• Meet the Candidates for Perrysburg City Council (November 4, 2025 Election)
    Oct 17 2025
    Today’s episode includes short interviews with all four of Perrysburg’s City Council Candidates: ✅ Erin O’Rear ✅ Justin Edgell ✅ Brad Geiner ✅ Kevin Fuller The FULL show notes for this episode are on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/117 Questions for candidates What brought you to Perrysburg?Why do you like living here?Why are you running for City Council?What’s in it for you?What do you hope people will say about you 12 months after they have been elected?Kevin only (since he is currently on Council) - advice for City Council Candidates Format Each candidate had 15 minutes to answer my questions. After editing, some interviews were longer than others. Gratitude THANK YOU to all four candidates for participating. Special thanks to Erin O’Rear for reaching out via the guest application form for the podcast about putting this episode together. Without that little nudge, I would not have thought to organize this episode. Politics are outside my comfort zone, and I typically avoid talking about them publicly. Thank you to Justin Edgell for reaching out about being a guest, and thank you to Brad Geiner and Kevin Fuller for saying, “Yes” to an interview. I would not have done this episode if all 4 candidates were not on-board. I care about making this episode fair for all the candidates. Thank you all again for participating. I hope this interview helps you feel more informed for the November 4, 2025 election. If you’re a Perrysburg voter, please vote on November 4, 2025! If you’re not a Perrysburg resident yet, I hope hearing what brought these four to Perrysburg, why they like living here, and why they want to serve on Council was helpful to you. Perrysburg is a great town! ❤️ Erin O’Rear Website: erinorear.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572404829773Instagram: @eorear4council Email: erinkorear@gmail.comBio (October 16, 2025) - Erin O’Rear is committed to strengthening community connections and ensuring thoughtful growth. A longtime resident and stay-at-home mother of three daughters, Erin brings a fresh perspective rooted in service, collaboration, and practicality. She currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Board of Zoning Appeals, where she has supported business-friendly decisions while balancing neighborhood needs. Active in the Perrysburg schools and PTO, where she serves as Vice President, Erin works to bring people together for the good of families and the community. She is running for Council to expand representation, elevate resident voices, and help shape Perrysburg’s future with balance and accountability. Justin Edgell Website: JustinEdgell.comEmail - JustinEdgell4PburgCouncil@gmail.com Donate: Justin-Edgell-1Facebook: Justin Edgell for Perrysburg City CouncilLinkedIn: Justin EdgellBio (October 16, 2025) - Justin Edgell and his wife, Amber, have lived in Perrysburg for nearly a decade and are the parents of two children, Desmond and Rose, who attend Perrysburg Schools. He is a Sales Professional with BSN SPORTS, working with schools and organizations across Northwest Ohio. His professional experience includes being the Athletic Director at St. Francis de Sales School, Assistant Program Director for After-School All-Stars Ohio, and a teacher and coach with Gibsonburg Schools. In Perrysburg, he is active with the Toth Elementary PTO and the Perrysburg Amateur Baseball Softball Commission, coaches cross country at St. Rose Catholic School, and is a golf partner with the Wood County Special Olympics. Brad Geiner Campaign Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575108467112 Email - geiner4perrysburgcitycouncil@gmail.com Bio (October 16, 2025) - My name is Brad Geiner and I have lived in Perrysburg for eight years. I’m a father of six children, a husband, and union sheet metal worker. My highest priority for Perrysburg is to make every resident feel valued and have their voices heard. As Perrysburg continues to grow, the most impactful things we can do are to expand upon out city’s strong foundations – continuing to be a community where families thrive and neighbors support one another – and to broaden our horizons to create opportunity for everyone to build a future here. That’s how we build a stronger Perrysburg together. Kevin Fuller Campaign Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/FullerForPerrysburgCityCouncil Email - friendsoffuller21@gmail.com Bio (October 16, 2025) - Kevin Fuller has been a resident of Perrysburg for over 12 years and passionately serves his community. Kevin is married to Kristi Fuller; they have 5 children. Two are graduates of Perrysburg Schools and one currently in kindergarten. He currently serves as president of City Council, Chair of Public Utilities Committee, TMACOG MPO Policy board member, Perrysburg Chamber member, Visit Perrysburg Board of Trustees, Fort Meigs Joint Cemetery board member, and WCTID board member. He is a business ...
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  • 5 Voter Resources for the Nov 4, 2025 Election
    Oct 10 2025

    In this episode, I share 5 Voter Resources and explain my voting plan for election day.

    5 Voter Resources

    1. Nonpartisan Voter Guide sponsored by the Perrysburg Area League of Women Voters
    2. https://www.vote411.org/
    3. Candidate Forum Video https://my.lwv.org/ohio/perrysburg-area
    4. Episode 65 of The Perrysburg Podcast featuring Debra Greenley Gorman from the Perrysburg Area League of Women Voters
    5. Episode 117 of The Perrysburg Podcast - October 17, 2025 - All 4 City Council Candidates will be featured. They’ll explain what brought them to Perrysburg, why they like living here, why they’re running for council, and more.

    My plan: I learn about the candidates and issues, make a list, and vote with confidence on election day.

    Links from today’s episode

    • Way Public Library https://www.waylibrary.info
    • Perrysburg Messenger Journal Newspaper https://www.perrysburg.com
    • The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 65 featuring Debra Greenley Gorman https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/65
    • Sign up for the weekly newsletter on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com
    • Follow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast
    • Email the host: kim@perrysburgpodcast.com
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  • Free and Secondhand Finds
    Oct 3 2025
    We’re talking about free stuff, second-hand stores, garage sales, and rummage sales in Perrysburg today. We already covered the Buy Nothing Facebook Groups in Episode 81 in February (2025) and Food Pantries in episode 13 (in October 2023). Stores/Resources Mentioned Clothes Mentor https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563083504265 Once Upon a Child https://www.facebook.com/OnceUponAChildPerrysburg Gathering Volumes https://www.gatheringvolumes.com/ Plato’s Closet https://www.facebook.com/PlatosClosetPerrysburgOhio The Gilded Exchange https://www.thegildedexchange.com/ St. Timothy’s Clothesline https://www.timothysperrysburg.org/ St. Tim’s Little Free Pantry https://www.saint-timothy.net/ Little Free Libraries https://littlefreelibrary.org/ The Little Free Art Gallery https://thecreateartstudio.com/ The 577 Foundation https://577foundation.org/ Vintage Groves https://www.vintagegroves116.com/ Goodwill https://www.goodwillnwohio.com/ Rummage Sales at churches Garage Sales in neighborhoods St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church is located at 871 E. Boundary St. Perrysburg, OH. October 18, 2025, 12:00-2:00 PM will be an event to celebrate the new Clothesline Bldg. There is a ribbon-cutting at 12:30 PM, live music, a bounce house, and tours of the building. Soup will be provided. Vintage Groves is located at 116 Louisiana Ave. Perrysburg, OH Their Holiday Open House is November 6, 2025, 12-8 PM. More links from today’s episode The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 81 (Buy Nothing Facebook Groups) https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/81 The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 13 (Food Pantries) https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/13The Buzz Book buzzbookonline.com Perrysburg Messenger Journal Newspaper https://www.perrysburg.com/ Perrysburg, OH Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/Perrysburg Perrysburg, OH Garage Sale Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/611803725559242 CraisgList https://toledo.craigslist.org/ Facebook Marketplace https://www.facebook.com/marketplace eBay https://www.ebay.com/ FREE Sh*t Perrysburg Ohio Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/580068149254316 Sign up for the weekly newsletter on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.comFollow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcastEmail the host: kim@perrysburgpodcast.com
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  • How to be a pet owner in Perrysburg (Medical Series Part 3 of 4)
    Sep 27 2025
    The focus of this episode is the medical aspects of pet ownership in Perrysburg, Ohio. Whether you’re thinking of moving here or you’ve been here for a while, I think you’ll learn something about being a pet owner in Perrysburg from this episode. Disclosure: I am not a veterinarian, and this episode is not intended as medical advice. This episode has 3 parts: Part One is my experience as a pet owner in Perrysburg.Part Two is 10 things you should know about being a pet owner in Perrysburg.Part Three is about how human health and pet health are connected. In the artwork for this episode (from left to right) are Chewie, Bond, and Winnie. 10 Things you should know…abbreviated list Preventive Care Nutrition and Weight Management Reproductive HealthEmergency PlanningPet medsObedience training Microchips GroomingExercise, attention, and entertainment Medical Records Links from this episode Ability Center Assistance Dogs and Therapy Dogs https://abilitycenter.org/assistance-dogs/ Three Dog Bakery Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044359131109 Perrysburg, OH Facebook Group Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/Perrysburg Lamberville Veterinary Clinic https://lambertvillevetclinic.com/ SylvaniaVET (Dr. Bob) https://vcahospitals.com/sylvaniavet Perrysburg Animal Hospital (Rossford, Ohio) https://www.perrysburganimalhospital.com/ West Toledo Animal Hospital https://www.westtoledoanimalhospital.com/ South Suburban Animal Hospital (Levis Commons) https://www.southsuburbananimalhospital.com Midway Animal Hospital, Bowling Green, OH https://midway-animalhospital.com/ Anthony Wayne Animal Hospital - Maumee, OH https://www.thrivepetcare.com/locations/ohio/maumee/anthony-wayne-animal-hospital?utm_source=google&utm_medium=gmb High PointAnimal Hospital on Manley Road in Maumee, OH https://www.highpointanimalhospital.com/ East Suburban Animal Clinic - Northwood, OH https://www.eastsuburbananimalclinic.com/ Heatherdowns Veterinary Clinic - Toledo, OH https://heatherdownsvetclinic.com/toledo-oh-veterinary-appointment/ Owen’s Ark Veterinary Clinic - Genoa, OH https://owensark.net/ Brannan Veterinary Clinic - Maumee, OH http://www.brannanvet.com/ Waterville Animal Group - Waterville, OH https://watervilleanimalgroup.com/ Countryside Animal Hospital on Monroe Street - Sylvania, OH https://www.countryside-ah.com/ Community Pet Care - South Toledo https://communitypetcareclinic.com/ Poison Help Line for animals 1-888-426-4435Poison Help Line for humans 1-800-222-1222Zoom Room - Perrysburg https://zoomroom.com/location/toledo-perrysburg/ Dr. Safadi - Asthma and Allergy doctor https://www.allergyclinicohio.com/
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  • Fall Fun 2025
    Sep 19 2025
    We’re talking about Fall Fun today. There are a variety of fun Fall activities in and around Perrysburg in September and October. This is a follow up to episode 66 of The Perrysburg Podcast, which came out in October 2024. Episode 113 was published on Sept 19, 2025. If you want to skip the audio and check out my lists of Fall activities, read the FULL show notes on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/113. ⭐️If you would like to be notified by email about each new episode of The Perrysburg Podcast, sign up for the newsletter on perrysburgpodcast.com. Note: Fall activities pop up from year-to-year, so keep an eye out for them. After I printed my 2025 Fall of Fun list, I added two more things to it with a pen! Every Fall is a little different. Sources of information about Fall activities Local news channels on TV, radio stations, and our local newspapers: The Perrysburg Messenger Journal, The Toledo Blade, and The Sentinel Tribune.Way Public Library - website and printed newsletterWood County Parks - website and The Oak Leaf program guide.Toledo Metroparks - website and Facebook PageSchools - Your child’s school may host activities, like room parties or trunk or treat nights577 Foundation - Check out Fall classes on the website, and sign up for their newsletter.Perrysburg Living Magazine - events section. To get on their mailing list, email Michael Richardson mrichardson@bestversionmedia.com. (There is no website.)The Buzz Book - printed version or the online versionSocial media channels for Way Library, the parks, the 577, the Buzz Book, Visit Perrysburg, Downtown Perrysburg, Inc., and the Perrysburg, OH Facebook Group.Ask Neighbors, friends, local businesses, and people in our community. 5 things my kids have outgrown, but your kids or grandkids might like Halloween parties at School. Little Boo at the Toledo Zoo and The Pumpkin Path, too. Trunk or Treat at schools, churches, businesses, etc Jumping in piles of leaves MacQueen Orchard’s Annual Apple Butter Festival My 2025 Fall of Fun List Watch Perrysburg High School Friday Night Football Games 🏈Watch Cleveland Browns football games 🏈Gwen’s Gourds and Pete’s Pumpkins 🎃Leaders Family Farm in Napoleon, OH (corn maze, hay ride, yard games) 🌽 Erie Orchards (Erie, MI) (hay ride, pick apples, buy cider and donuts) 🍎Trabbic Family Farm (Erie, MI) (hay ride, pick a pumpkin, drink cider, eat a donut) 🎃Cedar Point Halloweekends (Sandusky, OH) 🎢Grand Rapids Apple Butter Festival 🍁Fry Pie Night at Lutheran Church of the Master 28744 Simmons Rd. Perrysburg, OH 🔥 Perrysburg Homecoming Parade on Sept 20, 10 AM - No Festival this year. 🚒Fleitz Pumpkin Farm (Oregon, OH) 🍩 GREAT donuts! Buy pumpkins, mums, and more.MacQueen’s Orchards - buy apples, cider, and baked goods 🍎 University of Toledo Homecoming Parade and GameMake a pumpkin pie and or pumpkin bread 🥧Eat pumpkin pancakes 🥞 at IHOP on Route 20 in PerrysburgDecorate: hang up lights outside and carve a pumpkin 🎃Watch Halloween-themed shows: Ghostbusters, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, Thriller music video by Michael Jackson 🎬Read Fall-themed children’s books, like The Biggest Pumpkin Ever by Steven Kroll. 📚This year, we plan to go to the Manor House at Wildwood Metropark for their Eerie Manor Tours. To learn more, go to https://metroparkstoledo.com/eeriemanor. I didn’t go in 2024, but I plan to go this year between October 17th and 25th. The Manor House rooms and the basement will be decorated for Halloween. 👻Listen to a Halloween-themed music playlist 🎶Drink a pumpkin-spice-flavored latte ☕️Eat pumpkin-flavored ice cream 🍦Pass out candy on Halloween 🎃 17 miscellaneous Fall activities you might enjoy Campfires The Perrysburg Farmers Market every Thursday until early OctoberWatch the leaves change color at the local parks and in your neighborhoodWood County Parks events, like the Heritage Farm Fest at the Carter Historic Farm on Carter Rd in Bowling Green. Learn more at wcparks.org.Toledo MetroParks events. Providence Metropark has a guided lantern tour. Visit metroparkstoledo.com to learn more. The Pumpkin Patch at Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home in Perrysburg.Perrysburg Chorale’s Haunted Harmonies concert at Way Library near Halloween last year.Car Shows at the O-Deer through October.Perrysburg Slow-Rollers bike group every Monday at 7 PM until some time in October. Rossford Halloween Parade in OctoberGarrison Ghost Walk at the Ft. Meigs Battlefield on River RdThe Annual Fall into Rotary Park. Look for that in October.Craft Shows - I know Lutheran Church of the Master on Simmons Road is planning one on October 18. Keep an eye out for others. Halloween parties at friends houses or check out Downtown Perrysburg, Inc.’s Black Veil Ball at the Louisiana Boat Dock on October 25th, 2025. Cozy Corner Fall Market at CJ’s on Third (Thursday nights)The Ft. Meigs YMCA has a Fall Fest for ...
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  • 2025 Architectural Scavenger Hunt
    Sep 12 2025

    Join me for Episode 112 of The Perrysburg Podcast as I share my first experience with Perrysburg’s Annual Architectural Scavenger Hunt! I’ll explain what it is, how it works, and why it’s a fun way to appreciate the Historic District, meet neighbors, and discover hidden details around town. Whether you’re a local or just curious, you’ll learn why this community event is worth checking out.

    Links from this episode

    • Historic Perrysburg Inc website https://www.historicperrysburg.org
    • Historic Perrysburg Inc on Facebook
    • Historic Perrysburg Inc on Instagram
    • Way Public Library https://waylibrary.info/
    • Sign up for the weekly newsletter on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com
    • Follow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast
    • Email the host: kim@perrysburgpodcast.com
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    10 mins
  • Preschools
    Sep 5 2025
    Thank you to the members of the Perrysburg, OH Facebook Group and the preschool staff who provided input for this episode. I was able to put together a list of preschools and tips because of you. I sincerely appreciate your help. Thank you! In this episode, I tell you where my kids went to preschool, tips for choosing a preschool, and a list of preschools that Perrysburg residents use. I hope this episode helps you find a preschool that feels welcoming, safe, and like a place where your child will thrive. Topics covered in the “tips” part of the episode Curriculum Hours of operationNumber of days/weekCostToilet trainingTransportationRegistration AvailabilityToursRatiosSchool break scheduleStaff/communication List of schools mentioned (1) Capable Kids School (Age 2 through 5th grade for learners with autism.) 2722 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. Toledo, OH (2) Children’s Discovery Center (Avenue Road / SR-795) 11090 Avenue Rd. Perrysburg, OH (3) Children’s Discovery Center (at Harbor Town Place - Off SR 25, South of Levis Commons) 7033 Lighthouse Way, Perrysburg, OH (4) GLCAP Perrysburg/Rossford Early Childhood Center 28744 Simmons Rd. Perrysburg, OH (located inside Lutheran Church of the Master) GLCAP = Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (5) Grace Preschool (located inside Grace Church, which is next to Woodlands Park) 601 E. Boundary St. Perrysburg, OH (6) Inspirations Early Learning Center (located inside First Presbyterian Perrysburg Church) 200 E. Second St. Perrysburg, OH (7) Islamic School of Greater Toledo - Early Childhood Program (You can see the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo from I-75 as you approach Perrysburg from the South.) 25877 Scheider Rd. Perrysburg, OH (8) KinderCare (across from Mr. Freeze) 610 W South Boundary St., Perrysburg, OH (9) PENTA Career Center Preschool (also known as their Early Learning Center) 9301 Buck Rd. Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 (10) Perrysburg First United Methodist Preschool (located inside Perrysburg First Church) 200 W. Second St. Perrysburg, OH (11) Perrysburg Preschool (at Union School in Maumee) 102 E. Broadway, Maumee, OH (12) Primrose School of Perrysburg (at Harbor Town Place, Off SR 25, South of Levis Commons) 7123 Lighthouse Way, Perrysburg, OH (13) Saint Rose School (located next to St. Rose Church) 217 E. Front St. Perrysburg, OH (14) The Ready Program, A Preschool Program for Children with Autism (at Wood County Hospital) 1037 Conneaut Avenue, Suite 203, Bowling Green, OH (15) Thrive Childcare (next to PJHS) 1134 Professional Dr. Perrysburg, OH (16) West Side Montessori - Perrysburg Campus (Near Perrysburg High School) 13587 Roachton Rd. Perrysburg, OH (17) YMCA Child Development Center at Fort Meigs (On-campus at the Ft. Meigs YMCA) 13415 Eckel Jct. Rd. Perrysburg, OH If I missed any preschools located IN PERRYSBURG, please let me know. Also, let me know of any other preschools for children with special needs. I can amend this list. My email address is kim@perrysburgpodcast.com. If you would like to be notified by email when a new episode of The Perrysburg Podcast comes out, sign up for the newsletter on perrysburgpodcast.com. I’ll email you every week. You can also Subscribe to or follow The Perrysburg Podcast on your favorite podcast player and YouTube to get each new episode right when it comes out. Share this episode with all your Perrysburg-area friends, family, and neighbors who have children, ages 0-5. Thank you for listening to The Perrysburg Podcast Episode 111! Links and information from this episode not already listed Perrysburg, OH Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/Perrysburg Way Public Library https://waylibrary.info/ Sign up for the weekly newsletter on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.comFollow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcastEmail the host: kim@perrysburgpodcast.com
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  • Fire Prevention Tips and Fire Division Open House Sept 7 - Conversation with Fire Marshal Aaron Harwell
    Aug 29 2025

    Fire Marshal Aaron Harwell from the City of Perrysburg’s Fire Division is my guest today. In this episode, he shares Fire Prevention Tips, talks about the Open House at the Fire Station on Ft. Meigs Road coming up on Sunday, Sept 7, 2025, from 1-4 PM, and much more.

    Our conversation covers AED’s, Stop-the-Bleed Kits, CPR classes, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, the City’s Knox Box Program, community partners (like the American Red Cross and Safe Kids Greater Toledo), a character named Max the Dog (who helps children learn about Fire Safety), and National Fire Prevention Week, which is in October. This year’s theme is “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium Ion Batteries in Your Home.”

    Links and information from this episode

    • Perrysburg Fire Division Station 39 (HQ): 26100 Fort Meigs Rd. Perrysburg, OH 43551
    • Station 38: 140 W. Indiana Ave Perrysburg, OH 43551
    • Fire Division Phone: 419-872-8025
    • Open House Sept 7, 2025, 1:00-4:00 PM at 26100 Ft. Meigs Rd. Perrysburg, OH.
    • Website: City of Perrysburg Fire Division https://www.perrysburgoh.gov/173/Fire-Division
    • Facebook Page for City of Perrysburg Fire Division https://www.facebook.com/PerrysburgFire/
    • Instagram link for City of Perrysburg Fire Division https://www.instagram.com/perrysburgfire/
    • Twitter (X) link for City of Perrysburg Fire Division @PerrysburgFire
    • Kripke Enterprises 8201 W Central Ave, Toledo, OH 43617 https://www.kripke.com/
    • Safe Kids Greater Toledo https://www.facebook.com/SafeKidsToledo/
    • Sign up for the weekly newsletter on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com
    • Follow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast
    • Email the host: kim@perrysburgpodcast.com
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    54 mins