Woo and WayCo

Bobbi Douglas has spent 44 years helping shape addiction recovery, domestic violence support, sexual assault advocacy, victim services, and community ... Read more

Sandra Hull helped shape the downtown Wooster we know today. As the founder and longtime executive director of Main Street ... Read more

Wayne County Commissioner Jonathan Hofstetter returns to discuss what he’s learned during his first term and why he’s running for ... Read more

State Representative Meredith Craig returns for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on what’s actually happening in Columbus. From property tax reform ... Read more

Main Street Wooster Executive Director Shannon Waller and Project Manager Kerri Kiel join the podcast to talk about the work ... Read more

Katy Caskey, owner of SUNNY Boutique in downtown Wooster, joins us to talk about the journey that led her from ... Read more

Kelvin Bond and Brittany Tharp of Friends of Hospice of Wayne County join us to share how two resale stores ... Read more

Carrolyn Salazar, owner of Ivory Room and Main Street Wooster’s Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year, shares the story behind taking ... Read more

We sit down with Rob Wells, Arena Director at Alice Noble Ice Arena, to talk about what it really takes ... Read more

Wooster City Schools Superintendent Gabe Tudor returns to the podcast for a wide-ranging, thoughtful conversation about where the district stands—and ... Read more

Wayne County Auditor Russell Robertson joins us to unpack the confusion surrounding rising property values, tax bills, and the reforms ... Read more

In her first public conversation since becoming Director of Wayne County Job & Family Services, Lisa Gunnels opens up about ... Read more

In this episode, Jody Starcher, vice president and longest-serving active member of the Wooster City School Board, offers a thoughtful ... Read more

Wayne County Commissioner Dave McMillen returns to Woo & WayCo for a conversation that balances optimism with honesty. He and ... Read more

Wooster City Council member Steve Huszai returns to the podcast to talk about what’s new around town—from roundabouts and roadwork ... Read more

Sam Carmony joins Luke to talk about the realities of modern agriculture in Wayne County — from dragline manure systems ... Read more

Kevin White, Public Transportation Manager for the City of Wooster, joins us to talk about WAYGO—the city’s new public transit ... Read more

Philip Shull, retired Minister Counselor of Agricultural Affairs and senior U.S. diplomat, shares how his upbringing in Wooster shaped a ... Read more

Scott Boyes, CEO of Wooster Community Hospital Health System, joins us to share the story of a hospital with a ... Read more

We sit down with Dr. Nicholas Cascarelli, Health Commissioner of the Wayne County Health Department. Dr. Cascarelli shares how his ... Read more

In this unique mobile episode, Sheriff Thomas Ballinger takes us on the road for a candid ride-along through Wayne County. ... Read more

In this episode, Wayne Center for the Arts Executive Director Sara Starr Brink shares her vision for making the arts ... Read more

Matt Martin returns—this time as a sitting Wayne County Commissioner. In this thoughtful and often humorous conversation, we talk about ... Read more

Dawn Cazzolli, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Wayne and Holmes Counties, joins the podcast to share the inspiring ... Read more

Wayne County Commissioner Jonathan Hofstetter joins the podcast to talk about property taxes, public input, and how three new commissioners ... Read more

Wayne County Commissioner Dave McMillen joins us for a conversation about what it truly means to serve in local government. ... Read more

Jonathan Millea, Development Manager for the City of Wooster, joins us to explain how infrastructure, tax incentives, business development, and ... Read more

Phil Turske, Deputy Director of City Administration for Wooster, joins us to talk public service, pipe cleaner crowns, and peanut-shaped ... Read more

State Reps. Meredith Craig and David Thomas join Luke to tackle one of the most pressing issues facing Ohio homeowners—property ... Read more

Michael Abernathy Jr. wears a lot of hats—president and CEO of Buckeye State Credit Union, city council member at-large, former ... Read more

Wooster’s Planning and Zoning Manager, Vince Marion, joins us to break down the city’s comprehensive plan and how zoning changes ... Read more

He didn’t mean to get this involved in youth baseball—but after one signup sheet turned into coaching, board meetings, and ... Read more

U.S. Representative Max Miller returns to Woo & WayCo to talk about his second term in Congress, his seat on ... Read more

Gabe Tudor, Superintendent of Wooster City Schools, shares his vision for shaping students into more than just graduates—he wants to ... Read more

Steve Matthew, longtime Wooster business owner and 2025 Wall of Fame honoree, reflects on the lessons that have shaped his ... Read more

After decades of service as Wooster’s Chief Building Official, Tim Monea knows what it takes to keep a city standing ... Read more

Paul Fryman’s journey to founding JAFB Wooster Brewery is a story of passion, craftsmanship, and community. From honing his skills ... Read more

In this episode of Woo and WayCo, Ohio State Representative Meredith Craig discusses her transition into office and the fast-paced ... Read more

He grew up in the county, built his career in the city, and made a name for himself along the ... Read more

In this episode, we sit down with Melanie Garcia, Executive Director of the Wayne County Community Foundation. Melanie shares how ... Read more

In this episode, Maribeth Burns, president of the Wayne County Economic Development Council, shares her journey from her roots in ... Read more

Joel Montgomery has been a driving force behind Wooster’s growth and development for over two decades. As Director of Administration, ... Read more

In this episode, Dan Flowers, CEO of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, shares his journey from music teacher to leading one ... Read more

He’s a councilman, a journalist, a straight shooter, a deep thinker. He’s been the guy asking the questions and the ... Read more

In this episode, we talk with Denver Steiner, a business owner who grew up immersed in the world of entrepreneurship, ... Read more

In this episode, Dan Freeman, owner of Freeman Building Systems, shares his journey from his education and early career to ... Read more

Casey Coston joins Woo and WayCo to discuss his book Made Competent, a memoir of his 20-year journey in ministry, ... Read more

We welcome Matt Martin, the newly sworn-in Wayne County Commissioner. Drawing on his experience as the former manager of the ... Read more

We sit down with Jonathan Ernest, Assistant Professor of Economics at Case Western Reserve University, to dive into critical topics ... Read more

We sit down with Mayor Bob Reynolds to discuss his journey as Wooster’s mayor. Dedicated to serving the people, Reynolds ... Read more