Perrysburg Podcast

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: My experience owning motorcycles   How you can learn to ride a motorcycle in Perrysburg   Where to buy a motorcycle in the Perrysburg area  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  Sign up for the weekly newsletter https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com  Follow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast    Know someone who might like this episode? Share it with them! Popular links are below: ⬇️   Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/44hnVAK   Spotify https://spoti.fi/3xNa9cT  Audible https://adbl.co/4bdyJC7 

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   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   Thank you for listening today!  If you know someone who might like this episode, please share it with them.  Subscribe to/follow The Perrysburg Podcast on your favorite podcast player and YouTube for all future episodes. #perrysburgohio #perrysburg #perrysburgliving #theperrysburgpodcast #localpodcast

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.

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/ Join the email list to get our weekly newsletter. 👉 perrysburgpodcast.com Email Kim Newlove 👉 kim@perrysburgpodcast.com  Podcast website 👉 https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com  YouTube channel for The Perrysburg Podcast 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast

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  Sunday, April 21, 2-4 PM at Orleans and Rivercrest Parks 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 City of Perrysburg Police 330 Walnut St. Perrysburg, OH 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  Join the email list to get our weekly newsletter. 👉 perrysburgpodcast.com Email Kim Newlove 👉 kim@perrysburgpodcast.com  Podcast website 👉 https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com  YouTube channel for The Perrysburg Podcast 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast

We talk about where The Perrysburg Riverwalk is located, two safe places to access it, who uses it, how long it is, a walk/run/bike route that might be new to you, and a bonus tip for watching the walleye run from the Perrysburg-Maumee Bridge.   If you’re a prospective, new, or current Perrysburg, OH resident, and you didn’t know the Riverwalk existed, check it out!  If you’re a visitor, you should check out the Riverwalk too.   If you know someone who might like to hear about The Perrysburg Riverwalk or needs access to the river for the Walleye Run, please share this episode with them.    Orleans Park (parking lot/access to The Riverwalk)  655 Maumee Western Reserve Rd  Perrysburg, OH   Info and links for this episode Orleans Park in the City of Perrysburg Fort Meigs Battlefield/Historic Site Perrysburg, OH The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 32 featuring Brian Miller from maumeeriverwalleyerun.com Perrysburg Boat Club St. Rose Catholic Church Perrysburg, OH Saturday, April 6, 2024, 12-6 PM is the Total Eclipse of the Burg Event.  Location:  Commodore Schoolyard Square 140 E. Indiana Ave. Perrysburg, OH 43551 #TEOB  Total Eclipse of the Burg Info page: https://visitperrysburg.com/event/total-eclipse-of-the-burg/ Downtown Perrysburg Inc (DPI) Website https://www.downtownperrysburg.org/ DPI Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/DowntownPerrysburg/  DPI Instagram https://www.instagram.com/downtownperrysburg/  DPI Linktree https://linktr.ee/downtownperrysburginc  National Eclipse Website: https://nationaleclipse.com/ (All you need to know about the Eclipse in the US) Visit Perrysburg https://visitperrysburg.com/  Way Public Library https://www.waylibrary.info/  Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce https://www.perrysburgchamber.com/  City of Perrysburg https://www.ci.perrysburg.oh.us/index.php  Perrysburg Township https://www.perrysburgtownship.us/  #cityofperrysburg #perrysburg #perrysburgohio #perrysburgriverwalk

Brittinee Huntley talks about Downtown Perrysburg Inc (DPI) and all the great events they put on for Perrysburg, volunteer opportunities, sponsorship opportunities, the website, the Facebook and Instagram pages, The Total Eclipse of the Burg Event on April 6, the solar eclipse April 8, and more. Add #TEOB and #downtownperrysburg to your pictures on Facebook and Instagram.   Bio - Brittinee Huntley (March 2024) As the current President of the Board of Directors for Downtown Perrysburg, Inc. (DPI), Brittinee Huntley knows the importance of bringing up a family in a strong community. Born and raised in Northwest Ohio, attending St. Ursula Academy for High School, and graduating from the University of Toledo in 2003, she is a happily married mother of two girls (11 & 14). While she has been in the event industry since she was 16, her passion is Marketing and creating Brands that communities recognize and respect. You may know some of the events she has chaired such as Winterfest, ZIP the Burg, Rock the Docks, and Breakfast with the Bunny.   Info and links for this episode Saturday, April 6, 2024, 12-6 PM is the Total Eclipse of the Burg Event.  Location:  Commodore Schoolyard Square 140 E. Indiana Ave. Perrysburg, OH 43551 Total Eclipse of the Burg Info page: https://visitperrysburg.com/event/total-eclipse-of-the-burg/ Downtown Perrysburg Inc (DPI) Website https://www.downtownperrysburg.org/ Add your event to Downtown Perrysburg’s Website: https://www.downtownperrysburg.org/community-events/   DPI Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/DowntownPerrysburg/  DPI Instagram https://www.instagram.com/downtownperrysburg/  DPI Linktree https://linktr.ee/downtownperrysburginc  National Eclipse Website: https://nationaleclipse.com/ (All you need to know about the Eclipse in the US) Visit Perrysburg https://visitperrysburg.com/  Way Public Library https://www.waylibrary.info/  Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce https://www.perrysburgchamber.com/  City of Perrysburg https://www.ci.perrysburg.oh.us/index.php  Perrysburg Township https://www.perrysburgtownship.us/  Walt Churchill’s Market https://waltchurchillsmarket.com/  Red Line Fitness https://redlineathletics.com/maumee/  Sun Federal Credit Union (Their mascot is “Sunny.”) https://www.sunfederalcu.org

Spring brush pick-up starts April 1 in both the City of Perrysburg and Perrysburg Township.     THANK YOU to all the City and Township Maintenance workers who pick up our brush every spring, and thank you to Marie Dunn (City of Perrysburg) and Andy Frankforther (Perrysburg Township Maintenance Dept) for your input on this episode.  Thank you Renewed Outdoors for all you do for Perrysburg residents too!  We appreciate you!   In this episode, we talk about spring brush pick-up in the City first and the Township second.   Please subscribe to/follow this podcast for all future episodes.  Sign up for the weekly newsletter to find out what's next on this podcast.  Happy spring!  🍁   Links from this episode City of Perrysburg’s website https://www.ci.perrysburg.oh.us/ Perrysburg Township’s website https://www.perrysburgtownship.us/  Renewed Outdoors https://renewedoutdoors.com/  The Perrysburg Podcast website & newsletter sign-up https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com The Perrysburg Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast  Email kim@perrysburgpodcast.com 

Today’s episode is an interview Pastor Mark Wentz from Lutheran Church of the Master (LCM).  Lutheran Church of the Master (LCM) 28744 Simmons Rd. Perrysburg, OH 419-874-7986 lcmperrysburg.org  Sunday Worship is 9 AM Wednesday Lent Dinner/Bible Study at 6 PM, Service at 7 PM    Places of worship are important to Perrysburg residents, and this episode kicks off a series of interviews with faith community leaders in Perrysburg.  Episodes will be sprinkled in throughout the life of the podcast - not one right after the next.     Pastor Dan Gildner from Grace Church on East Boundary Street is up next in the series. and I’m taking nominations for the next few interviews.  To nominate a guest, either message me through the website:  perrysburgpodcast.com or email me kim@perrysburgpodcast.com.   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.   Links from this episode Lutheran Church of the Master (LCM) 28744 Simmons Rd Perrysburg, OH LCM’s Facebook Page for LCM https://www.facebook.com/MastersMessagePerrysburg The Perrysburg Podcast https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com *SIGN UP FOR THE PODCAST’S 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

The Davis Overlook is a park in Perrysburg with access to the Maumee River for fishing.   Davis Overlook 28289 West River Road  Perrysburg, OH   Features Road sign along West River Rd 16 parking spaces (one spot for disability permit holders) Walking trails to the river for fishing or bird watching Wildflower meadow Information stand with general park regulations and words of caution  One port-a-potty One metal picnic table Trash cans A fishing line recycling tube Additional signage, for example, “No boat access to the river” and “No parking on grass.”    If you’re a walleye fisherman, you’ll enjoy episode 32 of The Perrysburg Podcast.  It’s my interview with Brian Miller from maumeeriverwalleyerun.com.   Links City of Perrysburg’s website - link for The Davis Overlook https://www.ci.perrysburg.oh.us/business_detail_T19_R20.php  The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 32:  Click here for audio. The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 32:  Click here for the YouTube video. The Perrysburg Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast  The Perrysburg Podcast website & newsletter sign-up https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com  Email kim@perrysburgpodcast.com Brian Miller’s website maumeeriverwalleyerun.com Brian’s book: Fishing the Maumee River Walleye Run  Maumee River Walleye Run Facebook Page Maumee Tackle - Fishing and kayak outfitter 104 West Wayne Street Maumee, OH   Thank you for listening!  If you know someone who would like this episode, please share it with them.

CLICK HERE for the YouTube video of this episode with more than 7 minutes of bonus content (pictures and videos).   In this episode, Brian Miller from maumeeriverwalleyerun.com talks about the Maumee River Walleye Run, places to fish in Perrysburg, tips for fishermen, his Facebook Page, and his book: Fishing the Maumee River Walleye Run.  The show notes for this episode are on perrysburgpodcast.com.  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.  Bio for Brian Miller (Feb 2024) Brian Miller is a Maumee River walleye fisherman with over 30 years of experience. He has spent tens of thousands of hours fishing in every river condition imaginable. This gives him the ability to teach others using his firsthand experiences. Brian is passionate about teaching new fishermen how to be successful and have fun with the sport. As an outdoor writer, Brian has published thousands of articles in national magazines and is always willing to share his advice to help fishermen. He wrote a comprehensive book titled Fishing the Maumee River Walleye Run, and you can buy your copy on www.maumeeriverwalleyerun.com.   Fishing spots mentioned Buttonwood Park - Part of the Wood County Park District Schroeder Farm Campground Davis Park (aka The Davis Overlook) Ft. Meigs (Rapids Rd. entrance) Orleans Park Riverside Park/Hood Park (Public Boat Dock) The Maple Street Boat Launch (Public Boat Launch) Public water on the Perrysburg side across from Jerome Rd/Sidecut MetroPark in Maumee Links from this episode Brian Miller’s website maumeeriverwalleyerun.com Brian’s book: Fishing the Maumee River Walleye Run  Maumee River Walleye Run Facebook Page Maumee Tackle - Fishing and kayak outfitter 104 West Wayne Street Maumee, OH The Perrysburg Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast  The Perrysburg Podcast website & newsletter sign-up https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com  Email kim@perrysburgpodcast.com  Thank you for listening to episode 32 of The Perrysburg Podcast.  If you know someone who might like this episode, please share it with them!    #maumeeriverwalleyerun #maumeeriver #walleye #walleyerun #perrysburgohio 

Today, we’re talking about Buttonwood Park/Betty C. Black Recreation Area.  This is a follow up from episode 7 of The Perrysburg Podcast, which was an overview of the Parks in Perrysburg.  You can find the show notes for this episode on perrysburgpodcast.com. If you’re new to this podcast, welcome!  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.  Buttonwood is best known for access to the Maumee River for fishing.  It’s a popular fishing spot for the Maumee River Walleye Run.   Buttonwood Park/Betty C. Black Recreation Area 27174 Hull Prairie Rd  Perrysburg, OH 43551 https://www.wcparks.org/parks/buttonwood-park/  Open 8 AM until 30 minutes after sunset Features Maumee River access for fishing Parking Wood County Parks information stand Picnic tables Signage (no beer or intoxicants, no camping, pets on a leash, etc)  Fishing line recycling tube #maumeeriverwalleyrun #maumeeriver #walleye #walleyerun #perrysburgohio Next week’s episode is an interview with Brian Miller from maumeeriverwalleyerun.com.  Brian will talk about where to fish for walleye in Perrysburg, tips for fishermen, his book: Fishing the Maumee River Walleye Run, and more.  That episode will be available as a YouTube video in addition to being an audio podcast episode. Thank you for listening to episode 31 of The Perrysburg Podcast.  If you know someone who might like this episode, please share it with them!     Links from this episode Wood County Park District Website https://www.wcparks.org/parks/buttonwood-park/ Brian Miller’s website maumeeriverwalleyerun.com Brian’s book: Fishing the Maumee River Walleye Run  The Perrysburg Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast  The Perrysburg Podcast website & newsletter sign-up https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com  Email kim@perrysburgpodcast.com 

Today, we’re talking about Places of Worship in Perrysburg.  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.  You can find the show notes for episode 30 on perrysburgpodcast.com.   Christianity is the dominant religion in Perrysburg, but Perrysburg is also home to the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo.  I look forward to featuring each place of worship in Perrysburg on The Perrysburg Podcast throughout the life of the podcast.    A list of 14 types (Catholic, Lutheran, etc) in Perrysburg are included in this episode followed by a list of activities I associate with them (weddings, funerals, and more).  If I missed your place of worship in my list, let me know via email:  perrysburgpodcast@gmail.com.   If you would like your place of worship featured on The Perrysburg Podcast in the near future, please email me at  perrysburgpodcast@gmail.com.  Lutheran Church of the Master on Simmons Rd will be featured first.   Thank you for listening to episode 30 of The Perrysburg Podcast.  Please subscribe to/follow The Perrysburg Podcast on your favorite podcast player and YouTube to get each new episode when it comes out.  If you know someone who would like this episode, please share it with them.  Also, please sign up for the weekly newsletter for the podcast on perrysburgpodcast.com.  I will start emailing the newsletter on Thursday, March 7, 2024.   Links from this episode The Perrysburg Podcast https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com  YouTube Channel for The Perrysburg Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast  Email perrysburgpodcast@gmail.com The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 7 (Parks) The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 10 (Woodlands Park) The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 15 (Hood Park)  The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 25 (W.W. Knight Nature Preserve) Lutheran Church of the Master 28744 Simmons Rd Perrysburg, OH Maumee River Walleye Run Wood County Addiction Task Force Wood County ADAMHS Board Wood County Prevention Coalition Arrowhead Behavioral Health Perrysburg Messenger Journal (local newspaper)

The Perrysburg Podcast will have a newsletter starting in March 2024.  To sign up, go to https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com, find the section labeled “Join the Email List, ” and sign up today.   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.  You can find the show notes on perrysburgpodcast.com.   What will be in the newsletter? Notifications for new episodes, important links, and info about upcoming events, topics, and guests.  Thanks for listening to episode 29 of The Perrysburg Podcast.  If you know someone in Perrysburg who likes local podcasts, please share this episode with them.   Links from this episode The Perrysburg Podcast and email list sign-up https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com  YouTube Channel for The Perrysburg Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast  Email address for The Perrysburg Podcast perrysburgpodcast@gmail.com

This is part 3 of 3 in a series about planes, trains, and automobiles.  Part 1 was about airports.  Part 2 was about trains. Part 3 is about automobiles. If you’re new to this podcast, welcome!  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. You can find the show notes for this episode on perrysburgpodcast.com.  List of topics in this episode The Automall and other auto dealers in Perrysburg  Buses  Campers Car repair shops Car shows Car washes Driver’s Education Electric vehicle (EV) chargers Garbage trucks Golf carts Highways Moving trucks/moving truck companies Noise, loud stereos Parking lots Parking meters Rental Cars Snow plows Speed traps  Taxis and the like Trucking schools Google is a great resource for many of the topics in this episode.  However, I provide insights that Google can’t. Keep in mind that I’m just a Perrysburg resident, and this podcast is not sponsored by anyone mentioned in this episode.  If I sound biased, it’s because of my personal experiences as a Perrysburg resident. Links from this episode Perrysburg Auto Mall https://www.perrysburgautomall.com/  Taylor Hyundai https://www.taylorhyundaiperrysburg.com/  Whiteford Kenworth of Perrysburg https://www.kenworth.com/dealers/dealer?code=l721  Peterbilt of Perrysburg https://www.ohiopeterbilt.com/  Perrysburg Transit Perrysburg Schools Camping World Steve’s Family Auto Service on Eckel Road O-Deer Diner Facebook Page The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 9 featuring The O-Deere Diner & Friday Night Car Shows Ultra Car Wash on Eckel Junction Road  Walt Churchill’s Market on N. Dixie Highway  Nifty Car Wash All-Star Driver Education  Master Driving School Welch’s Golf Carts on Route 20 Penske  UHAUL Perrysburg Moving and Hauling Enterprise Rent-A-Car on Eckel Jct Road Uber Lyft Black and White Transportation First Class Transit Spears Airport Transportation, operated by Tim and Julie Spears at 419-350-2266 for rides to Detroit Metro and Cleveland Hopkins airports. AAA Tipsy Tow (aka Tow-to-Go) article from AAA Living online  Trainco Truck Driving School Owens Community College CDL Training Program The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 26:  Airports The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 27: Trains Website for The Perrysburg Podcast https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com  YouTube Channel for The Perrysburg Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast  Email address for The Perrysburg Podcast perrysburgpodcast@gmail.com    Thank you for listening to episode 28 of The Perrysburg Podcast.  If you know someone who would like this episode, please share it with them.  Thank you!

This is part 2 of a 3-part series about planes, trains, and automobiles.  Part 1 was about airports.  Part 2 is about trains. Part 3 will be about automobiles. If you’re new to this podcast, welcome!  The Perrysburg Podcast is an informational podcast for 3 groups of listeners:  prospective residents who are considering a move to Perrysburg and might be planning a visit, new Perrysburg residents who have been here less than 12 months, and current residents who have been here more than one year.  We talk about what’s in Perrysburg and why people like to live here. You can find the show notes for this episode on perrysburgpodcast.com.  If you’re planning a visit because you’re interested in moving here or if you’re fairly new here, this episode is for you. The internet is a great resource, but this episode provides insights from a local.  Enjoy!   Links from this episode Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza is home to Toledo’s Amtrak Station: 415 Emerald Avenue, Toledo, OH 43604 Want to book a trip?  Visit https://www.amtrak.com/stations/tol  Couple photography from a Toledo-area photographer taken at MLK Jr. Plaza in Toledo, OH Instagram Page for Michael Melchoirre (Toledo-area photographer) @ohiographer AAA Perrysburg (travel agent example - if you need help booking a train trip) The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 26:  Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Series, Part 1 of 3 - Airports A Man Called Otto (Tom Hanks Movie) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7405458/  Golden Retriever Rescue Resource Euchre Tournament 2/3/24 https://www.gr-rescue.org/  Ticket to Ride Board Game by Days of Wonder (Start with USA or Europe) Website for The Perrysburg Podcast https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com  YouTube Channel for The Perrysburg Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast  Email address for The Perrysburg Podcast perrysburgpodcast@gmail.com  Thank you for listening to episode 27 of The Perrysburg Podcast.  If you know someone who would like this episode, please share it with them.  Thank you!

This episode kicks off a 3-part series about planes, trains, and automobiles. Part one is about airports - the type locals use for commercial flights.   If you’re new to this podcast, welcome!  The Perrysburg Podcast is an informational podcast for 3 groups of listeners:  prospective residents who are considering a move to Perrysburg and might be planning a visit, new Perrysburg residents who have been here less than 12 months, and current residents who have been here more than one year.  We talk about what’s in Perrysburg and why people like to live here. You can find the show notes for this episode on perrysburgpodcast.com.  If you’re planning a visit because you’re interested in moving here or if you’re fairly new here, this episode is for you. Although the internet is a great resource, this episode provides some insights from a local that Google can’t provide.  Enjoy!   Links from this episode DTW Detroit Metro Airport (58 miles from Perrysburg, OH) TOL Toledo Express Airport (16 miles from Perrysburg, OH) PCW Erie-Ottawa International Airport in Port Clinton, OH (50 miles from Perrysburg, OH) ODOT website (Ohio Dept of Transportation)  MDOT website (Michigan Dept of Transportation)  Google Maps AAA Perrysburg  Website for The Perrysburg Podcast https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com  YouTube Channel for The Perrysburg Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast  Email address for The Perrysburg Podcast perrysburgpodcast@gmail.com  Thank you for listening to episode 26 of The Perrysburg Podcast.  If you know someone who would like this episode, please share it with them.  Thank you! #perrysburgohio #perrysburg #dtw #tol #pcw #pcw1 

Today, we’re talking about W.W. Knight Nature Preserve.  This is a follow up from episode 7 of The Perrysburg Podcast, which was an overview of the Parks in Perrysburg.   👉 Click here for the YouTube version of this episode   If you’re new to this podcast, welcome!  The Perrysburg Podcast is an informational podcast for 3 groups of listeners:  prospective residents who are considering a move to Perrysburg and might be planning a visit, new Perrysburg residents who have been here less than 12 months, and current residents who have been here more than one year.  We talk about what’s in Perrysburg and why people like to live here. You can find the show notes for this episode on perrysburgpodcast.com.  You can also find a YouTube video of this episode on YouTube.com/@perrysburgpodcast.  Note:  there is an audio-only version and a video version on YouTube.  To see images of WW Knight, pick the video version of this episode.   Click here for the YouTube video 👉 http://youtu.be/Azo4H3Co7BY  General information W.W. Knight Nature Preserve 29530 White Road  Perrysburg, OH 43551 https://www.wcparks.org/parks/ww-knight-preserve/  Open 8 AM daily until 30 min after sunset In this episode, I list 12 features of the park (see below) and then talk about them one at a time.  After that, I talk about Wild Lights, which is January 19-21, 5-8 PM. The Nature Center A large pond Picnic shelters (2) An information stand Nature Playscape A pollinator garden A sensory garden  A Bee Nursery Bat boxes A brick memorial walkway Kayaking in the summertime (aka “Paddle at the Pond”) 4 hiking trails Thank you for listening to episode 25 of The Perrysburg Podcast.  If you know someone who might like this episode, please share it with them.   Links from this episode Wood County Parks District Website - W.W. Knight Nature Preserve  Sensory Garden article YouTube Channel for The Perrysburg Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast  TripAdvisor link for pollinator garden [and recycled bottle house] My church is Lutheran Church of the Master https://www.lcmperrysburg.org 

Today’s episode is an interview with Perrysburg resident Lorenzo Melchor.  We start off talking about podcasting, then move into what brought Lorenzo to Perrysburg, why he likes living here, and what prospective, new, and current Perrysburg residents should know about our town.   Bio (December 2023) Lorenzo Melchor and his family have lived in Perrysburg since 2013, but he had strong ties to the community prior to moving in.  Lorenzo is a 2003 graduate of Perrysburg High School.  He has coached football in Perrysburg for 13 years, including the last 5 as a varsity coach.  Along the way, he has coached, baseball, softball, track and basketball.  Lorenzo works full time as the Park services supervisor at Glass City Metropark, where he has been employed for 3.5 years.  Lorenzo has created 2 podcasts, The Nerdball Podcast and Three Different Dads.  On The Nerdball Podcast, Lorenzo sits down with a guest once a week to find out all about them.  On Three Different Dads, Lorenzo and fellow Dads, Jim and Tyler, discuss many different Dad issues that they come across.  When Lorenzo has down time, he likes to spend it with his wife, Andria, and two kids, Mateo and Lillian. If you’re interested in being on The Perrysburg Podcast to share what brought you to town, why you like living here, and what prospective, new, and current residents should know about Perrysburg, please contact me at perrysburgpodcast@gmail.com.   📌 If you know someone who might like this episode, please share it with them.   ✅ Please subscribe to or follow The Perrysburg Podcast on your favorite podcast player and YouTube to get each new episode when it comes out.  Links from this episode The Nerdball Podcast Website 👉 https://thenerdballpodcast.podbean.com/  Three Different Dads Podcast 👉 https://threedifferentdads.podbean.com/ YouTube 🎬 Channel for The Nerdball Podcast & Three Different Dads Podcast 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@thenerdballpodcast7865 The Nerdball Podcast on Twitter 👉 https://twitter.com/thenerdballpod   Perrysburg Schools 👉  https://www.perrysburgschools.net/ Perrysburg High School Football Schedule 👉 https://www.perrysburgschools.net/Football.aspx  List of ice cream shops in Perrysburg:  Nedley’s/Hershey’s, Mr. Freeze, and Twisty Treat.   Big Daddy Graphics sells Perrysburg Gear. 👉 https://www.bigdaddy-graphics.com/ The Perrysburg Podcast website 👉 https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com  The Perrysburg Podcast YouTube Channel 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast  The Perrysburg Podcast email address 👉 perrysburgpodcast@gmail.com  #the perrysburgpodcast #perrysburgohio #thenerdballpodcast #threedifferentdadspodcast 

If you enjoy Perrysburg History, you’ll enjoy this episode. In this episode, Perrysburg Historian Richard Baranowski talks about how he did the research for the walking tour, how to get in touch with him, and more.   For context, last week’s episode (Episode 22) was a walking tour of the east side of the 100 block of Louisiana Avenue in Historic Downtown Perrysburg, led by Richard Baranowski.  Our interview was recorded in the local history room at Way Public Library in November 2023 right after we recorded the second half of the walking tour.   Thanks for everything, Richard!  Links from this episode Way Public Library (Visit the Local History Room to see where this episode was recorded!) The Perrysburg Podcast website https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com  The Perrysburg Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast  The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 22 (AUDIO Walking Tour led by Richard Baranowski) The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 22 (VIDEO with photos of Perrysburg, OH) Thank you for listening to episode 23 of The Perrysburg Podcast!  If you know someone who enjoys Perrysburg History, please share this episode with them.  Have a safe and Happy New Year!