Whats Happening Ashtabula County

Alvin Rodriguez from Physical Culture Training joins the pod this week to talk about his new business in State Road Medical Facility. Andrew has been packing on the pounds, good thing Alvin has just the cure! This is a great collaboration with State Rd. and Orlando Chiropractic, both of which are friends of the program and have been on the pod in the past.  You have to come check this place out today, the video does not do it justice. If you are looking to shed some pounds and live a better lifestyle, become a world class body builder or learning how to run to first base without falling, like Angel, Physical Culture has the right plan for you.  Don't wait until Monday to make a change, start now and contact Alvin today for a FREE consultation! 

Special guest Greg Church joins Andrew on the pod this week. Angel really missed out on all of the amazing goodies this place has to offer.  Plain and simple, if you need something for your home but don't know exactly what you are looking for, come here! This unique store has 37 venders that make everything from furniture, home goods, food, cards, and everything in between. You will not walk out empty handed, I can promise you that!  Be there Saturday for the 4 corners farmers market. It is featuring 18 different local farmers and crafters selling home grown and handmade items. The market will be right outside in the parking lot. I guarantee that you will find something you want for the home or a gift for a loved one. See you Saturday!!!

Andrew and Angel head back out to Conneaut this week for a whole latte fun! Root Down Coffee in the beautiful Conneaut Harbor is more than just coffee and tea, it is all about community, art, yoga and more!  This beautiful building is more than a century old and the rehab is stunning. Michael and his fabulous crew will make you feel like you're at home and treat you like family.  The Conneaut Harbor is booming, if you are not checking it out, you are seriously missing out!   Do you have a small locally owned business? Local non-profit? Local public event? Let us know and we would love to have you on What's Happening Ashtabula County!! DM us today! 

Angel invites Andrew out to Conneaut (Angel voice) for this fresh and clean episode. There, we meet a great family who craft their own handmade soap, body care products, honey and other household items. Sandbar Suds in the booming Conneaut Harbor district has their grand opening TODAY!  This is one of the best promotions we have seen yet, be one of the first five customers on Friday (8/6/21) 11a-7p, Saturday (8/7/21) 11a-7p, or Sunday (8/8/21) Noon-4p and you will win free soap for a YEAR! Its going to be a party all weekend with tasty treats and sales throughout the weekend. But sure to follow them on their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sandbarsuds for all of the details.  Sandbar Suds is all about the community. They are partnering with https://www.facebook.com/maddoxkitcats Maddox and Friends Cat Rescue for donations to this great non-profit organization. If you make a donation this weekend, you will be entered into a drawing to win one of four $20 gift cards to a local Conneaut favorite restaurants. Those include Charlies Deli, Crispy Biscuit, Root Down Coffee and Biscotti's. See you at 997 Day Street in Conneaut all weekend! Can't make it? Check out their website and order from the comfort of your own home! https://www.sandbarsuds.com/  Conneaut is a great community, get out this weekend and welcome Sandbar Suds to the neighborhood! Oh and feel free to bring your furry friends too!

Connie Moores from the Heritage Farm Market joins Andrew on the pod this week. Moores Heritage Farm Market is located on Historic Bridge Street in the Ashtabula Harbor. It is a fabulous location with everything that you need for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Save time, beat the heat and stop by for a homemade delicious meal for the entire family. Connie makes everything in house and is open every day. She is incredibly nice and ready to help you now, stop in and see her today!  

Andrew and Angel finally get out to Austinburg to meet with Brett from Bonasi Bikes! We have been planning this episode for a few months and it does not disappoint. Bonasi does it all from rentals, to sales, to fixes and skateboards. They can help you with whatever you need! They are right on the Greenway Trail and the Ashtabula County Metroparks, stop by and say hello today!

PART 2: Watch Andrew's belt get tighter. This food is absolutely AMAZING! Also meet the reason why John and his wife work so hard. It is an great story, support this amazing restaurant and community resource!  

WE. ARE. BACK! Angel and Andrew are back to doing what they do best, EATING! This is a two part episode. They kick off the summer with Mary's Urban Kitchen Food Truck. John Krause and his team do it all! Have an upcoming event? Don't want the hassle of cooking for a large group? Give the food truck a call and let them take care of it. Follow them on social media and enjoy some of the best food around! 

The crew heads out to Angel's neighborhood for this weeks pod. CONNEAUT!!! We are live on scene at Charlie's Deli & Catering in the beautiful Conneaut Harbor! This deli is much more than just sandwiches, they have taco's, daily specials, fish Friday's homestyle favorites, amazing deserts and SO much more! Andrew devours a delicious desert and Angel drools over it.  Delivery is also available. Are you like Andrew and live in Ashtabula? No worries! Their delivery team will meet you so you don't have to drive the entire way. Chaz and Pam are the Conneaut community and do an amazing job! Headed to the lake for the day? Stop at Charlie's Deli first and take your lunch to go. Or grab dinner after. Follow them on facebook and order https://www.charliesdeli1.com/ now! 

Angel and Andrew are back on location this week at The Bakery on Main! Another fun podcast! The crew talked about having a cookie eating contest, or a bake off, but for safety reasons, we decided on a cookie decorating contest! Stacey is an amazing baker and will take on any challenge! Check out her facebook page and take a look at all of her amazing creations and everyday goodies! 

We are back on zoom this week to meet with Amber Sironen from Epic Elopments Ohio! Thinking about getting married this year? Call Amber! she will do it all, just bring your significant other. Take the planning and stress out of the big day and let Amber take care of it all!  Epic Elopments is a new fun, unique, and different way to wed. This concept is growing and we have it right here in Ashtabula County! Our County has the perfect location for pop-up weddings with the COVID restrictions. Have a simple yet elaborate wedding with true professionals, contact Epic Elopments and Amber today!

Angel and Andrew head out to Jefferson to meet Pricilla and Justin at Makin JoMark! This store is awesome! There is so much to do in Jefferson, grab coffee at Wall Street Coffee Company, lunch at Pubelo Real and some great shopping! Visit their website https://www.makin-jomark.com/for more exclusives and check out their MVP page for more deals!  Go check it out! 

Andrew sits down with Kelli Jones from Ashtabula County LEADERship Inc. We get an update on programming and their annual event. Mardi Gras Madness has moved to a virtual format this year and starts Tuesday February 16th! Click the link below and get in on the action!! Join Us in Support of LEADERship's Annual Fundraising Event Mardi Gras Masquerade ONLINE THIS YEAR ONLY! https://event.auctria.com/6424815c-b9ca-44fc-928a-8e63e1e69fb6/  

The podcast crew travels to Geneva for this episode. Andrew is joined by Kelli Jones from LEADERship Ashtabula County to discuss the changes and success that the Boot has had since the Covid pandemic. The Boot has everything that you need! Come on in and try some great whisky's, bourbons and great home cooked meal! Follow The Boot on Facebook for all of their specials and be sure to grab a spot for the big game this Sunday! 

On this weeks pod, Andrew and Angel travel to Red Eagle Distillery in Harpersfield. This one turns south quick, but it was a great time! The hosts try a few different liquors and it is clear that their palates are not well defined. Listen for a new upcoming challenge where you can win gift cards! Finally, Andrew really loves old buildings with great history. Like, he really loves them.....SHARE, LISTEN AND ENJOY!

This week we take a step back from the on location recordings and have one of the originals on the show. Mr. Positivity Greg Church joins Andrew on the pod today. Angel was unable to join us this week, but we do have someone you may have seen before sitting in.  Thank you Greg for coming on today, it is always a great time catching up and talking all things Chamber related. 

As promised, we have a great new episode for you this week. Andrew and Angel go back on location with Ryan Sposito from Cloven Hoof Brewing Company.  The crew talks about the great local collaborations, the science of making beer and upcoming releases.  *HUGE RELEASE* Go to the Hoof on Saturday January 30th for a very special Imperial Maple Bourbon Stout beer release! This beer is limited and will sell out! Shoutout to Bissell Maple Farm on this great joint effort. Be sure to grab a limited release shirt too! #beers #AshtabulaCounty #local #stout #sour #IPA #lager #cheers #drinkresponsibly #dontdrinkanddrive

On this weeks episode, we are on location at South River Winery! We meet Amanda Briggs de Lavini and get a behind the scenes look at the gorgeous facility.  Since this was our first on location podcast we have some technical difficulties so this episode will be in two parts. Be sure to watch and listen to both episodes and learn everything that South River can do! 

On this weeks episode, we are on location at South River Winery! We meet with Amanda Briggs de Lavini and get a behind the scenes look at the gorgeous facility.  Since this was our first on location podcast we have some technical difficulties so this episode will be in two parts. Be sure to watch both episodes and learn everything that South River can do!

Welcome to a new year of Whats Happening Ashtabula County. We've talked about the Ashtabula County LEADERship Signature Program before but now we move to the youth class and a great project that is kicking off. 

Michael Thompson is a certified master herbalist. He joins us from Unguentarii which is on Main Ave. in Ashtabula. Unguentarii has everything you need for the holiday season. His candles and body care products are organic and smell amazing. He also sells products in bulk if you want to make soaps and other small business products. Check out his website and all that he has to offer! https://www.unguentarii.com/  

2020 is winding down and the holidays are upon us. Don't let COVID get you down, become a visitor in your own county! Stephanie Siegel from the Ashtabula County Visitors Bureau joins the pod to talk about a great offer, listen or watch for the details! Visit https://visitashtabulacounty.com/ for more information.  The A.C. Visitors Bureau is the marketing voice for the county and Stephanie is doing a great job! Ashtabula County is the largest county in the state and is great for social distancing! Stephanie provides us with some new fun facts that I bet YOU didn't even know! Check it out, shop local and become a visitor in #bula 

We are officially back! The Ashtabula County YMCA continues to transform and strengthen our community. Trevor Sprague and Laura Jones fill us in on the connections and bonds they have formed during the pandemic. Our local non-profit organizations need your help. In this time of giving, please keep your donations local. The YMCA needs our support and resources. 

When Andrew, Angel and Dave began their podcast journey they vowed to not talk about politics, there are MANY other podcasts that already do that. They wanted to make you laugh, keep it light and give you a behind the scenes look of Ashtabula County.  As many of you know, our own Angel McVoy is running for Ashtabula County Commissioner. We have received many questions about her and thought it would be best to have a chat with Angel. This is an episode you are not going to want to miss.  No matter what happens, please, please, PLEASE! Register to vote!!! You can do that here  https://olvr.ohiosos.gov/ 

Angel and Andrew are joined by Dr. Jerry Orlando. Jerry is a chiropractor and has his own business in Conneaut and he also works for State Road Occupational Medical Facility. Jerry specializes in many therapy's and just wants to make you feel better! Give him a call today at 440-593-7788! 

On this weeks episode, we are joined by Kelli Jones. Kelli is the new Executive Director of Ashtabula County LEADERship. She talks about the upcoming class year and all of the changes because of COVID. We have a few laughs and it is always a great time!!!

Andrew has an announcement! 

Andrew and Angel have another great episode for you this week! Tim and Sam join the pod to talk about Torchlight Youth Mentoring Alliance. We had a great time discussing all of their upcoming events and programming opportunities. This is the perfect time to get involved in the many mentorship opportunities that are available! TYMA service three counties and have been providing excellent services for years. Check out their website https://torchlightyouthmentoring.org/ or give them a call at (440) 352-2526, get involved and learn more today! 

Angel and Andrew are going back to school! This episode was enlightening and as always, fun! Ed Trebets and Mandy Ulicney join the pod to talk about their respective programs at Kent State University Ashtabula Campus. Ed runs the Viticulture and Enology department while Mandy handles the Hospitality program.That's right! These programs are right in our own backyard! Ashtabula County is built on tourism, wineries and the hospitality industries, learn more about these programs and how Ashtabula County thrives because of them.  Are you in high school and don't know what you want to do in the future? Stuck in the day to day revolving door of work? You are going to want to listen and watch this episode! Take advantage of these great opportunities and start a meaningful, fun career today! 

John Hutchison from the Ashtabula Distance Runners joins us for an update on the running season and what the reminder of the year looks like. John was our last in person guest before COVID-19 shut the state down. Be sure to check out the Ashtabula Distance Runners web page at https://ashtabuladistancerunners.org/ and get out and enjoy the weather!  

We have a great episode this week! Andrew and Angel are joined by the great staff at St. John School! Sister Maureen Burke, Keith Corlew, and Nick Iarocci sit down and discuss the future of the school and the amazing strides that they have made over the last 10 years. St. John School, is the only catholic school in Ashtabula County and educates pre-k through 12th grade. Watch and listen now!

On this weeks episode of WHAC we welcome Bill Holden from Buccia Winery in Conneaut. Buccia is a great place and offers more than just wine. Buccia is also a bed and breakfast with food delivered right to your door! Stay the night and jump in your own personal hot tub and enjoy a fabulous wine slushie! Are you running low on wine? NO PROBLEM! Buccia will deliver wine to your door (two bottle minimum). Bill has it all! Go visit Bill at the winery this weekend, enjoy great music and beverages! http://bucciavineyards.com/

On this weeks episode, we welcome Amanda Lloyd from Hometown Harvest. Hometown Harvest is a mobile coffee trailer that serves amazing coffee in the community.  Amanda is from Pierpont and loves the community.  Be sure to listen / watch this weeks episode and stop at the Pierpont Farmers Market this summer on Saturday's between 7am-noon and grab a beverage!

First and foremost, lets all respect each other! We have a lot of laughs on the podcast and today is no different. We want your opinion on things, when would you go to a major sporting event again? Would you wait for a vaccine before going? What are you binge watching? When will you go out to eat again?  These a just a few questions that we discussed on the pod this week. Have a listen for our answers and then let us know what your answers are on our facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/WHAshtabulaCounty/  

Andrew and Angel are back on zoom with another local celebrity, Sir Trevor from the Ashtabula County YMCA. We catch up with Trevor and discuss the timeline for opening gym's. Dave the Mudman joins us this week and we get a special guest to talk about the opening of hair and beauty salons. It is our best COVID episode thus far! 

We are back again for another week of WHAC! One of our favorite guests joins us this week, Greg Church! Greg gives us an update on all things chamber and shares how he is coping with the pandemic. Angel joins us from her car and tells you what not to do while driving.And as always, Andrew tries to keep everyone laughing  #StaySafe #StayHealthy #podcast #LiveLifeandHaveFun

Lets hope this works! It is not our normal podcast format, but with everything cancelled we wanted to give this a shot! Be sure to follow us on all of our social media platforms to see us live and in person! 

We are back for a new season!!!! Our good friends Greg Church and Jill Valentic come on to talk about the Ashtabula County HomeShow and the 14th annual Men Who Cook event.  Want to come on the pod?! Slide into our DM's now!

What better way to end season 1 but to meet the BEST host, ANDREW! The BEST producer and BEST host sit down for a intimate one on one interview. You won't want to miss it! Season 2 is right around the corner, be sure to subscribe, leave a message, share and tell ALL your friends!

We are coming to a close of season 1 and this pod does not disappoint. You will be laughing through the whole episode! We had a blast with Sarah and her coffee and other products are AMAZING!!! Have a listen and check out Wall Street Coffee Company in Jefferson, Ohio!

Andrew misses his first podcast so Trevor Sprague takes the wheel and drives the pod right off the rails.  Anne Stolfer comes on and talks about a new treatment that is now available in Ashtabula County. Be like LeBron and get frozen today!  https://www.facebook.com/293291902093/photos/a.10155152069292094/10157837567312094/?type=3&theater

Happy New Year!!! We hope you had a great holiday! Now that everyone is back to work, its time to focus on self-care 2020! Have a listen to the first podcast of the year and check out Farmhouse Day Spa and Boutique in Jefferson, Ohio! Check out their website and facebook page. Start the year off right with a laugh and a day of pampering.  https://www.farmhousedayspa.com/ https://www.facebook.com/farmhousedayspa/?epa=SEARCH_BOX

Can't get from point A to point B? Having car troubles or unreliable friends? Going out with friends this holiday season? I have the solution for you! Call Richmond Transportation today at 440-964-9403. Be sure to be safe and have a great time with friends! We had a great time with Lisa Richmond! Be sure to listen now!!!

BONUS EPISODE!!!  We have heard you loud and clear! You want more information, more guests and more ANDREW!  Well, not exactly, but we do have another great episode! This time, we talk to Jill Valentic from Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County. She stops by with another friend of the show to talk about the HALO Dinner Dance. The dance is on Saturday (11/16) starting at 5pm at the Andrus Party Center. HALO is a great cause, be sure to purchase a ticket and we will see you there!

Episode 20 was our most listened to yet! Lets see if James Mayer and Bryce Heinbaugh can continue the momentum! This Saturday is the Financial Fitness Fair at Kent State Ashtabula. Sessions at this year’s Financial Fitness Fair will include: Budgeting & Debt Management, Social Security & Taxes, A Conversation on Addiction; The Financial and Emotional Costs, Understanding Your 401(k) Plan, Tax Law Changes and Implications, Retirement Strategies for Women, The State of the Economy & Markets, Medicare, Affording College and Student Loans, Predatory Lending, & Financial Fraud, and Getting Hired & Getting Promoted. Andrew and Angel are both off this week so two regulars take over the studio. Trevor Sprague and Greg Church hold down the fort and get froggy. You aren't going to want to miss it!

Andrew and Angel sit down with the talented Ryan Sposito from Cloven Hoof Brewing Company and Harbor Perk Coffeehouse and Roasting Company. Ryan talks everything from morning (coffee) to night (beer). The pod just keeps getting better and better! If you are not listening you are missing a lot! THIS IS WHAT IS HAPPENING IN ASHTABULA COUNTY! Have an upcoming event or do you own a small business and looking for more exposure? Message us now and get on the podcast!

On this episode we welcome Ginger Whitehead from the Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival. The festival is one of the last events of the year and is poised to be a great event. Be sure to check it out this weekend and enjoy all of the festivities!  

On this episode of What's Happening Ashtabula County; Andrew and Angel welcome David Johnson from the Grape Jamboree! The Jamboree has been going strong for 56 consecutive years! It is fun for all ages and offers pie eating contests, grape stomping competitions, parades, amazing food vendors and class entertainment!  It looks like we will have great weather for the event! Be there this weekend,  September 28th and 29th in downtown Geneva! Remember the Jamboree is always the last full weekend in September.  Have a Grape Time!!! Be sure to like, follow and share the Grape Jamboree and your favorite podcast! 

This was the best tasting podcast EVER! Andrew eats through the entire episode, you will be able to tell.... Summer is coming back this week, but sure to check out Livie's this week! You won't be disappointed!!!

Angel makes her triumph return to the pod, but the Mudman goes missing! On this episode we welcome Kathy Zappitello and Jeff Raisian from the Conneaut Area Chamber of Commerce to talk about the upcoming Perch and Pilsner Festival! Its going to be a great time, we will see you September 6th-8th!

We are back this week (minus Angel) with Jason Baxter the Ashtabula Lakeside Athletic Director. Its August, that means the kids will be back in school and high school football and fall sports are in full swing! Have a listen and learn about all of the programs the school has to offer. Of course, we have a blast!  Learn more here! https://lakesidedragons.org/ And as always, follow us on all of our social media accounts! https://www.facebook.com/WHAshtabulaCounty/