Perrysburg Podcast

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 you know of an organization or business who would like Musicians for Causes to perform, reach out via their social media or email.
• If you are a high school musician in grades 9-12 who might like to volunteer with Musicians for Causes, apply today.

• Musicians for Causes (M4C) Website https://sites.google.com/view/musiciansforcauses/home
• M4C Instagram https://www.instagram.com/musiciansforcauses/
• M4C Facebook https://www.facebook.com/musiciansforcauses/
• M4C email musiciansforcauses@gmail.com
• Musicians for Causes phone 419-450-3235
• Good to Great by Jim Collins https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996
• Mr. Holland's Opus https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113862/
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🚧 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 Perrysburg
• Kim Newlove, Perrysburg Resident and Podcast Host

Our conversation was recorded Monday, March 9, 2026, at the Perrysburg Municipal Building.

According to revitalizeperrysburg.com, the project will preserve Perrysburg's history, improve accessibility, create beautiful public spaces, modernize infrastructure, and enhance the aesthetics of historic downtown Perrysburg. Phase 2 of the project takes place on Louisiana Ave between Third and Front Streets. The East side is under construction first, and the West side will be second.

Topics covered

• Phase One
• Phase Two
• Lane closures
• Memorial Day Parade
• Farmer's Market
• Homecoming Parade and Festival
• Outdoor seating at restaurants
• Shout-outs to all the folks doing the work behind-the-scenes
• How to find updates about the Revitalize Perrysburg Phase 2

We're all in this together (businesses, residents, visitors, and construction crews, etc) and we're going to get through it. If you want to avoid surprises or delays, look at the websites and social media channels mentioned in this episode. Plan ahead if you can. We will have a beautiful, revitalized Downtown Perrysburg when the project wraps up. 🎉

Mentioned in this episode

• City of Perrysburg's website (Current projects tab, Phase Two revitalization project information) https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/285/Current-Projects
• City of Perrysburg Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CityOfPerrysburg
• City of Perrysburg Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cityofperrysburg/
• City of Perrysburg on Twitter (X) https://x.com/PerrysburgGov
• Revitalize Perrysburg Website https://revitalizeperrysburg.com
• Revitalize Perrysburg Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576312167713
• Revitalize Perrysburg Instagram https://www.instagram.com/revitalizeperrysburg
• Perrysburg Chamber Of Commerce https://www.perrysburgchamber.com/
• Visit Perrysburg (Farmer's Market) https://visitperrysburg.com/
• Way Public Library https://waylibrary.info/ Local Historians mentioned: Richard Baranowski, Gary Franks, and Lloyd Swanson

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:

1. This podcast episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical guidance specific to your situation.
2. Listener discretion is advised. This episode may not be appropriate for small children.
3. I do not work for America's Poison Centers,® which represents the 53 accredited poison control centers in the U.S.

Links from this episode

• America's Poison Centers https://poisoncenters.org/
• Poison Help Line 1-800-222-1222 Program it into your phone today!
• Email the Host - Kim Newlove, kim@perrysburgpodcast.com
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Poison Prevention Episodes on The Pharmacist's Voice® Podcast

• The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 27 featuring Dr. Wendy Stephan (July 2020)
• The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 87 featuring Angel Bivens (March 2021)
• The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 141 featuring Angel Bivens (March 2022)
• The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episodes 203, 204, 205, 206, and 207 (March 2023)
• The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 268 featuring Wendy and Angel (March 2024)
• The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 321 featuring Wendy and Angel (March 2025)
• The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 368 featuring Wendy and Angel (March 2026)