

Let's Talk About It
First things first.... Crisis CARE Line: 419-904-CARE (2273) – Available 24/7, this line connects you with local, trained mental health professionals who can provide immediate support and guidance during a crisis. Lucas County Emotional Support Line: 419-442-0580 – A dedicated, free local resource…

Biggby Barista of the Year (Again?!)
Last December I read about Biggby's Barista of the Year being right here! Anna Wincek at the Maumee location on the Trail. “As somebody who has experienced a lot of hardship, I know that everybody else is going through just as much, so I want to make sure that the interaction that they have with…

$7500 Whisky
The Ronald McDonald House Charities annual Cork and Pork event is next Thursday. 8 vendors with tons of delicious BBQ and if you didn't see the title of this episode, SEVENTY FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR WHISKY. It can be won next Thursday night. If I won would I drink it!? ANYWAY, a quick preview of the …

New Mental Health Guest
I've known her for years beginning with her time at NAMI, but Sonya Quinn is now with New Concepts. Some of her background, as well as a small preview of an upcoming mental health summit she's invited me to be a part of next month. First, it's been mostly all RetroSkate, all the time. And that doe…

Mudd City Football
Mudd City Football is a new youth city league with teams scattered around the city for kids to connect with. First up, a miracle. The Battle of I75 has moved to the best day of the WEEK.

Helping Toledo Help Ukraine
CAUTION BABY ON BOARD. We're going to be quick today because Baby JJ is quite fussy while my friend Alona Matchenko is here for two causes. One, to spread the word about a prestigious grant Toledo Helps Ukraine received, and another resource drive her and her team are holding the first several Sun…

Saving Families w/Christina Rodriguez
She's back, but I'm sure if it's her second or third time. I know the first time she was here, she thought it was going to be a GOT YA interview. Me!? NEVER! Just GOT YA...doing fantastic things in our community. This is back to back episodes of people truly doing live saving work. Vets on Friday…

HOOVES Invites You!
When Amanda Held wants to visit, Amanda Held gets to visit! Amanda is the creator of the life saving program HOOVES - horse guided healing intensives for veterans. One of those intensives just wrapped up, and next weekend Amanda and her team are hosting a bit of an open house event so you can see …

Sunshine Communities Star Turn
Shannon Bova from Sunshine Communities returns her with her boss, CEO, Jason Abodeely, to talk about the org recently being featured on actor Andy Garcia's All Access program. Also, this visit coincides with Jason announcing his departure from SC earlier this week.

Techledo Year 2
Like my RetroSkate event on June 12th, Techledo is also part of the Watershed Weekend celebration at Glass City Metroparks (and surrounding areas). Let's see what's new, better and later with this year's iteration of this massive dance event with Doug Hinebaugh and Dennis Cox.