Good Mornings Podcast Edition

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 grown-ups might like as well (at 24:14) --- As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the new History Tellers Award is shining a national spotlight on the educators, guides, storytellers and interpreters who keep our past alive and engaging for a new generation (at 40:51)

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 are, and who we strive to be (at 26:50) --- Around Town: Everyone's invited to a community picnic this week as Flag City USA celebrates America 250 (at 44:38)

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 off the pitch... But a new treatment for ACL injuries that are common to the sport can help get them back in the game naturally and less susceptible to future complications (at 44:09)

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 results of the latest TransUnion Consumer Pulse study (at 22:58) --- What's Happening: Details on upcoming programs and activities in the coming weeks at the Findlay Family YMCA (at 47:36)

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 collection of delicious and easy-to-make recipes from Kyra's Kitchen (at 48:41)

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) --- Around Town: Live music, great food and more... The second annual VetFest is a day-long community celebration of and for all those who have served (at 47:49)

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 Sciences and 4-H programs at the Hancock County OSU Extension (at 47:55)

Just in time for summer vacation, the Findlay Police Department is teaching kids the 'rules of the road' and safety basics at this weekend's Bicycle Rodeo (at 14:47) --- The Marathon Center for the Performing Arts will host the community's official summertime kickoff party, 'Boogie on the Block' this week... Plus, the Riverside Civic Concert Series returns this month and the upcoming season of mainstage shows will be revealed (at 24:09) --- What's Happening: Even as the countdown is on to America's 250th birthday celebration, the Hancock Historical Museum is honoring our amazing local history in the month of June (at 47:51)

The Ohio Senate race will be one of the most closely-watched of the November election, but voters are not limited to choosing between Jon Husted and Sherrod Brown... Findlay native Bill Redpath is also vying for the seat on the Libertarian ticket (at 13:58) --- Community and Business Spotlight: It says 'farmers' right in their name, but Legacy Farmers Cooperative serves more than just the agriculture community (at 26:34) --- The push is on to find more mentors to connect with kids in the community... The Children's Mentoring Connection is hosting a series of virtual events to get the word out (at 44:38)

Commissioners plan to meet with their counterparts in other counties and attend their public meetings in the coming months - What do they hope will be the benefit to Hancock County? (at 14:42) --- It's 'shelter kitten' season - when the need is greatest for families to step up and foster homeless animals (at 25:30) --- May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month... What living with this rare genetic disease really looks like on a day-to-day basis (at 31:54) --- More yummy and easy-to-make family recipes from Kyra's Kitchen (at 50:37)

After months of stops and starts, today's the day for the grand reopening of the Children's Museum of Findlay... Executive Director Allison Behm-Kemmere gives us a preview of their new space (at 14:43) --- How do working parents manage the summer months for their children? A new study highlights the unmet need for more summer learning programs for kids (at 23:56) --- What's Happening: The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library is set to kick off this year's SummerREAD program in June (at 46:33)

It's the last day of class for Findlay City Schools, and what a year it has been (at 13:49) --- Most of us probably aren't thinking much about our workplace benefits package right now, but a mid-year review is important to maximize those benefits (at 24:11) --- We've talked about how businesses are using AI to work better... Here's how the rest of us can use artificial intelligence in our everyday lives, too (at 31:15) --- No recipes from Kyra's Kitchen this week, but we have great ideas for cool summer salads and refreshing iced coffee drinks (at 50:24)

The newly-formed Ohio Joint Data Center Committee is looking to jump out ahead of the proposed Data Center Study Commission... and both seem a bit late, considering there are already over 200 of them in the Buckeye State, with more on the way. Representative Ty Mathews helps us sort it out (at 11:59) --- The AI boom isn't a tech innovation that's just happening in Silicon Valley... Businesses of all shapes and sizes are turning what started as a curiosity into an essential tool (at 26:11) --- Community and Business Spotlight: The final tally is in on the Spring Days of Caring and Downtown Chocolate Tour from the United Way of Hancock County (at 46:02)