The Wood County Planning Commission reviewed 5 applications during Tuesday night’s meeting for $310,000 in funding for PY 2026 CDBG Project Applications. Applications were for projects from the Ability Center, Bloomdale, Custar, Portage and Walbridge with Custar, Portage and the Ability Center receiving support. Clint shares his interview with Portage Mayor Mark Wolford.
Kinsey Mazey, Market Manager – Downtown BG Farmers’ Market – WLI
What’s happening at the Downtown BG Farmers’ Market – WLI -Bowling Green, Ohio? Listen to Clint’s visit with market manager Kinsey Mazey and listen each Wednesday morning for our weekly update.
Shelby Smity and Maureen Veit, Adult Protective Services Div. – WC Job & Family Services
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, Clint chats with Shelby Smity and Maureen Veit from the Wood County Department of Job and Family Services Adult Protective Services Division to join him and talk about how to protect our aging population from neglect of abuse.
Justin White, Chief – Bowling Green Police Dept.
BGPD Chief Justin White just completed his 1st year in his role, Clint chats with him for an in-depth conversation on his goal of “community policing”. Hear about the increasing number of calls for service his department is handling, recent successes from the Wood County Retail Task Force, the biggest challenges to law enforcement in the future and more.
Horizon Youth Theatre – “Be More Chill” production June 5 & 6
Horizon Youth Theatre is proud to present “Be More Chill,” directed by Mikayla Trimpey, through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. With music and lyrics by Joe Iconis and book by Joe Tracz, the musical will be performed at the Town Hall Theater at 24282 Front St, Grand Rapids, Ohio on June 5 & 6 at 7:00 pm and June 7 at 2:00 pm.
Maddie Yaple, Manager -Legacy Country Corner
In Clint’s spotlight this week he introduces us to Maddie Yaple, Legacy Country Corner Manager, on the show Tuesday morning. Maddie is new to Legacy but comes with 9 years of retail & managerial experience.
Todd Simon, Head Coach – BGSU Men’s Basketball
Clint shares a lengthy, in-depth conversation with BGSU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Todd Simon on the heels of his signing a 3-year contract extension this week which will keep him here at Bowling Green State University to March 31st of 2030.
Stan Korducki, President & CEO of Wood County Hospital – Ohio Hospital Association Award
A prestigious longevity award was presented to Wood County Hospital at the Ohio Hospital Association (OHA) 11th Annual Meeting in Columbus recently. This event marked a significant milestone for WCH and recognized their longstanding service and commitment. President Korducki was also honored as Ohio’s longest-seated current hospital CEO, with more than 30 years of leadership!
Alex Aspacher, Dir. of Comm. Wood County – WC America 250-Ohio Block Party
Mark your calendars for the Wood County America 250-Ohio Block Party on June 16th! Clint chats with the Director of Communications for Wood County, Alex Aspacher, who describes all the family friendly, Free, events that are happening that Tuesday night at the beautiful Wood County Courthouse grounds!
Jessie Walton, Leadership BG Class of 2026 – Pickleballin’ For A Good Cause project
The Leadership Bowling Green (LBG) Class of 2026 hosted their year end community service project, “Pickleballin’ for a Good Cause”, on Saturday from 9am to 5pm at the Bowling Green Community Center.
Tony Violi, VP and Paul Perry, President – Wood County Sr. Fair board
Nearly $5,000 in scholarships was handed out at Thursday night’s Wood County Fair Sr. Fair board meeting. Clint interviews 1st Vice President Tony Violi and President Paul Perry. The funds were proceeds from the Wood County Agricultural Society’s first-time Guns and Purses Raffle. Paul
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Katlin Medjesky, Community Outreach Coordinator – Wood County Health Department
Where can you find the Wood County Wood County Health Department Mobile Health unit this spring and summer? Listen to Clint’s chat with Katlin Medjesky, Community Outreach Coordinator for all the details.
Chad Rosebrook, VP of Grain – Legacy Farmers Cooperative & Legacy Country Corner
Clint shares this week’s update from Legacy Farmers Cooperative VP of Grain, Chad Rosebrook.The Morning Show thanks Legacy Farmers and Legacy Country Corner for underwriting our broadcast of the Ohio’s Country Journal and Ohio Ag Net report every weekday at 7:50 on 88.1 WBGU-FM. News you need to know!
City of BG Fire Division – Carter Park BG Fire Station
The City of Bowling Green hosted a Public Review Process Meeting for the new Bowling Green Fire satellite Station at Carter Park Tuesday. Sharing comments from City Administrator Lori Tretter, Project managers from @Mosser construction and the Collaborative and Bowling Green Fire Division Chief Bill Moorman.
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Susie Rahe – Hometown Heroes Memorial Walk and Pemberville’s 150th Anniversary
Susie Rahe calls in to chat with Clint Wednesday morning about the Hometown Heroes Memorial Walk in Pemberville. Honorees include both Pemberville residents and members of the broader community. Susie also shares other 150th Anniversary events like the Farm & Field Day June 7th!
Tom Ross, BG Parks and Recreation Board – Levy Update
The Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Board agreed unanimously at Tuesday night’s meeting to increase the amount of this November’s property tax levy to offset rising costs, new facilities that have come online and increased participation in the many programs they now offer. Voters will decide on a 5-year renewal at 2 mills plus an additional .95 mills.
Brian Young and Nolan Brennan, Committee members – 2026 Porchfest
For the 6th straight year, folks will be gathering on Eberly Ave. and surrounding porches for this year’s Porchfest Bowling Green, OH! It’s a FREE family friendly event that brings 21 bands from across the area to perform 1-hour sets with a variety of music for all tastes.Committee members Brian Young and Nolan Brennan visit with Clint to share an update!
Mary Hinkelman, Exec. Dir. BG Chamber of Commerce – Salli and Izzy, Memory Lane Care Services
During our regular monthly visits with the Executive Director of the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce, Mary Hinkelman, she often brings along some special guests. This morning was no exception when Mary and Clint got to visit with Salli Bollin and Izzy Alaniz with Memory Lane Care Services. Listen to updates and more!
Katie, Girl Scouts of Western Ohio – Uncharted Adventures Day Camp
Katie from Girls Scouts of Western Ohio stops in the studio to reach out to all girls, kindergarten through 8th grade, to join in this year’s 3 day “Uncharted Adventures” day camp. Katie tells Clint girls will participate in hands-on activities involving science, animals, and adventures. Meet new friends, explore outside, have one session of swimming, make crafts, play games, sing camp songs and much more!
Michael Penrod, Director – WC District Public Library
Michael Penrod, Director of the Wood County District Public Library, joins Clint this (Friday) morning for the weekly update. Topics include the adult summer reading program, plans for the summer reading program for the kids (dinosaurs), a Book Browsing Party on Friday, June 5th and more.