Clint chats with BGSU Men’s Basketball coach Todd Simon reviewing Kent State tonight and previewing nationally televised game Friday at home against Akron. Great to have former Wood County Junior Fair Queen Madi Lee join to help with my interview of Coach Simon.
Dennis Williams, Head Coach – BGSU Hockey
The Bowling Green State University (9-5-4) ice hockey team picked up its first win of the calendar year after outscoring the Ohio State Buckeyes in the third period, 3-0, to secure a 5-3 victory on Saturday evening in front of 5,000 fans at the Slater Family Ice Arena. Clint chats with Coach Williams about the win and upcoming games.
Tracy, Vice-Pres. and Ardy, Pres. and Dr. Haselman, Superintendent – BG City Schools Board of Education
Dr. Ardy Gonyer is new President and Tracy Hovest is the Vice President of the Bowling Green City Schools, Ohio Board of Education, sworn in at their organizational meeting Monday. Clint shares comments from both plus Superintendent Dr. Ted Haselman.
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Tracy
Dr Haselman
Kathleen and Katelyn, Members and Mark, President – BG City Council
Clint shares comments from 4 returning members and 2 new members of Bowling Green City Council who were sworn in before the first meeting of 2026 Monday night in council chambers.
Kathleen Dennis
Katelyn Elliot
Mark Hollenbaugh
Stan Korducki, President – Wood County Hospital
During Clint’s Monday morning visit with Stan Korducki, President of the Wood County Hospital, they chat about the first baby born at the hospital in 2026 plus the first baby ever born at the hospital 75 years ago!
Connor Rogowski, BG Bobcats and Dennis Wilson, BGSU Falcons – Hockey Coaches
Clint shares conversations with Bowling Green Bobcat Hockey coach Connor Rogowski fresh off winning the Holly-Daze tournament last weekend and coach Dennis Wilson as the BGSU Hockey team prepare for this weekend’s matchup against the Ohio State Buckeyes in a home and home series.
Coach Rogowski
Coach Wilson
Derek van der Merwe, VP & Dir of Athletics and Dan Meyer, Sr. AD – BGSU Athletics
Clint discusses end of the year sports updates with Senior Associate AD for Resource Development, Dan Meyer and Vice President for Athletics Strategy and Director of Athletics, Derek van der Merwe on our Christmas Eve show.
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Wood County Sheriff Mark Wasylyshyn and Dave Schultz, President of “Blue Shirts” -NW Ohio TPA
What an honor to be named Super National Pull of the Year for 2025. Thank you to all the Fans, Sponsors and Pullers that make Bowling Green PullTown USA! Wood County Sheriff Mark Wasylyshyn is Clint’s cohost, when the President of the “Blue Shirts” Dave Schultz called to wish everyone -Happy Holidays!
Mike Aspacher, Mayor of BG and Wood County Sheriff Mark Wasylyshyn
Clint shares an informal, wide ranging discussion with the Mayor of City of Bowling Green, Ohio, Mike Aspacher. Wood County Sheriff Mark Wasylyshyn joins Clint as co-host to talk about 2025 in review and projects coming in 2026 plus the 2 new faces that will be serving on BG City Council starting in January.
Mary Hinkelman, Exec Dir – BG Chamber of Commerce
The Executive Director of the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce, Mary Hinkelman, invited Rosenboom HR Director Denise Krupp to share with Clint what Rosenboom will use the $1,000 grant for and how easy the process was to apply. The deadline for application for the 4th quarter grant is Dec. 31st. Mary shares updates on projects and collaborations coming in 2026.
Taylor Fitzgerald, Dev & Outreach Coord. and Stacie Baumbarger, Dir. ACT’s Assistance Dog dept – The Ability Center
The Ability Center recently celebrated a monumental milestone of 105 years of service to the community, across 13 counties! Listen to Clint’s chat as he welcomes Taylor Fitzgerald, Development and Outreach Coordinator, and Stacie Baumbarger, Director of ACT’s Assistance Dog department, to tell us more.
Fred Riggs, Head Coach – BG Bobcats Baseball
Coach Riggs and Clint talk about the recent contribution from BG Baseball by Tim Dunn of $100,000 worth of 2nd generation lighting equipment for the baseball field at the high school. Other topics you’ll hear about are the long successful history or the Bobcat program plus what this year’s team is doing in the off season to prepare for spring ball.
Toby Snow, Dir of Transportation and Dr Ted Haselman, – BG City Schools
Clints shares the update from Bowling Green City Schools, Ohio Director of Transportation Toby Snow and Superintendent Dr. Ted Haselman about what was called “Great News” for BG Schools after this announcement at last week’s Board meeting.
Dr Haselman
Toby Snow
Brian O’Connell, Dir. of Public Infrastructure and Utilities – City of BG
Clint’s “Know your City” segment this morning with Director of Public Infrastructure and Utilities for the City of Bowling Green, Ohio, Brian O’Connell, who shares a wide-ranging year-end discussion about everything from new Capital project coming in 2026 to potential rate increases for services in the new year.
Sara, Providers Relations, Chris Storrs, CEO Assured Health, Jacob B, DSP – Wood Lane WCBDD
Sara from the Providers Relations department at Wood Lane – Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities brings three special guests with her for a visit with Clint. We hear from Chris Storrs, CEO of this quarters featured provider Assured Health plus Jacob Barrett, DSP and Kristi Merrill; Chris said “Every flower blooms at a different pace”
Michelle Raine, Deputy Director – WC District Public Library
Wood County District Public Library staff chat with Clint in a segment we’re calling “Fun with Michelle”! Friday morning visits with the wonderful staff including Deputy Director Michelle Raine are always fun. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Dale Minyo, Announcer – Ohio’s Country Journal and Ohio Ag Net
Clint shares an update, Dale Minyo from the Ohio’s Country Journal and Ohio Ag Net announced he would be stepping away from the microphone saying -“After more than 30 years of sharing farm news across Ohio, it’s time for me to share some personal news. At the end of 2025, I’ll hang up my microphone and step away from the only career I’ve known.” The Morning Show BG is proud to carry the Ohio Ag Network report daily at 7:50.
Sam Challu, BGHS Grad – Freshman at Brown University
18-year-old Sam Challu, a 2025 graduate of Bowling Green High School and now a Freshman at Brown University, shared his story with Clint this morning of being on campus last Saturday. Sam and Clint talk about his journey from being an outstanding student at BGHS that received scholarship offers from several colleges around the country.
Tyler Briggs, Asst Dir of HPP, and Kathy Teeple, Public Health Nurse – WC Health Department
Wood County Health Department Tyler Briggs, Assistant Director of HPP, and Kathy Teeple, Public Health Nurse, join Clint in the studio to talk about immunizations and how to stay healthy this season.
Ben Waddington, Owner – Waddington Jewelers
Clint chats with Ben Waddington of Waddington Jewelers for a friendly reminder- there are only 6 MORE SHOPPING DAYS before Christmas! Ben thanks the community for a tremendous 2025 (Ben & Jen’s 20th Anniversary for the store) and wishes everyone a Happy Holidays.