Woo and WayCo
Steve Huszai — Roundabouts, Taxes, and the Heart of Wooster
Wooster City Council member Steve Huszai returns to the podcast to talk about what’s new around town—from roundabouts and roadwork ...
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Manure, Machines, and Modern Farming: A Conversation with Sam Carmony
Sam Carmony joins Luke to talk about the realities of modern agriculture in Wayne County — from dragline manure systems ...
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Kevin White and the Road Ahead for WAYGO
Kevin White, Public Transportation Manager for the City of Wooster, joins us to talk about WAYGO—the city’s new public transit ...
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Philip Shull: From Wooster to the World Stage
Philip Shull, retired Minister Counselor of Agricultural Affairs and senior U.S. diplomat, shares how his upbringing in Wooster shaped a ...
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Scott Boyes – Leading Wooster Community Hospital
Scott Boyes, CEO of Wooster Community Hospital Health System, joins us to share the story of a hospital with a ...
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Public Health in Action with Dr. Nicholas Cascarelli
We sit down with Dr. Nicholas Cascarelli, Health Commissioner of the Wayne County Health Department. Dr. Cascarelli shares how his ...
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Sheriff on Patrol: A Ride-Along with Thomas Ballinger
In this unique mobile episode, Sheriff Thomas Ballinger takes us on the road for a candid ride-along through Wayne County. ...
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Sara Starr Brink: Building an Accessible Arts Future
In this episode, Wayne Center for the Arts Executive Director Sara Starr Brink shares her vision for making the arts ...
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Commissioner Matt Martin: Listening, Leading, and Leaning into Wayne County’s Future
Matt Martin returns—this time as a sitting Wayne County Commissioner. In this thoughtful and often humorous conversation, we talk about ...
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Dawn Cazzolli – Goodwill’s Great Work
Dawn Cazzolli, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Wayne and Holmes Counties, joins the podcast to share the inspiring ...
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Commissioner Jonathan Hofstetter – A Heart for Wayne County
Wayne County Commissioner Jonathan Hofstetter joins the podcast to talk about property taxes, public input, and how three new commissioners ...
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Commissioner Dave McMillen – Listening First, Leading with Purpose
Wayne County Commissioner Dave McMillen joins us for a conversation about what it truly means to serve in local government. ...
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Jonathan Millea: The Quiet Math Behind a Thriving Community
Jonathan Millea, Development Manager for the City of Wooster, joins us to explain how infrastructure, tax incentives, business development, and ...
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Phil Turske: From Fair King to City Hall
Phil Turske, Deputy Director of City Administration for Wooster, joins us to talk public service, pipe cleaner crowns, and peanut-shaped ...
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Property Taxes, Power, and the Price We Pay
State Reps. Meredith Craig and David Thomas join Luke to tackle one of the most pressing issues facing Ohio homeowners—property ...
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Michael Abernathy Jr.: Standing Firm in the Center
Michael Abernathy Jr. wears a lot of hats—president and CEO of Buckeye State Credit Union, city council member at-large, former ...
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Vince Marion: Zoning for Growth
Wooster’s Planning and Zoning Manager, Vince Marion, joins us to break down the city’s comprehensive plan and how zoning changes ...
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Larry Poulson: A Real Field of Dreams
He didn’t mean to get this involved in youth baseball—but after one signup sheet turned into coaching, board meetings, and ...
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Rep. Max Miller: Fighting for Practical Progress
U.S. Representative Max Miller returns to Woo & WayCo to talk about his second term in Congress, his seat on ...
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Gabe Tudor: Building More Than Schools
Gabe Tudor, Superintendent of Wooster City Schools, shares his vision for shaping students into more than just graduates—he wants to ...
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Steve Matthew – Lessons, Leadership, and Community Vision
Steve Matthew, longtime Wooster business owner and 2025 Wall of Fame honoree, reflects on the lessons that have shaped his ...
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Tim Monea – Building a Safer Wooster
After decades of service as Wooster’s Chief Building Official, Tim Monea knows what it takes to keep a city standing ...
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Paul Fryman – Brewing a Legacy in Wooster
Paul Fryman’s journey to founding JAFB Wooster Brewery is a story of passion, craftsmanship, and community. From honing his skills ...
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State Rep. Meredith Craig: Ohio’s Budget
In this episode of Woo and WayCo, Ohio State Representative Meredith Craig discusses her transition into office and the fast-paced ...
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Justin Starlin
He grew up in the county, built his career in the city, and made a name for himself along the ...
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Melanie Garcia
In this episode, we sit down with Melanie Garcia, Executive Director of the Wayne County Community Foundation. Melanie shares how ...
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Maribeth Burns
In this episode, Maribeth Burns, president of the Wayne County Economic Development Council, shares her journey from her roots in ...
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Joel Montgomery
Joel Montgomery has been a driving force behind Wooster’s growth and development for over two decades. As Director of Administration, ...
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Dan Flowers
In this episode, Dan Flowers, CEO of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, shares his journey from music teacher to leading one ...
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Steve Huszai
He’s a councilman, a journalist, a straight shooter, a deep thinker. He’s been the guy asking the questions and the ...
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Denver Steiner
In this episode, we talk with Denver Steiner, a business owner who grew up immersed in the world of entrepreneurship, ...
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Dan Freeman
In this episode, Dan Freeman, owner of Freeman Building Systems, shares his journey from his education and early career to ...
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Casey Coston
Casey Coston joins Woo and WayCo to discuss his book Made Competent, a memoir of his 20-year journey in ministry, ...
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Commissioner Matt Martin
We welcome Matt Martin, the newly sworn-in Wayne County Commissioner. Drawing on his experience as the former manager of the ...
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Dr. Jonathan Ernest
We sit down with Jonathan Ernest, Assistant Professor of Economics at Case Western Reserve University, to dive into critical topics ...
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Mayor Bob Reynolds: Learning & Leading
We sit down with Mayor Bob Reynolds to discuss his journey as Wooster’s mayor. Dedicated to serving the people, Reynolds ...
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Ted Hill: Collector of Stories
While many of our guests focus on sharing stories, Ted is the first to admit he collects them. Like a ...
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Rep. Max Miller: For The District
In this episode, Butch and Luke sit down with Rep. Max Miller, our district’s voice in Congress. Max shares how ...
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Mark Gooch: Speak Up and Step Out
In this episode of Finding Common Ground, we sit down with Mark Gooch, a dedicated candidate for state representative who’s ...
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Matt Diemer: Make Congress Work Again
Matt Diemer is back on the campaign trail, running for Congress in Ohio’s 7th district with a bold message: Make ...
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