12:53) --- New pencils, new notebooks, new clothes, new shoes, new glasses? Your back-to-school checklist isn't complete without an annual eye exam... because kids can't learn if they can't see clearly (at 23:19) --- What's Happening: Details…
Findlay Planning and Zoning Committee Chair Heather Kensinger discusses the framework on zoning rules for data centers that will be presented to City Council next week (at 14:12) --- The America 250 celebration continues... With August being designated 'Ohio Goes to the Fair' Month, just in time for the state's annual exposition (at 24:31) --- A special collection of recipes specifically for…
Doctors and health experts are urging parents to make sure the kids are up-to-date on their vaccinations ahead of back-to-school season... A reminder made even more important this year amid a major outbreak of measles cases nationwide (at 14:11) --- We've stuffed the bus with school supplies, now it's time to outfit students with new school clothes for the upcoming year... OhioMeansJobs has a…
Planning continues to come together for Findlay's proposed microtransit system... We get an update on the progress of this effort and what needs to happen next to bring it to fruition (at 15:26) --- To Your Health: Muscle tremors are one of the most common and well-known effects of Parkinson's Disease, but the two don't always go together (at 28:47) --- Around Town: Growing Hope in the fight…
A Certified Financial Planner reveals the most common money anxieties he hears from clients... and it doesn't matter how much or how little wealth they have (at 15:02) --- Rising food and transportation costs are challenging for everyone... But they are creating significant operational hurdles for long-running and critical Meals on Wheels programs for seniors, programs which find themselves at a…
A Good Mornings EXCLUSIVE... Our conversation with GOP gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy as we are enter the final 100 days until the November election (at 14:51) --- Crime Prevention Conversations: Over the years, it's been proven that the National Night Out is an important tool for increasing awareness of community policing programs and building bridges between officers and those they serve…
We're taking the Show on the Road - On location at McDonald's on Tiffin Avenue for our annual Stuff the Bus school supplies drive thanks to the Family Resource Center... Here to help students and parents navigate the back-to-school transition and manage all that comes with it (at 10:42) --- Students and families aren't the only ones preparing for back-to-school... Teachers and staff at the Findlay…
Is technology and social media truly the 'boogeyman' responsible for the mental health crisis confronting today's youth? Or is it just a scapegoat for our failure to create the kind of broad, comprehensive approach needed to address the issue? (at 14:25) --- Throwback Thursday: ''First on the Moon''... The definitive story of Apollo 11 as told through a curated collection of NASA's own…
Mayor Christina Muryn discusses a Findlay City Council meeting packed with strong opinions on annexation, development and housing issues (at 15:28) --- The more cryptocurrency becomes mainstream, the easier it is for scam artists to use it as a tool... and they are doing just that (at 29:44) --- What's Happening: How's your completed books list coming along with SummerREAD drawing to a close? An…
As the Republican candidate for Secretary of State, Robert Sprague hopes to be the next person in charge of Ohio's elections... He shares his thoughts on President Trump's speech last week, once again calling election integrity into question (at 13:40) --- Community and Business Spotlight: It's a big summer for milestone anniversaries... Sink's Flower Shop and Greenhouse is celebrating 100 years…
We keep hearing that the President is unleashing American energy and bringing down utility costs, but then we still get sticker shock every time we open that bill... We speak with the executive director of the Citizens Utility Board of Ohio (at 14:00) --- To Your Health: Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a chronic skin disease that can cause painful nodules and scarring, and often takes years to be…
Although conditions are expected to improve throughout the day, health officials remain concerned about air quality issues from Canadian wildfire smoke lingering in the atmosphere (at 15:07) --- The annual Stuff the Bus school supplies drive takes place next week... Christian Clearing House director Tammy Stahl talks about the impact of the program and all the people that make it happen (at 26:11)…
The bad news: With a dramatic drop in the available blood supply and an even steeper-than-normal dropoff in donations this summer, the American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage... The good news: Fixing it is pretty easy (at 13:02) --- Throwback Thursday: Team USA's Round of 16 exit from the World Cup left many pointing the finger at our youth development program as the reason…
Today's college student can just as easily be a working adult as a 19-year-old living in a dorm... Is the paradigm of higher education keeping up with the evolving needs of today's learners? (at 14:13) --- To Your Health: Lung cancer remains frequently misunderstood, and often caught too late... but new biomarker testing is improving treatment options and providing new hope (at 22:43) --- Around…
A late amendment to the federal highway funding bill could potentially authorize even heavier trucks on American highways - up to 91,000 pounds, or five tons more cargo than today's big rigs - a provision that's raising concerns about safety as well as the impact on roads and bridges (at 15:09) --- Senator Jon Husted shares his thoughts on the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham over the…
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Honda Accord... the car that certainly altered the trajectory of Ohio's economy and in many respects led to the transformation of the entire auto industry (at 12:41) --- Mental Health Monday: Remembering 'Grandpa Tony'... The substance abuse recovery community has lost a friend and dedicated advocate with the passing of Tony Grotrian earlier this month…
At a time when we're always connected virtually, yet seemingly disconnected from each other personally, perhaps it's time to relearn ''The Way of Befriending'' and rediscover the joy of belonging (at 14:26) --- Around Town: Where compassion meets community, because everyone has value and deserves dignity... Helping our neighbors 'Bless Up and Bloom' (at 24:39) --- Another collection of recipes…
A conversation with State Auditor Keith Faber, also the Republican nominee for Ohio Attorney General, who was in Findlay to speak with local business leaders at yesterday's Chamber of Commerce Legislative Roundtable (at 15:02) --- Looking for your next great podcast obsession? In ''Sleuth and Surgeon,'' a neurologist and a corporate espionage expert use observational investigation and real science…
Hancock County property tax bills for the second half of the year were delayed due to a massive recalculation effort as provisions of the relief bills signed into law late last year take effect... Here's what that means for you (at 13:37) --- Does your dog have bad breath? It's one of the most common complaints among pet owners... But in most cases there's a simple cause, and a simple solution (at…
Ohio's proposed 'right-to-repair' law has been stalled in the state legislature for more than a year now, even though proponents claim it would save consumers money and keep otherwise serviceable devices out of landfills... But the right to repair is not the same as the ability to repair (at 12:51) --- How dividend investing can help your savings work harder for you at a time when we could all use…
As Americans, what do we do when we see people in need, at home or anywhere around the world? We help. How one company is taking that compassionate spirit to the next level (at 14:21) --- To Your Health: 'Fibermaxxing' is the latest wellness trend taking over social media, and while there are plenty of online trends that make dubious claims about health benefits, this one does have some science…
A thoughtful perspective on the civic philosophy that doesn't win votes politically, yet makes self-government possible (at 13:53) --- From summer storms to Fourth of July fireworks... How to calm your pet's common summertime anxiety issues (at 22:54) --- Go ahead and fill your plate at your Fourth of July bash... We have the BBQ hangover survival guide you'll probably need (at 30:27) --- What's a…
Are we still a nation worthy of the promise entrusted to us by our founding fathers? What will the United States become in the next quarter-millennium? Congressman Bob Latta reflects on America's 250th birthday (at 13:57) --- The State of Ohio has changed the way some new drivers can become licensed for the first time... and more changes may be coming (at 24:42) --- What's Happening: Details on…
A heat advisory is in effect for temperatures that are expected to be in the 90s all week long, meaning outdoor activities can quickly turn dangerous... What you need to know to stay safe during these extreme conditions (at 13:37) --- As Congress and the President go back and forth on a significant housing affordability bill, a new Bankrate analysis finds many homebuyers are overpaying because…
After announcing its best Mainstage Series yet, The Marathon Center for the Performing Arts is launching its Vision 2035 strategic plan to guide the next decade of growth (at 12:50) --- Ready for a road trip? Bring your appetite, because award-winning travel writer and Buckeye native Brandy Gleason tells where to find the most ''Unique Eats and Eateries of Ohio'' (at 23:56) --- The final countdown…
Findlay pays its final respects to the late councilman, auditor, mayor, economic development director and flood mitigation champion Tony Iriti (at 14:15) --- Senator Jon Husted joins us to discuss the recently-passed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, and share details of his recently-introduced bill aimed at keeping private businesses private (at 24:53) --- A star-spangled collection of special…
Raise the Bar Hancock County continues to earn recognition for their workforce development programs... Executive Director Tricia Valasek explains how each recognition provides the opportunity to raise their own bar (at 14:08) --- If your kids are looking for a good summer read, author Jerry Spinelli has a new title in his Rule the School Series... And he says ''Fifth Grade Top Dogs'' is one that…
''The Declaration Decoded''... Helping the youngest Americans understand and appreciate the meaning and ideals of our nation's founding document (at 14:05) --- To reduce waste and fraud, Medicaid recipients will soon be required to prove they are working, or prove why they can't, in order to be eligible for benefits... What do those federal mandates mean for low-income Ohioans? (at 23:39) ---…
Making More Possible... The Community Foundation has reached a historic milestone, surpassing $100M in total grants awarded to Findlay and Hancock County through its stewardship of more than $200M in total assets (at 14:35) --- It is our nation's birth certificate, and so much more... As America approaches its 250th birthday, the Declaration of Independence is a powerful statement about who we…
State Representative Ty Mathews talks about Hancock County's $2.7M share of Ohio's latest capital budget... including $1.2M for the Findlay Defense Incubator, which has long been one of his priority projects (at 14:01) --- Now more than ever there is nothing inexpensive about owning a car, which is why now more than ever you can't afford to make a mistake when buying a vehicle... We have advice to…
For Father's Day... What does it really mean to be a good dad in today's world? A heartfelt conversation with the author of ''Fragments of a Decent Man'' (at 12:19) --- An urgent call for more foster care and adoptive families locally... Because Keeping Kids Safe should be everyone's priority (at 24:18) --- Like all athletes, soccer players can experience many serious injuries that can keep them…
We often talk about the importance of saving for retirement, but new research shows that even those who have spent decades saving freeze up when it comes time to actually spend that money (at 15:05) --- Community and Business Spotlight: How the United Way of Hancock County is helping food and nutrition program benefits stretch even further during the critical summer months (at 21:41) --- Looking…
Hancock Public Health is getting set to launch a new program called Family Connects... Supporting families in the early weeks after bringing home a new baby (at 13:53) --- If you're looking for some good news in the category of money and finance, here you go - As the midpoint of 2026 approaches, many consumers continue to demonstrate strong credit performance even in challenging times... We have…
Whirlpool's stock is down more than 60% over the past year and they've cut their full-year earnings forecast in half... Is one of NW Ohio's biggest employers in trouble? (at 13:30) --- Before Amazon, eBay or Temu, at-home shopping in real-time was born on Television... And QVC is celebrating their 40th anniversary this week with a live event and exclusive deals (at 23:05) --- Father's Day is…
Remembering legendary College Football Hall-of-Famer Dick Strahm... University of Findlay Director of Athletics Jim Givens reflects on Coach's Oiler legacy (at 14:23) --- Before he was athletic director for the Findlay City Schools, Nate Weihrauch was an NAIA national champion and the top defensive back in the nation for the Oilers under the guidance of Coach Strahm (at 25:55) --- Another…
Last weekend's mass shooting at Toledo's Old West End Festival has everyone again asking the question... How to keep the public safe at large, outdoor community gatherings (at 14:24) --- The Better Business Bureau is warning of a recent spike in employment scams... Local president and CEO Lane Montz shares what you need to know to protect yourself from fraud (at 23:34) --- What's Happening: Wanna…
Opponents of the Shady Grove redevelopment plan recently approved by city leadership are getting serious, and getting organized - Circulating petitions to force a referendum vote on the issue (at 14:48) --- Adulting is hard - And one of the hardest parts also may be one of the most unexpected... Young adults trying to figure out how to navigate the healthcare system for the first time (at 28:22)…
A good credit score means better credit terms on everything from mortgages to car loans to credit cards... But what about the millions of Americans who are 'credit invisible'? (at 14:14) --- Where is the future of technology taking us? We get a recap of outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook's final keynote to programmers and tech enthusiasts at the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (at 23:08)…
Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn is back from the US Conference of Mayors annual meeting... And she's coming home to a significant number of people who are unhappy about the planned future of the Shady Grove property (at 14:16) --- The US Postal Service has designated June as Dog Bite Awareness Month... It's a serious problem in Ohio (at 28:36) --- What's Happening: Updates from the Family + Consumer…