K96 Interviews

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Mary Beth Albright from the Ohio State Extension office was in to talk about the Erie County 4-H program.

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Friday, February 24, 2012

Sherrie Fischer from Ducks Unlimited stopped by to talk about the 75th Anniversary of Ducks Unlimited and how they will be celebrating at the annual banquet happening on March 17th.

Click Here to learn more about this great organization.

Wednesday, January 22, 2012

John and Connie stopped by to talk about the second annual “Taste of the North Coast.”

Click Here to listen to the interview.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Pam from the United Way of Erie County came by to talk about the FREE tax clinics that will be taking place at Goodwill Industries on Market Street in Sandusky.  The tax clinics will be held February 1, 4, 8, 29 and March 3rd.

Click Here for tax clinic times and eligibility requirements.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

It’s Duck Derby time!  Pam from the United Way of Erie County, John from the Sandusky Main Street Association and Bryan Kasper stopped by to chat about the upcoming 2012 Duck Derby!

Click Here for all of the information!

Monday, January 23, 2012

Tracey Susana stopped by to talk about the 7th Annual Sandusky Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics Ohio and being done in memory of fallen Sandusky Police Officer Andrew Dunn, happening Saturday, January 28th at the Thirsty Pony in Sandusky!

Click here to learn more about how you can help out this year’s Polar Plunge and what it is all about!

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Gabriele and Barbara stopped by to let everyone know about an exciting grant from Youth Service America for $4,000 to conduct a 4 county wide donation drive to honor the teachings of Martin Luther King.  Helping is as easy as cleaning out your closests and donating to Goodwill Industries!

Click Here to learn more.

Monday, November 21, 2011

Matt and Ashley came in to talk about the 2nd Annual Turkey Bowling at Foster Chevrolet Cadillac.

Click Here to learn more about how you can participate this year.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Erik Kochendorfer, CEO of Goodwill Industries came by the Morning Crew to update everyone on what has been happening at Goodwill and remind us all how positively they do impact our community.

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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Thanks to Katie, Sarah & Kody for dropping by Wednesday morning from Sandusky Central Catholic School. They will be hosting an open house for kindergarten through high school Sunday, November 13th, from 1 until 3 pm. For more information about Sandusky Central Catholic Schools check out SanduskyCentralCatholicSchool.org

Click Here for more on Katie, Sarah and Kody’s interview with The Crew.

Monday, Novmeber 7, 2011

Jennifer from local McDonald’s came by to let everyone know all the good stuff happening!  Delicious peppermint mocha’s, collective Coke glasses and more!

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Friday, October 28, 2011

Doug Studer and Brice from Vacationland Federal Credit Union stopped by to talk about Bras For A Cause, part of the upcoming Girl’s Night Out celebration.  Bras For A Cause will be at the Sandusky Mall October 28th – 30th.  Stop by and vote for your favorite bra for just $1.  All money raised goes to four local cancer charities.

Click Here to learn more about Bras For A Cause, brought to you by Vacationland Federal Credit Union and Hog For A Cause.

Friday, October 14, 2011

Reverend Lonnie from Victory Temple Soup Kitchen came by the Morning Crew to remind everyone that winter is fast approaching and hot meals, warm cups of coffee and warm clothing are more important than ever to those who can’t afford them.  Reverend Lonnie also spoke on some of the ways Victory Temple Soup Kitchen has helped our community for 20 years.

Click Here to learn more about Victory Temple Soup Kitchen and how you may be able to help.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Sheila Ehrhardt from the Huron Chamber of Commerce came by to talk about the 1st Annual Huron River Craft Fest happening in conjunction with the 3rd Annual Fish Huron Walleye Challenge Saturday, October 8th from 10am – 4pm.  Area artisans will display and sell their works, food will be available and more.

Click Here to learn more about the Huron River Craft Fest.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Sarah from Great Wolf Lodge and Amy from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie-Seneca Counties stopped by to talk about the Annual Burger Bonanza happening Thursday from 5 until 7:30pm at Great Wolf Lodge in Sandusky.  This great event will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie-Seneca Counties and the many programs they offer.  Restaurants, organizations and individuals will be competing for your vote for favorite burger!  ENTRY IS FREE and you may purchase tickets for 3 sliders for $5.  Entertainment, side dishes and a cash bar will be available.

Click Here to learn more about the Burger Bonanza!

Monday, October 3, 2011

Pam from the United Way of Erie County stopped by with special guest Melissa from Danny Boy’s Italian Eatery to kick off this year’s Dine Out for the United Way of Erie County campaign happening now through October 31st! Local restaurants have pledged a percentage of a particular day’s sales to go directly to the United Way of Erie County. With the United Way of Erie County, what’s raised here stays here! You can go to uwerieco.org or look them up on facebook for more information.

Click Here to learn more about this year’s Dine Out for the United Way of Erie County.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Pastor bill Hlavin and Paula Hoffman from St. John’s Lutheran Church paid the Morning Crew a visit to talk about the Sandusky-Erie County CROP Walk happening Sunday, October 2nd at 2pm.  The CROP Walk will raise money for the Church World Service organization that not only serves multiple countries, but also here at home.

Click Here to learn more about the 2011 CROP Walk or call 419-625-2192.  For more information about CWS go to churchworldservice.org.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Tony Cummings from the Kiwanis Club of  Sandusky stopped by to talk about the All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast coming up Sunday, October 2 from 7:30am – 1:00pm at Sandusky High School.

Click Here to learn more about the Kiwanis Club of Sandusky’s all you can eat pancake breakfast.

Monday, September 26, 2011

Sue and Melissa from Erie Metroparks stopped by to let us know about this weekend’s annual Harvest Happenings at Osborn Park in Sandusky – now celebrating its 20th year!  This great family tradition continues with some for all ages Saturday and Sunday, 11-5 each day.

Click Here to learn more about Erie Metroparks Harvest Happenings.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Michael from LEMTA came by to talk about the 2011 North American In-Water Boat Show happening this weekend at Cedar Point.

Click Here to learn more about this year’s North American In-Water Boat Show happening September 14 – 18th, 2011.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Thank you to Mary & Kevin with the 2nd Annual Friendship Foodstores Charity Motorcycle Poker Run. The event begins at 11AM at East Harbor State Park with the last bike out at 2PM. All bikes return by 5PM to East Harbor. Grand Prize is a 2011 Harley-Davidson 883 Low!

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Septemeber 1, 2011

Jen from Subway stopped by the Morning Crew to let everyone know about the latest location, West Perkins Avenue in Sandusky.

Click Here to learn more about the new Sandusky location of Subway.

Monday, August 22, 2011

Norwalk Mayor Sue Lesch visited the K96 Morning Crew to talk about the
HIRE Education Program.  If you are unemployed, looking for a better job
or know someone who is, the introductory meeting for the Fall session of Project H.I.R.E. Education is happening August, 24th at 7pm in the Fister-Titus Learning Center at Norwalk High School.

Click Here for more information on Project H.I.R.E. Education.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Bob McDowell from the Erie County Fair stopped by to give everybody the scoop on the 2011 Erie County Fair happening August 9th – 14th.

Click Here to learn more about this year’s Erie County Fair!

Thursday, July 27 2011

With the always exciting K96 Summer Jam coming on July 30th, a few guests dropped by to let us know about the part they will play  in the Summer Jam and also where you can find them in our community.

Click Here to learn more about Bones By The Bay and Click Here to learn more about Sliman’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep in Amherst.

Tuesday, July 26 2011

The Roadhouse Band stopped by to give everyone a preview of the 15th Annual K96 summer Jam happening Saturday, July 30 at the Huron Boat Basin and to let everyone know the history behind the band.

Click here to learn more about The Roadhouse Band and the 15th Annual K96 Summer Jam preented by Mickey Mart and brought to you by Sliman’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Pepsi and K96!

Monday, July 25 2011

Leo Kaufman from the Erie County Fair came by to let everyone know about the Broken Horn Rodeo happening at the Erie County Fair Tuesday, August 9th.  Go to eriecountyohiofair.com for more information.

Click here to get all the details on the Broken Horn Rodeo!

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Thank you to William and Carolyn from the Huron Riverfest committee for dropping by.  The 20th Annual Huron Riverfest is happening July 8, 9 and 10th.  For more information you can go to huronriverfest.com.

Click Here to learn more about the 20th Annual Huron Riverfest.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Jeff and Arlene from The Huron Playhouse stopped by to let everyone know about the 2011 season which begins on June 28th!

Click Here to learn more about the fantastic list of upcoming show, how to purchase tickets and how you can help Ohio’s oldest continuing Summer theater!

Friday, June 17, 2011

Bill Bissell came by to talk about the 45th Annual Vermilion Festival Of The Fish happening Father’s Day weekend in Vermilion.

Click Here to learn about all the great events, delicious food and fun times you can check out in Vermilion!

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Brad from Sam’s Club in Sandusky dropped by to chat with Clark about the Grand Opening of the new wireless store at Sam’s Club in Sandusky.  Some great deals to be had this weekend!

Click Here to learn more about the new Sam’s Club Wireless.

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Sheila Ehrhardt from Huron Chamber of Commerce came by to talk about the 6th Annual Taste of Wine & Roses happening Friday, June 24th from 5:30 to 8:30 at Barnes Nursery in Huron.

Click Here to learn more about this great event.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Norwalk Mayor Sue Lesch and Kristie Wert stopped by the K96 studios to let everyone know about Party In The Park happening Saturday, June 18, 2011.  It is to commemorate the opening of Suhr Family Park and the 10th Anniversary of the Main Street Association in Norwalk.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Jeff Haynes, Co-Owner of Twin Lakes Golf Course in Bellevue came in to talk to Clark about the Jon Martin Scholarship and Wounded Soldiers Fund and a weekend full of activities to raise funds for both, including a comedy night, 5K Race, an 18-Hole Golf Scramble and more!

Click Here to hear  the interview and find out how you can participate.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Megan from the Monroeville Dam Festival paid the Morning Crew a visit to let everyone all the festivities that will be happening in Monroeville over Memorial Day weekend.

Click here to learn more about the 6th Annual Monroeville Dam Festival or visit damfestival.com!

Friday, May 20, 2011

Thanks to Judy and Laura for stopping in! The 31st Annual Port Clinton Walleye Festival is next weekend!

Click Here to learn more about the 31st Annual Walleye Festival in Port Clinton Memorial Day weekend.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Kevin from Sandusky Speedway paid the Morning Crew and K96 a visit to talk about what is coming up at the speedway, the great family deals available and  Sunday, May 29th and the Might Monster Truck Show.

Click Here to learn more about what’s happening at Sandusky Speedway.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Thanks to Kristie Wert, Program Manager from Main Street Norwalk for stopping by and visiting with The Morning Crew. Next Saturday, May 28th, it’s the Great American Treasure Hunt in Uptown Norwalk from 8 am to 2 pm. For more vendor information, go to mainstreetnorwalk.org.

Click Here to learn more.

Monday, May 9, 2011

Peg Miller and Doug Studer from Cancer Services stopped by to let everyone know about the fundraiser lunch this Wednesday, May 11th at Outback Steakhouse on Route 250 in Sandusky.

Click here to learn more about this delicious fundraiser and all that Cancer Services provides for our communities.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

The Morning Crew welcomed comedian Ralphie May to the show to talk about his show at the Sandusky State Theatre on May 15th, benefiting the Huron County Humane Society.  You may remember Ralphie May from season one of The Last Comic Standing on NBC.

Click Here to learn more about Ralphie May at the Sandusky State Theatre.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Katrina Scroggy from the Bay Area Soccer League visited to let everyone know how they can participate in the 2nd Annual Columbus Crew Training Session happening April 27th at Osborn Metropark in Sandusky.

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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Martha Shample from SCORE stopped by to let everyone know about help for small business owners in our area.  Whether you are starting or expanding your business, SCORE can help provide you with counseling on financing options, business planning, marketing strategies and more.

Click Here to learn more about how SCORE can help you!

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Tony Cummings from the Sandusky Kiwanis Club stopped by to clue everyone in on the 9th Annual Kiwanis Golf Scramble benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie & Seneca Counties.  This great event happens Wednesday, May 18th at Sleep Hollow Golf Course.

Click Here to learn more about the Sandusky Kiwanis and the 9th Annual Kiwanis Golf Scramble benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie & Seneca Counties.

Friday, April 15, 2011

Trooper Hoffman from the Ohio State Highway Patrol and Cynthia Geiger from North Centeral EMS paid the Morning Crew a visit to talk about keeping the teen drivers safe as we come upon the busy time of proms and graduation.  discussed was not only seat belt safety and the prevention of texting while driving but also the winner of the PSA contest.

Click here to learn more about how to have a safe Spring and more about the PSA contest.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Kevin from the Sandusky Speedway dropped by to talk about the upcoming 2011 season and let everyone know this Saturday is the official season opener and it’s fan appreciation night!

Click here to learn about all of the great deals on admission, food and beverages on Saturday and find out what is happening at Sandusky Speedway this season!

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Candice Lopez came by to let everyone know about the 26th Annual Swim For Diabetes happening Sunday, April 10, 2011 at the Ernsthausen Community Center in Norwalk from 1-4pm.  This great event is the major fundraiser for the Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland and every dollar stays right here in Northeast Ohio.  some of the services it will help provide includes Camp Ho Mita Koda, a camp for children with diabetes.

Click Here to learn more about how you can help! (Hint: you don’t have to swim to help)!

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Jamie Steineman, Executive Director of the Firelands Symphony Orchestra,  paid the Morning Crew a visit to update everyone on what’s happening with the Firelands Symphony Orchestra this Spring.  If you have never had the pleasure of enjoying and evening with the Firelands Symphony Orchestra, plan one soon!   Acclaimed trumpet player Michael Sachs will join the Firelands Symphony Orchestra on April 16, bringing his virtuoso technique to Hummel’s Trumpet Concerto.

Click Here to learn more about Trumpet Triumph  with the Firelands Symphony Orchestra happening April 16th at the Sandusky State Theatre.

Monday, April 4, 2011

Angela and Mary  from Erie County Your Job Store came by to let us in on all the details of the 2011 Spring Career Fair at Kalahari NIA Center on Tuesday, April 5th.  Present by Erie County Your Job Store and Northcoast Job Connection.

Click Here to learn more!

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Bryan Edwards from Cedar Point stopped by to let us in on what is new for 2011.  Click Here to learn more about the upcoming season and the Very Important Family contest.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Jamie Gfell from Erie County Children Services came by to talk about Child Abuse Prevention Month in April.  There are many different ways you can help…go to www.eriecountychildrenservices.com for more information.

Click Here to find out more about Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Monday, March 28, 2011

Renee and Melissa from the Sandusky Rollergirls dropped in to let everyone know the latest news on the Sandusky Rollergirls including information on the Fresh Meat tryouts and the bout with the Floral City Rollergirls coming up on April 16th.

Think you’ve got what it takes to become a Sandusky Rollergirl?  Click Here to learn more!

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Holly and John visited the K96 Morning Crew to update everyone on CLI’s Document Destruction’s “6th Annual Free Shred Day” happening Friday and the 5K run/walk happening on Saturday.  The Document Destruction’s “6th Annual Free Shred Day” will take place at Christie Lane Industries on South Norwalk Road in Norwalk from 10-7 and at Double S Industries on Galloway Road in Sandusky from 4:30 – 7.  Individuals & businesses can bring personal documents to be destroyed free of charge, up to 500 pounds.

Click Here to learn more about CLI’s document destruction and 5K run/walk.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Tim Kiedrowski from Kiedrowski’s Bakery stopped by to chat about the bakery being one of 9 finalists up for Best Bakery In America! You can help make Kiedrowski’s #1 by going to bakingbuyer.com and voting today!

Click Here to learn more!

Monday, March 21, 2011

The entire crew from the Duck Derby stopped by to give the Morning Crew an  update on the Derby, information on buying a duck and to tell them who won the Duck Derby Mascot name contest.

Click here to learn more about the 2011 Duck Derby benefiting the United Way of Erie County and the Sandusky Main Street Association.

Friday, March 18, 2011

Sherri Fischer from Ducks Unlimited came by the Morning Crew to talk about the Annual Ducks Unlimited banquet.  Each year Ducks Unlimited auctions off many items including a brand new puppy to one lucky family.  This year K96 had a contest for you to pick the little guy’s name.

Click Here to learn more about the Duck Unlimited banquet, organization and all about the puppy.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Tim Kelly from the Sandusky Rotary Club stopped by the Morning Crew to talk about the Sandusky Rotary Pizza Challenge happening at Lyman Harbor March 22nd.  This all-you-can-eat event starts at 4pm and tickets are $10 for adult & $5 for 12 and under/65 and older.  This delicious event benefits the Sandusky Rotary Clothes Kids program.

Click Here to learn more about the Sandusky Rotary Pizza Challenge.

Tuesday, March 15th

Peg Miller, Larry Riedy, Cindy Esposito and Butch Marco stopped by to let everyone know about two upcoming fundraisers benefiting Cancer Services.  First up it’s a reverse raffle at Cabana Jack’s March 27th.  Only 200 tickets will be sold and the grand prize is $2000 (based on 200 tickets sold)!  Call 419-625-4008 for more information.

On April 3rd head to the Amvets Post 17 on Putnam Street in Sandusky for the 8th Annual Spaghetti and Meatball fundraiser featuring Chef Tod Demore’s delicious homemade sauce!  Only 1,000 tickets will be sold.  Carry-out is available and membership is not required.  For more information please call 419-626-6974.

Click Here to learn more about the upcoming fundraisers for Cancer Services and ways that Cancer Services helps in our area.

Monday, March 14th

Norwalk Mayor Sue Lesch visited the K96 Morning Crew to talk about the HIRE Education Program.  If you are unemployed, looking for a better job or know someone who is, the Education Program & Fair is happening Wednesday, march 16th at the Ernsthausen Performing Arts Center at Norwalk High School.  Program starts at 6pm and the vendor fair is open until 9pm.  You can learn about jobs for tomorrow, hear what local businesses need and be the first to apply for “HIRE Education” program which will help you find money for training and more.

Click here for some VERY valuable information or call 419-663-6700 or visit the website norwalkoh.com

Thursday, March 10th

Katrina Scroggy from the Bay Area Soccer League visited the Morning Crew to talk about the Saturday morning recreational soccer season starting April 9th and running through June 4th.  All kids 14 and under are welcome to sign up and the Bay Area Soccer League has a multi-child discount and no child will be refused for inability to pay.

Click Here to learn more about the Bay Area Soccer League’s Spring registration.

Tuesday, March 1st

Ronnie, Brendan and Carla, students at LCCC,  stopped by to fill us in on their fundraiser for Second Harvest Food Bank.  It’s happening Friday, March 4th at Matus Winery on Gore Orphanage Road in Wakeman.  For every non-perishable food item or canned good you bring, you get a raffle ticket and are entered to win some great prizes.  The Roadhouse Band will be playing and more!

Click Here to learn more about this great event!

Friday, February 25th

Tracy and Brian Weeks and Becky Bishop stopped by The Morning Crew to let everyone know about the Girl Scout Slow Pitch Softball Program and how to register.  The program is open to all girls ages 5-15 by July 31, 2011.

Click Here to find out dates, times and costs associated with the program.

Thursday, February 24th

Sandy Lonz from the Huron County Chamber of Commerce stopped by to fill everybody in on the Home & Business Show happening Saturday, February 26th at Norwalk Middle School.

Click Here to learn more about The Huron County Chamber of Commerce Home & Business Show.

Wednesday, February 23rd

Ed Hoty,  representing the Erie County Chamber of Commerce, visited The Morning Crew to talk about the first Taste Of The Northcoast happening at Kalahari Thursday, February 24th.

Click Here to learn more about this great event that features some of the regions top restaurants, food purveyors and culinary arts programs.

Tuesday, February 22nd

Kelly from Subway stopped by to let us know about their great Seattle’s Best coffee deal – 16oz. coffee for just 65 cents! Remember Subway opens at 7am (at participating locations) so it is a great way to save on your way to work!

Click Here to check out the interview to see how and where you can save!

Monday, February 21st

Tracy Lucas, Development Coordinator for Firelands Regional Medical Center stopped by The Morning Crew to update everyone on the “Keepin’ It Cool” event at the Kalahari Tented Pavilion Saturday, February 26th.    Funds raised will be used to enhance equipment and services at the nationally recognized Firelands Regional Medical Center Heart & Vascular Institute.

Click Here to check out the interview and learn how you can help with this great event!