Claybrook Chats with Barb

Barb chats with Dianah Fabry, the Project Director of the East Palestine Resiliency Center. Dianah talks about the grant used to create the center and all the various services that will be provided to the area residents affected by the train derailment.

Barb chats with Nick Oberholtzer about his hobby of raising and racing homing pigeons. This chat is full of "Gee, I didn't know that" information. Did you ever wonder how they do find their way home?

Barb chats with Ashleigh Davis, a social worker, therapist, hospice volunteer and end-of-life doula. She explains how an end-of-life doula can help us approach death without the fear we all generally feel.

Barb chats with Sylvia and Hannah about the many local economical trips that this mother and daughter have taken in the tri-state area. They post pictures and comments about their travels and provide ideas for family outings while creating a visual journal for Hannah to remember.

Barb shares stories about the how our ancestors lived and modernized the town. There are stories about the local telephone company, post office, creation of fire department, banking, the local electric and water plants, and everyone's favorite the big annual fairs. They had to resolve real life problems such as no sanitation, no laws, saloons, guns, mud streets, no fire department, just to nam...

Barb shares a brief history of the 100+ years of the pottery industry in East Palestine that includes the famous W.S. George Pottery Company.

Did you ever wonder what it was like before the automobile arrived? Barb shares a few stories about the arrival of this new means of transportation.

Barb shares the history of the McGraw Tire and Rubber Company that flourished in the 1900's and how it changed the town.

Barb talks about the very early days of East Palestine and it's evolution from a wilderness to Mechanicsburg to East Palestine.

In response to a question, Barb researched the history of one of East Palestine's residents to find out why a school was named after him. Listen to a very interesting story of our past.

Barb chats with Sandy Wales, the Director of EP Social Concerns. It is a hometown nonprofit organization that is locally supported and provides services to residents of the school district.

This chat is a must for all older adults and their children to listen to. Cassandra Valentini from Direction Home of Eastern Ohio explains all the various programs available in our 4 county area. Plus, she talks about the "Older Adults Resource Guide" that is loaded with contact information.

Barb chats with George Bollinger, Commander of Post 31 and Don Hauenstein, Finance Officer of the East Palestine American Legion organization. They talk about the history and future of Post 31.

Cindy Fletcher and Barb chat about her experiences in the world of needle felting. Cindy explains how she uses this skill to design very detailed animals using wool. She also teaches classes.

Barb chats with Lora Kost, the owner of Rt. 14 Home Center. Lora specializes in one-of-a-kind furniture and home decor. She also houses Barb's Cozy Corner where craft classes are held.

Barb chats with Rebecca Kiger, an independent documentary photographer. Rebecca covered the 2023 train derailment resulting in a special report in Time magazine with her pictures telling the world our story.

Barb chats with Tami Harris, a local real estate agent, about things to consider and prepare before putting your home on the market and the steps of completing a successful sale.

Barb chats with Fran Figley and nephew Tim Figley about their book "Faith Through the Fog". Fran talks about the tragic losses he experienced in his lifetime and how he survived.

Barb chats with Darlene Exposito, the president of the EP Town and Country Garden Club. Darlene shares the long history of the organization and some of their projects to beautify the town.

Barb chats with Kerri Stewart, owner of Bea's Insurance, about doing an annual review of all your insurance needs and coverage tips.

Barb talks about what her first year was like doing a weekly podcast and shares some statistics about the 48 weekly podcasts she did.

Barb chats with Jennifer Mollenkopf about her experience marching in the 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.

Barb chats with Nancy Herr, the Unity Township Fiscal Officer. Nancy talks about the duties of that job and how things have changed over the past 48 years that she has held that position.

Barb chats with Chad Edwards, the new Village Manager for East Palestine.

Barb chats with lifetime resident Barb Lynch. Barb reminisces about some special volunteers who have influenced her life and definitely had an impact on East Palestine.