NW Ohio Journal RSS feed for WBGU programming.http://video.wbgu.orgen-ushttp://video.wbgu.orgThu, 17 May 2012 04:06:24 -0400Thu, 17 May 2012 04:06:24 -0400http://video.wbgu.org/video/2230884996/Ohio's suicide rate continues to climb. An Ohio group is working to reduce youth suicides using federal grant money. Host Melissa Andrews talks with representatives from Ohio Campaign for Hope and Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation to find out more about the initiative. Also joining the discussion, a counselor who lost a brother to depression and suicide.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2230884996/05/11/2012Discussion on how teen suicide can be preventedHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsSocial IssuesSocial IssuesEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2230720247/Did you know student loan debt now exceeds credit card debt? Students are carrying more than a heavy class load with debt nearing $1 trillion this year. Northwest Ohio Journal host Melissa Andrews sits down with financial aid professionals, a representative from the U.S. Department of Education (FAFSA) and a student facing serious educational loan debt.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2230720247/05/04/2012Discussion about student loan debt.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyEducationEducationEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2227366358/A passionate group of area leaders has a vision to make The Toledo Region the destination for a new manufacturing economy. Join "Northwest Ohio Journal" host Melissa Andrews to find out what the Toledo Region Brand is, and how it's marketing the regional assets of the area to draw in business.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2227366358/04/27/2012Discussion on the Toledo Region Brand.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2224803641/The Hollywood Casino Toledo is opening any day now. Casino general manager Richard St. Jean joins host Melissa Andrews and area leaders to discuss economic impact of the region's first casino and what this new addition will offer.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2224803641/04/20/2012Discussion on the new Hollywood Casino in Toledo.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2221532184/Dr. Michael Carroll, Director of the Center for Regional Development, joins host Melissa Andrews to discuss how economic recovery is progressing nationally, as well as future possible economic threats to the region. Also, Kay Reiter, Executive Director of Sandusky Economic Development Corp. joins the discussion to talk about development in Sandusky County.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2221532184/04/13/2012Discussion on Northwest Ohio's 2012 economic conditionNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2219781989/A month after the Bowling Green State University community tragically lost three sorority sisters in a wrong-way crash that left two others injured, we learn how the University responded. Melissa Andrews sits down with representatives from BGSU's offices of Greek and Residence life to discuss how the University community is pulling together and helping one another cope through this tragedy.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2219781989/04/06/2012How the BGSU community responds to tragedy.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2217342150/"Northwest Ohio Journal" is on location in Hancock County. We stop by Alexandria's in Findlay and discuss with the movers and shakers what's happening in the city. Guests are Findlay's Mayor Lydia Mihalik (R), Steve Roepke, President of Findlay Downtown Area Association, Angela Crist, Dir. of Findlay-Hancock County Alliance, and Tony Iriti, Dir. of Findlay-Hancock County Economic Developmenthttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2217342150/03/30/2012Discussion about Findlay Ohio.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2213968417/A former self-admitted bully who now works as a counselor addressing bullying issues joins host Melissa Andrews along with a former victim of bullying, who has turned his pain into power by writing a helpful book for other victims.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2213968417/03/23/2012Discussion on bullying and how to prevent it.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGlobal AffairsGlobal AffairsSocial IssuesSocial IssuesEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2208192154/One in three women die of heart disease. In northwest Ohio, 76 percent of people are overweight or obese. Join host Melissa Andrews as she discusses heart health with Christine Colvin, heart walk director at the American Heart Association and Christine Haar, director of BGSU's Dietetic Internship Program.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2208192154/03/16/2012Discussion about heart health.HealthHealthNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsHealthHealthEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2208148093/Melissa Andrews and her guests David Jackson, associate professor of Political Science at BGSU and Sentinel-Tribune editor Dave Miller discuss recent outcomes in Ohio's primary elections.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2208148093/03/09/2012Discussion about the Ohio primary election resultsNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2204507444/Ohio Representative Randy Gardner and his opponent in the Ohio State Senate District 2 race, Michelle McCaulay, discuss with host Melissa Andrews why they deserve your vote.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2204507444/03/02/2012Ohio Senate District 2 candidates.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2199064686/Journal guests highlight Black History Month with a look back at African American History.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2199064686/02/24/2012Discussion on Black History Month.HistoryHistoryUnited StatesUnited StatesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsSocial IssuesSocial IssuesEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2196476730/Journal guests discuss what's next in the quest to find solutions to the Lake Erie algae crisis.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2196476730/02/17/2012Discussion on the Lake Erie algae crisis.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEnvironmentEnvironmentScience & NatureScience & NatureEarthEarthEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2193784606/Meet Northwest Ohio's new leaders "take two!" We already met the new mayors of Bowling Green and Findlay. This time Melissa sits down with the mayors of Ottawa and Fostoria about their visions for their communities and what's next under new administrations.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2193784606/02/10/2012Meet the new mayors of Ottawa and Fostoria.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2192094962/Journal spotlights the educational opportunities available to you and your community right here at the WBGU-TV studios. You'll be amazed to learn all your local PBS station does to further education right in your own backyard.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2192094962/02/03/2012Discussion about WBGU-TV's Outreach activitiesHome & How-ToHome & How-ToNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationChild DevelopmentChild DevelopmentEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2190596837/Melissa talks with the executive director of Wood County Veteran's Assistance and Congressman Bob Latta, with contributions from Senator Sherrod Brown about what the new Vow to Hire Heroes Act means for veterans.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2190596837/01/27/2012Discussion about the Vow to Hire Heroes Act and what it means for veterans.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGlobal AffairsGlobal AffairsEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2187854457/It's a mayoral roundtable as Melissa welcomes some of Northwest Ohio's new mayors to "Journal." Bowling Green's Richard Edwards and Findlay's Lydia Mihalik are guestshttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2187854457/01/20/2012Discussion with a couple of northwest Ohio's newest mayors.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2179586023/Former Ohio Representative Sally Perz and Executive Director of Ohio Council of Community Schools Darlene Chambers join Melissa Andrews to discuss challenges of Charter schools. Guests discuss the film, "Waiting for Superman," and their hope of working together to improve education for all Ohio children.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2179586023/01/13/2012Discussion on the challenges of Charter schoolsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2179586019/Former "Journal" host and current Toledo Blade contributor Tom Walton joins host Melissa Andrews to discuss political hot topics. The focus is Ohio's controversial map to redraw Congressional districts and the 2012 Presidential election. Are citizens increasingly taking legislation into their own hands? BGSU assistant professor of Political Science David Jackson contributes.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2179586019/01/06/2012Tom Walton and BGSU's David Jackson discuss political issuesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2179574401/The Wolfe Center for the Arts at BGSU is now open and will provide a place on campus where the arts can flourish. We'll take you on a tour of the state-of-the art facility, which will offer the community a way to see a wide range of performances.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2179574401/12/30/2011The new Wolfe Center for the Arts is open at BGSU.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentEducationEducationEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2179477695/Where are more than 2,500 BGSU students heading every semester? To the Learning Commons! Staff from the Learning Commons will visit Journal to talk about the resources available to help achieve academic success. We'll also talk to a student to get their take on the Commons.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2179477695/12/23/2011Discussion about BGSU's Learning Commons and its resources.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2177525638/Many people experience stress, depression and anxiety during the holidays. Seasonal Affective Disorder is sometimes called seasonal depression. Our guests from Behavioral Connections of Wood County discuss what causes holiday blues, plus tips for prevention and coping.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2177525638/12/16/2011Discussion on what causes holiday blues, plus tips for prevention and coping.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsHealthHealthEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2172468740/Doctors Wendy Manning and Susan Brown talk with Melissa about recent findings that say having a college degree "has a protective effect against divorce among all races" of women. The new research from the National Center for Family and Marriage Research at BGSU showed substantial variation broken down by race and education.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2172468740/12/09/2011Melissa, Wendy Manning and Susan Brown discuss research on education and divorce.HealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2172468733/Dr. Michelle Alexander discusses her new book, "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness," where she argues that a new generation of young, black men have come under the control of the criminal justice system due to drug and crime policies of the last 30 years. Alexander is a civil rights lawyer and associate professor of law at The Ohio State University.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2172468733/12/03/2011Dr. Michelle Alexander discusses her new book with Melissa.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentLiterature & WritingLiterature & WritingNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGlobal AffairsGlobal AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2168745982/What does it mean to have "no impact?" Bowling Green State University student Abbey Tobe is attempting to live one year in a residence hall, trash free. Tobe tells host Melissa Andrews how she came up with the idea, how it has affected what she eats and the challenges of daily hygiene. Most importantly, Tobe shares how we can all do a little to make a huge impact on the environment.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2168745982/11/18/2011Living a year in a residence hall trash free.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEnvironmentEnvironmentEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2168110348/Northwest Ohio Journal recaps voter decisions of the election on November 8. We'll discuss the outcomes of State Issue 2, the proposal to repeal the collective Bargaining limit and Issue 3, Ohio's Health Care Amendment.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2168110348/11/16/2011November 8, 2011 election wrap upNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2164065456/Elder abuse comes in many forms. Marianne Bradshaw from Allen County Area Office and Aging and Maureen Veit from Wood County Job and Family Services talk with Melissa about the types of abuse, who are likely victims and abusers, and what services and agencies are available to help.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2164065456/11/04/2011Melissa talks with Marianne Bradshaw and Maureen Veit about elder abuse.HealthHealthAgingAgingHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2161330691/Agriculture is the state's number one industry, employing one in seven Ohioans. Tadd Nicholson, interim CEO of the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association, and Mark Wachtman, a Henry County farmer talk with host Melissa Andrews about the pending 2012 Farm Bill. They discuss how it impacts Ohio farmers and the state's economy.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2161330691/10/28/2011Melissa talks with Tadd Nicholson and Mark Wachtman about the 2012 Farm Bill.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyEnvironmentEnvironmentEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2157407035/Melissa talks with comedic legend Tim Conway about his television and film career at the Stranahan Theater. Tim Conway has starred in shows such as "McHale's Navy" and "The Carol Burnett Show," as well as films such as "The Shaggy D.A." and "The Apple Dumpling Gang." He continues his entertainment career today. Did you know that he is a graduate of Bowling Green State University?http://video.wbgu.org/video/2157407035/10/21/2011Melissa talks with Tim Conway about his television and film career.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2153490693/Host Melissa Andrews talks with Congressman Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio's 4th District, about what's happening in Washington, the controversial redistricting plan for the state and a look ahead to November's election.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2153490693/10/14/2011Melissa talks with Congressman Jim Jordan about what's happening in Washington.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGovernmentGovernmentPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2148943008/Host Melissa Andrews sits down with Lorry Wagner, president of Lake Erie Energy Development Corporation and Robert Kozar, interim director of research development for the University of Toledo's College of Engineering. They discuss northern Ohio's efforts to build the first offshore wind energy farm in North America, as well as the controversies surrounding wind farms.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2148943008/10/07/2011Melissa speaks with Lorry Wagner and Robert Kozar about wind energy.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEnvironmentEnvironmentScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/14020911/Alicia's Voice, a nonprofit organization against domestic violence, has helped 700 women in Wood County who've been abused. The organization is opening a new headquarters in Bowling Green. Host Melissa Andrews speaks with the founder, Kathy Newlove, whose daughter was murdered at the hands of her abuser. Mimi Yoon, an assistant city prosecutor, weighs in on the biggest courtroom challenges.http://video.wbgu.org/video/14020911/09/30/2011Melissa speaks with Kathy Newlove, the founder of Alicia's Voice.HealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsSocial IssuesSocial IssuesEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2139896595/Mom's House helps low-income, single mothers graduate from high school and college while aiming to break the cycle of poverty for moms and children. Host Melissa Andrews speaks with Christina Rodriguez, executive director of Mom's House, and Jasmine Smith, a client, about the the challenges and issues facing these young families and the communities in which they live.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2139896595/09/23/2011Melissa speaks with Christina Rodriguez about Mom's House.HealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsSocial IssuesSocial IssuesEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2131292241/This week, we welcome Bowling Green State University's new president, Dr. Mary Ellen Mazey to the show. Dr. Mazey discusses her goals for recruiting and retaining students, as well as future plans for the University. We will also get to know more about the new president on a personal level!http://video.wbgu.org/video/2131292241/09/16/2011A discussion with BGSU President, Dr. Mary Ellen MazeyNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2120263139/Host Melissa Andrews and guest Marcy Kaptur, Ohio's 9th District Representative, provide insight on the recent national debt discussions. They also look at Northwest Ohio's push for energy independence and the economy.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2120263139/09/09/2011Melissa and Marcy Kaptur discuss the national debt, energy independence, and the economy.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyPoliticsPoliticsTechnologyTechnologyEnergy & EnvironmentEnergy & EnvironmentEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2114625146/Host Melissa Andrews speaks with BGSU political science professor Neil Englehart and Owens Community College's Director of Emergency Preparedness, Michael Cornell, about the 10th anniversary of September 11th, 2001. They also discuss psychological, social and security developments since September 11th.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2114625146/09/02/2011Melissa speaks with Neil Englehart and Michael Cornell about the 10th anniversary of 9/11.HistoryHistoryModernModernNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsNational SecurityNational SecurityEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2103867488/Host Melissa Andrews speaks with Wood County Dept. of Job and Family Services Investigator, Brandy Laux, and the Child Services Administrator of the Wood County Dept. of Job and Family Services, Melinda Stambaugh, about child abuse in Ohio. They discuss ways to determine if a child is being abused, as well as risk factors that could lead to child abuse.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2103867488/08/28/2011Melissa speaks with Brandy Laux and Melinda Stambaugh about child abuse in Northwest Ohio.HealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGlobal AffairsGlobal AffairsEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2094278557/Host Melissa Andrews speaks with Mercy Health Partner Pscyhologist Dr. Linda Myerholtz and Mercy Weight Management Center Health Educator, Brenda Bal, about the psychological and social factors behind Ohio's high obesity rate.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2094278557/08/22/2011Melissa speaks with Dr. Linda Myerholtz and Brenda Bal about Ohio's high obesity rating.HealthHealthFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesScience & NatureScience & NaturePsychology & The MindPsychology & The MindEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2085638993/Host Melissa Andrews speaks with the president of Lott Industries, Joan Browne about the direction the organization will take and how it could impact the well-being of it's employees. She also speaks with documentary filmmaker Victor Buhler about a film he made about Lott Industries and people with developmental disabilities.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2085638993/08/15/2011Melissa Andrews speaks with Joan Browne and Victor Buhler about Lott Industries.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGlobal AffairsGlobal AffairsSocial IssuesSocial IssuesEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2070315178/Host Melissa Andrews speaks with Wood County Commissioner Tim Brown and Ohio Department of Transportation Director Jerry Ray about governor John Kasich's plan to lease the Ohio turnpike. Will a lease mean higher tolls and job loss? And how much money could a lease bring to the state?http://video.wbgu.org/video/2070315178/08/08/2011Melissa speaks with Tim Brown and Jerry Wray about a possible lease of the Ohio turnpike.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyScience & TechnologyScience & TechnologyPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2077627862/The clock is ticking. This week on Northwest Ohio Journal, we're talking about the federal debt. As President Obama, Republicans and Democrats work toward an August 2nd deadline to raise the debt ceiling, all eyes are on the debate in Washington. We'll discuss how a decision could affect us here at home.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2077627862/08/01/2011Discussion on the raising the federal debt ceiling.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2064635975/Melissa speaks with the director of BGSU's School of Art, Katerina Ruedi Ray, and the Executive Director of the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo, Marc Folk about the astonishing success of Northwest Ohio's Creative Economy.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2064635975/07/25/2011Melissa, Katerina Ruedi Ray and Marc Folk discuss Northwest Ohio's Creative Economy.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2053621434/Host Melissa Andrews speaks with BGSU's Assistant Athletic Director Jason Knavel and Associate Athletic Director Jim Elsasser about BGSU's new Stroh center. They discuss new features of the venue, what visitors can expect to experience and the impact of the Center on campus and in the city of Bowling Green, not to mention Northwest Ohio.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2053621434/07/17/2011Melissa talks with Jason Knavel and Jim Elsasser about BGSU's new Stroh Center.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietySports & RecreationSports & RecreationNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2042416250/Host Melissa Andrews speaks with Curator Renee Smith and Executive Director Sue Tucker of the Hancock Historical Museum. They discuss two new additions to the museum.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2042416250/07/11/2011Melissa, Renee Smith and Sue Tucker discuss additions to the Hancock Historical Museum.HistoryHistoryVictorianVictorianEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2027690621/In this special one hour edition of Northwest Ohio Journal, we explore the investigation into the Clyde Cancer Cluster in Sandusky County. Guests are Adan Garcia, creator of a documentary about an investigation into the Clyde Cancer Cluster and Warren and Wendy Brown, parents of 11-year-old Alexa Brown, who died of cancer.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2027690621/07/04/2011Melissa speaks with Adan Garcia and the parents of a young girl who died of cancer.HealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsHealthHealthEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2024252392/Temple Grandin, an animal scientist, best-selling author and highly regarded speaker, was recently on BGSU's campus. She is a person with high-functioning autism and is well-known for her autism advocacy efforts. Host Melissa Andrews re-caps Grandin's visit to BGSU with autism experts.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2024252392/06/26/2011Host Melissa Andrews re-caps Temple Grandin's visit to BGSU with autism experts.HealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesHealthHealthEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/2014229914/Host Melissa Andrews, Paul Longenecker and Laura Kronmann of the Advanced Care Planning Coalition discuss advanced care planning, what it involves, what you need to remember, who should take part, and how you can start the conversation.http://video.wbgu.org/video/2014229914/06/20/2011Host Melissa Andrews, Paul Longenecker and Laura Kronmann discuss advanced care planning.HealthHealthAgingAgingHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/1989992377/Melissa Andrews speaks with author and humor columnist Rebecca Regnier and Christine Senack of Senack and Associates about how social media is the trend in marketing, and how businesses can use it to their advantage.http://video.wbgu.org/video/1989992377/06/13/2011Melissa, Rebecca Regnier and Christine Senack discuss how businesses use social media.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/1967360660/This week on Northwest Ohio Journal, Melissa Andrews speaks with Bryon Schafer, Executive Director of Aspiring Hands and Amanda Aldrich, Executive Director of Food For Thought. They discuss how these groups are making a positive difference in the lives of others.http://video.wbgu.org/video/1967360660/06/05/2011Melissa speaks with the executive directors of Aspiring Hands and Food for Thought.HealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsSocial IssuesSocial IssuesEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/1944425047/This week, we are talking about the smoking ban and how only one third of fines have been collected in Ohio. Health Departments are receiving less money from the state for enforcement, so that could become a taxpayer burden. Guests are Brad Espen, director of environmental health for Wood County Health Department and Stu Kerr, tobacco program coordinator, Toledo Lucas County Health Dept.http://video.wbgu.org/video/1944425047/05/30/2011The smoking ban and how only 1/3 of fines have been collected in OhioNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGlobal AffairsGlobal AffairsHealthHealthSocial IssuesSocial IssuesEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/1943594094/Ohio Representative Teresa Fedor joins us to talk about the enormous human trafficking problem in northwest Ohio. According to the Northwest Ohio Innocence Lost Task Force, an FBI task force, cracking down on human trafficking, Toledo is fourth in the nation in the number of human trafficking arrests, investigations and rescues that involve minors.http://video.wbgu.org/video/1943594094/05/23/2011Discussion on the human trafficking problem in northwest Ohio.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsGlobal AffairsGlobal AffairsGovernmentGovernmentEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/1926843041/Host Melissa Andrews and guests Jack Schroeder, a RE/MAX Preferred Agent, and Tom Hogrefe, Vice President of First Place Bank, discuss the housing market. What's required to secure a loan? How are homes selling in our viewing area? What do sellers have to do to sell a home? Have we hit rock- bottom?http://video.wbgu.org/video/1926843041/05/15/2011A discussion about the current state of the housing market.Home & How-ToHome & How-ToNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/1912302872/Host Melissa Andrews and guests Tony Iriti, Economic Development Director of the Findlay-Hancock County Alliance and former Mayor of Findlay, and Hancock County Commissioner Ed Ingold, discuss the latest economic development plan for Findlay and Hancock Countyhttp://video.wbgu.org/video/1912302872/05/12/2011Discussion about the new Economic Development plan for Hancock county/News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/1903048728/United States Congressman Bob Latta is with us for an update on the federal budget, as well as his legislation on pay for Congress if/when the government shuts down. The Congressman will also give us a general update on what he's working on in Washington.http://video.wbgu.org/video/1903048728/05/02/2011Congressman Bob Latta discusses the federal budgetNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/1896942988/We'll look at the US and local economies. Where are we now? Where do we need to go and how do we get there? Guests are Dock David Treece, investment advisor with Treece Investments and Wade Gottschalk, Associate Director of the Wood County Economic Development Commission.http://video.wbgu.org/video/1896942988/04/27/2011Discussion about the U.S. and Local economiesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/1886973495/In an effort to promote, support, and celebrate the world of urban art forms, Urban Nu-Sense welcomes all who love urban art. We'll speak with Derrick Jones, Assistant Director of the Arts Village at BGSU, and we'll also meet the founder of Urban Nu-Sensehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/1886973495/04/18/2011Urban ArtArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/1875561002/Senate Bill Five has really had an impact on the State of Ohio. Since its passing, there has been some positive, but mostly negative feedback. Many citizens are concerned. Host Melissa Andrews speaks with her guests about Senate Bill Five and what it means for the State of Ohiohttp://video.wbgu.org/video/1875561002/04/12/2011Discussion about Ohio's Senate Bill 5News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsBusiness & EconomyBusiness & EconomyPoliticsPoliticsEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/1865453997/Most of us either know someone or have some one in our family that has been affected by Alzheimer's Disease. Alzheimer's has affected millions of American citizens. Barbara Kopp-Miller speaks with Lynn Ritter, and Salli Bollin from the Alzheimer's Association to talk about how the disease is affecting our community.http://video.wbgu.org/video/1865453997/04/03/2011Discussion on Alzheimer's Disease and its affect on the communityHealthHealthNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsHealthHealthEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/1857824251/The United States has an obesity epidemic. According to a 2005 National Center for Health Statistics report, more than 9 million children between age 6 to 16 are considered overweight. Host Barbara Kopp-Miller speaks with health professionals from Wood County Hospital and other local agencies in the area about obesity causes and prevention.http://video.wbgu.org/video/1857824251/03/28/2011Discussion on the obesity epidemic in the United States.HealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsHealthHealthEpisodehttp://video.wbgu.org/video/1848914115/The rate of children diagnosed with Autism has greatly increased in recent years. The cause is unknown but an Autism culture has been created to adjust to this trend. Host Barbara Kopp-Miller speaks with Sherry Moyer, Director for the Center of Excellence in Autism and Jennifer Shaefer, parent of a child with Aspergers Disorder.http://video.wbgu.org/video/1848914115/03/21/2011Discussion about AutismCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsHealthHealthEpisode