Jerry Kenney

1 week ago | wyso.org | Jerry Kenney

Our stories this week include:Studio Visit With Susan Byrnes: Our original series Studio Visit explores artists and the inspirations behind their work. The series was created by Susan Byrnes, a producer for Community Voices, who has been creating art for over 30 years. She currently has a collection of sculptures and installations on display at the Contemporary Dayton Gallery. In this episode, we’ll learn about her show, Lightness and Weight. Here’s Susan.

2 weeks ago | wyso.org | Jerry Kenney

Troy Mayor Robin Oda has been a resident of the city since 1997. The former stay-at-home mom still seems a bit surprised by her move into public service, beginning with a seat on the city commission and then into the mayor's office where she's serving a second term. On a tour of the downtown hub, it's clear Oda is a big fan of the city she serves and its amenities, but the job hasn't been without challenges. One started just after she took office.

3 weeks ago | wyso.org | Jerry Kenney

WYSO is bringing The Moth Mainstage to the Victoria Theatre in Dayton on April 10. The event offer a mix of local and national storytellers. To find out how the show is put together, we spoke with Sarah Austin Jenness, the director for the Dayton show and executive producer of The Moth Radio Hour. This transcript has been lightly edited for length and clarity. The Moth Mainstage in DaytonWhere: Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH 45402When: April 10.

3 weeks ago | wyso.org | Jerry Kenney

This week marks the end of an era on WYSO as Bill Felker’s Poor Will's Almanack comes to an end. WYSO’s Jerry Kenney spoke with Felker about ending his weekly segments because of the challenges macular degeneration has put before him. And they talk about the legacy of his ideas and observations over the last 40 years. This transcript has been lightly edited for length and clarity. Bill Felker: I've been fortunate to have a place to share my ideas.

4 weeks ago | wyso.org | Jerry Kenney

A collaborative effort between local and state-level organizations in Ohio is addressing the opioid crisis with money from legal settlements with major pharmaceutical companies. Montgomery County Commissioner Judy Dodge is director of one of 19 regional boards across the state, which help allocate the funds. While the regions vary by size, her region represents just Montgomery County. WYSO’s Jerry Kenney talked to Dodge about how the settlement money is disbursed to local agencies.