Staying in Contact with London Mitchell

I-475 expansion and children's health

The I-475 Neighborhoods Coalition has argued the widening of !-475 in West Toledo is not necessary. The group is also warning about an increase in air pollution with an increase in traffic.
My guest for this installment is Dr. Patrick Ryan from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, a 25-year pediatric researcher on pollution and its harms to children’s health.

Time Travelers Passport

Robyn Hage, one of the organizers of the Time Travelers Passport explains how this program, designed to be part of the local celebration of the 150th anniversary of the United States, will link area museums.

State Representative Michele Grim

Ohio State Representative Michele Grim of Toledo discusses the work of the State House and two pieces of pending legislation concerning pets. 

Poison Prevention

Lori Dixon of Great Lakes Marketing, a member of the Poison Prevention Week committee, discusses the difference between child proof and child resistant containers.

Honor Flight

Will Miller, president of Flag City Honor Flight, discusses the background of this effort to honor our veterans.

Pre-prohibition Toledo

We are in Contact with author Doug Tracy. His book Times, Crimes and the Tenderloin … in pre-prohibition Toledo takes a look at the city's more seamy history.

Ohio Goes to the Movies

The Bryan Theatre is honored to announce its selection as an official host venue for Ohio Goes to the Movies, a signature event of America 250-Ohio.  
My guests are theater owners Donna and Rod Saunders.

Fighting the flu

Toledo-Lucas County Health Commissioner Karim Baroudi discusses why Ohio is having a rough time with the flu and the best steps we can take to avoid catching the bug.