Whats Happening Ashtabula County

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 

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/ 

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! 

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

Well, we didn't see this one coming. In an effort to still give you what you want and need, we have moved to a zoom platform! The video is even funnier than the audio, check out all of our social media platforms to see that.  Baby Andy makes a visit, Angel gets attacked by her dog, and much much more. I promise you that we will get better on zoom! #stopthespread

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!!!