On The Beat

Tommie Lee speaks On The Beat with dietician ​​Preeti Bansal Kshirsagar about how to stay healthy during the Thanksgiving holiday, and she even shares a couple of recipe ideas for beverages that can accentuate your get-together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday is the annual Salvation Army Kettle Kickoff in Elkhart. Their Wayne Benedict speaks with Tommie about the work they do for and with the community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday at the Potawatomi Zoo, Great Lakes Audubon and The Audubon Society of South Bend-Elkhart hosted Birds & Brews, a chance to meet other bird enthusiasts while learning about the latest conservation efforts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The day after Amazon announced two big investments coming to Elkhart County, Tommie spoke with Chamber President/CEO Levon Johnson about the impact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chamber President and CEO talks with Tommie Lee to break down some of the things happening in the economy in and around Elkhart, including Hotel Elkhart, infrastructure projects...and the elusive "Project Winnie." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Hughey of the National New York Central Railroad Museum in Elkhart tells Tommie about a special Rock The Rails event this weekend that benefits a new children's area at the museum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Walk to End Alzheimer's is happening this weekend in Mishawaka, and organizer Abby Geha tells us about how you can help her no longer have to do this job by supporting research. Click here for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier Arts Director of Education Ashlea Harrington talks with Tommie about this weekend's special youth performances of The Aristocats at The Lerner Theatre, and about the upcoming Fall semester. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday was the 20th anniversary of an incident between law enforcement and the residents of Rainbow Farm in Cass County, who were advocates for the legalization of marijuana and held frequent events promoting its use. Reporters Tiffany Salameh and Tim Spears with our partners in news at ABC 57 ran a special 30-minute investigation into the story Tuesday evening, and spoke with The Hart's Tommie Lee On The Beat before it aired to talk about what happened, and what they learned. Again, you can find video of the story at ABC57.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Frank spoke with Tommie Lee about the job fair that's happening Wednesday at The Lerner, as well as other upcoming events. You can learn more at https://thelerner.com/job-fair/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marjorie Stephens of the Better Business Bureau says there are a number of scams being reported in Northern Indiana right now involving selfies that are used to protect your identity on some social media platforms...but at the same time, enabling other scammers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, August 14th is a special day for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Elkhart County...and for anyone who enjoys burgers. On The Beat host Tommie Lee from The Hart 1340/101.9 talks with Jim Pinkerton about BBQ and Brews Fest. Learn more at http://bbqbrewsfest.com and get ready to eat and eat well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soup of Success is providing support to women in need in Elkhart. Here's a discussion of what they do, and how you can help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During August, the Foundation and the Fire Department are looking to provide support for area educators ahead of another busy school year. They're looking to stockpile many of the items teachers have to pay out of pocket for each year to support their curricula. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate's Kart is an organization that delivers reading materials, coloring books, and comfort to children (and their families) in northeast Indiana. You can help them grow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Tommie Lee talks with Troy Smith and Dr. Donna Belusar of ADEC, an agency that provides services and supports to families that are struggling with developmental disabilities. Soon, ADEC will be expanding in Elkhart County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Tommie Lee talks with Allan Stewart of the Hall of Heroes about how the popular Elkhart attraction is bouncing back from the pandemic shutdown, the upcoming Comic Con in the city, and more. From On The Beat, Aug 3rd 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Roberson talks with host Tommie Lee about READI Grants, a recent shooting, the future of The Tolson, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With thanks to Carl Stutsman for his interview with Coach Kurth earlier this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marjorie Stephens of The Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana has a number of tips to make sure you make the most out of your RV travels this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Fox joins us to talk about the potential benefits of 5A sports to our area schools,  the importance of Freshman Football programs, Chicago baseball, the Olympics...and the new name of Cleveland's Baseball team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Levon Johnson, the President & CEO of the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, talks with Tommie Lee about what's going on in and around Elkhart this summer, and beyond. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee talks with Cyneatha Millsaps from The Tolson Center about a very special Reunion event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 24th will see the return of The Michiana Inner Lake MC Regatta. Jon Zimney spoke with Jim Ward and Jackie McGowski about the event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee chats with Marnie Urso from The Audubon Society about the latest details surrounding the mysterious illnesses and deaths among birds in our part of the country. She says there are still far more questions than answers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee is joined On The Beat by ABC 57 reporter Tiffany Salameh to discuss her report about UFOs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee has his first chat with Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson and they touch on several subjects, including recent COVID-19 developments and potential changes at the Elkhart Police Department. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee welcomes his mother On The Beat, because she was in one of the vehicles waiting to cross the bridge during a tense bomb scare situation over the weekend in northern Michigan. He also talks with Josh Sisk from The Potawatomi Zoo about their new baby red pandas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Janet Graham of The Elkhart County Humane Society is only too happy to introduce you a potential new member of your family. She talks to Tommie Lee On The Beat about the overpopulation at their facility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Sutton from The Hopebridge Autism Center joins Tommie Lee On The Beat to talk about Elkhart's future autism center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Beat host Tommie Lee speaks with Bristol Town Manager Mike Yoder about the recent plan to take Bristol into the next decade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommie Lee took over as the host of On The Beat on July 6th, 2021. Here is his first segment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Carl Stutsman welcomes Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson for their usual weekly segment to talk about what's happening around town. This week they focus on the upcoming Elkhart Jazz Festival and talk about what it takes to diversify Elkhart's economy outside of the RV industry.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Carl Stutsman welcomes regular guests from the Music Village in Board Member Bill Schmitt and Executive Director Josh Aerie. This week they talk about special fathers day presents from TMV in the form of "Fathers Day Serenades" that can be sent from their website. They also welcome two musical guests who discuss their background as performers and the Elkhart Jazz Festival See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Carl Stutsman welcomes Elkhart Municipal Band Director Dave Swihart to the program to talk about the group and their long history. Swihart walks Carl through the bands performances and explains their unique position as one of only a few municipal bands in the country.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of his week long coverage of the Jazz Festival host Carl Stutsman welcomes percussionist Jim Catalano to talk about his involvement in the event. Jim is a well known performer that has  been with the Jazz Festival since its inception.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of his week long coverage of the Jazz Festival host Carl Stutsman welcome saxophonist and Talent Coordinator Kris Brownlee to talk about his involvement in the event. Kris is a well known performer that is part of several groups in this years Jazz fest.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carl Stutsman is joined by Amelia Dean, recently crowned Ms. Indiana for America 2021. Amelia walks Carl through her pageant experience and what led her to compete. They talk about her passions for childhood literacy and expectations for the months ahead.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The challenge is to read everyday, and Marketing Director Trevor Wendzonka walks listeners through how the challenge works. Participants have the opportunity to win small prizes along the way as they progress and win big prizes at the end! He also talks the importance of summer reading in stopping the "brain drain" during summer break.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Stout with Burston Marketing joins the program to talk about difficulties in the national supply chain. As a marketing expert Tom walks through why there has been such a disruption and how it is effecting businesses far and wide.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Carl Stutsman welcomes Vibrant Communities Project Manager Bil Murray to the program to talk about the new community engagement survey that has been sent to Elkhart County residents. Murray talks about the goals of the survey and previous actions taken as a result of its findings.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Carl Stutsman is joined by representatives from the Music Village to talk about the organizations mission to support musical education around Michiana. Joining the program is regular guest Bill Schmidt, along with TMV Administrative Assistant Connie Wendt and Chairman of the Board Noah Davey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tracking in the Shadows Volunteer McKenzie Yoder joins On the Beat to discuss their ongoing mission to rescue dogs on the run around Michiana. Yoder shares some of her own stories including that of her personal pet who went from frightened to fantastic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carl Stutsman is joined by Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson for their weekly segment. In this episode the two discuss public safety downtown along with a host of other issues effecting the city.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Beat Host Carl Stutsman welcomes representatives from The Music Village that includes Executive Director Josh Aerie and Board Member Bill Schmidt along with a musician guest. During this edition TMV talks about their "Jammers" a group of volunteer musicians with ties to TMV that perform weekly and welcome community participation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elkhart County 4H Fair GM Miranda Muir joins Carl for his normal Mondays with the Mayor segment to talk about the fair. Miranda talks about the concert lineup, changes to ticketing, and mitigation efforts that will be ongoing during the 2021 Elkhart County 4H Fair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elkhart Salon owner Julene Jackson joins the program to talk about her businesses efforts to give back to the community however they can. Fix Salon and Spa operates a philanthropic aspect that has in years past raked leaves, given free salon visits to first responders, and teachers that worked during the pandemic.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roundbarn Theatre Director and Barns of Nappanee co-owner Christy Stutzman joins On the Beat to talk about a musical she wrote, When Calls the Heart. Based on a Canadian novel series Stutzman wrote and developed the music herself along with help from her cast and friends in Nashville. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premiere Arts Education Director Ashlea Harrington joins the program to talk about upcoming shows with Premiere Arts and preview some of their summer camps that will be open to children starting at age 5. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Bridgette Chambers, a Middlebury mom with a special needs child, talks about her plan to design and build a new child care facility that would be one stop shopping for families with special needs children. Designer Space, as it will be named, is the result of her search for appropriate childcare without success in our area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Beat Host Carl Stutsman talks with Mike Bernard of Korhorn Financial about changes tot eh Child Care Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit. What may confuse some taxpayers is that one of those will mean money directly deposited into their banks by the government, while the other will be an important tool come tax time.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.