Charese Botjer and Kristin Fisher – Communications & Community Engagement Manager for the Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities, The Voice of Woodlane

Charese Botjer is the Communications & Community Engagement Manager for the Wood Lane – Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities and Kristin Fisher, “The Voice of Woodlane”, stopped in the studio this morning to remind Clint of the upcoming 40th Anniversary celebration for Early Intervention Services. The celebration will take place on Monday, October 19, from 5–7 p.m. at the WCBDD campus.
Listen below to hear all the details plus Kristin and Charese also shared some other very special events coming up in the next couple of weeks.
For 40 years, Early Intervention has partnered with families of infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities, helping families build upon everyday routines and experiences to support their child’s development. The anniversary celebration will recognize the children, families, professionals, and community partners who have been part of Early Intervention throughout its history in Wood County.

Alisha Nenadovich and Angie Bradford – Executive Director and Assistant Executive Director of the Wood County Committee on Aging

Wood County Committee On Aging is asking County residents are to vote “Yes” on the November ballot to renew the 1.0‑mill Wood County Committee on Aging (WCCOA) levy, ensuring continued funding for senior services such as meals, transportation, and programs that help older adults remain independent.
Clint and his guests spent time this morning talking about the critical nature of this support to continue service for county seniors with WCCOA Executive Director Alisha Nenadovich and Assistant Director Angie Bradford. Listen below to hear Clint’s conversation if you missed it live this morning on 88.1 WBGU-FM
Alisha told Clint this morning “The 1.0‑mill renewal levy is a property tax measure that does not increase taxes — it simply continues the current levy that WCCOA already collects. It is set for five years and is essential for maintaining and expanding the organization’s programs.”

Kristen Otley and Tom Ross – Director of Bowling Green Parks & Recreation, Member of the Levy Committee

Bowling Green voters will decide in November 2026 on a new 5‑year Parks & Recreation levy of 2.95 mills, renewing the current 2 mills and adding 0.95 mills to address rising costs and maintain facilities and programs.
Listen below to hear this morning’s “Know Your City” segment with Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Director Kristin Otley where she and Clint discussed the levy.
Tom Ross and members of the Levy committee are working hard to get the message out about the importance of the levy to support the growing number of programs and parks in the city. Clint’s  interview with Tom earlier this week can also be hear below.

Adrea Spoon, Brian Heilmeier, and Larry Weiss – Assistant Vice President of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving, Assistant Vice President of Student Engagement and Residence Lift, former Assistant Director of Alumni Affiars

It’s Homecoming week at Bowling Green State University so Clint invited Adrea Spoon, Assistant Vice President, Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving and Executive Director of the Alumni Association plus Brian Heilmeier, Assistant Vice President of Student Engagement and Residence Life and longtime co-host of The Morning Show BG and former assistant director of Alumni Affairs Larry Weiss to join him.
Listen below as Clint sets aside some extra time this morning to talk about the 50th Anniversary of the Mileti Alumni Center and the BGSU Alumni Band plus the many events scheduled for the 104th Homecoming Celebration.

Joel Kuhlman – Wood County Common Pleas Judge

Wood County Common Pleas Judge Joel Kuhlman is a candidate on the November ballot asking for your support to serve another term.
Judge Kuhlman took time from his court responsibilities and his campaign schedule to visit Clint this morning and talk about two “educational series” coming up that he thought might be of interest to listeners. The first is with the Wood County Committee on Aging about the trial court process. The second is with Wood County HS Seniors about laws that are important to know when you turn 18.
Listen below to hear hear Clint and Joel discuss last night’s educational opportunity that was hosted by all three Common Pleas Judges discussing the growing impact of AI on the judicial system.

Lane Montz – President of the Better Business Bureau of Northwest Ohio & Southeast Michigan, Inc. and Better Business Bureau Community Partnership Foundation

BBB, NW Ohio & SE Michigan, Inc. and BBB Community Partnership Foundation President Lane Montz visited the studio this morning to update Clint on the recent announcement of the Finalists for the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics, the Better Business Bureau’s highest honor for businesses and nonprofits that demonstrate integrity, trust, and ethical leadership in all aspects of their operations. Lane was traveling across the 24 counties they serve to announe the winners of this year’s Torch Awards.

Kati Thompson, Mike Aspacher, Katlyn Elliot, Amanda Gamby – BG Economic Development, Mayor of Bowling Green, Councilperson, Bowling Green Communications Director

Kati Thompson gave an optimistic economic outlook for the City of Bowling Green at last night’s council meeting.
Listen below to Clint’s interview with Kati after the meeting. You’ll also hear this morning’s discussion with Mayor Mike Aspacher about other council news like the council decision to pick the 3 top redistricting maps for the city’s 4 wards and what happens next in that process. You’ll also find Clint’s visit with councilperson Katlyn Elliot who helped lead that redistricting effort.
Lastly, you’ll hear from Communications Director Amanda Gamby about how you can find the top 3 suggested maps online and vote for your favorite.

Joel Sonnenberg – Grain Marketer at Legacy Farmers Cooperative

Joel Sonnenberg, Grain Marketer for Legacy Farmers Cooperative, was Clint’s guest on this morning’s show.
Every Tuesday, Clint is joined by one of Legacy’s experts for an update on the agricultural outlook in Northwest Ohio right before airing the Ohio’s Country Journal and Ohio Ag Net Morning Farm Report at 7:50.
Listen below and you’ll hear Joel tell Clint there’s finally a “little good news” from farmers here in Wood and surrounding counties.

Jeff Snook – Snook’s Dream Cars Museum

After nearly 25 years of taking visitors down “memory lane” at Snook’s Dream Cars Museum, Jeff Snook announced recently that he was selling his extensive collection of vintage automobiles in an online auction and shutting down the business.
Clint asked Jeff to stop by the studio and share some of his memories of building this beautiful space, why he decided to let the cars find new owners, what’s next for the museum and property and what’s next for him.

Faith Olson Elsea

How about joining Clint at First Christian Church – Bowling Green 875 Haskins Rd. in City of Bowling Green, Ohio to help Faith Olson Elsea celebrate her birthday and give the “Gift of Life” at this Saturday’s American Red Cross Blood Drive.
Faith stopped in the studio this morning to invite us all to stop by from 09:00 AM – 03:00 PM and after giving, the food menu is 1) sandwiches from Call of the Canyon Cafe, 2) chicken vegetable soup, and; 3) Birthday cupcakes!

Stan Korducki – President of the Wood County Hospital

A clean, safe and welcoming environment does not happen by accident. It is the result of the hard work, attention to detail and commitment of WCH’s Environmental Services team.
This morning the President of the Wood County Hospital, Stan Korducki, shared with Clint his appreciation for the work being done by the WCH’s Environmental Services team.
Last week the team celebrated with treats, a taco bar, lunch and raffle prize drawings for National Healthcare Environmental Services Week!
From patient rooms and clinical areas to hallways and waiting spaces, the team helps ensure every part of the hospital is ready to provide the best possible experience for patients, visitors and staff.
Their efforts have helped WCH achieve a 5-star cleanliness rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) while consistently earning high marks for cleanliness and patient satisfaction.
You’ll also hear about a “Car Seat Checkup Event” taking place this weekend and Stan and Clint talked about the growing impact AI is having in the healthcare field.

Dawn Shinew – Dean of the BGSU College of Education and Human Development

Clint shared comments from the Dean of the Bowling Green State University College of Education and Human Development, Dawn Shinew, on Monday’s local news.
For the first time in its history, the College of Education and Human Development (EDHD) has raised more than $1 million in scholarships for its students to be awarded at its annual scholarship awards event.
The achievement represents more than a decade of growth in scholarship support for the College of Education and Human Development. This academic year, 314 EDHD students will benefit from scholarships funded by 186 individual donors.
BGSU has a long history of producing excellent educators, dating back to the university’s founding in 1910. Today, Bowling Green remains Ohio’s largest single-site teacher education program while also offering a wide variety of non-teaching degrees.
This year’s recipients represent traditional education majors alongside students in programs such as sport management, pre-physical therapy, interior design, clinical mental health counseling, exercise science, and human development and family science.

Jo Ascunce and Gary Baird – Friends of BG Dog Parks, K&K Construction

The Bowling Green Dog Park on Ridge Street is continuing to grow in popularity and support now into its 2nd year. Friends of BG Dog Parks member Jo Ascunce visited Clint this morning to thank Gary Baird and the Getz family at K&K Construction for supporting the new walkway they just installed to add to the many enhancements over the past 15 months.
Jo also wanted to reach out and ask for volunteers to help with Sunday’s “Spruce up the Park Day” and to invite the community to bring their canine family members to enjoy the City of Bowling Green, Ohio‘s first off-leash park.

Shawn Kiss- Bowling Green Bobcats Football Head Coach

The Bowling Green Bobcat Football program is surprising some folks this fall picking up their 2nd win of the season last week over Northview in convincing style, 45-13.
Next up is the Anthony Wayne Generals tonight, so Clint took some time this morning to catch up with Head Football coach of the Bobcats, Shawn Kiss.
Listen below to find out about what’s motivating this year’s team to be successful despite preseason doubters. GO BOBCATS!
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Zane Kirchner and Rachael Thayer-London – VisitBG Marketing and Engagement Specialist, Thayer Family Dealerships

Visit BG Ohio Marketing and Engagement Specialist Zane Kirchner and Rachael Thayer-London from Thayer Family Dealerships joined Clint Thursday morning to preview the 3rd annual BG4x4Fest just over 2 weeks away! Rachael and her team came up with the idea to raise funds for scholarships to help students in the fields of agriculture and the trades.
Listen below and you’ll also hear Zane’s update on lots more events coming to the area in September and October.

Julie Setzer – Julie’s Dance Stuio, Ltd.

Tickets are on sale NOW for the 20th Anniversary show of “The Nutcracker Ballet All Jazzed Up!” brought to you by Julie’s Dance Studio, Ltd.!
Clint visited with Julie on Wednesday morning’s show, where they talked about the 42-year history of the studio and the vision for the Nutcracker Ballet back in 2006 plus, the many FREE exhibitions these talented performers are doing around Wood County this fall.

Dr. Ted Bowlus, Doug Stephens, Garret Chamberlain, Rachel Aeschliman – Wood County Commissioner, President of the Northwestern Water & Sewer District, District Engineer, and Wood County Health Commissioner

The Northwestern Water and Sewer District joined local officials and project partners yesterday to celebrate the completion of the $13.1 million Dunbridge Water and Sewer Project, the largest infrastructure initiative in The District’s more than 30-year history.
Clint was on hand to get comments on the project from Wood County Commissioner Dr. Ted Bowlus, President of the Northwestern Water & Sewer District Doug Stephens, Garret Chamberlain, District Engineer, and Interim Wood County Health Commissioner Rachel Aeschliman for our Wednesday morning local news.
The project brought new public water connections and reliable sanitary sewer service to the Dunbridge community. The sewer improvements address failing household septic systems identified by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency as a public-health and environmental concern.
The Wood County Commissioners committed $8.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, helping turn a long-standing community need into completed infrastructure while reducing the financial burden on residents. In total, the project installed 2.3 miles of new waterline and nearly 5.8 miles of sanitary sewer infrastructure, providing new water connections to more than 40 homes and businesses and connecting 102 properties to the sanitary sewer system.

Robin Guidera – The Cocoon

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so it was wonderful to have Robin Guidera from The Cocoon join Clint on Wednesday’s show and to introduce us to Tom Cole from Taylor Hyundai of Perrysburg. Tom and the team at Taylor are helping with a special event, hosting the Clothesline Project next Thursday so Robin and Clint wanted to say Thank You!
Clint also had the opportunity to talk about several other big outreach events coming up in the next few weeks from The Cocoon.

Zach Nemec – Outreach & Program Planner for the Wood County Solid Waste Management District

Clint talked on Wednesday’s morning show with Zach Nemec, Outreach & Program Planner for the Wood County Solid Waste Management District.
Listen below to hear Zach tell us all about the Scrap Tire Recycling event this Saturday.
The Wood County Solid Waste Management District is hosting a tire amnesty event/ scrap tire recycling drive on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, rain or shine. This event will take place in the Wood County Fairgrounds parking lot, located at 13800 W. Poe Rd, Bowling Green, on the corner of Poe Road and Haskins Road. This event is open only to Wood County residents.
This collection is a drive-thru-style event, with volunteers to assist in unloading vehicles. Residents will enter from Haskins Road and exit on Poe Road. Please follow all cones and signage.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Car and small truck tires ONLY. No semi/ commercial tires or farm/ tractor tires.
Residents ONLY. No businesses or service garages.
All tires must be off the rim and free of debris.
ID or proof of residency is required to prove you are a Wood County resident.
There is a limit of 10 tires per vehicle.
There is a small fee of $1 per tire. Cash only; exact change preferred. No $50 or $100 bills.

Sergeants Ryan Purpura and Dana Skinner, Trooper Logan Kirkendall – Ohio State Highway Patrol

The Ohio State Highway Patrol Bowling Green Post is hosting a Regional Testing Event at the Wood County Regional Airport on Mon, 21 Sep 2026 at 9:00 AM (EDT).
Sergeant Ryan E. Purpura, Sgt. Dana Skinner and Trooper Logan Kirkendall visited Clint on Thursday’s show to share their experiences as a member of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
If you’re looking to conduct your written and physical tests closer to home? The Patrol will host regional testing for prospective applicants at the Wood County Regional Airport located at 1261 E. Poe Rd. in Bowling Green on September 21. Those planning to attend should wear business casual attire and bring appropriate physical fitness clothing and shoes to change into.
For those with special interest in aviation – an OSHP aircraft static display will start at 9am. Testing will begin at 10am.
Those interested in employment with the Patrol will have the ability to talk with troopers about a career of service in our communities and on Ohio’s roadways. Those who meet the basic requirements to be a trooper – age 20 to 39, U.S. citizen, high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver license – will have the opportunity to complete an application and a written test during the event. If the written test is passed, applicants can proceed and take the physical fitness assessment on the spot.
Questions? Contact Sergeant Dana Skinner at (419) 619-1926 or Trooper William Watson at (614) 359-9064