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…
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…
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…
🇺🇸 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)…
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…
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 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,…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 👉…
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…
Today’s episode is about boat launches and kayaking in and around Perrysburg. Tina Saunders is my guest. Tina runs a kayak and paddle board rental business in Perrysburg called Pop Up Paddle Adventures. To learn more, visit https://www.popuppaddleadventures.com/. Maple Street Boat Launch 1 Maple Street Perrysburg, OH Orleans Park Boat…
Eisenhower Park is a small City Park behind Mr. Freeze. The address for your GPS is 619 West South Boundary St. Perrysburg, OH. Parking is available behind Mr. Freeze. You can also enter the parking lot from West Boundary Street, right next to Marco’s Pizza. In this episode, we talk…
Eisenhower Park is a City Park behind Mr. Freeze. The address for your GPS is 619 West South Boundary St. Perrysburg, OH. Parking is available behind Mr. Freeze. You can also enter the parking lot from West Boundary Street, right next to Marco’s Pizza. In this episode, we talk about…
This is the first episode in the Food and Drink Series. (This episode inspired the series.) Part One: Ice Cream Shops (July) Part Two: Coffee Shops (August) Part Three: Restaurants (September) Part Four: Butcher Shops (October) Part Five: Bakeries and Desserts (November) Part Six: Bars (December) Part Seven: Miscellaneous food…
Welcome to the Food and Drink Series on The Perrysburg Podcast! This is the introduction episode. There will be 7 episodes in the series. Details are below: (July) Part One: Ice cream (August) Part Two: Coffee (September) Part Three: Restaurants (October) Part Four: Butcher Shops (November) Part Five: Bakeries and…
Milestone Park is Perrysburg’s smallest park. In this episode, we talk about location, parking, how much time you can plan to spend at Milestone Park, and the three must-see features: (1) a limestone road marker (“mile stone”) (2) an Ohio Historical Marker Sign, and (3) a bright orange sculpture of…
The Perrysburg Podcast is one year old! This is my first anniversary episode. Thanks for great first year! In this episode, I talk about when and why I started this podcast, some stats, and what’s coming up in Year 2. If you can connect me to a contact person for…
Joshua Johnson is the new Executive Director of Perrysburg’s Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), which is also known as Visit Perrysburg. If you’re interested in getting to know Joshua, you’re going to like this episode. In this episode, Joshua introduces himself first. Then, he shares what interested him in taking…