The Other Side of Tusc

Have you ever wanted to make a change in your home, your community, or even yourself? Kerry Metzger talks about his time as a politician at the local, county, and state levels, and how he affects community change through his work as the chair of Empower Tusc.

Visit Empower Tusc's website to learn more abut their work. Click here to learn more about Kerry's talk on the Whiskey Rebellion at the Tuscarawas County Public Library.

Learn about other Tuscarawas County attractions at the Tuscarawas Convention and Visitors Bureau's website

Intro and outro music: "The Big Trail" written and performed by Joshua Compton. Click here to hear more of his music.

Tuscarawas County has a robust arts community, and for the past 60 years, the Little Theatre of Tuscarawas County has provided a place for folks to enjoy and even perform in their favorite musicals and plays. Kait Gallagher-Wilsterman tells us all about how Little Theatre makes this happen and gives us a taste of what to expect in 2025.


Visit Little Theatre's Facebook page or website to learn more about upcoming performances.

Learn about other Tuscarawas County attractions at the Tuscarawas Convention and Visitors Bureau's website

Intro and outro music: "The Big Trail" written and performed by Joshua Compton. Click here to hear more of his music.

Andy McMillen, newest president of the Gnadenhutten Memorial Park and Museum, joins us today to talk about his passion for education, his vision for the museum's future, and give us a glimpse into the history of Gnadenhutten.

Visit Gnadehutten Museum's Facebook page to start planning your visit.

Learn about other Tuscarawas County attractions at the Tuscarawas Convention and Visitors Bureau's website

Intro and outro music: "The Big Trail" written and performed by Joshua Compton. Click here to hear more of his music.

Tuscarawas County musician Josh Compton joins me today to talk about his love for storytelling, Tuscarawas history, and how he created his new album The Big Trail and Other Ballads of the Tuscarawas. 

Josh Compton will also be providing our intro/outro music going forward, featuring "The Big Trail" from his newest album. Check out his music at https://harpfamilyrecordings.bandcamp.com/

How does history look so good? Unsung local history hero George Laurence of Museum Acrylics joins me today to tell us some of the secrets behind keeping historical objects forever young and how he helps you have fun at your favorite museum. You'll have a hard time keeping your fingers off of the glass for this one!

When the weather gets colder, Bryan Mehaffey of Haff's Hot Sauce turns up the heat! Bryan and I kick off 2024 with a fun conversation about making (and tasting!) hot sauce, as well as the story of Haff's and how they create their unique branding style.

The Tuscarawas Philharmonic is undergoing some exciting changes that music lovers of all skills and ages won't want to miss out on. Newly appointed Associate Conductor and Chorusmaster Scott MacPherson joins us today to talk about his plans for the Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, and why you should consider joining in!

The Dennison Railroad Depot Museum is one of Tuscarawas County's National Historic Landmarks, putting the story of "Dreamsville USA" front and center for visitors to experience and enjoy. Wendy Zucal, the director of the Depot, joins us today to talk about their history, work, and the exciting events they offer.