How to be a patient in Perrysburg (Medical Series Part 2 of 4)
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Disclaimer: The information in this episode is for general information only. It is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for any health concerns you may have. The FULL show notes can be found at This is Part 2 in my 4-part medical series. Here’s some basic information about the series: Part 1 was about Prime IV Hydration and Wellness. If you missed my conversation with the owner, Shannon Cazel and her Lead Nurse Chelsea Honsberger, listen to episode 78. Today is part 2. I titled it, “How to be a patient in Perrysburg” because we’re talking...
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Interview with Leasa Hite about The Buzz Book
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During our conversation, Leasa Hite and I talk about what’s inside The Buzz Book, who reads it, how to advertise in it, shoutouts to her team, where you can get your copy, and more. Find the FULL show notes for this episode on . To get in touch with Leasa, call 419-356-4546 or email . According to , “The Buzz Book is a quarterly lifestyle magazine that offers the “best” look at the places and small businesses that make northwest Ohio great.” The Spring 2025 Issue of The Buzz Book listed Leasa Hite as the Advertising Manager. According to Leasa, she is also...
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Memorial Day 2025
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🇺🇸 Today, we’re talking about Memorial Day. In this episode, I answer three questions: What is Memorial Day? How should Americans observe/celebrate Memorial Day? What is Memorial Day like in Perrysburg, OH? 🎧 Thank you for listening to episode 96 of the Perrysburg Podcast. Read the FULL show notes online: . ⭐️ If you would like to be notified by email about each new episode of The Perrysburg Podcast, sign up for the newsletter on . Know someone who might like this episode? Share it with them! Popular links are below: ⬇️ Apple Podcasts ...
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Perrysburg Slow Rollers
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The Perrysburg Slow Rollers is a community of riders whose mission is enjoy the sights and sounds of Perrysburg while riding. The group was founded in 2016. General Info A range of riders participate: 1 to 4 wheels, e-bikes, bikes with pets in baskets, bikes with trailers carrying children, lights on bikes, and a musician who sings and plays a guitar on the back of a 4-wheeled bike. All ages are welcome. Helmets are encouraged, but not required. The number of participants ranges from 5 riders to more than 100 riders. Routes include the Three Meadows Route, the Bicentennial...
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ODOT Insights with Kelsie Hoagland and Patrick McColley
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Kelsie Hoagland and Patrick McColley from ODOT District 2 are my guests today. We talk about road construction projects in and around Perrysburg, safety tips for motorists, helpful smartphone apps, and more. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, during National Work Zone Awareness Week. Kelsie and Pat wore bright orange shirts. Topics discussed The upcoming I-75 and Route 20 Diverging Diamond Interchange Project (Fall 2026) Road Construction in Wood County Safety Tips for Motorists Work Zone Safety Roundabout Benefits Distracted Driving The 8 counties in District 2...
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Planning a High School Graduation Party in Perrysburg
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Congratulations to all the high school graduates who live in Perrysburg! (Congratulations to all the college grads as well!) As I plan my son, Kraig’s, high school graduation party, I have been reflecting on my grad party (Eastwood 1996), my husband’s grad party (Eastwood 1993), and our other son, Derrick’s, grad party (Perrysburg 2023). In this episode, I share my thoughts about Kraig’s party and give advice for your high school graduate’s party too. Topics covered: Where should we have the party? When should we have the party? Who should we invite to the party? What...
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Interview with Kaylee Smith about The Wood County ADAMHS Board - A Behavioral Health Resource for Perrysburg Residents
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Today’s episode is an interview with Kaylee Smith from the Wood County ADAMHS Board. During our conversation, you’ll learn about Kaylee’s role with the Board, the board’s role with mental health and addiction disorders in Wood County Ohio, resources, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and more. 👉 Click to read the FULL show notes May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this episode publishes just before that - on Friday, April 25, 2025. Every 4 years or so, Perrysburg residents see a Tax Renewal Levy for the Wood County ADAMHS Board. THANK YOU Perrysburg...
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2025 Summer Recreation Program - Interview with Charles Brigode, Program Director
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The Perrysburg Summer Recreation Program offers activities for children ages 3-14. It is located primarily at Municipal Park Perrysburg: 945 Elm Street, Perrysburg, OH. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 3 PM, June 11 - July 31. Closed June 19, July 3, and July 4. Summer Rec Program (City of Perrysburg website) Register for Programs online Today’s episode is an interview with City of Perrysburg Summer Recreation Program Director, Charles Brigode. During our conversation, you will learn more about Charles, his staff, programs and activities, cost, how to sign...
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Municipal Park
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Municipal Park is located at 945 Elm Street, Perrysburg, OH. Parking is plentiful. There are two parking lots on Elm Street, parking along Elm Street, and a parking lot on Locust Street. Accessible parking spaces are available at Municipal Park. If you ride your bike to the park, there are at least two bike racks (bring a lock). The FULL show notes are on In this episode, I list the features of Municipal Park. Then, I talk about each feature. If you like to swim, play baseball or softball, visit playgrounds, play tennis or pickleball, or walk on paved paths, you’ll...
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I spy a walleye!
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We’re talking about walleye today, and this episode has a BINGO theme. Background: Some people like to live in or visit Perrysburg because they like to fish the Spring Walleye Run. If you’re not from around here, the term “walleye run” refers to the annual migration of walleye, which is a tasty game fish. Walleye migrate up the Maumee River to spawn (or lay eggs) every Spring. Walleye are well-known throughout NW Ohio, especially in Toledo. (Their minor league hockey team is called The Walleye, and one of their mascots is a yellow walleye named “Spike.”) Every March...
info_outlineHappy New Year! Today’s episode is about what’s coming up on The Perrysburg Podcast in 2025.
I created a 2025 Vision Board for The Perrysburg Podcast to help me focus on what’s in Perrysburg and why people like to live here. If you subscribe to the newsletter for this podcast, you’ll see my Vision Board in the newsletter today (January 3, 2025).
I generated more than 60 ideas for my 2025 production schedule, and I talk about many of them in this episode. They all fit into one of 12 categories:
- Faith Community Leader interviews
- Attractions in Perrysburg
- Perrysburg resident interviews
- Sources of information
- Parks
- A four-part medical series
- Sports
- Scouts (Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts)
- School-related topics
- City of Perrysburg topics
- Police and Fire topics
- Misc Topics
If you can help me with content for an upcoming episode, please reach out! [email protected] THANK YOU!
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Links from this episode
- BG Indepdendent News article about DJ Pratt’s farmland donation to Wood County Park District
- St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church https://www.saint-timothy.net/
- Perrysburg Alliance Church https://perrysburgalliance.com/
- First United Methodist Church https://www.perrysburgfirst.church/
- St. Rose Catholic Church and School https://www.saintroseonline.org/
- Cedar Creek Church https://www.cedarcreek.tv/
- First Presbyterian Church https://1stpresbyterianperrysburg.com/
- Mosque (Islamic Center of Greater Toledo) https://icgt.org/
- Synagogues https://www.jewishtoledo.org/community-directory/congregations
- Christian Science Reading Room http://www.christiansciencenwo.org/RdgRms/
- Stonebridge Church https://www.stonebridgepres.org/
- The 577 Foundation https://577foundation.org/
- Ft. Meigs YMCA https://www.ymca.org/locations/ymca-fort-meigs-center-health-promotion
- Ft. Meigs Historic Site https://fortmeigs.org/
- The Spafford House Museum https://www.perrysburgmuseum.com/
- Buzz Book https://buzzbookonline.com/
- The Perrysburg Messenger Journal Newspaper https://www.perrysburg.com/
- Buy Nothing Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1310466876525848
- Historic Perrysburg Inc. https://www.historicperrysburg.org/
- Rivercrest Park https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/195/Municipal-Parks
- Bicentennial Park https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/195/Municipal-Parks
- Municipal Park https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/195/Municipal-Parks
- Orleans Park https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/195/Municipal-Parks
- Three Meadows Park https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/195/Municipal-Parks
- Woodlands Park sculpture walk https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/195/Municipal-Parks
- Wood County Park District https://wcparks.org/
- Toledo MetroParks https://metroparkstoledo.com/
- Prime IV Hydration & Wellness https://primeivhydration.com/locations/ohio/perrysburg-43551/
- Buderer’s Compounding Pharmacy https://budererdrug.com/perrysburg/
- University of Toledo College of Pharmacy https://www.utoledo.edu/pharmacy
- Maumee Tackle https://maumeetackle.net/
- Girl Scouts of Western Ohio https://www.gswo.org/
- Boy Scouts Erie Shores Council https://www.erieshorescouncil.org/
- Perrysburg Summer Rec Program https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/198/Summer-Recreation-Program
- Perrysburg Transit https://areaofficeonaging.com/provider/3634
- Perrysburg Senior Center https://areaofficeonaging.com/provider/3629
- City of Perrysburg Website https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/
- Perrysburg Township Website https://www.perrysburgtownship.us/
- Gathering Volumes Bookstore https://gatheringvolumes.com/
- Small Business Saturday, Nov 29, 2025 https://nationaltoday.com/small-business-saturday/
- Wood County ADAMHS Board https://www.wcadamh.org/
- Way Public Library https://waylibrary.info/
- ODOT https://www.transportation.ohio.gov/
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