Destination Downriver Podcast

All things Romulus, MI

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:02:39 +0000

Season 5, Episode 5-Host Karl Ziomek speaks with Romulus, MI groups and businesses that are responsible for making the small town a thriving community. His line up includes Mayor Robert McCraight and business owners Bill Toner and John Yono.

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All things Southgate, MI

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:27:20 +0000

Season 5, Episode 4-Host Karl Ziomek speaks with Southgate, MI groups and businesses that are responsible for making the small town a thriving community. His line up includes Southgate Mayor Joseph Kaspa, Business owners, Jeff Taylor of World of Games, Jeremy Lomez of Southwinds Golf and Renee Puniti and Frank Cuzo of Mexican Gardens.

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All things Trenton, MI

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:19:00 +0000

Season 5, Episode 3-Host Karl Ziomek speaks with Trenton, MI groups and businesses that are responsible for making the small town a thriving community. His line up includes Michelle Tanguary with Trenton Art (mural) festival, Shelby Margitan with the Framery and Gallery, Nick Puinti with Sibley Garden's and Trenton Mayor Steven Rzeppa.

The Community Sponsor is The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. Visit the website, www.martenson.com. Also sponsored in part by team sponsor Allegra Print and Design. Visit their website https://www.allegramarketingprint.com

Birding Downriver

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:11:29 +0000

Season 5, Episode 2-Host Karl Ziomek speaks with Arnold Huron Clinton Metro Parks and Phil Barraco Wild Birds Unlimited about birding Downriver.

Economics Downriver moving into the 2025 new year.

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 15:18:13 +0000

Season 5, Episode 1-Host Karl Ziomek speaks with Ron Hinrichs, President and CEO of the Southern Wayne County Regional County Chamber and Sue Trussell, Chair of the SWCRC for 2025 regarding economics and politics for 2025 in the Downriver region.

Season of Giving

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:25:42 +0000

Season 4, Episode 12-Host Karl Ziomek speaks with Stephanie McNees- Fish and Loaves and Nancy Zack-Wyandotte Clinic for the Working Uninsured Foundation discuss giving and services for those in need during the holiday season and year round.

Investing in Downriver Fosters Growth

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 16:52:06 +0000

Season 4, Episode 11-Host Karl Ziomek speaks with Chris Girdwood with Detroit Aerotropolis and Ron Thomas with Rise Above Adventures to discuss what is being down to expand Economic growth in the Downriver area.

Lincoln Park Hall of Famers

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:15:05 +0000

Season 4, Episode 10-Host Karl Ziomek speaks about MC5’s accomplishments and origin are award-winning music journalist and author Gary Graff and former Taylor resident and now New York city-based Brad Tolinski,published author and editor-in-chief of Guitar World Magazine for over 25 years.

The former Mayor and current Executive Director Lincoln Park Michigan Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation of Lincoln Park, Tom Karnes along with Lincoln Park’s Community Events Coordinator, Stephanie Davis and Jeff Day, the Director of Lincoln Park Historical Museum discuss Lincoln Park Hall of Famers

Fall Festivals Downriver

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:49:31 +0000

Season 4, Episode 9-Host Karl Ziomek with Huron Township Applefest-Mike Glaab, Detroit International Wildlife Refuge- Dan Kennedy, Pt. Mulee- Bob Whitwam , Trenton Art Festival-Michele Tanguay and Rina Belanger and Angie Guzzardo from Vintage Marketplace and Lobstoberfest.

Where to Find Live Music Downriver

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:37:16 +0000

Season 4, Episode 8-Host Karl Ziomek and Rich Williams talks with Todd Dickman, Recreation Director for the City of Riverview and Stephanie Davis with Lincoln Park Recreation about Live Music and where to find it Downriver.

It Must Be Summer - Classic Cars Are Out and About!

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:47:04 +0000

Season 4, Episode 7-Host Karl Ziomek talks with Todd Dickman, Recreation Director for the City of RiverviewGeraldo Melgarejo, Owner of Station 24 and Atwater Street Tacos in Flat Rock, Janel MacNee, Airfield/Commerce Park Manager Grosse Ile Township, Joe Pagano, DDA Director, Flat Rock, and head of Cruzin Flat Rock about Classic cars and more Downriver Summer fun!

Community Sponsor is The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. Visit the website, www.martenson.com. Also sponsored in part by team sponsor Allegra Print and Design. Visit their website https://www.allegramarketingprint.com. Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by the City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and Podcast presented by: Market Insights

Downriver’s Transformative Green Initiatives

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Fri, 24 May 2024 12:54:00 +0000

Season 4, Episode 6-Host Karl Ziomek talks with John Danci, Director of the Department of Public Works at Sumpter Township and Treasurer for the Alliance of Downriver Watersheds (ADW), Scott Christie, CMAC president and partner. CMAC Transportation is a logistics company headquartered in Brownstown and Kevin Krause Director of Community Safety & Development for the city of Romulus.

Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by the City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and Podcast presented by: Market Insights

Calling All Freighter Nerds – Downriver the new destination for this cool observational activity.

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:25:53 +0000

Season 4, Episode 5-Host Karl Ziomek talks with Detroit River Keeper Bob Burns and Ron Hinrichs , the president of SWCRC about a favorite Detroit River topic-Freighters.

Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by the City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and Podcast presented by: Market Insights

Technology in Public Safety

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:47:02 +0000

Season 4, Episode 3-Hosts Karl Ziomek talkes with Taylor Chief of Police John Blair about what Taylor and other communities are doing to embrace technology to keep Downriver safe.

Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by the City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and Podcast presented by: Market Insights

Downriver’s Small Business and Start-up Ecosystem

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:36:41 +0000

Season 4, Episode 2-Hosts Karl Ziomek and Ron Hinrichs talks with Jazmine Danci - Economic Development Administrator for the DCC and Darryl Folks - Small Business Coordinator with the DCC and Kevin Krause - Director of Community Safety & Development.

Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by the City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and Podcast presented by: Market Insights

Downriver Destinations that take us inside for some winter fun.

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 23:06:26 +0000

Season 4- Episode-1

Host Karl Ziomek discusses winter fun acivities in Destination Downriver with Allie McAughey co-founder of Wyandotte Art and Glass Center in Wyandotte and Cara Bischoff General Manager of "Rev'd Up Fun Family Center" in Woodhaven.

Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by the City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and Podcast presented by: Market Insights

Taking a look back on Downriver adventures in 2023

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:01:50 +0000

Host Karl Ziomek discusses the accolades of Destination Downriver in 2023 with Ron Hinrichs, President and CEO of SWCRC and Rich Williams of the Destination Downriver Coalition.

Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by the City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and Podcast presented by: Market Insights

The Gordie Howe Bridge, History in the Making

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:44:12 +0000

Host Karl Ziomek discusses the plans in the making of the Gordie Howe bridge with Heather Grondin, Chief Relations Officer and Grant Hilbers, Chief Capital Officer from the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority.

Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by the City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and Podcast presented by: Market Insights

Strengthening the Economic Future of Our Riverfront Communities

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:21:28 +0000

Host Karl Ziomek discusses the plans in place to help revitalize manufacturing sites on the Detroit Riverfront with Jazmine Danci - Economic Development Administrator for the Downriver Community Conference and John D’Addona - Brownfield Program Manager at the DCC.

Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by the City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and Podcast presented by: Market Insights

Destination Downriver- Early Fall , A Perfect Time to Wander Downriver’s Waterways.

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:52:58 +0000

Host Karl Ziomek discusses boating on the Detroit River with boating enthusiasts Rob Molnar and Kathy Kane.

Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by the City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and Podcast presented by: Market Insights

SEMCOG, a governmental catalyst that’s helping improve the lives of residents and businesses throughout Downriver.

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:59:39 +0000

Host Karl Ziomek discusses economics Downriver with Kevin Vettraino Planning Director, and Trevor Layton Communications Manager, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments or most often referred to as its acronym, SEMCOG.

Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by the City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and Podcast presented by: Market Insights

Destination Downriver-Eps 22- Best places to dine around Downriver

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:55:25 +0000

Host Karl Ziomek discusses with great places to eat with Dash and Diners Downriver.

Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by the City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and Podcast presented by: Market Insights

Destination Downriver- Eps. 21- How Community Health Impacts Community Economics

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:58:36 +0000

Host Karl Ziomek discuss with Jeff McIntyre, Executive Director of the Downriver Family YMCA and Rand O'Leary, President of the Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, the connection between economic and resident health. Both leaders also discuss what their groups are doing to help with health of Downriver residents now and into the future.

Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by the City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and Podcast presented by: Market Insights

Destination Downriver Eps. 20-Telling the world about Downriver one Story at a time.

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:51:12 +0000

Host Karl Ziomek and Ron Hinrichs discuss over the past several decades, lots of “what was” has changed into “what is” and “what’s possible” as we take stock of the natural resources, people and places that really make Downriver completely unique in Michigan with Award winning guests from PBS "Under the Radar" Tom Daldin and Jim Edelman.

Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by the City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and Podcast presented by: Market Insights

Destination Downriver- Eps. 19-Diversity and Inclusion; Driving Downriver’s Economic Recovery

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Thu, 04 May 2023 20:03:06 +0000

Host Karl Ziomek and Ron Hinrichs discuss how diversity and inclusion are helping drive this area’s economic resurgence. Joining us are owners of three very different Hispanic-owned businesses. Monica and Gerardo Melgarejo, owners and founders of two very successful and popular eateries, Atwater Street Tacos and Station 24 both located in Flat Rock.Krystle-Marie Medina attorney and owner of K-M Law PLC in Lincoln Park. And Christian Mura, CPA, MPC Financial Corp. Christian has been helping clients to meet their financial goals nearly two decades. Community Sponsor is The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. Visit the website, www.martenson.com. Also sponsored in part by team sponsor Allegra Print and Design. Visit their website https://www.allegramarketingprint.com... Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by the City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and Podcast presented by: Market Insights

Destination Downriver- Eps. 18- Balancing Downriver’s Economic and Environmental Future

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:57:55 +0000

Karl Ziomach interviews John Hartig, Dan Kennedy and Ron Hinrichs in this months podcast. Dr. Hartig been a catalyst and driving force behind many of thehugeenvironmental gains that have been made in this region and is alsotheauthorofanew book entitled Great Lakes Champions: Grassroots Efforts to Clean Up Polluted Watersheds. Dan Kennedy is the Refuge Manager at the Detroit River International WildlifeRefuge. Ron Hinrichs is the President and CEO of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber and is a dynamic leader in change to build economic growth and awareness of the quality of life attributes in the Downriver/Southeastern Michigan area.

Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by the City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and Podcast presented by: Market Insights

Destination Downriver -Eps 17-Moving from Blight to Bright

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 17:27:00 +0000

Host Ron Hinrichs hosts a discussion of a $1.6 million grant dedicated to the redevelopment of the Downriver Detroit River waterfront with Joe Gruber and John D'Addona. Joe Gruber who for the past 7 years was Wyandotte’s executive director of its Downtown Development Authority was added to the DCC team as Economic Development Administrators, co-managing this new program. John D'Addona is the current Brownfield Program Manager for the DCC. Prior to joining the DCC team two years ago, John was an environmental consultant for 45 years, including the past 28 years as a Brownfield Specialist.

Community Sponsor for the Destination Downriver Vodcast is The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. Visit the website, www.martenson.com. Also sponsored in part by team sponsor Allegra Print and Design. Visit their website https://www.allegramarketingprint.com/locations/wyandotte-mi. Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by the City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and Podcast presented by: Market Insights

Destination Downriver Eps. 16- Entrepreneurs and Growth in the Downriver region

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 20:06:00 +0000

Karl Ziomek hosts this business feature with guests Ron Hinrichs, President and CEO of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber, Dan Marsh, City Administrator from the Southgate, Joe Pagano, Chairperson of the Flat Rock DDA and Kevin Krause, Director of Community Safety & Development in Romulus

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Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and presented by: Market Insights

Destination Downriver Eps- 15- Holiday Displays and Santa's Forest

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 22:13:00 +0000

Karl Ziomek, Director of Communications and Marketing for the City of Taylor hosts Stephanie McKeese, executive director of Fish and Loaves who discusses Heritage Park activities at Santa's Magic Forest and Pat Symic and Steve Heveron of Flat Rock Train Club holiday displays.

Destination Downriver Ep. 14- Unique Holiday Local Shopping

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 21:31:00 +0000

Karl Ziomek, Director of Communications and Marketing for the City of Taylor hosts Joseph Gruber- Wyandotte DDA Director, Wendy Pate-Trenton City Councilwoman and Trail Town chair, Liz Hendley-Flat Rock Downtown Director and Destination Downriver Co-Chair and Ron Hinrichs, President and CEO of the SWCRC discussing unique value of shopping local and unique in the Downriver area.

Destination Downriver Ep. 13- Fall Fun Downriver

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:23:00 +0000

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Karl Ziomek, Director of Communications and Marketing for the City of Taylor hosts Brian Bush owner of Artisan Reserve Brewing in Romulus and Chelsea Nunnally, recreation and events manager from Taylor’s
Heritage Park. The group explores lots of fun fall activities in the Downriver area.

Destination Downriver Eps. 12- Fall Nature Exploration Delights

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:45:00 +0000

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Liz Hendley, Co-Chair of Destination Downriver and Economic Development Director of Flat Rock hosts Dan Kennedy, Refuge Manager at Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge and Huron-Clinton Metro Parks Interpreter, Paul Cypher.

Destination Downriver-Ep. 11-Downriver Dining

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:39:00 +0000

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Ron Hinrichs, President and CEO of SWCRC hosts Steve Szatmari, owner of The Hugarian Rhapsody and Nick Puinti owner of Sibley Gardens. John Fiorelli and Sue Trussell anchor at the studio with the Diner N Dashers! Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and presented by: Market Insights

Destination Downriver Ep. 10- Michigan's Southeast Golf Coast

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:15:00 +0000

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Ron Hinrichs, President and CEO of SWCRC hosts Jan Newboles - Park Support Specialist, Huron Clinton Metoparks, Jason, JP Purnell Owner of X-Golf in Woodhaven, Alec Grant assistant director of golf at Lakes of Taylor, Mike Kettler, director of golf at Riverview Highlands and Kathy Kane, Co-host with Market Insights. Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and presented by: Market Insights

Destination Downriver-Ep.9 Festivals and Events, why they matter even more in our post pandemic world

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 13:46:00 +0000

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Ron Hinrichs, President and CEO of SWCRC hosts Erin Dobbins, with the Taylor Conservatory, Mayor Pat Odette, City of Woodhaven and Joe Nieporte, Festival manager at Uncle Sam Jam in Woodhaven. The guests will discuss festivals and events in the Downriver area specifically concerts in the park scheduled on Wednesdays this summer at the Taylor Conservatory and the Uncle Sam Jam scheduled for July 7-10, 2022.

Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and presented by: Market Inssights

Destination Downriver-Eps. 8- Trails, A catalyst for good health, economy and environment

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Wed, 25 May 2022 15:10:00 +0000

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Ron Hinrichs, President and CEO of SWCRC hosts Danielle Mauter, Chief of Marketing and Communications for Huron-Clinton Metro Parks, Al Petri-Owner of Al Petri & Sons Bicycles, Wendi Pate- Member of Trenton Trail Town Advisory Committee and City of Trenton Council Person and Mayor Pro Tem and Joann Gonyea, Retired Park and Recreation Director and Trailtown Co-Chair for City of Trenton.

Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and presented by: Market Insights.

Episode Transcript

Destination Downriver -Eps. 7-Detroit River, home to 100 million walleye and much more!

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Mon, 02 May 2022 14:57:00 +0000

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Ron Hinrichs, President and CEO of SWCRC hosts Sara Thomas, Michigan MSU graduate in Fisheries and Wildlife Management DNR Manager and Wildlife Biologist as well as Bob Burns, Detroit River Keeper, Grosse Ile resident employed by Friends of the Detroit River and Mckenzi Waliczek Friends of the Detroit River Stewardship direcror U of M in ecology and evolutionary biology with extensive field background in restoring native landscapes, managing invasive species

Special thanks for Video and Podcast Audio Produced by City Of Taylor, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and presented by: Market Insights.

Destination Downriver Episode 6-What's Happening in Taylor Michigan

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:44:00 +0000

Destination Downriver- Episode 5- The Power of Partnerships

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:03:00 +0000

The Power of Partnerships

Sponsored by BellaGraniteandMarble.com Ron Hinricks, President and CEO of SWCRC hosts Jim Perry, Executive Director at Downriver Community Conference and Brian Pawlik, Planner at SEMCOG discussing partnerships resulting in benefits to communities in the Southeastern Michigan area.

Video and Podcast Produced by Kathy Kane-Market Insights, Scripts by Rich Williams-SMZ and presented by: Trenton Trib and Island Beacon. https://youtu.be/8XL9wDfOrpo

Destination Downriver Episode 4-Why shopping local makes great sense/Family owned businesses are Downrivers retail stars

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:58:00 +0000

Destination Downriver: Episode 3 Michigan must see Southwest Coast and Cool Dudes from Down Under, Oct. 2021

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 17:37:00 +0000

Destination Downriver: Episode 2 Detroit Promotion Partnership & Flat Rock & Taco's! July 2021

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:02:00 +0000

Presented by the Trenton Trib & Island Beacon

Hosted by: Ron Hinrichs- President & CEO of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber speaks with Claude Molinari, CEO of the Metro Detroit CVB who are working together to change attitudes and attract interest and economic development along with newest Destination Downriver committee leader and Flat Rock executive Liz Hendley to talk about what’s been happening in her community and the role it will be playing in this regional marketing effort. Joining Liz will be Monica and Gerado Magarejo owners of Atwater Street Taco’s, Atwater Kayak/Bike Rentals and Station 24, their newest culinary excursion in Flat Rock. www.destinationdownriver.com. On Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb8Wsx2xbbk

Destination Downriver: Episode 1-From Rust Belt to Green Belt-April 2021

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:21:00 +0000

Destination Downriver from- Rust Belt to Green Belt- April 2021 is Produced and Presented by Trenton Trib/Island Beacon and Sponsored by[ Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber](http://www.swcrc.com). It is hosted by Ron Hinrichs, President and CEO of the SWCRC and featured speakers are Mary Bohling with Michigan State University & Downriver Greenways and Sue Trussell, Brownstown DDA and Co-chair of Destination Downriver coalition. These podcast are produced quarterly, the next one will air in July 2021. What is Downriver? Welcome to Downriver! The area is made up of 18 unique and individual communities, framed by the convergence of four major Michigan waterways: River Rouge, Huron River, Raisin River and Detroit River. Whether it’s trail town, linked greenways, island living or Michigan’s statewide Iron Belle Trail, what makes us a distinct, appealing destination are the natural attractions that can only be found Downriver.

Back in Time with Jeff Wagar

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 11:30:09 +0000

Lifelong Trenton resident Jeff Wagar joins the Downriver Current Podcast to discuss his book about Elizabeth Park and more of the city of Trenton's history.

Around the World with Ed Clemente

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 11:21:46 +0000

Former State Representative and Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber Chairman and current Michigan Liquor Control Commissioner Ed Clemente joins the podcast to talk about his work with Downriver Historical Museums, his world travels and how Downriver can overcome some of the challenges it faces.

Downriver's New Wave of Business with Ron Hinrichs

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 10:42:14 +0000

Ron Hinrichs, the President of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber, joins the Downriver Current Podcast to discuss all things related to the Downriver business community, as well as some of the political issues facing the region.

Blazing New Trails with Anita Twardesky and Joann Gonyea

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Fri, 10 May 2019 11:28:02 +0000

Anita Twardesky from Riverside Kayak Connection / Destination Downriver and Joann Gonyea from the City of Trenton join the Downriver Current Podcast to discuss developing Downriver as a tourist destination and the recent developments for Trenton bike paths.

Catching the Current with Kathy Kane and Joe Hoshaw

Ron Hinrichs & Friends — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 13:32:08 +0000

The first episode of the Downriver Current Podcast presented by the Trenton Trib kicks off with an interview of the founders of the Trenton Trib, Kathy Kane and Joe Hoshaw. Together they delve into the roots of the Trenton Trib, cover some of the difficulties of running a newspaper and much more. Be sure to follow the Trenton Trib on all social media sites and look for the latest edition of the paper and the new Downriver Current on a news stand near you.