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He’s back! Jeremiah Gracia on bolstering Dublin's economy and fostering dynamic partnerships Dec 07, 2023

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Who says you can't come home again? Not Jeremiah Gracia! In October, our City announced Jeremiah had accepted the position of Director of Economic Development. He brings nearly two decades of economic and business development experience, relationships throughout the region, plus two degrees from his alma mater, Bowling Green State University. Engrained in that experience are the nine years (2011-2020) Jeremiah spent here, on the City of Dublin's economic development team. He then moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan to lead its economic development efforts. Jeremiah is absolutely ecstatic to be back and talks with Lindsay and Bruce about his vision for Dublin and how we can build dynamic public and private partnerships locally, statewide and regionally. Plus, if you have an idea for Jeremiah, you can always email him or, as you'll hear, meet up on a specific basketball court!

A dynamic holiday calendar hits Bridge Park, Historic Dublin and across our city Nov 28, 2023

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Want to sport your ugliest Christmas sweater and see if it competes with, well, other ugly ones? Come grab a favorite beverage and enjoy Holly Days in Historic Dublin throughout much of December. Or, just enjoy the tradition while seeing your friends and neighbors at Dublin's annual Coffman Park tree lighting! Everything kicks off this week across our city and there's seriously a great event (or several!) happening just about every night from now through December. Here to talk about it with Lindsay and Bruce are Sharon Adamak with the Historic Dublin Business Association and Lauren Kocsis from Crawford Hoying. We've teed up your holiday season with this episode. Now come out and enjoy it ALL!

Dublin honors Veterans Day with a resident who kept us safe while hundreds of feet below sea level Nov 08, 2023

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Veterans Day is Saturday, Nov. 11, and we're so proud to welcome U.S. Navy veteran and Dublin Veterans Committee member, Steve Dickman, to Link Ahead. Steve shares with Lindsay and Bruce the fascinating and demanding lifestyle of serving our country on a Navy submarine. And how's this for serendipity? He's an Ohioan who served aboard the USS Toledo! Steve's public service didn't end there. His grandmother was a public school teacher, and when his active-duty military service ended, she encouraged him to keep serving the public. So, he continues to today as an educator; first as a teacher and now an assistant high school principal. Steve and his daughter have also raised some philanthropic dollars by running, and he shares one of his favorite running routes in Dublin that you may like to run, walk or bike, too. We're honored to have Steve on this episode to pay tribute to the service of all veterans, not just on Veterans Day, but every day!

New campaign aims to make streets safer for drivers, bikers, walkers -- everyone Oct 26, 2023

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Did you know you can ask our great city to study traffic and speeds in your neighborhood? You can also get trained to use a speed laser and even go on a ride-along with Dublin police to see how speeds are enforced. It's a serious topic because speed is a leading factor in all types of crashes from fender benders to fatalities. The City's Director of Transportation & Mobility, Jeannie Willis, talks to Lindsay and Bruce about the science and data behind traffic, speed and the engineering that goes into all of it. Plus, we're launching a new campaign called 'Slow Down Dublin' and resident feedback and participation will be key factors in its effectiveness. Listen in and join this effort to make our streets even safer for all of us!

Good trash talkin'. How your city is at your service to help you get rid of old documents, Styrofoam and so much more. Oct 11, 2023

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You may scratch your head after hearing Dublin Public Services Administrator, Michael Darling, say our recycling numbers are going down. That’s why context is so important on just about anything, right? Don't worry, Dublin still outpaces Ohio and the nation when it comes to recycle rates but overall, we're recycling less because packaging is getting lighter and lighter. It's a tonage thing and a good thing. This episode is super topical, too, as Lindsay, Bruce and Michael discuss the upcoming and ever so popular, Document Destruction day, which is now Sustainable Saturday! On October 14, you can bring everything from sensitive documents to old towels and sheets to be properly disposed of. Last year, you also kept more than 68,000 pounds of pumpkins out of the landfill by composting those gourds. Let's do it again this year as that effort begins soon, too. If all of this isn't incentive enough to recycle and compost even more, Michael shares some pretty big numbers on how all of these efforts create jobs and revenue!

24 roundabouts and counting … Dublin's city engineer talks about safety, transformational projects and his love for public service Sep 28, 2023

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Dublin's Director of Engineering, Paul Hammersmith, is often at the center of it all: big projects with potentially enormous residential impact so he's always lending a careful eye and ear to how residents feel. He’s been to countless community meetings, armed with data, expertise and plenty of information to share. He views citizen input as just that - valuable input from an engaged public - as to how a city should grow and prosper. That's why so many residents know him by name - because he's spent decades serving, listening and, in his words, trying to master the craft of engineering in Dublin along with the communications surrounding it. Paul has been here for every roundabout that's been built, the completion of Emerald Parkway, the Dublin Link and Bridge Park, just to name a few big projects. He talks with Lindsay and Bruce about more big projects on the way and recruiting the next generation of great engineers to join our team.

Calling ALL gamers! Level up your gaming experience at the Respawn Lounge in Dublin Sep 14, 2023

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This is NOT your dad's arcade. Think popular video games like Minecraft and Valorant on blazing fast computers, modern headsets, lush chairs (you could take a nap in) and certified coaches who welcome all levels of players! That's the Respawn Lounge inside the Dublin Community Recreation Center. Parents, we have activities covering a wide swath of ages from eight years old on up to high schoolers: drop-in hours on Sundays, Fortnite Fridays, league play and so much more. Your kids aren't just playing with others in Hilliard or New Albany although that's perfectly fine. They're testing their skills against others around the world. And did we mention college students these days are getting scholarship money for their esports prowess? The Ohio State University has an entire esports program in fact! Plus, as you'll hear from Dublin's Director of Recreation Services, Tracey Gee, and Recreation Program Supervisor, Phil Gross, Dublin has even bigger gaming plans for the future!

Dublin and broadcasting royalty, Dom Tiberi, talks OSU football, his love for Dublin and sharks Aug 31, 2023

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How do you start a conversation with a sports legend who's interviewed everyone from Michael Jordan to Jack Nicklaus and virtually every Buckeye football player and coach over the last 40 years? Actually, it's pretty easy; Lindsay and Bruce start with the calendar because it's FOOTBALL SEASON! 10TV's Dom Tiberi goes in-depth on the 2023-'24 Buckeyes plus talks about the pressures of NIL and what could be two super conferences in college football. Dom talks about his favorites OSU-Michigan games and his favorite stadiums to visit outside Ohio. Many people also know the Tiberi family suffered an unimaginable loss 10 years ago. Dom and Terri's daughter, Maria, died in a distracted driving accident. Since then, they've dedicated themselves to spreading a message of awareness and love about the dangers of distracted driving. When the Tiberi family does get some down time, they spend it at the beach and yet, Dom is adamant about not getting in the ocean. (Our podcast title gives you a hint). Dom is also passionate about his home in Dublin, where his grandkids are now growing up, too. And in typical fashion for a busy broadcaster, Dom recalls how he was covering a sports story when Terri bought their first house in Dublin!

Local and national artists flock to Dublin to join our bustling public and musical arts scene Aug 17, 2023

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Sure, Dublin's Field of Corn snags the Facebook and Instagram posts but did you know our great city has 70 public works of art? Get the scoop on the newest artwork – the Boat in the Field. Another one currently getting a lot of attention sits right outside Cameron Mitchell's newest restaurant in Bridge Park, Valentina's. That tremendous work was created by a local couple, but artists worldwide submit their ideas to be part of our arts scene. The person who manages it all is Dublin's Public Art Manager, Dr. Ava Truman Morgan. She also talks with Bruce and Lindsay about that entire process; how does an idea eventually become a public painting, sculpture or in the case of Valentina's, a striking 3,400 piece ceramic tile column? Plus, Ava talks up all the bands for Sundays at Scioto which kicks-off August 27 with the Reaganomics. Those concerts are free but you want to get there early!

From Dublin, Ireland to Dublin, Ohio to Honorary Chair of the Dublin Irish Festival Jul 27, 2023

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Dublin, Ohio's Ian Montgomery had a momentous phone call to make; some 3,560 miles away to his mother in Dublin, Ireland. He was flat-out giddy to share the news, that he was named the 2023 Honorary Chair of the Dublin Irish Festival. It's been quite the journey the last 20 years for Ian, and he shares it all with Lindsay and Bruce in this episode. Ian was on the beat 10 years as a police officer in Ireland when he happened to meet an American woman there. Fast forward to present day, they're married with 4 kids, live in our great city and he owns Fado Pub and Kitchen in Bridge Park. Hollywood couldn't script this, right? A Dublin to Dublin life, owner of an Irish pub and now honorary leader of the largest three-day Irish festival in the world. And yes, his mom is very, very proud!

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