Stay ConnectedRumor Has It … is a podcast from the City of Fairborn that highlights people, places, businesses, ideas, conversations, and more related to Fairborn. Why “Rumor Has it,” you might ask? Because “rumor has it Fairborn is a community that you need to know about.”
This podcast is meant to be a different approach to local government and an alternative way to learn about this community. So, sit back and relax as you hear Communications Manager Meghan Howard talk about all things Fairborn and more.
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Happy Episode 22! On the podcast this week, Rob and Meghan interview Fairborn Graduate Jerrimy Smith and talk about how he went from wanting to play football to starting his own landscaping business. Jerrimy has a great story of starting his business from his car and turning it into the thriving business that it is today, Smith's Lawn Landscaping!
Rob and Meghan also covered a few other items such as a St. Pat-ROCK'S Day recap, Woofstock Preview, upcoming ribbon cutting on another local business, answers to why we are having so many water main breaks, and a few other rumors! Get ready for Episode 22 of the Rumor Has It Podcast! Show Notes:
Business Website: https://www.smithslawnlandscaping.com
Business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrimeLawnandLandscaping
Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smithslawnlandscaping/
Business Call: 937-797-1244
African Utopia Boutique Ribbon Cutting: Monday, March 27th at 4pm, 422 West Main St.
Woofstock Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1261336467842952/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
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If you hear a Rumor you want discussed, send us an email at info@fairbornoh.gov and we will see if we can get it on the next podcast!
On this week's episode, Rob and Meghan sit down with local artist Cydnie King and discuss her artwork, inspiration, and the art scene in the Dayton area. Along with interviewing Cydine, they also discussed a few upcoming events, such as St. Pat-ROCK's Day, the First Four, Daylight Saving, and more!
Show Notes:
On the podcast this week Rob and Meghan interview Erin Smith-Glenn, a local artist and Art Professor at Central State University. They talk about art, jazz music, Black history and culture within artistic expression, and so much more. The conversation with Erin is fantastic, and we guarantee you will learn something new. We also encourage you to check out the show notes and listen at the end when Erin talks about her upcoming Solo Exhibit opening on March 3rd.
Show Notes:
Central State Art Department - https://www.centralstate.edu/academics/CHAS/music_art/faculty1.php
Meditation on the Making of America - http://www.kiyanwilliams.com/meditation
Dayton Art Institute - https://www.daytonartinstitute.org
Winton Marsalis - https://wyntonmarsalis.org
Willis Bing Davis - https://www.bingdavisartstudio.org
National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center https://www.ohiohistory.org/visit/browse-historical-sites/national-afro-american-museum-cultural-center/
Jon Onye Lockard https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/jon-onye-lockard-40
Abner Cope https://abnercopegallery.com/artist/
African American Visual Artist Guild - https://aavag.org
Solo exhibit HAIRitage: a cultural journey and experience: https://www.facebook.com/events/1460624071398572/1460632374731075/
Ticket Link: https://hairitageexperience.eventbrite.com
Dayton Society of Artists daytondsa.org
Welcome to February and Episode 19! Rob and Meghan are on the podcast talking about Black History Month. They highlight two black-owned businesses that just opened, artists Erin Smith-Glenn (who will be on the podcast later this month) and Cydnie Deed-King! Shout-outs were given to the FHS Musical, Fairborn Sgt. McGuire, and WSU President Edwards. This was a fun episode filled a with great conversation between Rob and Meghan. Enjoy!
** Also, there was a mistatement by Meghan, Erin and Cydnie had their artwork at the Contemporary Dayton, not Dayton Contemporary. **
Show Notes:
On this week's episode, Rob and Meghan had the pleasure of interviewing Joe Hall, a local Fairborn resident who walked across AMERICA! You read that correctly; he walked across the entire United States on foot. Joe has an incredible story and reason why he decided to take on such a daunting task of walking 3,176 miles.
Joe's goal to raise awareness for mental health, his drive to finish what he started, and the joy he found along the way, are just a few aspects that we hope will encourage you as much as they did us.
Check out the show notes for information on Joe's charity focus and ways you can help.
Website: www.hallacrossthecountry.com
Facebook: Hall Across the Country
Instagram: @hallacrossthecountry
Please reach out if you or someone you know is struggling or needs help.
Crisis Numbers
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK or Text 988
Panic Disorder Information Hotline: 1-800-64-PANIC (72642)
Text MHA to 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor from Crisis Text Line
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: (800) 662-4357
Welcome to 2023! Can you believe we made it to another new year, it's crazy?! On the first podcast of the new year Rob and Meghan discuss a few things coming up in January such as Frozen the 13th happening Friday, January 13th, Fairborn Night at WSU on January 26th, Council Conversations on January 30th, and much more!
We are starting off the year in style and cannot wait for all the fun that 2023 is going to bring! Let us know what "Rumors" you are hearing and thanks for joining us in this new year and new season for the Rumor Has It podcast!
We made it to the end of 2022, well shy of three days. On the final conversation of 2022, Episode 16 of Rumor Has It, Meghan is joined by Assistant City Manager Mike Gebhart, and they talk about the Top Ten Highlights from the year, and there are some good ones! Sit back, enjoy a recap of 2022 and let us know what your Top Ten would be from this year - info@fairbornoh.gov!
It's the most wonderful time of the year! We are ten days away from Christmas, and Rob and Meghan are back to help you finish those final holiday plans with Episode 15 of Rumor Has It.
On this week's episode, they recap the Holiday Parade, discuss the openings on our various Boards and Committees, mention the importance of paying attention to our mental health during the holidays, and preview Frozen the 13th!
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas
- from Rob & Meghan
Wow. It's December already, and we are lighting the tree downtown for the holiday season. Join Rob and Meghan this week for a brief episode to talk all things Holiday Parade, November Recap, Joe Hall's impressive walk across the country, and much more on this holiday edition of Episode 14!
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Welcome to lucky Episode 13 with Rob and Meghan! On this episode, Chris Morse, with the Fairborn Phoenix, stopped by to talk about upcoming projects, events, dreams, and more with the Fairborn Theater.
The theater sat dormant for twenty years before Chris and Jordan Terrell approached the City in 2019 about showing a documentary filmed by Terrell in the theater. In October that year, they opened the theater's doors to patrons who sat on church pews in the remnants of what once was a glorious theater and watched an incredible documentary.
Three years later, Morse and Terrell continue their pursuit of opening the theater and creating a space for the community to come and enjoy the arts of all kinds.
Also, in the episode, Rob and Meghan highlight a few things happening around the community, discuss a few projects, and even briefly mention a social media meltdown. 😉
Show Notes:
https://www.facebook.com/FairbornPhoenix
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