Interview with Bishop Neil Baird and Youth Leader Quinten Dworczyk (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
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The Faith Community Leader Series continues today with two leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (11050 Avenue Rd. Perrysburg, OH). Bishop Neil Baird and Youth Leader Quinten Dworczyk introduce themselves first. Then, we talk about mission trips, what The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers as a church home, and much more. If you know someone who might like to learn about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please share this episode with them. Subscribe to or follow The Perrysburg Podcast on your favorite podcast player and YouTube to...
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Tax Talk with Steve Bronder, City of Perrysburg Income Tax Commissioner
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Steve Bronder is the Income Tax Commissioner for the City of Perrysburg. In this episode, Steve discusses his role and how the City’s Income Tax Division helps Perrysburg residents. He also gives insights into the four tax jurisdictions that affect City of Perrysburg residents (Federal, state, school district, and municipal income taxes), the City’s income tax rate, some of the services our income tax dollars fund, and more. Links from this episode Income Tax Division website Income Tax Division phone number Income Tax Division email at Ohio Tax Finder Website Wood...
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9 PM Routine with insights from Lt. Brenton Duran
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Lt. Brenton Duran from the City of Perrysburg Police Division talks about the 9 PM Routine in this episode. Make the 9 PM Routine a daily habit. Every night at 9 PM, take your valuables out of your car, lock your car, lock your home, close your garage door (if you have one), lock your windows, arm your security system, and leave an outside light on. Crime prevention doesn’t have to be complicated. You just need a routine. Why talk about the 9 PM Routine in July? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. This...
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Interview with Perrysburg Author Gary L. Franks on Writing and Publishing Local History Books (Summer Reading Series Part 4 of 4)
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This is the 4th and final part of my Summer Reading Series. The goals of the series are to encourage you to read this summer or inspire you to write your first book. The FULL show notes are on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/104 Part One was my interview with Alisha and Tracy at about their summer reading programs. Part Two was my interview with Perrysburg resident and author Bill Williams about his first book, . He also shared advice and inspiration for first-time authors. Part Three was my interview with Denise Phillips from . We talked about why...
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Interview with Denise Phillips - Owner, Gathering Volumes Bookstore (Summer Reading Series Part 3 of 4)
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This is Part 3 in my 4-part Summer Reading Series. The goals are to either encourage you to read or inspire you to write your first book. Part One was my interview with Alisha and Tracy at Way Public Library about their summer reading programs. Part Two was my interview with Perrysburg resident Bill Williams about his first book, 20 Years of Internet Humor and Other Interesting Things: Volume One. He also shared advice and inspiration for first-time authors. Part Three is my interview with Denise Phillips. She owns and operates Gathering Volumes Bookstore, an...
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Celebrating Two Years
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The Perrysburg Podcast is a resource for Perrysburg residents. We talk about what’s in Perrysburg and why people like to live here. The FULL show notes are on This is my 2-year podcast anniversary show. On July 2, 2023, I launched The Perrysburg Podcast. When I started it, I put a three-year expiration date on it. Today marks the beginning of the 3rd (and final) year of the podcast. This episode covers 5 topics: Gratitude Stats What’s coming up in year three What happens when the podcast ends Lessons learned Links from this episode Don Baarns,...
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Perrysburg Author Bill Williams on His First Book and Advice for Aspiring Writers (Summer Reading Series Part 2 of 4)
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This is part two of my 2025 Summer Reading Series. In Part One, Tracy and Alisha from Way Public Library talked about the library’s Summer Reading Programs. Click to listen: . Part Two is today. Bill Williams talks about his book 20 Years of Internet Humor and Other Interesting Things: Volume One and also gives advice for aspiring authors. We’ll take a break from the Series for The Perrysburg Podcast’s 2 Year Anniversary Show on July 4. I’ll talk about stats, lessons learned, what’s next, and more. The series starts back up on July 11th with Part Three. It’s is my interview...
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Way Public Library Summer Reading Programs (Summer Reading Series Part 1 of 4)
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This episode kicks off a 4-part Summer Reading Series. Today is part one. We’re talking about ’s Summer Reading Programs with Tracy and Alisha. Part two will be on Friday, June 27. It’s my interview with Local Author Bill Williams. Join us as we discuss his book, . Plus, he gives advice for 1st-time authors who want to publish a book. We’ll take a break from the series on July 4th for The Perrysburg Podcast’s 2 Year Anniversary Show. I’ll talk about stats, lessons learned, what’s next, and more. The series starts back up on July 11th with Part three. It’s is my interview...
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First Jobs for Teenagers in Perrysburg
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We’re talking about first jobs for teenagers in Perrysburg today. People of all ages listen to this podcast, but I wrote my outline with teenagers in mind. Whether you’re a teen, a parent, or another listener, you’ll get something out of this episode. This episode has 6 parts: Part One is a recap of some of the jobs either I or someone in my family had as a teenager. Part Two is an introduction to the OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal. Part Three is 10 places to look for jobs. Part Four is a list of indoor jobs for Perrysburg teens Part Five is a list of outdoor jobs for...
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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...
info_outlineWe’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 and April, walleye fishing is very popular in Perrysburg. I don’t fish at this time, but I’m definitely a spectator. I like to see people out there doing their thing and having a good time every Spring.
Whether you’re a fishermen or a spectator, today’s episode is meant to describe my Walleye BINGO card and raise awareness about things you’ll see every Spring in and around Perrysburg during the Spring Walleye Run. That’s why the title of the episode is, “I spy a walleye.”
My BINGO card has 25 spots. The middle spot is a FREE space. If you subscribe to The Perrysburg Podcast Newsletter, I put my homemade BINGO card in the newsletter on April 4, 2025. Big thanks to my sister (Kelly) for the BINGO card idea!
- Spot a stringer with at least 2 walleye on it.
- Spot an ODNR Vehicle (boat or car) or ODNR Wildlife Officer.
- Stand on the Perrysburg Maumee Bridge, look down, and watch someone catch a walleye.
- Find a fishing line recycling tube.
- Visit Buttonwood Park, and watch someone catch a walleye.
- Visit Maumee Tackle, buy gear if you need it, and get your picture with their sign if you want to.
- Visit the Perrysburg Riverwalk, and watch someone catch a walleye.
- “Like” Maumee Tackle’s Facebook Page.
- Find a roadside tackle business.
- Watch a fisherman load fish into a cooler.
- Visit the Davis Overlook, and watch people fish.
- Read Brian Miller’s Book, Fishing the Maumee River Walleye Run.
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- Watch two fishermen work together to “net” a fish. (One person has a rod. The other holds a net.)
- Listen to Episode 32 of The Perrysburg Podcast, featuring Brian Miller from MaumeeRiverWalleyeRun.com.
- Watch someone catch a walleye while standing in the river wearing hip waders.
- Look at today’s river report on maumeetackle.net.
- “Like” the Maumee River Walleye Run Facebook page.
- Visit Orleans Park, and watch someone catch a walleye.
- Watch a water rescue.
- Watch a roadside fish cutter in action.
- Visit the Maple street Boat Launch, and watch the outgoing and incoming fishermen.
- Watch a fisherman in a boat catch a walleye (Kayak, canoes, or motorboat)
- Look at the water level markers under the I-475 Bridge on the Maumee Side of the river.
- If you see a fisherman getting a parking ticket, mark this last spot on your BINGO card.
I saw a policeman ticketing a fisherman for illegal parking as I drove past the Davis Overlook this year. There aren’t enough parking spots near the river for fishermen in March and April. If you’re a City of Maumee or City of Perrysburg Official who can create more parking spaces near the river to help the fishermen (even just in March and April), please do so. I’d rather see a fisherman pay for parking up-front, like we all have to for July 4th fireworks at the Ft. Meigs Battlefield, rather than have to pay a parking ticket. Fishermen, thank you for coming to Perrysburg, and please consider coming back next year!
I had 16 spots marked and no BINGOs. I could have cheated and rearranged stuff, but I didn’t. Thanks for playing along with me and listening to The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 89!
Episodes of The Perrysburg Podcast mentioned
Episode 31: Buttonwood Park https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/31
Episode 32 with Brian Miller from maumeeriverwalleyerun.com, https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com
Episode 33: Davis Overlook https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/33
Episode 37: The Riverwalk https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/37
Episode 55 featuring Tina Saunders (Perrysburg boat launch episode) https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/55
Episode 83: Orleans Park (public fishing access) https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/83
Other Links from this episode
- Toledo Walleye (Ice Hockey Team)
- Ohio Department of of Natural Resources website https://ohiodnr.gov/
- Buy Brian Miller’s book Fishing the Maumee River Walleye Run https://www.maumeeriverwalleyerun.com/store/buy-the-book/
- Maumee River Walleye Run Website https://www.maumeeriverwalleyerun.com/
- Maumee River Walleye Run Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/maumeeriverwalleyerun
- Maumee Tackle’s website https://www.maumeetackle.net
- Maumee Tackle’s Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/maumeetackle
- Email Kim Newlove, Host of The Perrysburg Podcast, [email protected]
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