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Comprehensive Tax Services
Comprehensive Tax Services opened its doors in 2005 with two goals in mind:
1. helping you get through that annual chore – filing your tax returns – as painlessly as possible, and
2. making sure that you understand as much about your taxes as you want to know.
Some of our clients like to ask questions and be there to answer ours while we work, and we go from start to finish in a single appointment. Others like to drop their documents off and come back to sign the returns and settle their bill. A few even skip the trip altogether, taking advantage of email and fax to handle all the back-and-forth of information. Whatever your style, we’re here to serve your needs. It has been a privilege for us to serve not only River employees, but also many River families. We look forward to the opportunity of serving you in the coming tax season.
Hinderer Motorsports
Hinderer Motorsports is comprised of three stores: Hinderer Honda, Hinderer CDJR, and Hinderer Honda Powerstore in Heath. Over the years, the Hinderer Family has supported The River with Underwriting Messages, Sponsoring Christmas Music each season, Sponsoring River Events like: Faith & Family Night, Family Fun Fest and Pastor Appreciation Golf and most recently Studio Sponsor.
Across all three of their stores, they have a strong and committed staff with many years of experience to satisfy your needs. Browse their inventory online, request more information about vehicles and set up a test drive today!
John Hinderer Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
1290 Hebron Rd
Heath, OH 43056-1040
John Hinderer Honda
1515 Hebron Road
Heath, OH 43056
John Hinderer Honda Powerstore
1555 Hebron Road
Heath, OH 43056
Website
The Holz Law Firm | Val Holz, Attorney & Counselor At Law
We don’t often like to think of what happens to our family and earthly possessions when we are no longer here, but if we don’t decide today, someone else may be put in the unfortunate position to decide for us. That’s why Attorney Val Holz has chosen to help families with planning their estates for over 20 years, by creating wills and revocable living trusts. He’d love to help your family with these most important decisions.
800 High Street, Suite 200, Worthington, OH 43085 (By Appointment Only)
740-777-2727 | TOLL FREE 888-752-6669 (888-PLAN-NOW)
The JAE Company
Remodeling your kitchen or bath can seem overwhelming. The JAE Company can help you choose cabinetry, appliances, countertops with exceptional service. You can see the difference in their work serving thousands of homes in the Columbus area since 1951. They value the opportunity to serve your family.
Westerville | 6295 Maxtown Rd., Westerville, OH 43082 | 614.324.5231
Upper Arlington | 1745 West Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43221 | 614.294.4941
J.F. Baker’s Sons Roofing Company
J.F. Baker’s Sons Roofing Company is a family and locally owned and operated business serving Central Ohio for more than 90 years. They offer residential and commercial roof installation and repair services along with gutter installation and repair services.
No matter the roofing needs you may have, J.F. Baker’s Son team of experienced roofers in Columbus, Ohio is here to help.
When you work with J.F. Baker’s Sons, you will never deal with high-pressure sales tactics – they are here to provide you with high-quality work backed by their honesty and integrity. Financing options are available.
Let them put our more than 90 years of industry experience to work for you today!
1496 Delashmut Ave Columbus, OH 43212 | 614-297-ROOF (7663)
Dr. James T. Hutta, DDS
Dr. James T. Hutta has been the respected orthodontic specialist in the Gahanna/New Albany community for the last 22 years, and he is constantly striving to provide the best orthodontic care. They do one thing and they do it really well…they straighten teeth. Dr. Hutta is highly reputable and renown, but one of the coolest things about Dr. Hutta has been his intense involvement in the community. His philanthropy and support of area schools, sports teams, events, non-profits, and everything else is unmatched and more than just generous.
614.245.5625 | 470 Silver Lane, Suite A, Gahanna, OH 43230
The Kathy Chiero Group at Keller Williams Greater Columbus
What’s important to you and your family? Neighborhoods. Traffic patterns. Sports. Shopping. Schools. Homes. With the help of her award winning real estate group, Kathy Chiero brings you in-depth knowledge of Central Ohio and her experience negotiating thousands of contracts. She’s the kind of person who you can have complete faith in, and she’d love the opportunity to serve you.
Phone | 614.218.1010
Dr. Ken Boltz
Dr. Boltz has super powers. That’s the only way to explain how he is SO good at what he does. Kids love him, he and his team make eyes really cool, and his office is more like a hero’s headquarters… it’s stuffed with a bunch of cutting edge technology. But most importantly, the team actually cares that your eyes are taken care of…so you can see every bit of the beautiful creation God has given us. They already take care of some River eyeballs, and you’d do well to trust your eyeballs to them too.
614.763.5775 | 5775 Perimeter Drive, Suite 160, Dublin, OH 43017
Lewis Clark Insurance
Lewis Clark Insurance is a locally owned, family operated, third generation insurance agency that has been a part of the Newark landscape since 1966 where they started their business in the back of a little grocery store. The founder, Lewis Clark, wanted the agency to reflect the service, the integrity and the honestly that was so important to him as a small business owner.
Lewis Clark Insurance has supported the River for many years, and you’ve probably even heard the owner, Cyndi Lane on 89.3 The River! “We have loved advertising and partnering with the River, sharing our love for our community by providing a family friendly radio station, that everyone can enjoy and is safe for all ages.”
What makes Lewis Clark Insurance so special? Cyndi says, “Providing excellent service to each and every client is important, and we understand that every interaction we have is an opportunity to share our faith and our love for Jesus. We get the opportunity to share our beliefs without saying a word, just by loving on people when they need it the most. Being able to carry on my father’s legacy has been invaluable to me.”
Lewis Clark Insurance has been honored to Win Licking County’s Best Insurance Agency Choice Award in 2020, 2021, 2023 and was excited to expand their footprint by opening a second location in Knox County in 2022.
As a trusted choice, independent agency, Lewis Clark Insurance offers many options, providing a protection plan that is customized to fit each client’s individual needs. Offering a full-service line of Home, Auto, Life, Boat, Small Business, Renters, Motorhome, Condominium, Farm, Hobby Farm, Motorcycle, Landlord coverage, Church along with ministry needs, regardless of the size. Representing Grange, Progressive, Mennonite Mutual, Encova, Ohio Mutual, Wayne and Washington to name just a few.
If you are looking for relationship, coverage, excellent service, and fair, competitive prices you owe it to yourself to reach out to Lewis Clark Insurance. If you’d like to read unbiased client reviews, google Lewis Clark Insurance, and check out what others are saying about their agency. They are here, for you!
740-345-7172 | 1474 N 21st Street Newark, OH 43055
740-345-7172 | 205 E. Chestnut Street Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Website
Lindsay Automotive
We at Lindsay Acura & Lindsay Honda were one of the first businesses to ever advertise on 104.9 the River as we know it today. That was a long time ago. We’ve never missed a month in now almost 12-years. Lindsay Automotive is not just an advertiser on The River though… we’re partners, supporters, and believers in ‘the mission’ of The River as well.
5805 Scarborough Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43232
Sales | 800.980.1241
Service | 800.980.5169
Parts | 888.620.5191
Premier Clean
Ric and Melissa understand how important TRUST and CHOICE are when considering a service provider, and they use Core Values as the benchmark for every customer engagement. The ultimate purpose of the company is to glorify God by loving people, supporting our community, and being a faithful steward of all that has been entrusted to us.
Ric Bridgett | 614.705.4113
Simple Bath & Simple Kitchen
At Simple Bath & Simple Kitchen, we want to make our clients happy. We have found that the best way to do that is to make the remodeling process as simple as possible. We make it simple by having a precise process so that you know what to expect every step of the way! We provide definitive installation dates (1 to 4 days for Bathrooms & 1-Week for Kitchens) with installers who are our own employees. We also provide our Price Contract Guarantee which means that there will be no surprise costs along the way. Also, we have an amazing showroom in Hilliard where you can see and touch the products that would be a part of your project. We’d love for you to be a part of our Simple Family!
SHOWROOM: 4235 Leap Rd. Hilliard, OH 43026
Simple Bath: 614.888.BATH / simplebathandkitchen.com
STAR STRATEGIES – Your Dreams Matter
At Star Strategies, we believe everyone should be able to live the retirement they’ve always wanted. Our team of professionals can help you create a well-thought-out common-sense strategy, using a variety of insurance products and services, to help you address your financial needs and concerns
5022 Canaan Center Road Wooster, OH 44691 | (330) 345-5207
United Faith Mortgage
United Faith Mortgage likes to say: “Home. Where we laugh. pray. cry. fight. forgive. grow up. grow old. wrestle. learn. hold hands. high-five. hug. love. and never want to leave.” And we think they’re a pretty special company. They’ve been a significant partner of The River for a few years now. They’re a small, family team, which allows them to give River listeners special care. They’ll know who you are when you call. But they also have a unique, Direct Lender advantage. Their Team is an arm of a much bigger company, a Direct Lender — which is an advantage that can often get you a better rate and save you monthly and life-long money. Feel good calling our friends at United Faith Mortgage.
Phone | 888.225.8999
Wild Birds Unlimited
Whether it’s outside the patio doors or looking out the kitchen window with your family, you’ll find everything you need to enjoy visits from colorful birds with quality seed, suet and feeders. Try binoculars and field guides to help you identify what’s in your backyard at Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop, your backyard bird feeding specialist in Columbus.
Address| 6839 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43213
Phone | 614.860.1133 – Ask for Julie or Larry Baldwin
Williamson Insurance
Williamson Insurance has been part of the Zanesville community since 1935 and expanded in 2009 to serve the Newark community as well. Jeff and Connie Williamson are passionate about Jesus, family (especially their grandkids), the family business, the communities they serve and The River. If you listen to 89.3 The River, you have no doubt heard the soothing voice of Connie Williamson sharing the values and dedication to service Williamson Insurance offers. Williamson Insurance understands how The River makes a difference in people’s lives and has been a valued partner / sponsor of The River month after month for over 10 years! Jeff even served as a River Board Member for several years.
Williamson Insurance, is very proud of their heritage and the fact that they are family owned and operated. They are also proud of the people whose efforts helped build the agency and made it what it is today. As an independent agent, they sell all lines of insurance for many companies rather than just one. They offer you the power of choice while providing you the comfort of being able to do business with people that you know and trust! Now representing over a dozen personal, commercial, and life companies, Williamson Insurance provides a wide range of protection! Be a part of the agency with the personal touch. To learn what they can do for you, call one of the numbers listed below to get more information. They will take care of you!
Zanesville Office 740-453-0791 | 2115 Maple Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701
Newark Office 740-344-9556 | 686 W. Church St. Newark, OH 43055
Pataskala Office (740) 919-5130 | 122 Emswiler Way, Pataskala, OH 43062
Automotive
Hinderer Motorsports
Hinderer Motorsports is comprised of three stores: Hinderer Honda, Hinderer CDJR, and Hinderer Honda Powerstore in Heath. Over the years, the Hinderer Family has supported The River with Underwriting Messages, Sponsoring Christmas Music each season, Sponsoring River Events like: Faith & Family Night, Family Fun Fest and Pastor Appreciation Golf and most recently Studio Sponsor.
Across all three of their stores, they have a strong and committed staff with many years of experience to satisfy your needs. Browse their inventory online, request more information about vehicles and set up a test drive today!
John Hinderer Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
1290 Hebron Rd
Heath, OH 43056-1040
John Hinderer Honda
1515 Hebron Road
Heath, OH 43056
John Hinderer Honda Powerstore
1555 Hebron Road
Heath, OH 43056
Website
Lindsay Automotive
We at Lindsay Acura & Lindsay Honda were one of the first businesses to ever advertise on 104.9 the River as we know it today. That was a long time ago. We’ve never missed a month in now almost 12-years. Lindsay Automotive is not just an advertiser on The River though… we’re partners, supporters, and believers in ‘the mission’ of The River as well.
5805 Scarborough Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43232
Sales | 800.980.1241
Service | 800.980.5169
Parts | 888.620.5191
Dental + Medical
Dr. James T. Hutta, DDS
Dr. James T. Hutta has been the respected orthodontic specialist in the Gahanna/New Albany community for the last 22 years, and he is constantly striving to provide the best orthodontic care. They do one thing and they do it really well…they straighten teeth. Dr. Hutta is highly reputable and renown, but one of the coolest things about Dr. Hutta has been his intense involvement in the community. His philanthropy and support of area schools, sports teams, events, non-profits, and everything else is unmatched and more than just generous.
614.245.5625 | 470 Silver Lane, Suite A, Gahanna, OH 43230
Dr. Ken Boltz
Dr. Boltz has super powers. That’s the only way to explain how he is SO good at what he does. Kids love him, he and his team make eyes really cool, and his office is more like a hero’s headquarters… it’s stuffed with a bunch of cutting edge technology. But most importantly, the team actually cares that your eyes are taken care of…so you can see every bit of the beautiful creation God has given us. They already take care of some River eyeballs, and you’d do well to trust your eyeballs to them too.
614.763.5775 | 5775 Perimeter Drive, Suite 160, Dublin, OH 43017
Insurance
Lewis Clark Insurance
Lewis Clark Insurance is a locally owned, family operated, third generation insurance agency that has been a part of the Newark landscape since 1966 where they started their business in the back of a little grocery store. The founder, Lewis Clark, wanted the agency to reflect the service, the integrity and the honestly that was so important to him as a small business owner.
Lewis Clark Insurance has supported the River for many years, and you’ve probably even heard the owner, Cyndi Lane on 89.3 The River! “We have loved advertising and partnering with the River, sharing our love for our community by providing a family friendly radio station, that everyone can enjoy and is safe for all ages.”
What makes Lewis Clark Insurance so special? Cyndi says, “Providing excellent service to each and every client is important, and we understand that every interaction we have is an opportunity to share our faith and our love for Jesus. We get the opportunity to share our beliefs without saying a word, just by loving on people when they need it the most. Being able to carry on my father’s legacy has been invaluable to me.”
Lewis Clark Insurance has been honored to Win Licking County’s Best Insurance Agency Choice Award in 2020, 2021, 2023 and was excited to expand their footprint by opening a second location in Knox County in 2022.
As a trusted choice, independent agency, Lewis Clark Insurance offers many options, providing a protection plan that is customized to fit each client’s individual needs. Offering a full-service line of Home, Auto, Life, Boat, Small Business, Renters, Motorhome, Condominium, Farm, Hobby Farm, Motorcycle, Landlord coverage, Church along with ministry needs, regardless of the size. Representing Grange, Progressive, Mennonite Mutual, Encova, Ohio Mutual, Wayne and Washington to name just a few.
If you are looking for relationship, coverage, excellent service, and fair, competitive prices you owe it to yourself to reach out to Lewis Clark Insurance. If you’d like to read unbiased client reviews, google Lewis Clark Insurance, and check out what others are saying about their agency. They are here, for you!
740-345-7172 | 1474 N 21st Street Newark, OH 43055
740-345-7172 | 205 E. Chestnut Street Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Website
Williamson Insurance
Williamson Insurance has been part of the Zanesville community since 1935 and expanded in 2009 to serve the Newark community as well. Jeff and Connie Williamson are passionate about Jesus, family (especially their grandkids), the family business, the communities they serve and The River. If you listen to 89.3 The River, you have no doubt heard the soothing voice of Connie Williamson sharing the values and dedication to service Williamson Insurance offers. Williamson Insurance understands how The River makes a difference in people’s lives and has been a valued partner / sponsor of The River month after month for over 10 years! Jeff even served as a River Board Member for several years.
Williamson Insurance, is very proud of their heritage and the fact that they are family owned and operated. They are also proud of the people whose efforts helped build the agency and made it what it is today. As an independent agent, they sell all lines of insurance for many companies rather than just one. They offer you the power of choice while providing you the comfort of being able to do business with people that you know and trust! Now representing over a dozen personal, commercial, and life companies, Williamson Insurance provides a wide range of protection! Be a part of the agency with the personal touch. To learn what they can do for you, call one of the numbers listed below to get more information. They will take care of you!
Zanesville Office 740-453-0791 | 2115 Maple Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701
Newark Office 740-344-9556 | 686 W. Church St. Newark, OH 43055
Pataskala Office (740) 919-5130 | 122 Emswiler Way, Pataskala, OH 43062
Website
Home + Family
The JAE Company
Remodeling your kitchen or bath can seem overwhelming. The JAE Company can help you choose cabinetry, appliances, countertops with exceptional service. You can see the difference in their work serving thousands of homes in the Columbus area since 1951. They value the opportunity to serve your family.
Westerville | 6295 Maxtown Rd., Westerville, OH 43082 | 614.324.5231
Upper Arlington | 1745 West Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43221 | 614.294.4941
J.F. Baker’s Sons Roofing Company
J.F. Baker’s Sons Roofing Company is a family and locally owned and operated business serving Central Ohio for more than 90 years. They offer residential and commercial roof installation and repair services along with gutter installation and repair services.
No matter the roofing needs you may have, J.F. Baker’s Son team of experienced roofers in Columbus, Ohio is here to help.
When you work with J.F. Baker’s Sons, you will never deal with high-pressure sales tactics – they are here to provide you with high-quality work backed by their honesty and integrity. Financing options are available.
Let them put our more than 90 years of industry experience to work for you today!
1496 Delashmut Ave Columbus, OH 43212 | 614-297-ROOF (7663)
The Kathy Chiero Group at Keller Williams Greater Columbus
What’s important to you and your family? Neighborhoods. Traffic patterns. Sports. Shopping. Schools. Homes. With the help of her award winning real estate group, Kathy Chiero brings you in-depth knowledge of Central Ohio and her experience negotiating thousands of contracts. She’s the kind of person who you can have complete faith in, and she’d love the opportunity to serve you.
Phone | 614.218.1010
The Original Mattress Factory
Today you have an opportunity to support companies that align with your values. When the Original Mattress Factory opened almost 30 years ago, there was no one in the industry like us. Our factory direct model and our friendly,knowledgeable, and courteous sales approach enabled us to build quality mattresses and box springs and offer them at prices that were $100’s less than the national brands. At the Original Mattress Factory, we’re proud to say that nearly 3 decades later there is still no one like us. Where else can you find a locally hand built product for hundreds less? Only at the Original Mattress Factory.
Website
Premier Clean
Ric and Melissa understand how important TRUST and CHOICE are when considering a service provider, and they use Core Values as the benchmark for every customer engagement. The ultimate purpose of the company is to glorify God by loving people, supporting our community, and being a faithful steward of all that has been entrusted to us.
Ric Bridgett | 614.705.4113
Simple Bath & Simple Kitchen
At Simple Bath & Simple Kitchen, we want to make our clients happy. We have found that the best way to do that is to make the remodeling process as simple as possible. We make it simple by having a precise process so that you know what to expect every step of the way! We provide definitive installation dates (1 to 4 days for Bathrooms & 1-Week for Kitchens) with installers who are our own employees. We also provide our Price Contract Guarantee which means that there will be no surprise costs along the way. Also, we have an amazing showroom in Hilliard where you can see and touch the products that would be a part of your project. We’d love for you to be a part of our Simple Family!
SHOWROOM: 4235 Leap Rd. Hilliard, OH 43026
Simple Bath: 614.888.BATH / simplebathandkitchen.com
United Faith Mortgage
United Faith Mortgage likes to say: “Home. Where we laugh. pray. cry. fight. forgive. grow up. grow old. wrestle. learn. hold hands. high-five. hug. love. and never want to leave.” And we think they’re a pretty special company. They’ve been a significant partner of The River for a few years now. They’re a small, family team, which allows them to give River listeners special care. They’ll know who you are when you call. But they also have a unique, Direct Lender advantage. Their Team is an arm of a much bigger company, a Direct Lender — which is an advantage that can often get you a better rate and save you monthly and life-long money. Feel good calling our friends at United Faith Mortgage.
Phone | 888.225.8999
Website
Wild Birds Unlimited
Whether it’s outside the patio doors or looking out the kitchen window with your family, you’ll find everything you need to enjoy visits from colorful birds with quality seed, suet and feeders. Try binoculars and field guides to help you identify what’s in your backyard at Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop, your backyard bird feeding specialist in Columbus.
Address| 6839 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43213
Phone | 614.860.1133 – Ask for Julie or Larry Baldwin
Finance, Law & Taxes
Comprehensive Tax Services
Comprehensive Tax Services opened its doors in 2005 with two goals in mind:
1. helping you get through that annual chore – filing your tax returns – as painlessly as possible, and
2. making sure that you understand as much about your taxes as you want to know.
Some of our clients like to ask questions and be there to answer ours while we work, and we go from start to finish in a single appointment. Others like to drop their documents off and come back to sign the returns and settle their bill. A few even skip the trip altogether, taking advantage of email and fax to handle all the back-and-forth of information. Whatever your style, we’re here to serve your needs. It has been a privilege for us to serve not only River employees, but also many River families. We look forward to the opportunity of serving you in the coming tax season.
614-898-9423 | 4933 Pear Tree Ct Gahanna, Ohio – 43230-1039
The Holz Law Firm | Val Holz, Attorney & Counselor At Law
We don’t often like to think of what happens to our family and earthly possessions when we are no longer here, but if we don’t decide today, someone else may be put in the unfortunate position to decide for us. That’s why Attorney Val Holz has chosen to help families with planning their estates for over 20 years, by creating wills and revocable living trusts. He’d love to help your family with these most important decisions.
800 High Street, Suite 200, Worthington, OH 43085 (By Appointment Only)
740-777-2727 | TOLL FREE 888-752-6669 (888-PLAN-NOW)
STAR STRATEGIES – Your Dreams Matter
At Star Strategies, we believe everyone should be able to live the retirement they’ve always wanted. Our team of professionals can help you create a well-thought-out common-sense strategy, using a variety of insurance products and services, to help you address your financial needs and concerns
