My name is Kim Newlove, and I host The Perrysburg Podcast. I love podcasting, and this show has been a fun, weekly service project since July 2023. When I launched it, I only planned to run episodes for a max of 3 years. The last weekly show is scheduled for…
The Faith Community Leader Series continues today with Perrysburg resident Mohammad Shalabe. He is the current President of the Islamic Center of Great Toledo (ICGT). Mohammad is originally from Palestine. He earned his medical degree in the Ukraine. He is an endocrinologist by training, and he is employed by Mercy…
Today’s episode is about pickleball in Perrysburg, and my guest is “Pickleball Paul,” also known as Paul Smithers. During our conversation, you’ll hear how pickleball became so popular locally, where to play, how beginners can get started, why the game has become such a social activity for people of all…
The Perrysburg Heights Community Association (PHCA) is a nonprofit community organization in Perrysburg Township that helps children, adults, and families through education, wellness, food assistance, recreation, and community support programs. It started in 1991 as a response to concerns about children struggling academically in the Perrysburg Heights neighborhood. Over time,…
This is a Mother’s Day themed episode. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms in Perrysburg and beyond! This episode publishes on Friday, May 8, 2026, and Mother’s Day in the United States is on May 10. Note: Even though this episode celebrates Moms, Mother’s Day can also feel complicated,…
Today’s episode is about the Fort Meigs Historic Site, and my guest is John Thompson. He’s the Manager of Historic Programming and Head of Interpretation at Fort Meigs Historic Site. If you’ve ever driven past it and thought, I should check that out sometime, this episode is for you. In…
Today’s episode is about bike trails in and around Perrysburg, OH. I love riding my bike. If you like biking, too, this episode’s for you! Best wishes for a safe and fun 2026 bike season. Note: I use the terms bike trail, multi-use path, and multipurpose trail interchangeably in this…
This episode is dedicated to the teens and tweens of Perrysburg and their families. It is my hope that this episode will inspire you to read, write, and/or draw AND attend this year’s Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival. To read the FULL show notes, visit https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/143. The Northwest Ohio Teen…
In this episode of The Perrysburg Podcast, host Kim Newlove interviews Heather Gallant, Executive Director of The 577 Foundation. Located at 577 E. Front Street, this nonprofit arts and nature education center offers free access to its beautiful grounds, along with classes (for a fee), events, and opportunities to connect…
Kaizen Educational Group in Perrysburg offers comprehensive support for children with learning differences—all under one roof. In this episode, co-owners Jill Michaelson and Chelsea Siebenaler explain how their multidisciplinary team evaluates and supports children ages 2.5 through high school (and sometimes beyond). Learn how Kaizen helps families navigate ADHD, autism,…
This episode highlights a student-led, non-profit organization called Musicians for Causes. These high-school-aged musicians perform in the community and at local businesses. They’re a great example of how young people in our community are stepping up—not just to showcase their talent, but also to make a positive impact locally. If…
🚧 Today’s episode includes a conversation with the following individuals about Revitalize Perrysburg Phase 2 (a construction project in Historic Downtown Perrysburg): Zoe Williams, Director of Marketing, Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce Tom Haar, Staff Engineer/Revitalize Perrysburg Project Manager, City of Perrysburg Engineering Division Casey Kenworthy, Public Information Officer, City of…
In this episode, I share seven poisoning prevention messages in honor of National Poison Prevention Week, which is March 15-21, 2026. I am an Ohio-licensed pharmacist, and I have provided poisoning prevention education as a volunteer for more than 10 years. This episode has three disclaimers: This podcast episode is…
If you’re looking for fish on Fridays during Lent, this episode’s for you! I’m sharing local fish fries, restaurants that serve fish, and a few easy Friday fish dinner ideas from my own kitchen. Thank you to my friends, family, and the Perrysburg, OH Facebook Group for sharing ideas for…
This episode is part of the Faith Community Series. We’re talking about Perrysburg’s Christian Science Reading Room today. Christian Science Reading Room 204 E. South Boundary St. Perrysburg, OH 43551 419-874-0371 https://www.christiansciencenwo.org Reading Room Hours: Tuesday-Friday 1-4 PM and Saturday 9 AM - 12 Noon First Church of Christ, Scientist…
According to https://www.historicperrysburg.org, the mission of Historic Perrysburg, Inc. (HPInc.) is to cultivate an interest in and awareness of the history and architecture of the Perrysburg area. In my own words, Historic Perrysburg Inc. is a volunteer-driven organization that keeps our town’s stories, architecture, and character alive. In this episode,…
Acoustics for Autism is a free, all-day community concert in Uptown Maumee that raises money for Project iAM, a local nonprofit providing scholarships for therapy, equipment, and services for individuals with autism in Northwest Ohio. In this episode, I talk with volunteer Scott Hayes about how the event works, what…
With the Winter Olympics underway, curling is back in the spotlight. Perrysburg resident Chris Meyer of the Bowling Green Curling Club joins me to explain how curling works, what to watch for during Olympic matches, how you can try curling at the Black Swamp Curling Center, and more. Learn to…
Girl Scouts has been part of many childhoods, including mine! But, what's Girl Scouts like in 2026? In this episode of The Perrysburg Podcast, I talk with Erika Jackson (a Recruitment Specialist with Girl Scouts of Western Ohio) about what Girl Scouts is like in 2026 and how families in…
This episode covers the who, what, when, where, how, and why of Beyond Books, Beyond Books Junior, and Party Express at Way Public Library in Perrysburg, Ohio. Why buy it when you can borrow it? Beyond Books https://www.beyondbooks.waylibrary.info/ Way Public Library, https://www.waylibrary.info/ 101 E. Indiana Ave. Perrysburg, OH 43551 419-874-3135…
2026 Guest Application Process: 1️⃣ Fill out the Guest Application Form online. 👉 https://bit.ly/45c4nzD 2️⃣ Wait for my response. 3️⃣ If you’re offered an interview, respond to my email, and we’ll plan your episode together. 👉 If you don’t hear back after four weeks, please email me at kim@perrysburgpodcast.com. The…
We’re talking about internet providers in Perrysburg today. If you’ve recently asked your friends and neighbors, “Who do you use for internet?” or “What else is out there?” this episode is for you. This episode is not sponsored. This episode has 3 parts: Internet providers mentioned by members of the…
This is my annual vision board episode. Last year’s was episode 76. When I published it, I talked about my vision board and my episode to-do list for 2025. Today is the 2026 version. There are 12 categories on my 2026 vision board and 46 episode ideas. I didn’t use…
