Perrysburg Podcast

Welcome to the 7th (and final) part of the Food and Drink Series. We're covering miscellaneous food and drink topics today.   Thank you for listening to episode 80 of the Perrysburg Podcast.   The FULL show notes are on www.perrysburgpodcast.com/80     Know someone who might like this episode? Share it with them! Popular links are below: ⬇️   Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/44hnVAK   Spotify https...

This episode is part of a series of interviews with faith community leaders at places of worship in Perrysburg, OH. The Rev. Matt Wahlgren (Father Matt) is my guest today. He is the new pastor at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church (871 East Boundary Street Perrysburg, OH). The FULL show notes with clickable links can be found at  https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/79 .     Topics discussed Father Matt'...

👋 Welcome to my 4-part medical series! The purpose of this series is to provide resources for prospective, new, and current Perrysburg, OH residents.  Part 1 (today) is my interview with Prime IV Hydration and Wellness franchise owner Shannon Cazel and Lead Nurse Chelsea Honsberger RN, BSN. During our interview, we talk about, "What's on the menu" so-to-speak at Prime IV, like their hydration dri...

Rivercrest Park is a Municipal (City) Park located on the West side of town near Fort Meigs Elementary school. The address for your GPS is 13761 Eckel Junction Road (Perrysburg, OH).     The big reason that I'm covering Rivercrest Park in January is that this park has a great sledding hill. When it snows, Rivercrest Park is the place to be! But, there's also plenty to do at Rivercrest Park year-ro...

Happy New Year! Today's episode is about what's coming up on The Perrysburg Podcast in 2025.     I created a 2025 Vision Board for The Perrysburg Podcast to help me focus on what's in Perrysburg and why people like to live here. If you subscribe to the newsletter for this podcast, you'll see my Vision Board in the newsletter today (January 3, 2025).   I generated more than 60 ideas for my 2025 pro...

Chris Sargent is my guest today. He is the Deputy Police Chief at the City of Perrysburg Police Division. This episode comes out on Friday, December 27, 2024, when people are still celebrating Christmas and planning to celebrate New Year's - possibly with alcohol. Our conversation covers drunk driving stats, planning ahead with a safe way to get home, consequences of drunk driving, stories from Ch...

We're talking about bars and breweries today. This is part 6 of 7 in the Food and Drink Series.   This episode has 3 parts: A list of 15 bars in Perrysburg and 4 honorable mentions outside of Perrysburg.   An interview with Destination Toledo 's Cathy Miller about the Christmas Ale Adventure on the 419AleTrail Safe driving tips from The City of Perrysburg Police Division's Deputy Chief Chris Sarge...

Today's episode is an interview with Dr. Nick Goin from Innate Health Chiropractic. Dr. Nick is my chiropractor, and I have been his patient for almost 10 years. I invited Dr. Nick to be on the podcast today because he and his staff have helped me (and my family) over the years, and I want to introduce him to you. In a small town like ours, referrals are meaningful. Dr. Nick and his associate chir...

Today's episode is an interview with Jesse Stock. Jesse is the Executive Director at Partners for Clean Streams. During our conversation, Jesse talks about what Partners for Clean Streams is, waterway cleanup events they organize, interesting items they find, how many pounds of trash volunteers have removed from local waterways over the last 28 years, volunteer engagement, donor support, education...

We're talking about crossing the Perrysburg-Maumee Bridge today. Patrick Burtch, City of Maumee Administrator is my guest.     Many Perrysburg residents feel frustrated with the new traffic pattern where the bridge meets historic, uptown Maumee. This episode provides some history for prospective and new Perrysburg, OH residents who are unaware of the recent changes. Current Perrysburg residents wi...

Monarch Grief Center is located at 314 Louisiana Ave in Perrysburg, OH. Their website is  www.monarchgriefcenter.org .     I have passed the Monarch Grief Center on foot many times during the Perrysburg Farmers Market on Thursdays in historic, downtown Perrysburg (May through October). The Monarch Butterfly on the sign in front of their office is easy to spot.     This episode gave me an opportuni...

Welcome to the 5th episode in the Food and Drink Series! Today, we're talking about bakeries and dessert destinations in Perrysburg. If you like sweets, you'll like this episode.     This episode covers four categories: Bakers/dessert makers at the 2024 Perrysburg Farmers Market (May-October) Chain dessert businesses Independent, local bakers/dessert businesses Honorable mentions (3 bakeries outsi...

🇺🇸 Today, we're talking about Veterans Day. I'll answer three questions:   What is Veterans Day?   How should Americans observe/celebrate Veterans Day?   What is Veterans Day like in Perrysburg, OH?   If you are a US Veteran, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.   Thank you for your service, Dad (Larry Titkemeier)! (USMC 1969-1971)   5 ways any American could observe Veterans Day Thank a Veteran. Display y...

Today's episode is about The Ability Center Assistance Dogs Program. Perrysburg resident Stacie Baumbarger is my guest. Stacie is the Assistance Dogs Program Director. During our conversation, she talks about the three types of dogs the program offers, volunteer opportunities, and donation opportunities, including their amazon.com wish list.   To learn more about The Ability Center and the Assista...

We're talking about Fall Fun today! This episode covers 4 topics: My family's "Fall of Fun" list   Five fall activities my kids have outgrown Misc fall activities   Local sources of information about fall activities   The first day of Fall was September 22, but this episode publishes on October 25, 2024. The info can help you plan your 2025 "Fall of Fun."   Thank you for listening to episode 66 of...

The topic today is Voter Resources for Perrysburg residents. I like to be an informed voter, but I'm not an expert on the topic of Voter Resources. Therefore, I invited Debra Greenley Gorman to be my guest today. Debra is the President of the Perrysburg Area League of Women Voters, and she is a wealth of information about Voter Resources in Perrysburg.     The League of Women Voters (LWV) is a non...

This is the fourth episode in the Food and Drink Series. This episode is about butcher shops, meat lockers, and other businesses where Perrysburg residents buy their meat. If you like to eat meat, you'll like this episode. See the complete list from this episode online at https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/64 .   ⭐️ Thank you to my family and friends for your input for this episode! ⭐️ ⭐️ Thank...

The Town Center at Levis Commons is celebrating their 20th Anniversary October 24-26, 2024. In honor of that milestone, Emma Skaggs (Marketing Assistant for the Town Center at Levis Commons) is on the show to talk about the 20th Anniversary celebration activities (and prizes) as well as what's next for The Town Center at Levis Commons.   Visit the website to learn more.    The Perrysburg Podcast i...

Pastor Melanie Forrey from Zoar Lutheran Church (ELCA) is my guest today. This episode is part of a series of interviews with faith community leaders in Perrysburg. Places of worship are important to Perrysburg residents. The FULL show notes can be found at  https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/62 .   Zoar Lutheran Church (ELCA) 314 E. Indiana Ave. Perrysburg, OH 43551 419-874-4346 communications@zoa...

Todays episode was inspired by Way Public Library, but the episode itself is an interview with Perrysburg Resident Bill Hinsch. Bill is an artist who recently painted a very large and important painting (12 feet wide X 9 feet tall) called  Ohioans in Space .   It features several Ohio-born astronauts.   You'll hear Bill talk about it during our interview.   Not only do we discuss the work of art i...

This is the third episode in the Food and Drink Series. We're talking about restaurants in Perrysburg. There are more than 100 eateries here. See the complete list online  https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/60 .   The Perrysburg Podcast is an informational podcast for prospective, new, and current Perrysburg, OH residents. We talk about what's in Perrysburg and why people like to live here. Please...

Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve is a Wood County Park located at 26940 Lime City Road Perrysburg, OH 43551.   The website is wcparks.org/parks/sawyerquarry . Craig Spicer is a Program Naturalist with the Wood County Park District. During our interview, Craig shares the history and features of Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve. If you like local history, Wood County parks, top-roping, bouldering, and nat...

Today's episode is an interview with Perrysburg resident Alona Matchenko, JD.   We talk about what brought her from Ukraine to Perrysburg, why she likes living here, where she went to law school, the non-profit organization she founded (Toledo Helps Ukraine), and how the Perrysburg community can help Ukranian refugees living here in America and the people of Ukraine through donated money and items...

Today's episode is about Podcasting 101 Class at The 577 Foundation. I'll tell you why I'm teaching it, when class is, who should attend, and what you'll learn. This episode also contains a bonus at the very end. Read the full show notes on  https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/57     Podcasting 101 Registration link 👉 https://bit.ly/4cynnc9   The 577 Foundation is located at 577 E. Front St. Perrys...

Today, we're talking about coffee shops and where to buy coffee in Perrysburg.   This is the second episode in the Food and Drink Series. My guest is Lexi Burton, Leisure Sales Marketing Specialist at Destination Toledo (Toledo Convention & Visitors Bureau).     If you're a prospective, new, or current Perrysburg, OH resident (or a visitor), I hope you enjoy the Food and Drink Series on The Perrys...