Perrysburg Podcast

The Faith Community Leader Series continues today with Perrysburg resident Mohammad Shalabe. He is the current President of the Islamic Center of Great Toledo (ICGT). 

Mohammad is originally from Palestine. He earned his medical degree in the Ukraine. He is an endocrinologist by training, and he is employed by Mercy Health in Sylvania, Ohio. 

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Today's episode is about pickleball in Perrysburg, and my guest is "Pickleball Paul," also known as Paul Smithers. 

During our conversation, you'll hear how pickleball became so popular locally, where to play, how beginners can get started, why the game has become such a social activity for people of all ages, and more.

Whether you've never picked up a paddle or you already play regul...

The Perrysburg Heights Community Association (PHCA) is a nonprofit community organization in Perrysburg Township that helps children, adults, and families through education, wellness, food assistance, recreation, and community support programs.

It started in 1991 as a response to concerns about children struggling academically in the Perrysburg Heights neighborhood. Over time, it grew from a small after-school tutoring effort in ...

This is a Mother's Day themed episode. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms in Perrysburg and beyond! This episode publishes on Friday, May 8, 2026, and Mother's Day in the United States is on May 10.

Note: Even though this episode celebrates Moms, Mother's Day can also feel complicated, painful, or bittersweet for some people. No matter what this holiday feels like for you, I hope there's something in this episode that resonates w...

Today's episode is about the Fort Meigs Historic Site, and my guest is John Thompson. He's the Manager of Historic Programming and Head of Interpretation at Fort Meigs Historic Site.

If you've ever driven past it and thought, I should check that out sometime, this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll learn what to see and do at Fort Meigs, what not to miss inside the fort and museum, and how to experience it in a way that ...

Today's episode is about bike trails in and around Perrysburg, OH. I love riding my bike. If you like biking, too, this episode's for you! Best wishes for a safe and fun 2026 bike season.

Note: I use the terms bike trail, multi-use path, and multipurpose trail interchangeably in this episode. A list of trails and websites is below.

Multipurpose Trails in Perrysburg

1. Chessie Circle Trail at W.W. Knight Nature Preserve 29530 ...

This episode is dedicated to the teens and tweens of Perrysburg and their families. It is my hope that this episode will inspire you to read, write, and/or draw AND attend this year's Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival. To read the FULL show notes, visit https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/143.

The Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival is Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Toledo School for the Arts. To learn more about it, I sat down with...

In this episode of The Perrysburg Podcast, host Kim Newlove interviews Heather Gallant, Executive Director of The 577 Foundation. Located at 577 E. Front Street, this nonprofit arts and nature education center offers free access to its beautiful grounds, along with classes (for a fee), events, and opportunities to connect with others in the community.

Kaizen Educational Group in Perrysburg offers comprehensive support for children with learning differences—all under one roof. In this episode, co-owners Jill Michaelson and Chelsea Siebenaler explain how their multidisciplinary team evaluates and supports children ages 2.5 through high school (and sometimes beyond).

This episode highlights a student-led, non-profit organization called Musicians for Causes. These high-school-aged musicians perform in the community and at local businesses. They're a great example of how young people in our community are stepping up—not just to showcase their talent, but also to make a positive impact locally. 

🚧 Today's episode includes a conversation with the following individuals about Revitalize Perrysburg Phase 2 (a construction project in Historic Downtown Perrysburg):

In this episode, I share seven poisoning prevention messages in honor of National Poison Prevention Week, which is March 15-21, 2026. I am an Ohio-licensed pharmacist, and I have provided poisoning prevention education as a volunteer for more than 10 years.

If you're looking for fish on Fridays during Lent, this episode's for you! I'm sharing local fish fries, restaurants that serve fish, and a few easy Friday fish dinner ideas from my own kitchen.