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The Morning Crew - WKFMNov 03, 2023

Food & Fun Wednesday - 12 06 2023
🎅🎄❄️ Another awesome Christmas Food & Fun Wednesday!
Grinch Mimosa and those Christmas Cookie Waffles - Christmas on a plate! Now available at the Sandusky Bay Pancake House. Don't forget the Gingerbread Cookie Pancakes and Gingerbread Macchiato plus even more dishes inspired by the season! Get to the Sandusky Bay Pancake House to try them for yourself and always Eat, Drink & Think Local!
🎅🎄❄️ After you eat your share of Christmas, how will you continue to celebrate? Jill from Shores & Islands Ohio gave us a few ideas including the Sandusky Winter Wonderland happening at The Jackson Street Pier this Friday and Saturday, The Dickens' Classic "A Christmas Carol" in Port Clinton, a Merry Merry Market Barn at Quarry Hill Orchards in Berlin Heights and more! shoresandislandsohio.com for more information.

Norwalk Public Library Holiday Extravaganza - 12 05 2023
Miranda Jenkins, Assistant Director of the Norwalk Public Library joined The Morning Crew to chat about the big Holiday Extravaganza happening Wednesday, December 6 from 5 until 7pm at The Norwalk Public Library and The Firelands Historical Society.
Join them for good cheer and merriment including magic shows, pet reads with rabbits, cookies & hot chocolate, letters to Santa, photo booth and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus and more!
Take a listen for all the information and don't miss this Holiday Extravaganza perfect for all ages!

Wellness Prescribed - Fisher-Titus Medical Center - 12 04 2023
How will you stay healthy this Holiday season? Dr. Christina Canfield M.D. at Fisher-Titus Medical Center joined Kami & Josh on the all-new “Wellness Prescribed”.
This month Dr. Canfield shares tips on keeping your Holiday season healthy for your family including how to stick with a healthy diet when so many treats tempt us this time of year. Plus talks about her own success with dietary education at Fisher-Titus.
Listen in for more information.

Family health Services - 11 30 2023
Stephanie Breault, Family Nurse Practitioner from Family Health Services joined Kami & Josh for our monthly Family Health Services visit.
Learn about the several ways Stephanie Breault and Family Health Services is ready to help you and why it is important plus a tip on Holiday health.
Listen in for more information.

Shores & Islands - 11 28 2023
Ho...Ho...Ho! Winterfest, Lakeside Christmas, Family Friendly Holiday Sweater Comedy Show and more!
What are you going to do this weekend to celebrate the season? Listen in as Jill from Shores & Islands Ohio helps us plan it out on a Food & Fun Wednesday!
Go to shoresandislands.com for all the latest Holiday happenings in our area!

Riley's Angels & The Salvation Army - 11 28 2023
Riley’s Angels collects donations of dog and cat food that they donate to the Salvation Army. This year the Norwalk and Huron Salvation Army corps asked Riley’s Angels to include them in this initiative so they are in need of MUCH more dog and cat food.
Listen in to learn how you can donate and find out when Riley's Angels will be ringing the bell for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign (with VERY special bell ringers) and what the funds for the Red Kettle Campaign are used for.

Food & Fun Wednesday - 11 22 2023
Jingle Bells Jingle Bells....Christmas has begun on Food & Fun Wednesday's!
Listen in as Steve from The Sandusky Bay Pancake House talks about some of the delicious presents they have for us at The Sandusky Bay Pancake House on their new Christmas Menu - did someone say "Gingerbread" and "Mistletoe Mimosas"?? Don't forget about their great Gift Card promotion that is perfect for gifts AND to pay it forward for yourself!
Then of course, Jill from Shores & Islands Ohio gives us the lowdown on Tree Lighting Ceremonies, Santa visits, Christmas Train Rides and more!
Get all the details every Wednesday on a Food & Fun Wednesday with The Morning Crew, The Sandusky Bay Pancake House and Shores & Islands Ohio - Take a listen now!

Erie County Sheriff K99 Fundraiser - 11 22 2023
Kami & Josh got a visit from the Erie County Sheriff's K9 Unit this morning to talk about the fundraiser happening Saturday, November 25th at Noon at Kokomos at The Keys on Boos Road in Huron!
50/50 Raffles, Basket Raffles, K9 t-shirts available and K9 Demo during Halftime of The Ohio State game!
Watch OSU v. Michigan AND support the Erie County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit! Listen in for more details!

Victory Kitchen Shoebox Christmas - 11 21 2023
Pastor Carolyn from Victory Kitchen joined Kami & Josh to talk about how we can help their 32nd Annual Victory Kitchen Shoebox Christmas, benefitting local kids in need.
Now through December 22nd, donate toys, hygeine products and more at Victory Kitchen, Hayes Avenue in Sandusky for boys and girls under 12.
For information on how to build your own shoebox, more information on what they are looking for and how you can help, go to www.facebook.com/FreeHotMeals or call 419-627-8732.
Take a listen for more information!

Alpha Dog Pet Centers - 11 20 2023
Chip Ingersol, Owner of Alpha-Dog Pet Center in Amherst, Cora, Alpha-Dog Pet Center's "Customer Relations Concierge" and "Special Assistant to the Chief of Barketing" joined Kami & Josh to let everyone know about the Annual Holiday Pet Pictures with Santa!
Bring your pets (and kids, too) to Alpha-Dog Pet Center, Middle Ridge Road in Amherst, on Sunday, November 26th and Sunday, December 3rd from Noon until 4 for pictures! You will have multiple backgrounds to choose from (or get one with every background!) and each photo you would like to take is a $10 donation that goes directly to Storm's Angels Rescue!
Every photo you take will be printed off for you and then you will receive instructions on how to download the original digital image for personal use!
Listen for all the details and join Kami & Josh and their babies and let's visit Santa and help Storm's Angels Rescue with Alpha-Dog Pet Center!

Football Friday Preview - 11 17 2023
Perkins V. Glenville - 11 17 2023

Food & Fun Wednesday - 11 15 2023
It's Official! Kami & Josh are fancy coffee drinkers thanks to The Sandusky Bay Pancake House and their delicious drinks every Food & Fun Wednesday! This week was the Iced Pumpkin Cream Foam coffee - you have GOT to try it! Along with the one of a kind Pancake Pot Pie made with Roots Poultry roast beef and topped with a Sandusky Bay Pancake - you won't find this anywhere! Don't forget about the Pumpkin Crumb Cake 'Cakes and an Apple Pie Mimosa!
What are you going to do after breakfast? Listen in as Jill from Shores & Islands Ohio gives you some ideas for the weekend - Lake Erie Lights start tomorrow at the Erie County Fairgrounds, WOW! your Holiday Party guests with a Charcuterie Board Workshop, Sip & Shop in Port Clinton and more!
Never miss a Food & Fun Wednesday with The Sandusky Bay Pancake House, Shores & Islands Ohio and The Morning Crew every Wednesday at 8:30!

Light Up Norwalk - 11 14 2023
Kevin Rasnick, Executive Director of the Huron County Chamber of Commerce & the Norwalk Area Visitors Bureau joined Kami & Josh to chat about Light Up Norwalk happening Saturday, November 25th from 4 until 7pm in Historic Uptown Norwalk!
This free family event features hay rides, a trackless train, s'mores, letters to Santa & cookie decorating, hot cocoa, inflatables, food trucks, Santa, a lighted golf cart parade and of course, the Tree Lighting Ceremony!
Fisher-Titus is also sponsoring a Sensory Friendly Holiday event at the Perkins Family Gym, 32 W. Monroe Street, DURING Light Up Norwalk so everyone has a fantastic evening.
Take a listen to find out more and Happy Holidays from everyone at Light Up Norwalk!

Friday Night Football Preview with Coach Randy Hord - 11 10 2023
Friday Night Football Preview with Coach Randy Hord - 11 10 2023

Kip Soviak - Corpsman Maxton W. Soviak Foundation - 11 10 2023
Kip Soviak, Vice President, of the Maxton W. Soviak Foundation, joined The Morning Crew to talk about how the Foundation is dedicated to helping our Veterans in several different ways. Are you a Veteran or know a Veterans who could benefit in any way from the Foundation stepping in to help in any area of life?
Please take a listen. All inquiries are anonymous. Go to maxtonsoviak.org for more information and keep in mind the Holidays are fast approaching and how they may be able to help you or someone you know.

Food & Fun Wednesday - 11 08 2023
Steve from The Sandusky Bay Pancake House gave us a preview of tonight's Best of The Bay menu and let our Veterans know how much they are appreciated and how they can enjoy their day at The Sandusky Bay Pancake House on Saturday!
Jill from Shores & Islands Ohio joined The Morning Crew to chat about not only Best of The Bay but so much more happening the next few days in the Shores & Islands!
Take a listen to this week's Food & Fun Wednesday and listen every Wednesday at 8:30 for a Food & Fun with The Morning Crew, Sandusky Bay Pancake House and Shores & Islands Ohio!

New London Parks & Rec Gun Raffle - 11 07 2023
Joe Thomas from The New London Parks joined The Morning Crew to talk about this Saturday's Gun Raffle! Doors open at 11 and the raffles start at Noon. Gun Raffles, a chance to win a Polaris Four Wheeler and a chance to win a Membership to Lake Erie Arms plus more side raffles! Each ticket gets you entry and a meal plus there will be a cash bar available. Some great plans are earmarked for the money raised with the Annual Gun Raffle! Take a listen for more information and to find out how you can get tickets! Don't miss a great time this Saturday at The Hileman Building, 2 Blake Street in New London, at the Annual New London Parks & Rec Gun Raffle!

Football Friday Preview - 11 03 2023
🏈⚡️Week #2 Football Playoffs are here! It's another Edison Chargers battle right here on K96!🏈⚡️
We will have Eastwood at Edison Chargers with pregame at 6:30 and kickoff at 7pm - on-air, at wkfm.com and by using the K96 App. Brought to you by Schaffer-Danhoff Chrysler Dodge Jeep in Willard. Each game is also available in podcast the next day at wkfm.com!
Listen in to what Coach Randy Hord has to say about tonight's broadcast game!

Riley's Angels - 11 03 2023
The Morning Crew were paid a visit from Riley's Angels again this morning! This time to talk about a visit they are planning to the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky next Saturday honor of Veteran's Day and the collection of socks to give each Veteran - something simple yet very needed! This collection is being headed up by Rick, a Veteran himself, and his Therapy dog, Lucy! Take a listen to find out how you can easily donate and learn more about Riley's Angels!

3rd Annual Best of The Bay - 11 02 2023
Ryan Ladd, Director of Events and Jake Schwerer, Director of Marketing and Sales at Cedar Point Sports Center, joined the Morning Crew to talk about the 3rd Annual Best of The Bay happening Wednesday, November 8th at Cedar Point Sports Center in Sandusky. 24 food vendors vie for your vote in 10 categories! Sample some of the best food our area has to offer, VIP tables available and even a Kids' Choice! Listen for the details and get your tickets at cedarpointsportscenter.thundertix.com today!

Shores & Islands Ohio - 11 01 2023
It was a Food & Fun Wednesday and this week The Morning Crew got a visit from Ben, Director of Marketing and Sales for Shores & Islands Ohio! What do you want to do this week and weekend? The Schedel Gardens & Arboretum in Elmore has a beer and wine tasting Thursday, The Shores & Islands Welcome Center in Port Clinton has a presentation on the history of Tourism right here in our area on Friday at Noon, plus Owls on the Island AND Corks & Kegs in Vermilion! Take a listen for all the details and go to shoresandislands.com for a complete list of how you can get out and enjoy Shores & Islands Ohio!

K96 Morning Crew - K96 Kritters - 10 26 2023
The Morning Crew welcomed Jacob from the Humane Society of Erie County for their weekly K96 Kritters segment...

K96 Morning Crew - VLFCU Toy Drive - 10-26-23
Heather Gilchrist from Vacation Land Federal Credit Union joined the Morning Crew to talk about their upcoming Holiday Toy Drive...

Morning Crew - Norwalk Public Library Halloween Party - 10 24 2023
Miranda Jenkins from the Norwalk Public Library joined the Morning Crew to preview their Halloween Party...

Morning Crew - Huron Chamber BOO!ze Bar Scramble - 10 23 2023
Executive Director of the Huron Chamber of Commerce, Cydney Salmons, stopped by K96 to preview the Chamber's Halloween pub crawl event taking place this Saturday afternoon.

Friday Night Football Preview - 10 20 2023
Friday Night Football Preview - 10 20 2023

Food & Fun Wednesday - 10 18 2023
It was another Food & Fun Wednesday with The Morning Crew, Steve from The Sandusky Bay Pancake House and Jill from Shores & Islands Ohio! Tune in to find out all about the delicious food (huge apple dumpling anyone?) from The Sandusky Bay Pancake House and what to do this weekend (Witches Walk, Apple Peak Gathering at Quarry Hill and more) from Shores & Islands Ohio!

2nd Annual Good In The Woods - 10 17 2023
Kim Williams, City of Willard Parks & Recreation Director joined The Morning Crew to talk about the 2nd Annual Good In The Woods happening this Saturday & Sunday from 10am until 4pm in The Willard City Park, Presented by The City of Willard Park & Recreation Department and ANEW.
Craft Vendors, Car Show, Tractor Show, Live Music, Trick-or-Treating for this kids and more! Go to willardohio.gov for more information and take a listen to hear all that you can expect to enjoy!

Corpsman Maxton W. Soviak Foundation - 10 13 2023
Kip Soviak, Vice President of the Corpsman Maxton W. Soviak Memorial Foundation joined Kami and Josh to give an update on Tango's Trot held last month and remind everyone how we can be helping our Veterans through The Corpsman Maxton W. Soviak Memorial Foundation.
Do you know a Veteran they may be able to assist? Remember, big or small the Corpsman Maxton W. Soviak Memorial Foundation is here to help them Live Life To The MAX! Go to maxtonsoviak.org for more information and take a listen to learn more!

Friday Night Football Preview - Clyde at Huron - 10 13 2023
Friday Night Football Preview - Clyde at Huron - 10 13 2023

Erie County Health Department - 10 12 2023
Stephanie Salyer, Chief of Behavioral Health and Kristina Knight, Marketing Program Manager at The Erie County Health Department joined Kami and Josh to talk about all of the different way the Erie County Health Department may be of service to you. Listen in for information on the Detox and Health Center and different Mental and Behavioral Health Programs they offer and many more.

Norwalk at Perkins Football Friday Night Preview - 10 06
Norwalk at Perkins Football Friday Night Preview - 10 06

Woollybear Festival - 10 05 2023
Sid Jordan from The Vermilion Woollybear Festival joined The Morning Crew to talk about the 51st Annual festival happening this Sunday in Vermilion! It all get underway at 9am in Vermilion with an entire day of activities including live music, food booths, vendors a parade and more! Listen in for all the details!

The Milan Museum - 10 02 2023
Ann Basilone-Jones from The Milan Museum joined The Morning Crew to chat about their busy October coming up! From a Chili Cook-Off to Events for both kids and adults plus don't forget the second Sunday of each month is Free Community Day at The Milan Museum! You won't want to miss out. Take a listen for all the information and go to milanhistory.org or find them on Facebook to keep up with the latest schedule of events.

Football Friday Preview - 09 29 2023
Edison at Perkins Preview with Randy Hord - 09 29 2023

Light The Night - 09 28 2023
Desiree and Jolynn from The Cleveland Clinic cancer Center in Sandusky join The Morning Crew to talk about Light The Night happening Saturday at 5pm. This great event benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and is designed to celebrate, honor and remember those touched by blood cancer. Friends, families, schools, corporate teams and sponsors join together to bring light to the darkness of cancer.
Join us for bounce houses, face painting, a short walk and more. Registration begins at 5 and the ceremony gets underway about 6:45pm.
Take a listen to find out more and go to lightthenight.org for more information and to register!

United Way of Erie County - Sara Godfrey - 09 26 2023
Sara Godfrey, Executive Director of The United Way of Erie County, joined The Morning Crew to let everyone know that the 2023 Fall Campaign will be underway October through December.
Take a listen to find out this year's theme and all the ways that The United Way of Erie County helps plus how your can donate!

Morning Crew Football Friday Preview - 09 22 2023
Kami & Josh talk with Coach Randy Hord about tonight's Port Clinton/Huron matchup on K96! What to expect from each team plus why we award The Trencher of The Game and more!

Food & Fun Wednesday - 09 20 2023
Another Wednesday means another Food & Fun Wednesday with The Morning Crew to get you excited for the weekend and tempt your taste buds with some amazing local flavors! Take a listen for all the information!
Steve from The Sandusky Bay Pancake House joined Kami & Josh at 8:30 to remind everyone that this is the last weekend for Bergman's Peach Crepe's and Puckrin's Street Corn Omelet before the new Fall Menu debuts next week! Get it while you can and don't forget about the amazingly smooth Prickly Pear Mimosa and Catawba Peach Coffee! *Don't forget you can always order Sandusky Bay Pancake House to-go and have it for dinner on these busy weeknights! Go to sanduskybaypancakehouse.com
Where are you headed after breakfast?
Jill from Shores and Islands Ohio gave us a few great options including the Erie MetroParks Osborn Fall Fest on Saturday and the Put-in-Bay Road Race Reunion happening now Friday! Go to shoresandislands.com for a complete list of events and get ready to get your Fall Festival on everybody!
Don't miss a Food & Fun Wednesday every Wednesday at 8:30 with The Morning Crew!

Osborne Fall Fest - 09 14 2023
Who is ready for a great Fall Festival? Osborne MetroPark has you covered on September 23rd from 11 until 5pm with their Annual Fall Fest!
Mollie Knighton joined The Morning Crew to give all the details including activities for all ages - pumpkin painting, petting zoo, Pioneer Power Tractor display, Kids Pedal Pull and more! Entertainment, Food trucks, lots of local vendors and even inflatables, yard games, photo booths and a woodland fairy!
Listen in for all the information and don't miss The 2023 Osborne Fall Fest September 23rd from 11 until 5 at Osborne MetroPark!

Sandusky Bay Pancake House - 09 13 2023
Food & Fun Wednesday's are back and this week Jeremiah from The Sandusky Bay Pancake House joined Kami & Josh to chat Peach Muffin top 'Cakes, Puckrin's Corn Cake Benedict, S'mores Iced Coffee and more! Listen in to hear about all the local delicious options available at The Sandusky Bay Pancake House and don't miss a Food & Fun Wednesday, every Wednesday on K96!

Bash On The Bay 7 Announcement - 09 06 2023
Kami & Josh talked with Tim Niese of 614 Events about Hardy coming to Bash on Bay 7 August 22, 2024 and the latest update on Luke Bryan! Tickets go on sale Friday at 10am at etix.com. There are several ticket options due to the unfortunate storms that caused the cancelation of Luke Bryan and day #2 of Bash on The Bay 6. Tune in for the latest Bash on The Bay news.

CASA Goofy Golf Scramble - 08 31 2023
Terry Stephan, Executive Director of the Erie County CASA Program joined the Morning Crew to chat about the 18th Annual Goofy Golf Scramble happening September 10th at 10am at Goofy Golf in Sandusky! If you would like to be a participant or a sponsor, take a listen and call 419-621-0324 for more information!

K96 Morning Crew - Overdose Awareness Day Interview
Ashley Morrow from the Huron County Board of Mental Health and Addiction Services joined the Morning Crew program to talk about a couple of upcoming events surrounding Overdose Awareness Day.

Family Health Services - 08 25 2023
Cora Higgins from Family Health Services joined Kami and Josh to chat about The Annual Witches Walk happening Saturday, October 21st and benefitting Family Health Services new downtown Sandusky facility this year! Listen in for all the details and join them Saturday, October 21st!

Shores & Islands Ohio - 08 23 2023
We're headed to The Islands this week or maybe live music in Vermilion and a little perch in Marblehead? The possibilities are always endless in the Shores & Islands! Jill from Shores & Islands Ohio gives us some ideas on another great weekly visit with The Morning Crew - tune in to plan your weekend!

Friendship Poker Run - 08 21 2023
Kevin from FriendShip joined Kami & Josh to talk about the 14th Annual FriendShip Charity Poker Run benefitting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund happening this Saturday! Wristbands are available for a discounted price at all FriendShip locations through Friday and at full price on Saturday at The American Legion in Sandusky before the Poker Run begins! The Grand Prize is once again $10,000! The FriendShip Poker Run is for motorcycles and autos and has tons of ways for you to win AND support JDRF! Listen in for all the details and join us Saturday!

International Overdose Awareness Day Candlelight Vigil - 08 22 2023
Lisa Crescimano, Chairperson and Diane Taylor, Executive Director of the ADAMS Board of Erie County joined Kami and Josh to let everyone know August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day.
August 26th is a special Candlelight Vigil being held at Shoreline Park, Shoreline Drive in Sandusky from 5:30 until 8:30pm. Join them for speakers, live music, kids activities, information tables and more. For more information take a listen.

Concert For The K-9's! - 08 17 2023
Rusty Hayes from the Berlin Township Conservation Club joined The Morning Crew to talk about the Concert for the K-9's happening Saturday, August 19th at The Berlin Township Conservation Club on Chapin Road in Berlin Heights. Gates open at 4:30, $10 per person (12 & under free), Raffles, Food, Live Music, BYOB and more! All proceeds benefit the Erie County Sheriff's Department K9 Unit. Tune in for all the information. Event held Rain or Shine!

John Decker - Ken Ganley Hyundai Norwalk - 08 15 2023
John Decker, General Manager of Ken Ganley Hyundai Norwalk, joined The Morning Crew to chat about the Grand Opening of the New Ken Ganley Hyundai, 226 Milan Avenue in Norwalk! Don't miss the community celebration this Saturday from 1 until 3pm with food, drinks, tours, a ribbon cutting ceremony and tons of free fun - all open to the public! Come help celebrate Ken Ganley's investment in the Norwalk Community this Saturday and take a listen for more information!