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Conversations With Columbiana County

by Tad Herold

A podcast about Columbiana County, Ohio. With special emphasis on government, business, and economic development.

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  1. 24-03 County Commissioner Tim Weigle

    After twelve years as Columbiana County Commissioner (and 23 years as Unity Township Trustee), Tim Weigle is retiring from public service. But not before he stops in to chat! Tim tells us a bit about his work as a township trustee, how that transitioned when he was elected county commissioner…

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  2. 24-02 Gabe Durrant--Columbiana County GIS Coordinator

    County GIS Coordinator, Gabe Durrant, swings by to tell us about what GIS is (spoiler: it stands for geographic information system), how it is used in the county, and who can and should use it. Gabe also tells us about the county's aerial drone program and ground penetrating radar, along with his...

  3. 24-01 Haedan Panezott--Former Executive Director, Columbiana County Land Bank

    Haedan Panezott joins us to discuss many of the projects he accomplished as the Executive Director of the Columbiana County Land Reutilization Corporation (a/k/a the Land Bank). Haedan recently stepped down from that role to focus on an ever-important role at the Columbiana County Port Authority....

  4. 23-01 Kathy Schulz--Underground Railroad in Ohio

    Columbiana County native, Kathy Schulz, join us to discuss her recently published book, The Underground Railroad in Ohio. Kathy tells us what the Underground Railroad was (and what it wasn't!!). We learn why Ohio was truly at the heart of the Underground Railroad and the important role that...

  5. 22-01 Dr. Tom Maraffa

    We welcome retired YSU geography professor, Dr. Tom Maraffa to the podcast. Tom recently conducted an analysis of the Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) program, with a special focus on the City of Columbiana's relatively new (but active) CRA program. We talk about what a CRA is, what it tries to...

  6. 21-02 Wes Vins, County Health Commissioner--Part 2

    Wes Vins, the Health Commissioner of the Columbiana County General Health District joins us for this episode. In this interview (part 2 of 2), Wes tells us about the COVID pandemic, explains some of the science, and details all aspects of the response from the local, state, and national perspective.

  7. 21-01 Wes Vins, County Health Commissioner--Part 1

    Wes Vins, the Health Commissioner of the Columbiana County General Health District joins us for this episode. In this interview (part 1 of 2), we learn a bit about Wes, the history of public health, and some of the specific activities of the Columbiana County General Health District.

  8. 20-10 Treasurer Candidate Interview--Linda Bolon

    Current Columbiana County Treasurer, Linda Bolon, joins us to discuss why she would like your vote for Columbiana County Treasurer.

  9. 20-09 Treasurer Candidate Interview--Bryan Blakeman

    Current Mayor of the City of Columbiana, Bryan Blakeman, joins us to discuss why he would like your vote for Columbiana County Treasurer.

  10. 20-08 Columbiana County Parks District--Tom Butch and Eileen Dray-Bardon

    Tom Butch and Eileen Dray-Bardon, Chair and Vice-Chair respectively, of the Columbiana County Parks District Board of Commissioners join us for this episode. Learn about some of the great facilities the Parks District has to offer in Columbiana County, including the Greenway Bike Trail, Scenic...

  11. 20-07 Tad Herold

    The episode nobody has been waiting for!!! Peter Wilson returns to interview Columbiana County's Director of Economic Development, Tad Herold (that's me). Peter asks me about my work at the Office of Economic Development, including the establishment and administration of the Columbiana County…

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  12. 20-06 Penny Traina

    Peter Wilson joins us once again for the podcast. This time he will be doing the interviewing! Peter interviews Penny Traina, the CEO and Executive Director of the Columbiana County Port Authority. We learn about what this often misunderstood entity does, how it's organized, and how it's…

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  13. 20-05 Jeremy Corbisello & Jordan Williams

    We are joined by two administrators of the Columbiana County Career and Technical Center (CCCTC): Assistant Superintendent Jeremy Corbisello and Principal Jordan Williams. Mr. Corbisello and Mr. Williams tell us about the programs offered at CCCTC, the benefits their students enjoy, and some of…

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  14. 20-04 Chaney Nezbeth

    Chaney Nezbeth, Executive Director of the Way Station Inc. joins us to discuss this faith-based organization. The Way Station has locations in Columbiana and East Liverpool, but serves thousand of people from all over Columbiana County and beyond. Listen in to learn about the varied programs...

  15. 20-03 Commissioner Mike Halleck

    Columbiana County Commissioner Mike Halleck joins us for this episode of the podcast. We learn about his boyhood in a country music hotspot in Kentucy, his career in retail, and what led him to politics. We also learn a bit about his political career and what he enjoys most about being a county...

  16. 20-02 Mayor Peter Wilson

    The new Mayor of Lisbon, Ohio, Peter Wilson, joins us for this episode. He tells us about growing up in the area, his work as a journalist all around the globe, and why he returned to Lisbon. We also get a glimpse of what caused him to unexpectedly get involved in local politics, leading to his...

  17. 20-01 Attorney John Gamble

    Attorney John Gamble, of the Columbiana County Prosecutor's Office, is our first guest in 2020. John has been with that office for over thirty years and has served as the Chief Criminal Prosecutor for Robert L. Herron for the majority of that time. He explains the wide-ranging responsibilities of...

  18. 19-05 Mark Lamoncha

    Mark Lamoncha is our guest for this episode of the podcast. Mark is the CEO of Humtown Products,a full-service supplier to the foundry industry. Humtown manufactures sand cores and molds — from simple production jobs, emergency resourcing and highly complex cores to air-set cores and molds, and…

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  19. 19-04 David Dees

    Dr. David Dees, Dean of the Kent State University Columbiana County Regional Campuses in Salem and East Liverpool is our guest for this episode. He tells us about the opportunities students in Columbiana County have available to them to earn competitive, full four-year Kent State University…

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  20. 19-03 Lance Willard

    Lance Willard joins us for this episode of the podcast. Dr. Willard tells us about how he became the City Manager of Columbiana, Ohio. He also updates us on the recently enacted Community Reinvestment Area (CRA), which can assist residents and businesses in lowering their tax burden; the new DORA...

  21. 19-02 Bobby Ritchey

    Bobby Ritchey is our guest for our second podcast episode. Bobby is the Executive Director of the Columbiana County Land Reutilization Corporation, otherwise known as the Land Bank. Bobby chats with us about the Land Bank, its history, current initiatives, and future plans. Listen to learn about...

  22. 19-01 Eileen Dray-Bardon

    Eileen Dray-Bardon is our guest for our first-ever episode. Eileen chats with us about her many years at the Columbiana County Department of Job and Family Services, including over two decades as its Director. Learn about what that agency does and how it has changed. Eileen also talks to us about...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast about Columbiana County, Ohio. With special emphasis on government, business, and economic development.

HOSTED BY

Tad Herold

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