Episodes

  • Interview with Perrysburg Resident Laura Winters

    Interview with Perrysburg Resident Laura Winters
    May 31 2024
    Laura Winters is a Perrysburg resident. Her full bio is below. In the first half of our interview, Laura talks about what brought her and her husband to Perrysburg, why she likes living here, what prospective, new, and current Perrysburg residents should know about our town, and a few challenges she has faced while living here. In the second half of the interview, Laura talks about her podcast (Thriving Dry Eye Podcast) and her business (Your Light Holistic Therapy and Wellness, LLC). If you’re interested in being interviewed on The Perrysburg Podcast so that you can share what brought you to town, why you like living here, and what prospective, new, and current residents should know about Perrysburg, please send me an email at kim@perrysburgpodcast.com. I look forward to interviewing more Perrysburg Residents this year. Read the FULL show notes on perrysburgpodcast.com/45 Bio (May 2024) Laura Winters is a bright light Healer, Podcaster, Speech Language Pathologist, wife, and mother. A work injury during COVID flipped her life upside down, which led to finding her true self and the greater meaning of life. She has lived in Perrysburg for over 14 years and has 3 children, a dog, and 2 bunnies. Perrysburg has allowed her to raise her family next to some really great neighbors! She is thankful for her home and life that allow her and her husband to work to fulfill their dreams. Laura is the owner and host of the Thriving Dry Eye Podcast, which gives hope to those suffering from dry eye disease. Most recently, she opened her private practice, Your Light Holistic Therapy and Wellness, LLC, where she specialized in Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT) and Intuitive Energy Healing. Laura believes that we all can achieve healing to live a loving and fulfilled life. Subscribe to/follow The Perrysburg Podcast to get all future episodes. Know someone who might like this episode? Share it with them! Links are below: ⬇️ Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/44hnVAK Spotify https://spoti.fi/3xNa9cT Audible https://adbl.co/4bdyJC7 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast Links from this episode Laura’s business website yourlightllc.comLaura’s Podcast thrivingdryeye.comLaura on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourlightllc/ Facebook Group: Buy Nothing Perrysburg Northwest https://www.facebook.com/share/phwU82jro9PLAjUC/ Buy Nothing Project https://buynothingproject.org/ Local Roots Juice Co https://www.localrootsjuiceco.com/ Nana’s Honey https://nanaslocalhoney.com/ Way Public Library https://www.waylibrary.info/ Perrysburg Farmers Market https://visitperrysburg.com/ Swig Restaurant https://swigrestaurant.com/ Twisty Treat (Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/twistytreat/?hl=en Mr. Freeze (Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/mymrfreeze/Lola’s Ice Cream (Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/lolasperrysburg/ Nedley’s Ice Cream (Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/nedleysicecreamandbakery/ Sign up for the weekly newsletter on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com Follow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcastEmail the host: kim@perrysburgpodcast.com
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    54 mins
  • Riverside Park

    Riverside Park
    May 24 2024

    Riverside Park is located at 245 West Front Street in Perrysburg, OH.

    This episode has 3 parts:

    1. General Information
    2. Park Features
    3. Additional information about The Blue Star Memorial By-Way Marker and Garden, the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument, and The Story of the Riverside Park Cannons.

    If you only have time to see one thing at Riverside Park, you need to see the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument.

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    Links from this episode

    • City of Perrysburg Website - Riverside Park
    • Sentinel Tribune Newspaper Article about the Blue Star Memorial By-Way Marker
    • Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments https://woodywilliams.org/monument-overview.html
    • Perrysburg’s Memorial Day Parade https://www.perrysburg.com/news/memorial-day-parade-service-be-may-27
    • Perrysburg Boat Club https://www.perrysburgboatclub.com/
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    Other park episodes

    • The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 37: The Riverwalk
    • The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 33: The Davis Overlook
    • The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 31: Buttonwood Park
    • The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 25: W.W. Knight
    • The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 15: Hood Park
    • The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 10: Woodlands Park
    • The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 7: Parks (General Info)
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    20 mins
  • Local Honey

    Local Honey
    May 17 2024
    Where can you buy local honey in Perrysburg? What do Perrysburg residents use honey for? In this episode, I share 5 places to buy local honey in Perrysburg and 4 reasons to use it. Want to share where you buy your local honey (in Perrysburg) and why you use it? Send me a voicemail message or an email. To leave a voicemail message on The Perrysburg Podcast website, click “Send a message!” on the right side of your desktop computer or mobile device. If you don’t want you voice on this podcast, no problem! You can also email me at kim@perrysburgpodcast.com. I just need your input by September 2, 2024 (Labor Day in the US). Responses will be published on September 6, 2024. If you know someone who might like to hear about local honey or the recipes mentioned, please share this episode with them. Subscribe to/follow The Perrysburg Podcast on your favorite podcast player and YouTube to get each new episode. Know someone who might like this episode? Share it with them! Links are below: ⬇️ Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/44hnVAK Spotify https://spoti.fi/3xNa9cT Audible https://adbl.co/4bdyJC7 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast Cookie recipe 2/3 cup vegetable shortening. (original-flavor, solid vegetable shortening) 2/3 cup cup white, granulated sugar2 large eggs1 and 1/3 cup honey (about one pound)5 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour2 teaspoons of baking soda2 teaspoons of salt 2 teaspoons of lemon extract Directions: In a large bowl, cream together the vegetable shortening, sugar, eggs, honey, and lemon extract until light and fluffy. Sift the dry ingredients together and add them to the first mixture. Stir until well-blended. Refrigerate the dough at least one hour or overnight. (I usually refrigerate mine overnight.) Preheat the oven to 375 degrees, and cover your baking sheets with either parchment paper or baking mats. On a lightly-floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness with a rolling pin. Cut the dough into shapes and place them 1 inch apart on the lined baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until you can poke them with your finger gently, and not leave an imprint. Note: baking times may vary by oven and baking sheet type (light vs dark). Frosting recipe 1/2 cup soft butter (not melted)4 1/2 cups powdered sugar3 teaspoons lemon extract 3 tablespoons milk Directions: In a small bowl, combine the butter, powdered sugar, and lemon extract with enough milk to make the frosting easy to spread. Links from this episode Nana’s Local Honey 24062 Hull Prairie Rd Perrysburg, OH https://nanaslocalhoney.com/Nana’s Local Honey on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NanaslocalhoneyPerrysburg Farmer’s Market https://visitperrysburg.com/perrysburg-farmers-market/ Kazmaier’s Grocery Store on East 2nd Street in Perrysburg https://kazmaiersmarkets.com/ Walt Churchill’s Market https://waltchurchillsmarket.com/ on N. Dixie Hwy in PerrysburgLocal Roots Juice Co. https://www.localrootsjuiceco.com/ Sentinel Tribune Article February 2022 featuring Pat Titkemeier (my Mom) The Perrysburg Podcast Ep 34, featuring Pastor Mark Wentz (Lutheran Church of the Master)Sign up for the weekly newsletter on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com Follow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcastEmail the host: kim@perrysburgpodcast.com
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    15 mins
  • Motorcycles

    Motorcycles
    May 10 2024

    Today, we’re talking about motorcycles. If you’re a prospective, new, or current Perrysburg, OH resident who already rides motorcycles or is interested in learning how to ride one, you will like this episode. It’s spring…Ride on!

    Disclaimer: opinions expressed in this episode are my own. This episode is not sponsored by any business or local entity.

    This episode has four parts:

      1. My experience owning motorcycles
      2. How you can learn to ride a motorcycle in Perrysburg
      3. Where to buy a motorcycle in the Perrysburg area
      4. Fun places to ride in and around Perrysburg (plus a few resources)

    It is my hope that by sharing this information, you will have a positive opinion about motorcycles, get to know me better, and consider your options if you want to learn how to ride a motorcycle too.

    Links

    Motorcycle Ohio Program - Basic Rider Skills Course

    Owens Community College Motorcycle Safety Training

    Champ U Online Learning Program

    Toledo Harley-Davidson 1176 Professional Dr. Perrysburg, OH

    Honda East 1230 Conant St. Maumee, OH

    River’s Edge Racing 3100 Main St. Suite 1200 Maumee, OH (Fallen Timbers Mall)

    Cycle World Magazine https://www.cycleworld.com/

    Two-Up Navigating a Relationship 1,000 Miles at a Time by Lynda Lahman

    Iron Butt Association https://www.ironbutt.org/

    Iron Butt Rally “World’s Toughest Motorcycle Rally” https://www.ironbuttrally.com/IBRHistory/index.htm

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    29 mins
  • Interview with Michael Richardson about Perrysburg Living Magazine

    Interview with Michael Richardson about Perrysburg Living Magazine
    May 3 2024

    Michael Richardson owns Richardson Family Media and publishes Perrysburg Living Magazine. He’s on the podcast today to talk about what makes Perrysburg Living Magazine a great resource for our community, opportunities for you contribute, how to get a copy of the magazine if you’re not on the mailing list, details about his publishing team, Perrysburg Living’s 2-year anniversary, and more. We cover a lot in out 30-minute interview.

    About Michael Richardson (April 2024)

    Michael Richardson is the owner of Richardson Family Media, and publisher of both Perrysburg Living, and Anthony Wayne Neighbors magazines. Additionally, he is NW Ohio Market Leader for Best Version Media, overseeing the production and development of publications in other area communities. Michael also services as Choir Director and Director of Traditional Worship at Grace Church in Perrysburg and enjoys being active in many musical arenas. In his spare time, he enjoys home improvement projects, curling, and spending time with his family.

    Links

    • The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 6 (Perrysburg Living was mentioned.)
    • Grace Church Perrysburg www.gracegmc.net
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    • YouTube Channel for The Perrysburg Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast
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    35 mins
  • Interview with Pastor Dan Gildner (Grace Church Perrysburg)

    Interview with Pastor Dan Gildner (Grace Church Perrysburg)
    Apr 26 2024
    Places of worship are important to Perrysburg residents. This episode continues a series of interviews with faith community leaders in Perrysburg. Pastor Dan Gildner from Grace Church is my guest today. You can find the FULL show notes at https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/40 Grace Church Perrysburg 601 East Boundary St. (next to Woodlands Park) Perrysburg, OH 419-874-4365 Sunday Worship: 8:30 AM (traditional) & 10:30 AM (contemporary) www.gracegmc.net office@gracechurchperrysburg.com During our conversation, we talk about 📌 How we know one another 📌 What inspired Dan to become a Pastor 📌 Advice for young people interested in becoming a Pastor 📌 How Pastor Dan became equipped for his role as the Senior Pastor at Grace Church 📌 A karaoke song he sang (just for fun!) 📌 Worship services, Bible Studies, and other groups that meet at Grace Church 📌 Grace Church Preschool 📌 Vacation Bible School (June 17-21, 2024) 📌 Youth group 📌 Mission trips 📌 The group of pastors Dan belongs to in Perrysburg 📌 What makes Grace Church a good church home for prospective, new, or current Perrysburg, OH residents. 📌 Pastor Dan’s favorite things about being a pastor and some challenges he faces To hear other episodes in this series, check out episodes 30 and 34. Episode 30 introduced the topic and the series. Episode 34 was an interview with Pastor Mark Wentz at Lutheran Church of the Master (1st interview in the series). I’m taking nominations for the next interviews in this series. To nominate a future guest (or yourself), either message me through the website: perrysburgpodcast.com or email me kim@perrysburgpodcast.com. About Pastor Dan Gildner (April 2024) Rev. Dr. Dan Gildner serves as the Senior Pastor at Grace Church Perrysburg. Grace Church is a vibrant, caring community of believers in Perrysburg, Ohio that celebrates Jesus Christ as Savior, studies the Bible creatively, and seeks to impact the world for God's glory. Grace Church is a welcoming and passionate group of people - diverse in age, occupation, background, and perspective - united around a common mission: reaching and discipling people in Jesus Christ. The church belongs to the Global Methodist Church denomination. Aside from weekly worship services, Grace Church hosts a variety of Bible studies, life groups, children's programming, and outreach events, as well as many other activities. Our church holds a strong focus on missions both locally and throughout the world by supporting 12 official mission partners and by additionally working with many organizations and individuals. Learn more at http://www.gracegmc.net. Links from this episode www.gracegmc.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchperrysburg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracechurchperrysburg/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GraceChurchPburg The Perrysburg Podcast https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com *SIGN UP FOR THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER* YouTube Channel for The Perrysburg Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast Email guest nominations to kim@perrysburgpodcast.com Also listen to The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 30: Places of Worship Also listen to The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 34: Interview with Pastor Mark Wentz (Lutheran Church of the Master) Thank you for listening today! If you know someone who might like this episode, please share with them. Subscribe to/follow The Perrysburg Podcast on your favorite podcast player and YouTube for all future episodes.
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    58 mins
  • Interview with Katie Hunt Thomas from The Ability Center of Greater Toledo

    Interview with Katie Hunt Thomas from The Ability Center of Greater Toledo
    Apr 19 2024

    Today’s episode is an interview with Katie Hunt Thomas. She is the Disability Rights Attorney for the Ability Center of Greater Toledo, a Center for Independent Living in northwest Ohio with the mission to assist people with disabilities to live, work, and socialize within a fully accessible community.

    Episode 5 of The Perrysburg Podcast featured census data. According to census.gov/quickfacts (from 2017-2021), 6.4% of Perrysburg residents under the age of 65 have a disability.

    In this episode, Katie talks about the types of disabilities people in Perrysburg have, what makes Perrysburg disability-friendly, areas for improvement, and how The Ability Center of Greater Toledo can be a resource for Perrysburg residents.

    If you are interested in moving to Perrysburg or already live here, I hope our conversation helps you. If you know someone who could use help from The Ability Center, please share this episode with them.

    Bio for Katie Hunt Thomas (April 2024)

    Katie Hunt Thomas is the Disability Rights Attorney for the Ability Center of Greater Toledo, a Center for Independent Living in northwest Ohio with the mission to assist people with disabilities to live, work, and socialize within a fully accessible community. She received her B.A., magna cum laude, from Xavier University and J.D., cum laude, from the University of Toledo College of Law. She is the author of the Ability Center’s Olmstead Barriers in Ohio: The Problems Faced by People with Disabilities in Ohio in Achieving Community Integration, http://www.abilitycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Ability-Center-Olmstead-White-Paper.pdf; The Rights of People with Disabilities in Inclusive Neighborhoods: https://www.abilitycenter.org/2017/06/rights-people-disabilities-inclusive-neighborhoods/; and Vital Connections: Civil Rights and Public Policy Issues Affecting People with Disabilities in Pursuing Inclusive, Accessible Transportation.

    Links and information

    The Ability Center of Greater Toledo 419-885-5733, https://abilitycenter.org/

    68 Words Podcast https://sixtyeightwords.podbean.com/

    Katie Hunt Thomas on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-hunt-thomas-086b7329/

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    44 mins
  • Perrysburg’s Great American Cleanup - Interview with Lauren Rush

    Perrysburg’s Great American Cleanup - Interview with Lauren Rush
    Apr 12 2024

    Lauren Rush is the Stormwater Coordinator for the City of Perrysburg. In this episode, Lauren talks about Perrysburg’s Great American Cleanup, which is how some of our parks get spruced up each Spring. She gives the dates, times, and locations for this year’s clean-up and talks about how to volunteer. We also talk about how dog poop affects our local waterways, local drug disposal opportunities, why she loves her job, and more.

    Links and highlights

    Perrysburg’s Great American Cleanup Volunteer sign-up 👉 bit.ly/PCSCleanupSignup

      1. Sunday, April 21, 2-4 PM at Orleans and Rivercrest Parks
      2. Saturday, April 27, 2024, 9-11 AM at Municipal and Three Meadows Parks

    Partners for Clean Streams https://partnersforcleanstreams.org/

    Lauren Rush 419-872-8074, lrush@ci.perrysburg.oh.us

    Drug Take-Back Day is April 27, 2024, 10:00-2:00 PM https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

    City and Township Police both have drug drop-off locations open 24/7/365

      1. City of Perrysburg Police 330 Walnut St. Perrysburg, OH
      2. Perrysburg Township Police Lime City Rd. Perrysburg, OH

    Clean Your Streams Day is Sept 28, 2024

    The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 32 with Brian Miller from maumeeriverwalleyerun.com

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    23 mins