Perrysburg Podcast

Lauren Rush is the Stormwater Coordinator for the City of Perrysburg. In this episode, Lauren talks about Perrysburg's Great American Cleanup, which is how some of our parks get spruced up each Spring. She gives the dates, times, and locations for this year's clean-up and talks about how to volunteer. We also talk about how dog poop affects our local waterways, local drug disposal opportunities, why she loves her job, and more.

Links and highlights

Perrysburg's Great American Cleanup Volunteer sign-up 👉 bit.ly/PCSCleanupSignup

1. Sunday, April 21, 2-4 PM at Orleans and Rivercrest Parks
2. Saturday, April 27, 2024, 9-11 AM at Municipal and Three Meadows Parks

Partners for Clean Streams https://partnersforcleanstreams.org/

Lauren Rush 419-872-8074, [email protected]

Drug Take-Back Day is April 27, 2024, 10:00-2:00 PM https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

City and Township Police both have drug drop-off locations open 24/7/365

1. City of Perrysburg Police 330 Walnut St. Perrysburg, OH
2. Perrysburg Township Police Lime City Rd. Perrysburg, OH

Clean Your Streams Day is Sept 28, 2024

The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 32 with Brian Miller from maumeeriverwalleyerun.com

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We talk about where The Perrysburg Riverwalk is located, two safe places to access it, who uses it, how long it is, a walk/run/bike route that might be new to you, and a bonus tip for watching the walleye run from the Perrysburg-Maumee Bridge.

If you're a prospective, new, or current Perrysburg, OH resident, and you didn't know the Riverwalk existed, check it out! If you're a visitor, you should check out the Riverwalk too.

If you know someone who might like to hear about The Perrysburg Riverwalk or needs access to the river for the Walleye Run, please share this episode with them.

Orleans Park (parking lot/access to The Riverwalk)

655 Maumee Western Reserve Rd

Perrysburg, OH

Info and links for this episode

• Orleans Park in the City of Perrysburg
• Fort Meigs Battlefield/Historic Site Perrysburg, OH
• The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 32 featuring Brian Miller from maumeeriverwalleyerun.com
• Perrysburg Boat Club
• St. Rose Catholic Church Perrysburg, OH
• Saturday, April 6, 2024, 12-6 PM is the Total Eclipse of the Burg Event. Location: Commodore Schoolyard Square 140 E. Indiana Ave. Perrysburg, OH 43551 #TEOB
• Total Eclipse of the Burg Info page: https://visitperrysburg.com/event/total-eclipse-of-the-burg/
• Downtown Perrysburg Inc (DPI) Website https://www.downtownperrysburg.org/
• DPI Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/DowntownPerrysburg/
• DPI Instagram https://www.instagram.com/downtownperrysburg/
• DPI Linktree https://linktr.ee/downtownperrysburginc
• National Eclipse Website: https://nationaleclipse.com/ (All you need to know about the Eclipse in the US)
• Visit Perrysburg https://visitperrysburg.com/
• Way Public Library https://www.waylibrary.info/
• Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce https://www.perrysburgchamber.com/
• City of Perrysburg https://www.ci.perrysburg.oh.us/index.php
• Perrysburg Township https://www.perrysburgtownship.us/

#cityofperrysburg #perrysburg #perrysburgohio #perrysburgriverwalk

Brittinee Huntley talks about Downtown Perrysburg Inc (DPI) and all the great events they put on for Perrysburg, volunteer opportunities, sponsorship opportunities, the website, the Facebook and Instagram pages, The Total Eclipse of the Burg Event on April 6, the solar eclipse April 8, and more. Add #TEOB and #downtownperrysburg to your pictures on Facebook and Instagram.

Bio - Brittinee Huntley (March 2024)

As the current President of the Board of Directors for Downtown Perrysburg, Inc. (DPI), Brittinee Huntley knows the importance of bringing up a family in a strong community. Born and raised in Northwest Ohio, attending St. Ursula Academy for High School, and graduating from the University of Toledo in 2003, she is a happily married mother of two girls (11 & 14). While she has been in the event industry since she was 16, her passion is Marketing and creating Brands that communities recognize and respect. You may know some of the events she has chaired such as Winterfest, ZIP the Burg, Rock the Docks, and Breakfast with the Bunny.

Info and links for this episode

• Saturday, April 6, 2024, 12-6 PM is the Total Eclipse of the Burg Event. Location: Commodore Schoolyard Square 140 E. Indiana Ave. Perrysburg, OH 43551
• Total Eclipse of the Burg Info page: https://visitperrysburg.com/event/total-eclipse-of-the-burg/
• Downtown Perrysburg Inc (DPI) Website https://www.downtownperrysburg.org/
• Add your event to Downtown Perrysburg's Website: https://www.downtownperrysburg.org/community-events/
• DPI Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/DowntownPerrysburg/
• DPI Instagram https://www.instagram.com/downtownperrysburg/
• DPI Linktree https://linktr.ee/downtownperrysburginc
• National Eclipse Website: https://nationaleclipse.com/ (All you need to know about the Eclipse in the US)
• Visit Perrysburg https://visitperrysburg.com/
• Way Public Library https://www.waylibrary.info/
• Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce https://www.perrysburgchamber.com/
• City of Perrysburg https://www.ci.perrysburg.oh.us/index.php
• Perrysburg Township https://www.perrysburgtownship.us/
• Walt Churchill's Market https://waltchurchillsmarket.com/
• Red Line Fitness https://redlineathletics.com/maumee/
• Sun Federal Credit Union (Their mascot is "Sunny.") https://www.sunfederalcu.org

Spring brush pick-up starts April 1 in both the City of Perrysburg and Perrysburg Township.

THANK YOU to all the City and Township Maintenance workers who pick up our brush every spring, and thank you to Marie Dunn (City of Perrysburg) and Andy Frankforther (Perrysburg Township Maintenance Dept) for your input on this episode. Thank you Renewed Outdoors for all you do for Perrysburg residents too! We appreciate you!

In this episode, we talk about spring brush pick-up in the City first and the Township second.

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Links from this episode

City of Perrysburg's website https://www.ci.perrysburg.oh.us/

Perrysburg Township's website https://www.perrysburgtownship.us/

Renewed Outdoors https://renewedoutdoors.com/

The Perrysburg Podcast website & newsletter sign-up https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com

The Perrysburg Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast

Email [email protected]

Today's episode is an interview Pastor Mark Wentz from Lutheran Church of the Master (LCM).

Lutheran Church of the Master (LCM)

28744 Simmons Rd.

Perrysburg, OH

419-874-7986

lcmperrysburg.org

Sunday Worship is 9 AM

Wednesday Lent Dinner/Bible Study at 6 PM, Service at 7 PM

Places of worship are important to Perrysburg residents, and this episode kicks off a series of interviews with faith community leaders in Perrysburg. Episodes will be sprinkled in throughout the life of the podcast - not one right after the next.

Pastor Dan Gildner from Grace Church on East Boundary Street is up next in the series. and I'm taking nominations for the next few interviews. To nominate a guest, either message me through the website: perrysburgpodcast.com or email me [email protected].

If you know someone who might like this episode, please share with them. Subscribe to/follow The Perrysburg Podcast on your favorite podcast player and YouTube for all future episodes.

Links from this episode

Lutheran Church of the Master (LCM) 28744 Simmons Rd Perrysburg, OH

LCM's Facebook Page for LCM https://www.facebook.com/MastersMessagePerrysburg

The Perrysburg Podcast https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com *SIGN UP FOR THE PODCAST'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER*

YouTube Channel for The Perrysburg Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast

Email guest nominations to [email protected]

Also listen to The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 30: Places of Worship

The Davis Overlook is a park in Perrysburg with access to the Maumee River for fishing.

Davis Overlook

28289 West River Road

Perrysburg, OH

Features

• Road sign along West River Rd
• 16 parking spaces (one spot for disability permit holders)
• Walking trails to the river for fishing or bird watching
• Wildflower meadow
• Information stand with general park regulations and words of caution
• One port-a-potty
• One metal picnic table
• Trash cans
• A fishing line recycling tube
• Additional signage, for example, "No boat access to the river" and "No parking on grass."

If you're a walleye fisherman, you'll enjoy episode 32 of The Perrysburg Podcast. It's my interview with Brian Miller from maumeeriverwalleyerun.com.

Links

City of Perrysburg's website - link for The Davis Overlook https://www.ci.perrysburg.oh.us/business_detail_T19_R20.php

The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 32: Click here for audio.

The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 32: Click here for the YouTube video.

The Perrysburg Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast

The Perrysburg Podcast website & newsletter sign-up https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com

Email [email protected]

Brian Miller's website maumeeriverwalleyerun.com

Brian's book: Fishing the Maumee River Walleye Run

Maumee River Walleye Run Facebook Page

Maumee Tackle - Fishing and kayak outfitter 104 West Wayne Street Maumee, OH

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CLICK HERE for the YouTube video of this episode with more than 7 minutes of bonus content (pictures and videos).

In this episode, Brian Miller from maumeeriverwalleyerun.com talks about the Maumee River Walleye Run, places to fish in Perrysburg, tips for fishermen, his Facebook Page, and his book: Fishing the Maumee River Walleye Run. The show notes for this episode are on perrysburgpodcast.com.

The Perrysburg Podcast is an informational podcast for prospective, new, and current Perrysburg, OH residents. We talk about what's in Perrysburg and why people like to live here.

Bio for Brian Miller (Feb 2024)

Brian Miller is a Maumee River walleye fisherman with over 30 years of experience. He has spent tens of thousands of hours fishing in every river condition imaginable. This gives him the ability to teach others using his firsthand experiences. Brian is passionate about teaching new fishermen how to be successful and have fun with the sport. As an outdoor writer, Brian has published thousands of articles in national magazines and is always willing to share his advice to help fishermen. He wrote a comprehensive book titled Fishing the Maumee River Walleye Run, and you can buy your copy on www.maumeeriverwalleyerun.com.

Fishing spots mentioned

1. Buttonwood Park - Part of the Wood County Park District
2. Schroeder Farm Campground
3. Davis Park (aka The Davis Overlook)
4. Ft. Meigs (Rapids Rd. entrance)
5. Orleans Park
6. Riverside Park/Hood Park (Public Boat Dock)
7. The Maple Street Boat Launch (Public Boat Launch)
8. Public water on the Perrysburg side across from Jerome Rd/Sidecut MetroPark in Maumee

Links from this episode

Brian Miller's website maumeeriverwalleyerun.com

Brian's book: Fishing the Maumee River Walleye Run

Maumee River Walleye Run Facebook Page

Maumee Tackle - Fishing and kayak outfitter 104 West Wayne Street Maumee, OH

The Perrysburg Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast

The Perrysburg Podcast website & newsletter sign-up https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com

Email [email protected]

Thank you for listening to episode 32 of The Perrysburg Podcast. If you know someone who might like this episode, please share it with them!

#maumeeriverwalleyerun #maumeeriver #walleye #walleyerun #perrysburgohio

Today, we're talking about Buttonwood Park/Betty C. Black Recreation Area. This is a follow up from episode 7 of The Perrysburg Podcast, which was an overview of the Parks in Perrysburg. You can find the show notes for this episode on perrysburgpodcast.com.

If you're new to this podcast, welcome! The Perrysburg Podcast is an informational podcast for prospective, new, and current Perrysburg, OH residents. We talk about what's in Perrysburg and why people like to live here.

Buttonwood is best known for access to the Maumee River for fishing. It's a popular fishing spot for the Maumee River Walleye Run.

Buttonwood Park/Betty C. Black Recreation Area

27174 Hull Prairie Rd

Perrysburg, OH 43551

https://www.wcparks.org/parks/buttonwood-park/

Open 8 AM until 30 minutes after sunset

Features

• Maumee River access for fishing
• Parking
• Wood County Parks information stand
• Picnic tables
• Signage (no beer or intoxicants, no camping, pets on a leash, etc)
• Fishing line recycling tube

#maumeeriverwalleyrun #maumeeriver #walleye #walleyerun #perrysburgohio

Next week's episode is an interview with Brian Miller from maumeeriverwalleyerun.com. Brian will talk about where to fish for walleye in Perrysburg, tips for fishermen, his book: Fishing the Maumee River Walleye Run, and more. That episode will be available as a YouTube video in addition to being an audio podcast episode.

Thank you for listening to episode 31 of The Perrysburg Podcast. If you know someone who might like this episode, please share it with them!

Links from this episode

Wood County Park District Website https://www.wcparks.org/parks/buttonwood-park/

Brian Miller's website maumeeriverwalleyerun.com

Brian's book: Fishing the Maumee River Walleye Run

The Perrysburg Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast

The Perrysburg Podcast website & newsletter sign-up https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com

Email [email protected]

Today, we're talking about Places of Worship in Perrysburg. The Perrysburg Podcast is an informational podcast for prospective, new, and current Perrysburg, OH residents. We talk about what's in Perrysburg and why people like to live here. You can find the show notes for episode 30 on perrysburgpodcast.com.

Christianity is the dominant religion in Perrysburg, but Perrysburg is also home to the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo. I look forward to featuring each place of worship in Perrysburg on The Perrysburg Podcast throughout the life of the podcast.

A list of 14 types (Catholic, Lutheran, etc) in Perrysburg are included in this episode followed by a list of activities I associate with them (weddings, funerals, and more). If I missed your place of worship in my list, let me know via email: [email protected].

If you would like your place of worship featured on The Perrysburg Podcast in the near future, please email me at [email protected]. Lutheran Church of the Master on Simmons Rd will be featured first.

Thank you for listening to episode 30 of The Perrysburg Podcast. Please subscribe to/follow The Perrysburg Podcast on your favorite podcast player and YouTube to get each new episode when it comes out. If you know someone who would like this episode, please share it with them. Also, please sign up for the weekly newsletter for the podcast on perrysburgpodcast.com. I will start emailing the newsletter on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Links from this episode

The Perrysburg Podcast https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com

YouTube Channel for The Perrysburg Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast

Email [email protected]

The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 7 (Parks)

The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 10 (Woodlands Park)

The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 15 (Hood Park)

The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 25 (W.W. Knight Nature Preserve)

Lutheran Church of the Master 28744 Simmons Rd Perrysburg, OH

Maumee River Walleye Run

Wood County Addiction Task Force

Wood County ADAMHS Board

Wood County Prevention Coalition

Arrowhead Behavioral Health

Perrysburg Messenger Journal (local newspaper)

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Links from this episode

The Perrysburg Podcast and email list sign-up https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com

YouTube Channel for The Perrysburg Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast

Email address for The Perrysburg Podcast [email protected]