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

The TML Podcast team have a seat at the table with Jeff Winkle, Middlesex Township Manager to get a good picture of what is involved with managing the township. Peter goes old school with politics and preachers from the early 1800s. And we take a look at What's On over the next couple weeks.

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Jeff Winkle | Middlesex Township Manager

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Peter and Scott talk with Kelley Perry about her journey from Hampton, PA to leaving the criminal justice system to opening up a local tea house and event space in Middlesex Twp. Peter gives us the lowdown on some of the first crimes recorded in the township. And Patty gets some feedback from the community at the Celebrate the Lake event.

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Selenite Tea House | Kelley Perry

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Thanks to our interviewees at Celebrate the Lake: Christina, Abby, Dennis, Ed, Sara, Lorraine, Matt, and Rachel. People like you make this township great!

Peter and Scott sit down with T Lyle Ferderber, co-founder of Frankferd Farms and end up talking about the beginnings of organic farming in Middlesex and the way his farm distributes their grain across the country. He also tells a couple stories of planes landing in a field in the township. Peter gives us a rundown of the history of Middlesex going back centuries.

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Meadowcroft Rockshelter, Avella, PA https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/visit/meadowcroft/

Frankferd Farms

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Facebook: Frankferd Farms Foods, Inc. | Saxonburg PA - Facebook

Glade Run Lake Conservancy (website)

This week the team introduces the podcast to the world. Peter and Amanda talk with Valerie Cannon, chocolatier and owner of The Speckled Hen Chocolate Company. And upcoming events are discussed.

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Speckled Hen Chocolate Company (website)

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Celebrate the Lake Event Info - Aug 16, 2025