Around Rittman

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, which is number 75, we are talking about .5% the people of Rittman have been overtaxed since 2008. On the phone I have with me Tara Boler, who has been doing her homework with constructive suggestions on how to remedy the situation. It will not be easy, but I asm sure we can "keep it positive in the 44270" and produce a workable solution.  I said that I...

Send us Fan Mail This episode, we are welcoming Rylon Printing as a founding sponsor on the Around Rittman Podcast. We are talking to Janet Ryan about her love for the city she sets up shop in and what Rylon Printing has to offer.  We also look at the elephant in the room, a long-ago oversight that was just discovered by the City of Rittman, concerning city income taxes. I also look at tax rates i...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 73 begins about talking about the All-Daily Record Fall Sports teams. then we talk about a true treasure of the 44270, the Rittman IGA. I have a conversation with Dave and Bob Foutty where we discuss the store, the values, and the effect on the community.  Rittman IGA – You're In, You're Out, You're Home

Send us Fan Mail This episode I talk about the Rittman that I moved into in 1983 and what er had and what we have now, We need to embrace the things we do have before we can entice new businesses into town.

Send us Fan Mail The first episode of the new year has me mulling on a Facebook question about downtown Rittman. I say embrace what we have and make things attractive for others to come in.

Send us Fan Mail I almost didn't do a podcast this week. I was thinking about this one last week as I was reading a book on my Kindle app, titled I Dare You, by William Danforth. This is a book that was originally written fot the Boys and Girls clubs. Books dares people to be their best and develop themselves to do so. So, I took 13 minutes daring the town I love to be their best. I used no n...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I begin with reading The Night Before Christmas to the  Rittman Band, including a poem I wrote for the band. I try to give them my best because they deserve it.  I also include some interviews with Rom Woodward, Santa, and Bob Foutty.

Send us Fan Mail No thanks to my internet provider, I was able to upload this week's podcast. On my 5th try. This week, I give some tips on holiday shopping in the 44270.  Santa is coming to town this Saturday and you can listen to see where. And come see my favorite student musicians this Friday evening and check out their guest narrator.

Send us Fan Mail This week is leading up to a big weekend in the 44270. Christmas Around the World, tree lighting, and breakfast with Santa will be occurring.  Rittman girls Basketball begin season in big way.  Fire tips, safety tips, Captain Doug Hunter and much more...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a rarity, where I release 2 in the same day. With Giving Tuesday November 29, I wanted to give a few options here in the 44270. So, if you haven't made up your mind who to give to, please consider dome of the options I thought about in this episode. Click here to contribute to the Rittman Schools lunch program.  Donation for Local School Lunch Accounts Flower...

Send us Fan Mail This episode, we talk about coming activities and conversations with 3 local pastors. Please support me by clicking on this link:   Cliff Feightner is Host of the Around Rittman podcast. Keeping it positive in the 44270. (buymeacoffee.com)

Send us Fan Mail This episode, I take from the Wayne County Sheriff Department Facebook page and feature Captain Doug Hunter. I also have conversations with janet from Rylon Printing and Gorge from the His and Hers Comic book shop.

Send us Fan Mail November 17, 2021 saw the beginning of this podcast. In the latest edition, I talk about the beginnings of Around Rittman and my vision for the future.  My wife, Kathy,  makes a guest appearance and talks about Christmas presents for the residents of Autumnwood. Click here to support lunches at Rittman Schools:  Rittman, OH Same-Day Flower Delivery | Send a Gift Today | Creative I...

Send us Fan Mail As I come upon one year of recording the Around Rittman podcast, I have a conversation with one of the business people that supported me from the very beginning. Jessica Parobechek of Creative Images tells about the Rittman Florist and how they give back to the community. You can give to the Rittman Schools Free Lunch program by going to www.rittmanflorist.com. And if you wish to...

Send us Fan Mail Tomorrow is Election Day. Please read up on the candidates and issues and vote the way you feel. Rittman had good representation at the state cross country meet. And more stuff in this edition of the Around Rittman podcast

Send us Fan Mail This episode, I look at some postseason honors bestowed to the football team, talk a bit about the cross-country teams, and present the world premiere of Ode to the Roundabout.

Send us Fan Mail As we put a wrap on the 2022 Rittman football season, I have one last conversation with coach Tyler Dennis. Also have some announcements for trick or treat, at the beginning, and something at the Server, after coach interview. And I also talk about an exchange I have with Daily ePost editor Bruce Trogen, as he answers a somewhat snarky email I sent to the Post.

Send us Fan Mail This episode, we are looking at bright spots in the Rittman school sports scene, despite a 52-0 loss to Smithville.  I begin about talking about the Rittman Marching Band show, which was a huge success, and people left raving about the concession food.  New conversations this week included defensive coach Charles Dixon and new pastor of the Now Church, Rittman Campus, Nick Gaglion...

Send us Fan Mail After an unusual week, I am in my office recording the latest episode. This week we heard about the newest realtor in town and interviewed them as they fed the Rittman and Dalton marching bands this past Friday during the 3rd quarter.  RittmanPress.com is now a reality, as I launched the site this past Saturday night, I am wishing to bring back Hits and Bits. Send your suggestions...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition, we rehash the Chippewa game with Coach Tyler Dennis.  Groundbreaking for the new Library this past friday, and Friday is homecoming.

Send us Fan Mail After a loss to the Norwayne Bobcats, I talk to defensive coach Charles Dixon, who talks about swagger in a positive way.  This week will also see the groundbreaking for the Rittman branch of the Wayne County Public Library.  Roundabout news and route 585 road closure also mentioned.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I use my tagline to let all know that I am not going to be overly critical of the football team this season. And I'll tell why. I also give an overview of Rittman football since 2000, from the band bleachers.

Send us Fan Mail Summer is about over and Autumn arrives this Thursday. This edition of Around Rittman, I feature some talk from the latest city council meeting. I haso hace some of the Friday night voices, as I feature the master of the barbeque, Dan Kennell, along with Rittman band director Kiersten Johnson, along with assistant band director Joe Copozzio. 

Send us Fan Mail This week, as I struggle with dealing with a different laptop, and a different version of Audacity, I came up with my latest episode. Fair week is this week and I talked about the coming days. Coach Dennis, on the Coaches Corner, talks about his expanding family and a bright future for Rittman Football. I pontificated about being turned down in the Northwestern pressbox. And we ha...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is coming out on Labor Day. I am giving some announcements and my views of the Game vs Mapleton.