It's been a bit since we've done an Episode from the Archives of PHS, so we hope everyone enjoys another instance where through the magic of modern technology, Climax - The Podcast lets you hear voices from beloved members of the community who've long since passed. This week, it's stories of "Antique Crime" along the railroads as told by Niles Hagelshaw. Niles passed away in 1986 at the age of 87. Learn more about Niles in the front part of this show before we dive into the restored recording. Past Episodes of Climax - The Podcast are available in the archives at climaxthepodcast.com. Please s ..read more

Just for you, loyal listeners of Climax - The Podcast, here is one of the all-time top requested guests of the show. With a teaching career spanning 42 years, 40 of those as the quintessential Math Teacher for Climax-Scotts High School, the legendary Doug Robinson joins us for Episode 34. Learn oh, so much about the life and times of Mr. Rob before, during and after his record-setting tenure at C-S School. There's a lot to learn and many laughs to be had along the way! To access our archives and all our podcast feeds, please visit climaxthepodcast.com. Please also support our parent organizati ..read more

Ok, ok, so it's a little bit of cheating for the host to ask his parents on the show, but this week, they aren't mom and dad. They're PHS Treasurer, Sharon Harvey and PHS President, Patrick Harvey and they're joining Climax - The Podcast to discuss 40 Years of Prairie Historical Society. Listen and learn about hard work that has been done, spanning four decades of local volunteer work and nearly 200 years of local history. Learn what sorts of information you can find in the History Room and more about the upcoming website, prairiehistoricalsociety.org, launching March 21. Be sure to check out ..read more

This isn't your typical episode of Climax - The Podcast. This week, Jackie Longman returns as co-host as she and Kevin tell a storied tale, largely only know to Climax-Scotts High School students from the mid to late 1990s. Today, the share "Birth of a Holiday - The Legend of Beam Day." Join Jackie and Kevin as they do their best to paint the scene of 1996 C-S High School and how with but one simple expression from Joel Case followed by an amazing response by the teacher gave birth to a holiday, still celebrated by many all these years later. Sit back, relax and hopefully get a laugh out of th ..read more

This week, CTP delves back into the archives of Prairie Historical Society with the next installment of the "Salute to Veterans" Series. In this edition, Dewayne Drallette, Jr. interviews longtime Climax resident, Maynard Piper, detailing Maynard's time serving his country, protecting his community back home. Make sure you're subscribed on your favorite podcast feed. They're all available for you to select at climaxthepodcast.com. Please support our parent organization, Climax-Scotts Digital Network at climaxscottsdigitalnetwork.com, csdigitalnetwork.org or on the Spaces by Wix App with FRE in ..read more

This week, Climax - The Podcast sets up shop inside Peace Community Christian Church in Climax with our guests, Pastor Noah and Anne Miller. For the last four years, the Millers have become much a part of the Climax-Scotts Community, working hard to share their faith and friendship. Learn about their path to living in Climax, how Peace Community Christian Church came to be here in town and lots more! Make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms or visit climaxthepodcast.com and listen directly. Please also support our parent organization at climaxscottsdigitalnetwork.com ..read more

Plans changed up for this week's episode of Climax - The Podcast with the announcement February 7 of the impending retirement of current Village of Climax President, Jim Cummings. We didn't think Jim would be back so soon after his recent appearances just a few months ago. But we felt it important with significant news such as this for the community that we give Jim a platform to share as much information as he is able. Learn a bit of the "why" as well as timelines when changes take effect for the Climax Village Council. Make sure you subscribe to Climax - The Podcast on your favorite podcast ..read more

It's been a while since we returned to the "Salute to Veterans Series," and we're happy to bring back even more stories from war heroes from our community's storied past. This week, thanks to the archives at Prairie Historical Society, we are able to once again hear the voice and stories of the late Bill Middleton. Bill was a longtime Climax resident who also served at Climax-Scotts Community Schools Superintendent from 1965 until his retirement in 1978. Bill passed away in 2006, but thanks to the work of PHS through the years and small miracles of modern technology, Bill is back with us, if o ..read more

We're back this week with Part 2 of "The Phone Lines Are Open" with Gil Collver. Dive even further into Gil's growing up in Climax, his formative adult years and this week, learn all about Gil's path back to Climax after completing college and finishing his military service. As always, you can listen to this show on your favorite podcast platform or directly at climaxthepodcast.com. And please visit and support our parent organization, Climax-Scotts Digital Network at climaxscottsdigitalnetwork.com ..read more

It's the 1 Year Anniversary Show of Climax - The Podcast! And what better way to celebrate than with one of the most impactful names in this history of the Climax-Scotts Community - Gil Collver?! Following in his father's footsteps, for decades, Gil was at the helm of Climax Telephone Company and CTS Communications. Gil and his team's innovations truly helped keep people in Climax, Scotts and the surrounding areas connected. This is a story of hard work and innovation, and it all starts in a little town called Climax, Michigan! Be sure to subscribe to your favorite podcast feeds available at c ..read more