Claybrook Chats with Barb

Barb learns how important the full health physical is to the health research project and encourages all area residents to participate.

Barb chats with Pam Omler, about her 30+ years participating in summer wagon train adventures with the Ohio Wagon Train Association.

Barb chats with Steve Telischak about installing a new flagpole and designing new flags for the EP High School Stadium as his Eagle Scout Project.

Barb chats with the creators of the documentary about the recovery days following the train derailment in 2023.

Barb chats with Jerry Coblentz about his 50+ years of experience drag racing. Check out some of his pictures on Claybrook Chats Facebook page.

Barb chats with Dr. Erin Haynes about how the research of local health will be collected and processed.

Barb chats with Jerry Liliestedt, the Director of Operations for Elite Pharmacy. They just had a grand opening on October 29, 2025 to welcome the East Palestine community.

Barb chats with the Family Nurse Practitioner and Director of Marketing about the new location and services available at the EP Clinic sponsored by East Liverpool Hospital.

Barb chats with Dr. Erin Haynes about the new $10 million dollar funding grant from NIH.

Barb chats with Lenny Glavan about tattoos and the experience of getting her very first tattoo from him. Lenny Glavan is the owner of Hammer N Ink Tattoo Studio.

Barb chats with Brenda Povenski about her 2025 campaign for the Unity Township Fiscal officer position

Barb chats with Kari Brieck, who recently opened the Golden Spa. Kari and her receptionist Kelsey Davis talk about the services they provide for our "furry" family members.

Barb chats with Roberta Brittain and Shirley Glaven about the history of the street fair and the plans for this year.

Barb chats with members of the train derailment health studies team about their research project and how they plan on collecting and analyzing data.

Barb chats with Cathy Hester Seckman, the author of Ohio Day Trips" and several other books she has written.

After spending three Monday afternoons with EP Middle School students learning about podcasting, the group turned the tables and asked her the questions. It was a fun interview!

Barb has the opportunity to chat with 4 middle school students to produce a podcast. This is part of a middle school education enrichment grant program.

Barb chats with a Paramedic and EMT about questions concerning 911 calls, ambulance services, required training, and educational programs provided by the EP Fire Department and EMS.

Learn about volunteering for this program as a visiting friend or know someone who is homebound and would enjoy some company.

Barb chats with Parker Sherry of WRS Wealth Advisors about how a financial advisor can help you create a comfortable future.

Following an EPGO Gathering, Barb chats with EP Police Chief about the talk he had with local community members about home safety, scams and other services the police department provides.

Barb and Chad Edwards do a review of the EP Village Charter type of government for those who were unable to attend the EPGO Gathering.

Lyddy Jones explains the 2025 changes coming in the Medicare Part D program and how we should all take time to review our current plans. Lots of changes coming!

After reading the book Roctogenarians by Mo Rocca and Jonathan Greenberg Barb was inspired to do an old fashioned school "book report" for her listeners.

Columbiana County Park District is one of the best kept secrets of all time! Listen and learn about three county operated parks that cover over 1,000 acres and 15 miles.

Barb chats with volunteers Kathy Cattrell and Eileen Dray-Bardon from the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center. The Center is a great learning resource!

Barb chats with Jon Rettig and Josh Foster about the EP Fire Fighter's Association and how they provide the annual 4th of July program.

Barb chats with Dianah Fabry, the Project Director of the East Palestine Resiliency Center. Dianah talks about the grant used to create the center and all the various services that will be provided to the area residents affected by the train derailment.

Barb chats with Nick Oberholtzer about his hobby of raising and racing homing pigeons. This chat is full of "Gee, I didn't know that" information. Did you ever wonder how they do find their way home?

Barb chats with Ashleigh Davis, a social worker, therapist, hospice volunteer and end-of-life doula. She explains how an end-of-life doula can help us approach death without the fear we all generally feel.

Barb chats with Sylvia and Hannah about the many local economical trips that this mother and daughter have taken in the tri-state area. They post pictures and comments about their travels and provide ideas for family outings while creating a visual journal for Hannah to remember.

Barb shares stories about the how our ancestors lived and modernized the town. There are stories about the local telephone company, post office, creation of fire department, banking, the local electric and water plants, and everyone's favorite the big annual fairs. They had to resolve real life problems such as no sanitation, no laws, saloons, guns, mud streets, no fire department, just to name of a few.

Barb shares a brief history of the 100+ years of the pottery industry in East Palestine that includes the famous W.S. George Pottery Company.

Did you ever wonder what it was like before the automobile arrived? Barb shares a few stories about the arrival of this new means of transportation.

Barb shares the history of the McGraw Tire and Rubber Company that flourished in the 1900's and how it changed the town.

Barb talks about the very early days of East Palestine and it's evolution from a wilderness to Mechanicsburg to East Palestine.

In response to a question, Barb researched the history of one of East Palestine's residents to find out why a school was named after him. Listen to a very interesting story of our past.

Barb chats with Sandy Wales, the Director of EP Social Concerns. It is a hometown nonprofit organization that is locally supported and provides services to residents of the school district.

This chat is a must for all older adults and their children to listen to. Cassandra Valentini from Direction Home of Eastern Ohio explains all the various programs available in our 4 county area. Plus, she talks about the "Older Adults Resource Guide" that is loaded with contact information.

Barb chats with George Bollinger, Commander of Post 31 and Don Hauenstein, Finance Officer of the East Palestine American Legion organization. They talk about the history and future of Post 31.

Cindy Fletcher and Barb chat about her experiences in the world of needle felting. Cindy explains how she uses this skill to design very detailed animals using wool. She also teaches classes.

Barb chats with Lora Kost, the owner of Rt. 14 Home Center. Lora specializes in one-of-a-kind furniture and home decor. She also houses Barb's Cozy Corner where craft classes are held.

Barb chats with Rebecca Kiger, an independent documentary photographer. Rebecca covered the 2023 train derailment resulting in a special report in Time magazine with her pictures telling the world our story.

Barb chats with Tami Harris, a local real estate agent, about things to consider and prepare before putting your home on the market and the steps of completing a successful sale.

Barb chats with Fran Figley and nephew Tim Figley about their book "Faith Through the Fog". Fran talks about the tragic losses he experienced in his lifetime and how he survived.

Barb chats with Darlene Exposito, the president of the EP Town and Country Garden Club. Darlene shares the long history of the organization and some of their projects to beautify the town.

Barb chats with Kerri Stewart, owner of Bea's Insurance, about doing an annual review of all your insurance needs and coverage tips.

Barb talks about what her first year was like doing a weekly podcast and shares some statistics about the 48 weekly podcasts she did.

Barb chats with Jennifer Mollenkopf about her experience marching in the 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.

Barb chats with Nancy Herr, the Unity Township Fiscal Officer. Nancy talks about the duties of that job and how things have changed over the past 48 years that she has held that position.