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The Local Exchange

by Matt

The Local Exchange — Where Northwest Ohio Comes to Talk.Hosted by Jon Keske and Matthew Hambleton, The Local Exchange brings authentic, in-depth conversations with the people shaping our communities across Northwest Ohio. From local government candidates and civic leaders to community organizers and business voices, each episode explores the issues, ideas, and stories that matter most to our region — in a relaxed, conversational setting.Stay informed. Stay engaged. Join the exchange.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 17: Stephanie Ernest- Bath School Board

    Episode 17: Stephanie Ernest | Bath School Board In this episode of Local Exchange, we sit down with Stephanie Ernst, a member of the Bath Local School District Board of Education, to talk about the proposed Bath High School project that is expected to be on the ballot in May. We discuss how the...

  2. Episode 16: Chief Miller’s Hearing Results

    Episode 16: Chief Miller’s Hearing Results In this episode, Matt and I react to the outcome of Chief Austin Miller’s termination hearing, where all charges against him were dismissed with prejudice. We share our immediate thoughts on what the decision means for the fire department, the township,...

  3. Episode 15: Chief Miller Lawsuit Reaction

    We share our thoughts on the federal lawsuit filed by Shawnee Township Fire Chief Austin Miller and discuss what it could mean for the township, the fire department, and the community. The conversation focuses on potential implications, the legal process, and why this situation matters moving...

  4. Episode 14: Chris Cross

    Episode 14: Chris Cross - Treasurer of Shawnee Schools In this episode, we sit down with Chris Cross, Treasurer of Shawnee Schools, to discuss the financial landscape of the district. We cover the history behind Shawnee’s past deficit spending, the plan now in place to stabilize the budget, and...

  5. Episode 13: Todd Washam

    Episode 13: Todd Washam : Shawnee School Board VP In this episode we talk with Todd Washam, Vice President of the Shawnee School Board, about the key issues facing Shawnee Schools. We discuss efforts to improve academics, classroom sizes, staffing challenges, aging facilities, and how the board...

  6. Episode 12: Shawnee Township November Updates

    Episode 12: Shawnee Township November meetings review. Jon and Matt discuss the pre-disciplinary meeting of Chief Austin Miller on November 24th and the November Trustee meeting.

  7. Episode 11: Mark Triplett

    Episode 11: In this episode Matt sits down with Mark Triplett, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Shawnee High School and they discuss a wide variety of things young athletes and coaches deal with during the season, and preview what to look forward to this upcoming season.

  8. Episode 10: Kelly Martino

    Episode 10: Kelly Martino In this episode of The Local Exchange, Jon and Matt sit down with Kelly Martino, head of fundraising for the Shawnee Stadium Capital Campaign. Kelly shares the history behind the stadium project, how the effort began, and the challenges and community teamwork that have...

  9. Episode 9: Election Results Recap

    Episode 9: Election Results Recap In this episode of The Local Exchange, Jon and Matt break down the results of the recent Shawnee Township election — with Kenny Gross and Paul Neff set to take office as trustees in January. They look at voting trends, turnout, and how social media engagement...

  10. Episode 8: Tug Taviano

    In this episode of Local Exchange, we sit down with Tug Taviano, a lifelong Lima native, community connector, and event organizer known for bringing people together through faith, music, and service. Tug shares his personal journey, from his early days in the community to building meaningful...

  11. Episode 7: John Hollenbacher

    In Episode 7 of Local Exchange, we sit down with John Hollenbacher, a lifelong Shawnee resident and strong advocate for our community. John has deep family roots in local government and has spent years staying informed and engaged in township issues. He talks about his passion for bringing people...

  12. Episode 6: Aaron Cunningham

    In the final run up to the election, we chat with Aaron Cunningham, who is running for Elida School Board. We talk about the role of a board member, and some of the challenges facing Elida as a district.

  13. Episode 5: Ryan Schott

    We had an opportunity to sit down with recently retired firefighter Ryan Schott to discuss the firestations current state of affairs. With 26 years of experience in the Shawnee Fire Department, he is a wealth of knowledge on all the things happening in the station.

  14. Episode 4: Mindy Molaski

    On this episode we sit down with Mindy Molaski, candidate for Trustee in Shawnee Township. Mindy shares her thoughts on the township and some ideas about how to bring the community together and share some Shawnee pride.

  15. Episode 3: Paul Neff

    Today we are talking with our 3rd candidate for Shawnee Trustee, Paul Neff. Paul gives some insight on being a firefighter and farmer and shares some of his knowledge of the history of Shawnee.

  16. Episode 2: Chad Myers

    Today we got the opportunity to chat with Chad Myers, candidate for Shawnee Trustee, and to hear his thoughts on the election, food, and motocross.

  17. Episode 1: Kenny Gross

    We had a chance to sit down with Kenny Gross, candidate for Shawnee Trustee, to hear his thoughts on the township today, and where he would like to see it go if he gets elected.

  18. Episode Zero

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Local Exchange — Where Northwest Ohio Comes to Talk.Hosted by Jon Keske and Matthew Hambleton, The Local Exchange brings authentic, in-depth conversations with the people shaping our communities across Northwest Ohio. From local government candidates and civic leaders to community organizers and business voices, each episode explores the issues, ideas, and stories that matter most to our region — in a relaxed, conversational setting.Stay informed. Stay engaged. Join the exchange.

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The Local Exchange — Where Northwest Ohio Comes to Talk.Hosted by Jon Keske and Matthew Hambleton, The Local Exchange brings authentic, in-depth conversations with the people shaping our communities across Northwest Ohio. From local government candidates and civic leaders to community organizers...

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