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One Hour. Big Impact: How impact60 Is Reimagining Community Giving in Union County
What if we told you that giving back could start with just one hour a week? That’s the simple yet powerful idea behind impact60 , a nonprofit based in Union County, Ohio, on a mission to transform communities through the collective power of small acts of generosity. In a recent episode of the Good Stuff Podcast , Lavonna See , Executive Director of impact60, sat down with host Derek Schwinn to pull back the curtain on the organization’s wide-ranging efforts—from emergency she
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Jan 303 min read


Building Forward: A 4th Quarter Look at Progress and Possibility in Marysville Schools
As 2025 winds down, Superintendent Dr. Zack Howard sat down to share a wide-ranging update on Marysville Exempted Village School District — and it’s clear the district is not just closing the year strong, but building lasting momentum into the future. From financial stewardship to the magic of middle school musicals, here are the highlights from the conversation. 🗳️ A Community That Shows Up Earlier this year, Marysville voters approved a 5.5-mill operating levy , ensuring t
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Dec 10, 20253 min read


Why The Avalon Theater Is the Beating Heart of Marysville’s Arts Revival
By Derek Schwyn Host, The Good Stuff Podcast When people think of community change, they often picture big infrastructure projects or new businesses moving in. But sometimes, the most powerful transformation starts with a spotlight, a stage, and the people who believe in its potential. In a recent conversation on The Good Stuff Podcast , I had the chance to sit down again with Ryan Bowie , Executive Director of the Avalon Theater, to talk about the progress, challenges, and e
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Nov 29, 20253 min read
A Conversation with Kara Brown, Superintendent, Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Union County is one of Ohio’s fastest-growing communities—and with that growth comes increased responsibility. On the latest episode of The Good Stuff Podcast , we sit down with Kara Brown, the Superintendent of the Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities, for a heartfelt and informative discussion about the upcoming renewal levy on the ballot this Tuesday. This isn’t just about funding. It’s about community. Inclusion. Dignity. And doing what’s right for our neigh
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Oct 31, 20252 min read
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