Defend Warren

Tim Drummond is the owner of Artistics Silk Screening in downtown Warren.  He shares some stories of growing up in Warren until the 6th grade.  He is a graduate of Mathews High School.  Come and listen to his story of quitting GM and starting Artistics.  He shares his ups and downs (including overcoming a fire in his shop/building) and how to make your experience with Artistics as seemless as possible.  If you are looking to start a business, listen to this podcast.

Artistics Silk Screening 179 West Market st Warren Ohio 44418
330-240-5096      www.artisticsonline.com 

Listen to Mike share his story as why he left Warren and why he came back.  He shares his life growing up on the Southwest side of Warren.  He even shares how he met Shawn (Puff Daddy, P Diddy) Combs and was offered an internship with Combs.

Michael Engram is a 96’ graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. After graduation, 
Michael had the opportunity to study at Sawyer School for Hospitality, Bethune Cookman University for Business, and Oral Roberts University for in Business and Divinity. During his studies, he earned the opportunity to work multiple disciplines for the Walt Disney World Company in Orlando, Florida and later helped launch a nonprofit in NJ for inner city boys. In 2013, Michael moved back to the Continental US from Hawaii to make a positive difference in his hometown of Warren, OH to launch Game Changers. As Executive Coach, his goal was and continues to be, to create extraordinary leadership platforms for student athletes which will help positively impact their future. 

 In just over five years, Game Changers has had the amazing opportunity to impact the lives of over 4,400 students nationwide. He attributes his foundation to his Faith, Family, and Football. As Game Changers celebrates its sixth year, Michael continues to personally invest in helping to mentor and provide leadership to student athletes in the local community. In as much, Michael has had the recent honor from his college alma-mater Bethune-Cookman University to receive the 40 under 40 award for his commitment to service; Game Changer Award from 2Deep Entertainment and the City of Youngstown, and as of recent— the 2019 Healthy Hero Recipient of the National African American Male Wellness Initiative. Coach Engram continues to make an indelible mark in the lives of the young people he comes across. Game Changers is not focused on the athlete you see, but the person that athlete wants to be! 

Greg is a graduate LaBrae High School and of Youngstown State University.  Listen to stories of growing up in Leavittsburg/Warren and the shananigans he and his friends did, like build a wrestling ring from materials found in the aftermath of the 1985 tornadao in Newton Falls. He shares the story of how he got his comic book store going and how he has grown it to what it is today.  We talk a little music as well. Kiss fans don't be too hurt.  Greg was also on Warren City Council as the representative of the 4th Ward (downtown).  He served two terms 2012-2015.  Lastly we have a very candid converstation about the economy of Warren. Greg was also on Warren City Council as the representative of the 4th Ward (downtown).  He served two terms 2012-2015.  

JFK grads - we still love you!

You can visit All American Cards and Comics at 161 W. Market St.  Downtown Warren.

(330) 393-3137

Bob LaRicca, Former Head Coach at Warren Western Reserve and Warren Harding for 17 years.  He graduated from Niles McKinley in 1964 and Youngstown State University in 1968.
His record is 296 wins an 103 losses.  His accomplishments include:
46 game regular season winning streak
11 conference championships
6 district championships 1982, 1983, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1995
3 regional finals 1989, 1991, 1995
State final four 1989
Ohio "Coach of the Year' in 1983
Head Coach of Northern Ohio State All Star game in 1993
Head Coach of the Ohio Team vs. Kentucky All Star Game 1995
Assistant Coach Youngstown Pride, World Champions 1990

Warren Sports Hall of Fame
Trumbull County Sports Hall of Fame
Trumbull County Italian Sports Hall of Fame

Currently teaches basketball at the Trumbull Basketball School located at the Niles Wellness Center where he gives lessons and camps which stress fundamentals, shooting, ball handling and understanding the game.

I break out of the mission statement for the show, which I can do. :)  I interview Lexi Mager.  Listen to her stories from being born in Russia and was put into an orphange till the age of 6.  She was put into an orphange because of a "disability".  She was adopted by a local family and brought to America, not speaking a word of english.  She graduated from Champion High School and is now a personal trainer.  She shares what it takes to do a figure competition.  Everything from diet and exercise to the proper mindset.  "Don't let people define you" - Lexi Mager.

This episode stars Erik and Stacy Hoover of Cockeye Bbq.  Listen to their story of how they started Cockeye and why they picked the location they did.  They have quickly become a staple on the west side of Warren and a name in the BBQ game in northeast Ohio, western PA and in my humble opinion east of the Mississippi.  Hey, they even have customers in Germany. 

Erik and Stacy are invested, literally, in Warren and are a welcome addition to the West Side of Warren.

Cockeye Bbq
Address: 1805 Parkman Rd NW, Warren, US 44485-1743
Phone: 330.369.4227
https://www.cockeyebbq.com/

In this episode we chat with Meghan Reed, Director of the Trumbull County Historical Society.  She shares her experiences growing up in Pittsburgh and her move to Warren. As well as getting involved.

Meghan was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School in 2008.  She got her BA in History and English from Washington and Jefferson College and a Master from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in Museum Studies.

Along with being the Director of Trumbull County Historical Society for the past 5 1/2 years she is also the current President of WD Packard Foundation.

Meghan resides in Warren.

Trumbull County Historical Society
303 Monroe Street, Warren, OH 44483
Mailing Address: PO Box 1907, Warren, OH 44482 

www.trumbullcountyhistory.org

330-394-4653

In this show I am talking with Mr. Tom Groth Executive Director of The Packard Band.  Mr. Groth was born and raised in Warren, Ohio.  Graduated Warren St. Mary’s High School in 1958.  For college he attended Dana School of Music YSU-BME and graduated in 1963. He also attended Vandercook College of Music-MME Chicago, IL and graduated in 1967.  He has post grad studies at The Ohio State University, Bowling Green State University, Kent State University, Otterbein University.

Previous employment he was the Director of Bands for Boardman High School 1969-1999; Edgewood High School - 1966-1969; Jefferson Area High School 1963-1966.

Other organizations he has given his time to include:
Executive Director since 2006

On Packard Band Board since 1999

Performing Member of Band since 1959

The Packard Band
1703 Mahoning Avenue, NW
Warren, Ohio.  44483

www.wdpackardband.com
330.393.3628

Mr. Scott is a positive influence in Warren and a creative genius. He is an entrepreneur and an all around kind soul.  It is a priviledge to call him a friend.  Please visit his website www.thed5group.com