Supporting dialogue in democracy, Bowling Green State University held a community town hall to gain insight and feedback for future University-facilitated public forums and policy discussions Tuesday morning at the Wood County District Public Library. Listen to Clint’s interviews here.
President Rodney Rogers
Randy Gardner
Dr. Bob Alexander
Sara Nidiffer, WCESC and Lora Graves, WC Juvenile Prob Court – Back to School at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Nearly 500 school age children and their families turned out for Back to School Trunk or Treat style event held Tuesday afternoon in the parking lot of St. Marks Lutheran Church.
The Wood County Educational Service Center and Wood County Juvenile Court held the event for the 3rd straight year to help county students obtain the items they need to start off the 2025-2026 school year. Listen to Clint’s interviews with the new Director of WC Prevention Education Programs Alana Stanbery-Sigg, and Angela Patchen Prevention Education Program Manager, and recap of a very successful event.
Sarah Nidiffer
Lora Graves
Jeff and Dave – National Tractor Pulling Championships
In addition to dropping off tickets for Clint to give away on the air Thursday and Friday for this year’s National Tractor Pulling Championships, Jeff and Dave share with Clint a story of a special pulling family, Mike & Mary Kehl, who have written a children’s book to help raise funds for the Make A Wish Foundation! Listen to their interview here.
Wood County 4-H Honor Court – The OSU Extension Wood County 4-H
Clint’s interviews with members of the Wood County 4-H Honor court. Listen to their conversations here.
Brandon, Lori and Beth, Director of Physical Therapy – Bowling Green Manor
During Clint’s visit with Brandon and Lori from Bowling Green Manor, we were introduced to physical therapy director Beth who’s been with the company since before the opening of the 13,000-square-foot “Therapy Neighborhood” addition in 2021. Listen here
Kelly, Director of “The Mad One’s” – Horizon Youth Theater
Members of Horizon Youth Theater’s latest production, “The Mad One’s”, stopped by to chat with Clint and give details on this thought provoking musical. Listen here to our interview.
Marissa Muniz Kolhoff, Marketing & Events – Wood County Safety Fair @ WC Museum
Clint visits with Marissa from the Wood County Museum, she shares reminders of the “Music and the Museum” event next week and tomorrow (Saturday’s) Safety Fair from 11-4!
Tony Hetrick, Deputy Sheriff – Wood County Courthouse and Dirk Conner, HC Perrysburg HS Football
Clint chats with a familiar face in a new role for Friday’s show. After serving nearly three decades with the Bowling Green Police Division – the last 10 as chief, Tony Hetrick retired in April but now, 60 days later, he’s back serving this community he loves in a new role as a Deputy Sheriff at the Wood County Courthouse!
Bonus interview with Perrysburg Yellow Jackets Football coach Dirk Conner as he prepares his team for its season opening game against the Bowling Green Bobcats.
Mick Murray, Director of Public Works – City of Bowling Green
Mick Murray, Director of Public Works for City of Bowling Green, Ohio has a lengthy report on current and upcoming projects in the city.
Listen to Clint’s interview to hear about projects ranging from Infrastructure improvements, a new waste management contract, @Oak Grove Cemetary digitization, Urban forestry, capital projects and much more!
Shaun Kiss, Head Coach – BG Bobcat Football
Coming off a successful 6-win season and a trip to the postseason, Bowling Green Bobcat Football 2nd year Head Coach Shaun Kiss told us his team is “Young, ambitious and optimistic” as they prepare for their first scrimmage this Friday and 1st regular season contest on the road at the Perrysburg Yellow Jackets Friday, August 22nd. Listen here to Clint’s interview
Samantha Preisner, Director – Bowling Green HS Marching Band
Clint shares an update from the Bowling Green High School Marching Band director Samantha Preisner.
Listen to their visit covering the Band’s growing numbers and how the growth of the BGSU Falcon Marching Band has helped, the process of putting together her halftime shows, challenges navigating the ongoing construction for the new high school, student leadership in the Band and Friday’s “Fan Fair'”
Randy Gardner, Democracy & Public Policy Network Chair – BGSU
Randy Gardner, current BGSU Democracy and Public Policy Network chair and former state senator and chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education, invites the public to a community town hall focused on dialogue and democracy in the region that’s being held at the Wood County District Public Library next Tuesday, August 12th, at 8 A.M. Listen here to Clint’s interview.
Tim & Ardy, Reggie Hanneman, Amy and Peg Holland – 2nd Restaurant week benefits Brown Bag Food Project
Thanks to the generosity of our community, and the leadership of Tim Emmerich and Ardy Gonyer, the 2nd annual Restaurant Week BG generated $10,000 for this year’s beneficiary, Brown Bag Food Project Wood County Ohio! Listen here to Clint’s conversations:
Tim and Ardy
Reggie Hannaman
Amy and Peg Holland
Jon Waters, Asst. Prof & Dir. of Athletic Bands & Music Education – BGSU Falcon Marching Band
Clint visits with Jon Waters, Assistant Teaching Professor and Director of Athletic Bands and Music Education, at Bowling Green State University this week as he prepares for his 3rd year at the helm of the BGSU Falcon Marching Band.
Tracie Wilhelm, Operations Assistant – Wood County Hospital
Rescue & Recovery: Aloha’s Story 🐾🚒
Yesterday, the Bowling Green Fire Division came to the rescue of a sweet cat who had been stuck in a tree for five days! Thanks to their persistence and compassion, she was safely brought down and taken to Midway Animal Hospital for evaluation and care. ❤️
Tracie Wilhelm, Operations Assistant for the Wood County Hospital, shared with us Aloha’s story that led up to the Bowling Green Fire Division being called. Listen to Tracie’s conversation with Clint.
Alyssa Karaffa, Principal Conneaut Elementary and Matt Karaffa, President -Be Better Foundation
The Be Better Foundation’s mission is to support, mentor, and empower youth facing adversity in our community, helping them build resilience, develop essential skills, and become active, positive contributors to society.
Beckett’s Burger Bar hosted a fundraiser Sunday brunch this past weekend to support the groups efforts and we talked with owner George Strata about why he thinks this is such a worthy cause. Listen to Clint’s conversations with George Strata, Alyssa Karaffa, Principal at Conneaut Elementary, who had the idea for the mentor program and Matt Karaffa who is President and told us about his experiences as a mentor this past year.
George Strata Beckett’s Burger Bar
Alyssa and Matt Karaffa
Will Gase, AgCredit ACA – Wood County Fair
Thanks to AgCredit, ACA in Bowling Green for supporting our broadcasts last week from the Wood County Fair! Clint and Jenny had the opportunity to visit with Will Gase during last Thursday’s broadcast, listen here to learn about the outlook for the fall harvest season.
Elizabeth Strawman, Jr. Fair Queen and Jordan, Blue Ribbon Rangers 4H – Wood County Fair
Listen to Clint and Jenny’s visit with Wood County Jr. Fair Queen Elizabeth Strawman and her nephew Jordan who is also busy showing animals at the fair.
Gordon, Evelyn, Dane, Foster, Dakota, Ezdon, Xenia, Doug and Maddie – Wood County Fair
Great conversations on Wednesday’s show! Listen here to Clint and Jenny’s interviews with Xenia McMillian, “DJ” Doug Michaels, Maddie Wiechman,
Dane Sterns, Foster Headley, Gordon Ayers, Evelyn Souvenier, Dakota Radar-King, Ezdon Vetter and Matt Henry.
Gordon Ayers and Evelyn Souvenier
Dane Sterns and Foster Headley
Dakota Radar King and Ezdon Vetter
Xenia McMillian, Doug Michaelis and Maddie Wiechman
Tim and Amanda Parish, Wood County 4-H – Wood County Fair
Tim and Amanda Parish join Clint and Jenny this morning with a wonderful story of support for The Ohio State University Extension -Wood County 4-H and FFA. Listen here to their chat with this amazing couple. Thanks Tim and Amanda for all you’ve done for the kids!