Clint chats this morning with Chris and Belinda Bates of Bates Recycling. We talk about the daily operations of the facility and about the Bates once again offering $500 scholarships to 5 area schools and career centers plus Chris talks about the economics of running a full-scale recycling operation during challenging economic times.

Clint and Wood County Sheriff Mark Wasylysyhn discuss the recent passing of long time Wood County elected official, public servant and friend Jimmy Carter. Listen to our chat to hear the Sheriff’s announcement that the Wood County Jail will officially launch an innovative program called IGNITE (Inmate Growth Naturally and Intentionally Through Education) next week.

Less than 24 hours until the Bowling Green Kiwanis Club – Ohio Pancake Breakfast! Serving from 7 a.m. until noon Saturday, tickets are available at the door. Help us raise funds for the dozens of projects the Kiwanis Club supports for children right here at home. Clint visits with this year’s Pancake Chair, Bruce Corrigan and thanks him for his leadership.

Kami Wildman, Wood County Health Department Marketing Administrative Specialist, visits Clint on Thursday’s show to talk about new programming coming in November. Listen to hear Kami also talk about Halloween safety as the kids hit the streets this weekend in search of sweet treats and a scare or two along the way.

Preparations are almost complete for this Saturday’s Bowling Green Kiwanis Club – Ohio Pancake Breakfast at the Bowling Green City Schools, Ohio High School Cafeteria. Listen to Clint’s chat with a proud Kiwanian and City of Bowling Green, Ohio Mayor Emeritus Dick Edwards who talks about his many years of service with the group and the many children centered programs that are supported by this bi-annual fundraiser.

BGSU Hockey is off to a 2-0 record in the CCHA after last weekend’s sweep of the Lake Superior State Lakers, Clint chats with Coach Williams about last weekend, this weekend’s first home series against Bemidji State and Kevin Piel joins in our conversation!

It’s almost Bowling Green Bobcat Hockey time as the new season gets underway with exhibition games this weekend. Clint chats with Head Coach Connor Rogowski for a preview of the season.

SmartSolve Industries, a leading zero-waste packaging technology company, announced the opening of its new Research & Development Center at its Northwest Ohio facility. SmartSolve opens their new 10,000-square-foot center on Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its Bowling Green location. Clint chats about this exciting economic and environmental news with Bowling Green Economic Development Executive Director Kati Thompson.

Clint congratulates the State Bound Bowling Green City Schools, Ohio Boys Cross Country team on advancing to the State meet this weekend for only the 3rd time in program history! Listen to hear from coaches Pat and Lisa Carney and several members of the team.

Today’s “Pancake Breakfast Update” came from past President of the Bowling Green Kiwanis Club – Ohio Cindy Hofner, who shares her experience being a part of the event and invites Clint’s listeners to join the Pancake Party Nov 1.