Episodes
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
[Community Spotlight] US Safety Gear Opens in Streetsboro
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Episode 269: One of our sponsors, US Safety Gear, hosted a grand opening for their new retail store in Streetsboro, OH. We were honored to participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony with two other safety council members! Afterwards, we caught up with Niki Leeworthy, their Territory Sales Rep, to learn more about what they do.
For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
Monday Aug 01, 2022
[Community Spotlight] Portage County Becomes StormReady
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Episode 259: Brett Lee, Deputy Director of the Portage County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management, joined us to talk about the county's recent StormReady designation, tornadoes & more!
For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
Monday Jun 13, 2022
[Community Spotlight] Portage Development Board
Monday Jun 13, 2022
Monday Jun 13, 2022
Episode 255: Brad Ehrhart, President of the Portage Development Board, shares about the economic development work they're doing and how they can help companies locate, stay & grow in Portage County!
For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
When to Know You Need Help
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Episode 227: Jennifer Parmenter, Clinical Counseling Supervisor at Family & Community Services, Inc., in Kent, OH, joined us to talk about how stress is affecting us since the pandemic. She also gives us advice on when to know we need help beyond self-care and our personal support systems. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
Monday Nov 29, 2021
[Community Spotlight] Streetsboro is on the Rise
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Episode 226: Mayor Glenn Broska and Coach Jim Lovejoy joined us to chat about the revitalization of the City of Streetsboro and the community coming together for the sake of legacy. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
Monday Nov 15, 2021
[Community Spotlight] Main Street Mile in Ravenna
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Episode 225: Chelsea Gregor of Main Street Ravenna joined us to talk about the new Main Street Mile project in Ravenna, OH. We discuss how she came up with the idea, future use and how other communities can do something similar. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Suicide Prevention Stand Down
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Episode 215: In accordance with OSHA's Suicide Prevention Stand Down Week – September 6-10, 2021, we made this episode to increase awareness & prevention of suicide at work. Click here to view the video. Click here for more info on how to prevent suicides in construction. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Shine a Light on Domestic Violence
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Episode 209: Domestic violence happens everywhere and victims come in all ages & genders! Donya Buchanan & Amy Kelly of Safer Futures joined us to chat about domestic violence and give us a snapshot of how often it happens in the Portage County area. Click here to watch the video. Click here for more info on their 2021 Community Awareness Walk. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today! Sponsored by UH Portage Medical Center.
Friday May 21, 2021
Get Outside with Portage Parks!
Friday May 21, 2021
Friday May 21, 2021
Episode 206: Andrea Metzler and Jennifer White of the Portage Park District, joined us on Zoom to chat about their parks and the benefits of spending time outdoors! Click here to watch the video. Click here to get a free poster today. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today! Sponsored by UH Portage Medical Center.
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
What is Human Trafficking?
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Episode 198: Mary Kate Waggoner, Education and Outreach Committee Co-Chair of the Summit County Collaborative Against Human Trafficking (SCCAHT), joined us to answer common questions and expose myths in regards to human trafficking. Check out EndSlaverySummitCounty.org or their FB page for update into. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today! Sponsored by UH Portage Medical Center.