The team invites Ryan Stauffer to join them and discuss Succop Nature Park and the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania. They talk fire craft, trees, birds, and Maple Syrup. Yum! And Peter gives insight into the oil boom that helped form Middlesex Township and the surrounding area.

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Ryan Stauffer | Succop Nature Park

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Drake’s Well in Titusville

Oil Creek State Park Bike Trail

What is a Pileated Woodpecker?

What’s On

Succop Winter Tree ID Class

Moraine State Park Bird Walk

Succop Winter Firecraft Class

The team talks Middlesex historical figure Miss West (1844-1924) who made quite a name for herself not be messed with. They also sit down with Janae Callihan, Director of the Mars Area Public Library and discover the range of opportunities the library provides to the surrounding townships. And, as always, check out What's On for things you can do through the next couple of wintry weeks. Merry Christmas!

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Janae Callihan | Director, Mars Area Public Library

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What’s On

South Butler Christmas Bird Count

Succop Kids Christmas Bird Count

Mars Area Public Library Calendar Page

The team welcomes local author & musician Cecilia Tomko to the show, as well as special guest, Megan Afonwhine, daughter of Peter and Cerri Walker! Topics include a historical custody battle for the ages complete with interstate travel - Moraine State Park and Lake Arthur (do you know who Arthur was?) - books using Butler as the backdrop for the storyline - and what is the favorite Middlesex Twp Christmas movie? Listen and let us know what you think!

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Cecilia Tomko | Local Author

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What’s On

Fun Fore All

Three Rivers Paintball

Experience Butler Photo Contest

Peter and Patty welcome Erin Cioffi and Lee Ann Hune to the podcast to talk about The Lighthouse Foundation. If you think they are only a local food bank, you definitely want to listen. The first medical endeavors in the township are explored, and you'll learn about Nanny Tea.

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Erin Cioffi & Lee Ann Hune | The Lighthouse Foundation

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What’s On

Small Business Saturday

Spirit of Christmas Parade

Light Up Mars

Christmas Carol Bingo

MHY Gift Drive

Lighthouse Foundation Toy Shoppe

The Middlesex Life team discusses MHY Family Services (located on the 228) with its Chair of the Board of Directors, Jim Rankin. The changes it's gone through since 2020, the geographical reach of the organization, and its astounding success rate in helping people in need.

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Jim Rankin | MHY Family Services

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What's On

Built in Butler

Cranberry Mens Chorus at Quality Gardens

Mars Area Fall Craft Show

Regional Learning Alliance Art Exhibit: Sharing Our Space with Birds of the World

Christine Ewing drops by the studio to talk all things Bloom Cafe, including a recap of the Hobbit Fest in September and how the idea originated. Peter and Scott discuss the way the township was built with mills at its core.

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Christine Ewing | Bloom Cafe

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⁠Frankleberry Craft Show⁠

⁠Quoth the Raven: Nevermore (Hob Nob Theatre)⁠

⁠German Christmas Market in Harmony

This week the team talks with Nancy Reno of Reno Dairy Farm. The last remaining dairy farm in Middlesex Twp. She shares what it's like as a dairy farmer and gives some insight into how the milk makes it from the cow to your refrigerator. You probably didn't know there was this much happening before you take your swig out of the carton. Also, learn about the first schools in the township. You'll be surprised just how early they showed up!

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What's On This (or next) Month

Stormy Oaks

Harvest Valley Farms

Freedom Farms

Selenite Tea House

Middlesex Township Trunk or Treat

TML welcomes Middlesex Township's recently hired Police Chief, Justin Bouch. We talk all things from what police do throughout the day to the Middlesex Twp lockup. If you haven't met Chief Bouch yet, this is a great introduction to get to know him. Peter takes us down the literal road of history by exploring Route 8. Make sure to listen to What's On to learn about the Harvest Festivals yet to take place.

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Justin Bouch | Middlesex Township Police Chief

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Mars Applefest

Freedom Farms Fall Fest

Butler Oktoberfest