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On this episode of the Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast, we take a look at the fight for industrial hemp's future — from grassroots advocacy to global certification and the ongoing struggles farmers face in the banking system. Act 1: Virginia Hemp Month – Reclaiming the Word "Hemp" Joe Domino and Scott McStacy of the Virginia Hemp Coalition join the show to talk about their efforts to officially recognize June as Virginia Hemp Month. With events ranging from hempcrete building workshops and beekeeping demonstrations to film screenings and brewery gatherings, Virginia is building momentum to reclaim the word hemp for fiber, grain, and industrial uses — and to separate it from cannabinoids and cannabis. Learn more: Virginia Hemp Month virginiahempmonth.com Virginia Hemp Coalition https://www.vahemp.org/ Act 2: Responsible Hemp Standard – Certification for Fiber Hemp Eric Singular returns to introduce the Responsible Hemp Standard (RHS) — the first global certification system for the industrial hemp fiber supply chain. RHS brings traceability, transparency, and verified responsible practices to every stage of hemp fiber production, from cultivation to cottonization. This certification gives brands and textile mills the confidence to source truly sustainable hemp fiber for apparel, textiles, and home goods. Learn more: Responsible Hemp Standard responsiblehempstandard.com Act 3: Banking Headaches on Brush Mountain In our final segment, we head back to Brush Mountain in Centre County, PA, where bison farmer and hemp grower Herb Grove tells how his local bank abruptly canceled his accounts — simply because he held a legal hemp farming permit. His story is a stark reminder of the outdated financial roadblocks still facing hemp farmers nationwide. Thanks to our Sponsors! • IND Hemp — indhemp.com • King's AgriSeeds — kingsagriseeds.com • Forever Green / KP4 Hemp Cutter — hempcutter.com Don't forget the Global Industrial Hemp Fiber Summit in Raleigh, NC — hosted by NC State and NIHC this July

It's another OG Beer Bar interview with a real original: Paula Seguin of Boxer's Cafe in Huntingdon, serving craft beer since 1991! I went down to Huntingdon to get the interview and have a beer at one of the most welcoming bars I know, and wound up with more than I'd planned: barbecue, fresh-roasted coffee at Standing Stone Coffee, good beer at Juniata Brewing, a couple-three cuts at Best-Way Pizza, and a look at some incredible old cars at the Swigart Auto Museum.  It's a Huntingdon episode, about this "ancient borough" built where ridges, creeks, and the blue Juniata all come together. It's a town that's set in natural beauty, with a small liberal arts college and a high-security state prison, and a lot of people who are trying to make it all work.  What else? I drank a big cup of Standing Stone's Blue and Gold blend coffee, and the Smack Dab In The Centre segment is about Centre County's two historic underground attractions: Penn's Cave and Woodward Cave, which are cool all summer long. There's the PA Cider Fest this weekend, the American Philatelic Society Open House the following weekend, and I've got some news about the first event for my new book (American Whiskey Master Class, out in September, event is at Iron City Distilling on October 18, more details to come!) Next episode? Heck, I don't know. We've got a few irons in the fire.  See you in two weeks! Until then? TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THE PODCAST! Seen Through A Glass is sponsored by the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. Come visit Centre County!   This episode uses these sounds under the following license: Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Champ de tournesol" by Komiku at https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ arrow-impact-87260 Sound Effect found on Pixabay (https://pixabay.com) "Swallowtail Jig" by Grumpynora at https://pixabay.com/users/grumpynora-14374548/ Coffee Pouring Sound Effect by freesound community from pixabay.com "Glow" by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https: //www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ All sounds sourced by STAG Music Librarian Nora Bryson, with our thanks.

It's "barbecue," but you know...if you spell it "barbeque," or "BBQ," or "Bar-b-que," it's gonna taste just as good! I got an interview with my man Dave Graham of Graham's Up In Smoke in Philipsburg. Dave's got opinions about barbecue, and that's 100% cool, because he makes excellent barbecue: brisket, pork, chicken (when it's reasonable), sausage, turkey, and salmon. Yes, salmon...but you'll have to wait for Lent! Dave and I got well into the weeds, temperatures, wood, and cuts of meat, and you will be drooling by the time we're done.  I'll give you my opinions on barbecue as well; I have been smoking/barbecueing for well over ten years, and I will challenge your thoughts on this ancient method of meat magic cookery.  What else? I finally got my first Maibock of the year, from New Trail Brewing, and the Smack Dab In The Centre segment is about three GREAT music venues in Centre County (all of them have a liquor license, so, you know).  Next episode? I've got an interview on Monday that I have wanted to get for longer than we've had the podcast, an OG beer bar that I first visited over 20 years ago. That's going to be the heart of a great town profile, I guarantee.   See you in two weeks! Until then? TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THE PODCAST! Seen Through A Glass is sponsored by the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. Come visit Centre County! This episode uses these sounds under the following license: Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Champ de tournesol" by Komiku at https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ arrow-impact-87260 Sound Effect found on Pixabay (https://pixabay.com) "Acoustic Blues" by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com "Glow" by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https: //www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ All sounds sourced by STAG Music Librarian Nora Bryson, with our thanks.

Pennsylvania’s Governor’s Residence underwent extensive security upgrades in the three years before last month’s arson attack. Jaxon White, with our sister newsroom LNP/Lancaster Online, reports that few details about the enhancements were provided in a response to a public records request. State and local officials are celebrating the opening of a new campground loop at Bald Eagle State Park in Centre County. The opening comes as state campgrounds see a spike in reservations. The Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer season, not only for travelers and beach-goers, but for boaters as well. We share safety recommendations from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. A Friday night crash that killed a pedestrian in Carlisle has been ruled a homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence. Donald Trump says U.S. Steel will keep its headquarters in Pittsburgh as part of what he calls a “partnership” between the American steelmaker and Japan-based Nippon Steel, which sought to buy it. Pennsylvania's Attorney General is among those advocating on behalf of first responders and others who remain in need of health care, more than 20 years after the 9/11 attacks which destroyed the World Trade Center in New York. Cumberland and Perry counties are now part of an effort to allow people in need of drug treatment to avoid the criminal justice system. It's known as LETI, the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative. And more than 50 people were evacuated from a Lancaster County movie theater after a fire broke out on Memorial Day. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you tell me who to interview, I listen. Who should I interview, I asked folks on Facebook. What central PA creators would you like to hear from? And one of the most asked-for names was Sc'eric Horner, the bartender at Pine Grove Hall in Pine Grove Mills, PA. He's a regular on top bartender lists in the area, he's creative, some say eccentric, but almost everyone agrees: he makes great drinks.  I got the interview, and it's here, all 50 minutes of it. I found him to be open, honest, and a fascinating interview. I think you're going to enjoy this, whether you find cocktails intriguing or not. To be honest, a 50 minute interview didn't give me a lot of room for much else. What I'm Drinking Today is a Liberty Pole Spirits canned Old Fashioned, made with their straight rye whiskey. Can a canned Old Fashioned be any good? We'll find out! The Smack-Dab in the Centre sponsorship moment is about some great cocktail bars in State College.  I would remind you about the small contest we have going on. I'm asking you for your favorite central Pennsylvania foods, and suggestions on which one you'd like to hear about in a future episode. If your suggestion is the winner, I'll thank you by name in the episode and send you five STAG stickers; and I'll draw a random winner from all respondents to get another five-pack of STAG stickers! Next episode? I have a barbecue interview, but I'd rather keep that for warmer weather. I have a couple interview prospects bubbling, they might work out; or I might do a town profile, seems like a good time to get on the road.   See you in two weeks! Until then? TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THE PODCAST! Seen Through A Glass is sponsored by the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. Come visit Centre County!   This episode uses these sounds under the following license: Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Champ de tournesol" by Komiku at https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ arrow-impact-87260 Sound Effect found on Pixabay (https://pixabay.com) "Glow" by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https: //www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ All sounds sourced by STAG Music Librarian Nora Bryson, with our thanks.

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash is back with George Costa from TCO Fly Shop for the latest Central PA Fishing Report. The duo kicks off with a lively exchange about the recent spring storms that swept through Centre County, leaving many without power. As they discuss the impact of the weather, George shares the exciting news that the fishing scene is heating up with a variety of hatches including sulfurs, March browns and gray foxes, signaling the peak of dry fly season.Listeners will gain valuable insights into the current fishing conditions as George highlights the effectiveness of nymphing with classic patterns and discusses how upcoming rain might affect the water clarity, potentially shifting the focus to streamer fishing. The conversation also touches on the smallmouth bass fishing, with George noting that the pre-spawn season has been fruitful, and expectations for the post-spawn period are high.As always, George emphasizes the importance of staying informed about weather conditions and encourages anglers to reach out to the shop for updates and guide availability. This episode is packed with practical advice and a lighthearted atmosphere that will inspire anglers to get out on the water.All Things Social MediaFollow TCO on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.Support the Show Shop on AmazonBecome a Patreon PatronSubscribe to the PodcastSubscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher of your choice.Advertise on the PodcastIs our community a good fit for your brand? Advertise with us.In the Industry and Need Help Getting Unstuck?Check out our consulting options!

Our water tastes great in Millheim. Wanna know why?  Trout.  Trout fishing is a very big deal in central PA, from the Yellow Breeches Creek in Cumberland County, to Cedar Run in Lycoming County, the Little Juniata, and Centre County's Spruce, Spring, and Penns Creeks. I talked to a pair of young fishing guides at The Feathered Hook fishing store in Coburn, and to Tom Doman, a licensed guide who's been fishing Penns Creek since 1979.  We didn't just talk about Green Drakes and wet flies, riffles and lies. We talked about how trout fishing and anglers have brought back and preserved the quality of the waterways in central PA, and how that affects every day quality of life here.  Then I went to a couple of Opening Day parties, which also affect the quality of life around here! Everything can be a celebration, and Opening Day is a good one.  What I Drank Today was a bottle I'd misplaced when we moved back in 2021: Paul John Indian Single Malt Christmas Edition. The extra three years sitting in the dark hadn't hurt it at all. If you've never experienced Indian malt whisky, I hope this encourages you to try some.  The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau spot highlighted four Centre County lodging spots that are perfect for anglers.  And I told you more about a small contest we're running: finding a central PA food to star in an upcoming episode! Tell me what you love, and why it should be the winner! (This is your chance to make me cook ham pot pie!) What's next? I promise you, it won't be fish again! See you in two weeks! Until then? TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THE PODCAST! Seen Through A Glass is sponsored by the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. Come visit Centre County!   This episode uses these sounds under the following license: Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Champ de tournesol" by Komiku at https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ arrow-impact-87260 Sound Effect found on Pixabay (https://pixabay.com) "Water Stream" FX by "SPANAC" on https://www.freesoundslibrary.com/ "Glow" by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https: //www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ All sounds sourced by STAG Music Librarian Nora Bryson, with our thanks.  

I went way out in the Pennsylvania Wilds, up in elk country (not Elk County), to interview a couple who make salad dressings and ship them across the country.   Village Eatinghouse dressings...or are they sauces? Marinades? Whatever they are, they're delicious and versatile, and they're made here in Centre County, so I went out and found Clay and Melanie Phillips in Pine Glen, PA. We talked, we tasted, we had a few laughs. You'll like it.  Those dressings made me think of all the ways I do little hacks and additions when I'm cooking, so I talked about that, including another central PA favorite, Gazebo Room Salad Dressing. I give you a couple short recipes for shortcut family favorites, including one with a surprising secret ingredient.  We have another small contest! I'm asking you to fill in a list of Pennsylvania foods at the end of the episode, and suggest what Pennsylvania food you'd like to hear about in a future episode. I'll draw a random winner from respondents to get a five-pack of STAG stickers! There's an absolute bonus on What I'm Drinking Today: three different Dad's Hat rye whiskey tasting, including an as-yet-unreleased Danko rye whiskey.  Next episode, if I can get a second short interview, will be about trout fishing in central PA. I've interviewed two fishing guides, I went to a couple opening day parties -- why didn't anyone tell me about opening day parties?! -- and I learned about fishing.  See you in two weeks! Until then? TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THE PODCAST! Seen Through A Glass is sponsored by the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. Come visit Centre County!   This episode uses these sounds under the following license: Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Champ de tournesol" by Komiku at https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ arrow-impact-87260 Sound Effect found on Pixabay (https://pixabay.com) "Glow" by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https: //www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ All sounds sourced by STAG Music Librarian Nora Bryson, with our thanks.

No, there isn't a salmon run on the Susquehanna, but you CAN get really fresh (frozen) salmon in central PA!  A couple episodes back, we talked about the five pound box of frozen haddock. This time, I talked to the people who actually catch sockeye salmon (and rockfish, and cod, and the big king salmon) up in Alaska, fillet and freeze them, and bring them back to us, wild-caught, and next best to fresh. I interviewed Captain Steve Kurian of Bloomsburg's Wild For Salmon and also talked to two other area fishermen, Captain Dan Brigham of Capt'n Dan's Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon, and Ron Rovansek of Bellefonte's Kodiak Rush. Bring your weather gear, this interview is like being out on the boat! What else? With a story like this, I had to cook some salmon! And I did, on my new soapstone insert for my Kamado Joe grill. It worked like a charm, and I cooked Wild For Salmon sockeye portions and fresh asparagus on it, and baked two local potatoes on the grill. Great meal!  'That's great,' I hear you say, 'But what about the drinks!' I sampled Elk Creek Cafe's new Valley Vista Cream Ale, and I also got in a plug for my friend John Holl's podcast This Week in Rauchbier, the world's most important podcast about smoked beer. Listen to it, I beseech you! Next episode? Got a lot of choices for a change -- got four interviews in the can, doing another one tomorrow night! -- but I think we're going to go with a food producer who's way back in the Pennsylvania Wilds. You've probably seen their stuff. See you again in two weeks! Until then? TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THE PODCAST! Seen Through A Glass is sponsored by the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. Come visit Centre County!   This episode uses these sounds under the following license: Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Champ de tournesol" by Komiku at https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ arrow-impact-87260 Sound Effect found on Pixabay (https://pixabay.com) "Glow" by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https: //www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ All sounds sourced by STAG Music Librarian Nora Bryson, with our thanks.

Greg Bucceroni grew up as a tough kid in Philadelphia.  The same kid   never would have seen his future - to be abused by Penn State's Jerry   Sandusky, and involved with a child abuse ring covering three states.  A   compelling story with details you'll only here on the Opperman Report.Timeline of abuse of Jerry SanduskyHere is a timeline of events in the case against Sandusky, who was found guilty of sexually molesting 10 boys over a 15-year period. Many of the details of abuse come from a grand jury report.1969: Pennsylvania State University hires Sandusky as an assistant football coach under head coach Joe Paterno.1977: Sandusky founds The Second Mile, a charity dedicated to helping troubled children. It is through this charity that Sandusky finds his victims.1994: A boy identified as Victim 7, who is now 26, meets Sandusky through The Second Mile. He later tells a grand jury that he had a “blurry memory” of having improper contact with Sandusky when they were showering together in the football locker room on the Penn State campus.1996 or 1997: A boy identified as Victim 4, now 27, begins a relationship with Sandusky that results in repeated sexual violations, according to the grand jury report.1998: Sandusky showers with a boy identified as Victim 5, now 22, pinning him in a corner, rubbing him and placing the boy's hand on his genitals, according to the grand jury report.1998: Sandusky asks a boy identified as Victim 6, now 24, to shower with him when he is 11, and Sandusky lathers soap on his back and bear-hugs him, according to the grand jury report. The boy tells his mother, who reports it to the university.1998: University police investigate allegations of sexually inappropriate behavior involving Sandusky. No criminal charges are pursued.June 1, 1998: University police interview Sandusky, who admits showering with Victim 6. A detective tells Sandusky never to shower with children again, says the grand jury report.1999: Sandusky retires as defensive coordinator but retains privileges such as access to Penn State athletic facilities.1999: The American Football Coaches Association names Sandusky the major college Assistant Coach of the Year.2000: Sandusky publishes his autobiography “Touched: The Jerry Sandusky Story.”Summer 2000: Sandusky hugs a boy identified as Victim 3 in the shower after workouts and touches his genitals when the boy sleeps at Sandusky's house, according to grand jury testimony.Fall 2000: A janitor sees Sandusky in the showers performing oral sex on a young boy identified as Victim 8. The janitor tells co-workers and his supervisor, but the incident is not reported to authorities at the time.February 2001: A graduate assistant, later identified as Mike McQueary, reports seeing Sandusky rape a boy of about 10 years old in the shower of the campus football locker room.2004 to 2008: A boy identified as Victim 9 was forced to perform oral sex on Sandusky repeatedly in the basement bedroom of Sandusky's home, and Sandusky attempted to rape him at least 16 times, according to the grand jury report.Fall 2007: A boy identified as Victim 10 said Sandusky pulled down his gym shorts and performed oral sex on him in the basement bedroom of Sandusky's home. Sandusky also has the boy perform oral sex on him.2007 and 2008: A boy identified as Victim 1 says Sandusky performed oral sex on him more than 20 times when he was 13 or 14 years old, according to grand jury testimony.2009: Sandusky is barred from a school district attended by Victim 1 after the boy's mother reports allegations of sexual assault to the school, according to the grand jury. The matter is reported to authorities, triggering an investigation by Pennsylvania State Police and the Attorney General's Office.September 2010: Sandusky retires from The Second Mile.November 5, 2011: A Centre County grand jury charges Sandusky with 40 counts of molesting eight boys from 1994 to 2009. Sandusky is arrested and released on a $100,000 bond.November 6, 2011: Paterno issues a statement in which he acknowledges being told by McQueary in 2002 of the incident in the shower but that “he at no time related to me the very specific actions contained in the grand jury report.”November 9, 2011: Paterno announces he will retire at the end of the football season. The university board of trustees fires Paterno and university President Graham Spanier.November 18, 2011: One of Paterno's sons says the ousted coach has been diagnosed with a treatable form of lung cancer.November 30, 2011: A new accuser files the first lawsuit against Sandusky, The Second Mile and Penn State. The 29-year-old man says Sandusky sexually abused him more than 100 times.December 7, 2011: Pennsylvania Attorney General's office and state police charge Sandusky with a further 12 counts of abusing two more boys. Sandusky is arrested again.December 8, 2011: Sandusky posts bail. His wife issues a statement saying the allegations are “absolutely untrue.”January 22, 2012: Paterno, 85, dies of lung cancer.May 25, 2012: The Second Mile announces plans to close and shift $2.5 million in assets to a Texas charity.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Yes, it's about Danville. No, it's not because I had to go to Geisinger!  I've been going to Danville for years, almost always for the same reason: to go to Old Forge Brewing. And that's what I did this time, to interview owners Damien and Maria Malfara. I also went to the two coffee roasters in town, Java Momma and Bason Coffee Roasting, then to Rock God Brewing (been meaning to do that for a while now), and I'll tell you about the Shade Mountain Winery tasting room, and the J. Manley Robbins rail trail.  I had one of Old Forge's T-Rail Pale Ales for the What I'm Drinking Today segment, and it was a beauty. The HVAB sponsorship spot was about three great fine dining spots in Centre County.  I'll also tell you about the...pastrami? Montreal smoked meat? Well, the smoked corned beef I made for our St. Patrick's Day family dinner, and then the fun traditional music session we took part in at Elk Creek Cafe on the actual St. Patrick's Day.  The next episode will probably be an interview with Wild For Salmon's Steve Kurian, all about fishing in Alaska, and bringing the salmon back to Pennsylvania for us to find at our local independent grocery store or restaurant. It's an excellent interview, one of the best I've done, I think. But I've got two others to choose from, so I'm not sure which one you'll get.  I'm trying to do better with the Instagram feed; bear with me. Thinking about video, too. We'll see!   This episode uses these sounds under the following license: Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Champ de tournesol" by Komiku at https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ "Swallowtail Jig" by Grumpynora at https://pixabay.com/users/grumpynora-14374548/ "Glow" by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https: //www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

Pennsylvania officials want laid-off federal workers to apply for jobs with the state. Pennsylvanians at a town hall in Centre County continue to raise concerns and questions about the Trump administration. The Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia has launched a new institute to focus on its community arts programs. Church World Service Lancaster has lost its federal contract to resettle refugees, following a Trump administration order. WellSpan has implemented enhanced security measures at all of its facilities following the tragic hostage situation and shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital. Messiah University is launching a fully residential, two-year certificate for students with intellectual disability. Money to clean up abandoned mines is critical for Clearfield County's future.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our journalist roundtable for February 28 included WPSU’s Sydney Roach and WITF’s Jordan Wilkie. Jordan recently covered a protest where more than 300 people marched to the capitol to protest the Donald Trump administration. Sydney discussed her report on the protest in Centre County where people protested the Trump administration’s recent actions, which included pauses on federal funding and Eldon Musk’s involvement in the government. Listen to the podcast to hear the discussion.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Josh Shapiro is proposing major investments in child care in the next state budget. More than two hundred scientists, university faculty members, and health care workers gathered in Philadelphia to protest federal cuts to research. Centre County residents protest Elon Musk’s involvement in government. Two of Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman’s longest-serving staff members are leaving his team. President Trump has appointed Governor Shapiro to the Council of Governors. Four National Park Service employees at Gettysburg National Military Park and one at Eisenhower National Historic Site lost their jobs. A homeless shelter that serves people in Mifflin, Juniata and Huntingdon counties may be forced to close its doors in the coming months. The federal Solar For All program also needs the state legislature to take action.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three Lancaster County poultry flocks have reported outbreaks of avian flu, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. University of Pittsburgh researchers have found an effective antibody that could produce a bird flu vaccine. The state Corrections Department is recommending the closure of four facilities, including Rockview state prison in Centre County. A new Alzheimer’s test developed at the University of Pittsburgh could help doctors detect signs of the disease years earlier. Pennsylvania is one of only four states that taxes people for holocaust reparations. An effort is underway to change that. A new report card has a goal of convincing more companies to promote gun violence prevention policies. It’s unique because it looks at businesses that have nothing to do with firearms. Philadelphia Eagles fans are basking in the glow of their team's Super Bowl win and are already preparing for a victory parade on Friday. State Police have not had any cracks in the case of 100,000 eggs stolen from a Franklin County egg producer on February 1st. State Senator Greg Rothman has been elected the new chair of Pennsylvania's Republican Party. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so here we are with a candymaker interview!  Have you ever driven past the small Purity Candy building on Rt. 15, between Lewisburg and Williamsport? I have, but I finally stopped, and learned that the candy is terrific. I got an interview with owner/candymaker John Burfeindt. He spills the beans on Purity's history, tells us about Arlene, the woman who worked at Purity for over 70 years, and talks about making black walnut brittle by hand. Literally by hand, with heavy rubber gloves on, because that stuff's hot!  Then we talk about a central PA staple, the five pound box of frozen haddock. Fry it, bake it, it's meant 'seafood' to generations of locals. I bought my first block and cooked a mighty pot of fish chowder for my in-laws, and I'll tell you about that (and about the Burns Day feast we had, drinking Scotch and reciting poetry; Cathy did a bold rendition of To A Louse.) What else? I had a beer from Lewisburg's Jackass Brewing that may have changed my mind about the place, and we take a trip on the Central PA Tasting Trail.  Next episode? Hell, I don't know. Got a lot of irons in the fire. See you in two weeks! Until then? TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THE PODCAST! Seen Through A Glass is sponsored by the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. Come visit Centre County!   This episode uses these sounds under the following license: Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Champ de tournesol" by Komiku at https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ arrow-impact-87260 Sound Effect found on Pixabay (https://pixabay.com) "Glow" by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https: //www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ All sounds sourced by STAG Music Librarian Nora Bryson, with our thanks.

It's "cheesesteak," not "cheese steak," and certainly not "Philly cheese steak"!  I got an interview with Pat Romano of the We Are Inn restaurant and motel in Philipsburg. Pat's got opinions about cheesesteaks, and Philly roast pork sandwiches, and management, and...Pat's got opinions. He's also going to be opening a new, much bigger place in State College in April. Probably April.  I talked to Pat because he's from Philadelphia (Norristown, originally), and makes a good cheesesteak. I've seen an increasing amount of talk about cheesesteaks on social media, so I thought Seen Through A Glass should get in on the act. That's right, you're going to get my opinions too! I'll also tell you about a cheesesteak I got off a guy working an outdoor grill during a snowstorm in downtown State College; good times, good cheesesteak! What else? I tasted a rare single barrel corn whiskey from Liberty Pole Spirits, and I'll tell you where to find a place to cozy up to a fireplace with good food and drink.  Next episode? I have some ideas about a Valentine's Day episode, we'll see if that pans out. See you in two weeks! Until then? TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THE PODCAST! Seen Through A Glass is sponsored by the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. Come visit Centre County!   This episode uses these sounds under the following license: Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Champ de tournesol" by Komiku at https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ arrow-impact-87260 Sound Effect found on Pixabay (https://pixabay.com) "Glow" by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https: //www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ All sounds sourced by STAG Music Librarian Nora Bryson, with our thanks.

Thursday, November 7th, 2024Today, I wish I had better news but Kamala Harris has conceded the 2024 election; President Biden is preparing to rush last minute aid to Ukraine; Pennsylvania's Centre County officials say they are working with their ballot scanner vendor to figure out why the county's mail-in ballot data is "not being recognized when uploaded to the elections software"; Allison Greenfield, the law clerk disparaged by Donald Trump, has been elected as a judge in Manhattan; Democrats have flipped at least 14 seats in the Wisconsin state legislature thanks to less gerrymandering; abortion rights win in 7 of the 10 states where it appeared on the ballot; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank you, HomeChefFor a limited time, HomeChef is offering you 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life. At https://www.HomeChef.com/DAILYBEANS.Easily Migrate Your Daily Beans Patreon Support To SupercastThe Daily Beans on SupercastStories:Biden team prepares to rush last-minute aid to Ukraine (PAUL MCLEARY and JACK DETSCH |Politico)Allison Greenfield, the law clerk disparaged by Donald Trump, is elected as a judge in Manhattan (AP)https://www.centredaily.com/news/politics-government/election/article295099824.html (Centre Daily Times, PA)Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comCheck out all 11 episodes of Trump's Project 2025https://trumpsproject2025pod.com/Have some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/From The Good NewsMN HARD BOP COLLECTIVE (mnhardbopcollective.org)AG - InstagramDG - Instagram Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill https://muellershewrote.substack.comhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://www.threads.net/@muellershewrotehttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

This year's presidential election could see a historic gender gap as young women line up behind Democrat Kamala Harris' bid to be the first female president. One place where this could be significant is Pittsburgh,  All over the country, people with more education are leaning more Democratic, a shift that's reshaping American politics. One of the places where it could have the most impact this year is Centre County.  In a stretch of what once was Pennsylvania steel country, Democrats and Republicans are looking to test their strength with Latino voters. The commonwealth i happens to have one of the fastest-growing Hispanic communities in the country. The fight is along the 222 Corridor, which connects small cities and communities west and north of Philadelphia.  The Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Dauphin County could restart quickly since all of its essential equipment is in good condition. Several years have passed since the Delaware River's shipping channel was deepened, and now the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority is proposing dredging an additional five feet.  Hundreds of kids in the Allentown area are getting a hands-on lesson in farming.  A bill that would give pension increases to more than 60-thousand retired school and government workers is advancing in the state Legislature.  Teachers in one Adams County school district have a new contract. A rural school district in Central Pennsylvania is hoping to add a resource officer to its staff in the coming months.  Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite pushback from some community members, Centre County's board of elections is moving forward with creating a satellite election office on the Penn State University Park campus. Even with bipartisan support to increase the state's minimum wage to $15 lawmakers don't expect much movement on the issue any time soon. The president and CEO of Visit Hershey & Harrisburg is stepping down -- just days after the FBI visited her office. Researchers have found that a drug being developed for cancer treatment could also lead to a new treatment for Alzheimer's and other diseases.  A Northumberland County school district is hoping to avoid a planned teachers strike tomorrow.. Elizabethtown College is cutting back on full-time faculty to reduce costs. Students at Shippensburg University, like others at central Pennsylvania colleges, are among those with a big stake in who the next U.S. president will be.  And they have questions for the candidates.   We recently sat down with eight students at the Franklin County school and focused on two simple questions.  Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our voices matter! She's not the first person to come forward telling me about her traumatic experience with current Centre County, PA District Magistrate Allen Sinclair. But she IS the first to share her story publicly. I'm so so proud of this woman! *Identity hidden for safety*

Dom welcomes Scott Presler of EarlyVoteAction back onto the Dom Giordano Program to hear some updated numbers as Presler traverses the state of Pennsylvania registering Republican voters. Presler tells that after flipping Bucks County, his attention turned to Centre County and Luzerne County, to which he's proud to note that he's also close to flipping. Also, Scott tells that he's continued to build his EarlyVoteAction organization, noting that he's now hiring heads of recruitment for all counties in Pennsylvania. (Photo by Getty Images)

Full Hour | In today's second hour, Dom welcomes Scott Presler of EarlyVoteAction back onto the Dom Giordano Program to hear some updated numbers as Presler traverses the state of Pennsylvania registering Republican voters. Presler tells that after flipping Bucks County, his attention turned to Centre County and Luzerne County, to which he's proud to note that he's also close to flipping. Also, Scott tells that he's continued to build his EarlyVoteAction organization, noting that he's now hiring heads of recruitment for all counties in Pennsylvania. Then, Dom welcomes in Ben Rose of the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Investment and Development Authority to hear what to expect during the offseason in Wildwood. Rose, who's become a great friend of the show, tells us about an awesome drag race event coming up in October, and notes that the events continue all the way through the winter. (Photo by Getty Images)

Send us a Text Message.The vast majority of Pennsylvania's state parks are easy to drive to. That's one of the reasons our parks are so accessible to residents and visitors. They're located on paved roads and can often be found just a few minutes from a highway. But then there are parks that are not so easy to get to. They're the ones that can only be explored using gravel roads. Leaving the smooth pavement behind and venturing onto gravel roads is like stepping into a different world, especially when heading toward the hidden gems of state parks.And on this episode, our adventure begins in Centre County. Gravel roads lead to the heart of two state parks in particular – Poe Paddy and Poe Valley State Parks. The rugged terrain and sometimes challenging gravel roads reveal these secluded spots that paved roads simply can't reach.To the north is Poe Paddy State Park, a trout angler's paradise. To the south is Poe Valley State Park, a rugged mountain getaway. Their close proximity giving visitors a chance to explore two great parks in a day. Time spent at one of Poe Paddy's Adirondack shelters or Poe Valley's cabins will serve as a homebase for a memorable weekend in the woods for anyone willing to take these gravel roads. Away from crowds. Away from the noise. And away from paved roads.  On this episode, I spoke with Joshua Bruce and Kylie Orndorf. Josh is the park manager and Kylie is the environmental education specialist at Poe Paddy and Poe Valley State Parks.Be sure to check out and support our sponsors for the 2024 season:Keystone Trails AssociationKTA is dedicated to providing, preserving, protecting and promoting recreational hiking trails and hiking opportunities in Pennsylvania. Use code "HELLBENDERS" to receive $5 off a yearly membership.Purple Lizard MapsPurveyors of incredibly detailed, highly curated, and waterproof trail maps of Pennsylvania's state forests. Find them at your local outfitters, bike shops, and bookstores or visit PurpleLizard.com.Pennsylvania Parks and Forests FoundationThe Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation began in 1999 as a statewide nonprofit organization to provide a voice for the Commonwealth's 124 state parks and 2.2 million acres of forest land. They rally volunteers, raise funds, and advocate for these precious lands. Join the movement at PAParksandForests.org to preserve and enjoy our outdoor treasures. Support the Show.Support the Show.Visit our website to listen to the podcast, download free outdoor kids' activities, learn more about our public lands and to purchase merch. Follow us on Instagram and Meta to stay connected. You can support the podcast by clicking “Support this show” in the podcast description to provide a monthly donation. Hosting, production and editing: Christian AlexandersenMusic: Jon SauerGraphics: Matt Davis

This is not the cider episode I promised you.  It's better! I was going to give you a pre-recorded presentation I did at the Ploughman Farm Cider taproom in Gettysburg in April, and some talk about the ciders I had while I was there...but then I went to the PA Cider Fest in Biglerville, and got a much better cider episode. Interviews, tastings, and a whole new outlook on cider and drinks in Pennsylvania.  What else? I grilled at home for the first time in over a year, and I had to talk about firing up the old Kamado Joe to do some pork tenderloins. Then I had a small problem with that new home draft system...it didn't seem like a small problem, but it was!  Next episode? I got an interview with my beer writing colleague and old friend John Holl about food and beer pairing. He's done a LOT with it, and you'll learn about it...in two weeks! Until then? TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THE PODCAST! Seen Through A Glass is sponsored by the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. Come visit Centre County!   This episode uses these sounds under the following license: Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Champ de tournesol" by Komiku at https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ arrow-impact-87260 Sound Effect found on Pixabay (https://pixabay.com) "Glow" by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https: //www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ All sounds sourced by STAG Music Librarian Nora Bryson, with our thanks.

THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN! I asked you who you wanted me to interview, and you said "Give us The Pizza Boy, Al Kominski!" Well, I cannot defy or deny the people, so I went down to Al's of Hampden in Enola on the West Shore and got the interview...and then hung around and visited some more breweries: Ever Grain, Mellow Mink, Sworn, Hemauer, and Liquid Noise. I got in a visit to Sugar Run Brewing in Duncansville as well, and I'll tell you about opening night at the newest bar in Millheim: our home bar, First Draft, is finally complete, and spreading joy among our friends. And if you're interested...check out the @stagpodcast Instagram page to see a picture of our new Corgi puppy, Samwise! Next episode? Back in April, I did an Earth Day presentation at Ploughman Farm Cider's Gettysburg taproom on the agricultural aspects of rye whiskey, along with a cider guy talking about the same thing. We'll hear that, plus I'll tell you what it was like at the PA Cider Fest. See you in two weeks! Until then? TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THE PODCAST! Seen Through A Glass is sponsored by the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. Come visit Centre County!   This episode uses these sounds under the following license: Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Champ de tournesol" by Komiku at https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ arrow-impact-87260 Sound Effect found on Pixabay (https://pixabay.com) "Glow" by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https: //www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ All sounds sourced by STAG Music Librarian Nora Bryson, with our thanks.

Have you ever had a Maibock? My old buddy Chip "The Beer Guy" Hanuscik lured me up to Northeast PA with Maibock. He talked FOUR brewers into making one, and dangled that in front of me. I took the bait like a brown trout rising to a Green Drake, and I'll tell you all about it. PLUS: NEPA Pizza! The incredible Sabatini's! Tom Brennan! And a real life Wilkes-Barre kielbassi shop!  Next episode? THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN! I asked you who you wanted me to interview, and you said "Give us The Pizza Boy, Al Kominski!" Well, I cannot defy or deny the people, so I went down to Enola and got the interview...and then hung around and visited some breweries. You'll get what you asked for...in two weeks! Until then? TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THE PODCAST! Seen Through A Glass is sponsored by the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. Come visit Centre County!   This episode uses these sounds under the following license: Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Champ de tournesol" by Komiku at https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ arrow-impact-87260 Sound Effect found on Pixabay (https://pixabay.com) "Glow" by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https: //www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ All sounds sourced by STAG Music Librarian Nora Bryson, with our thanks.

Centre County will try again to certify its primary results, with a commissioner meeting scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. Years after a multimillion-dollar renovation, the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg is undergoing more work. The latest round includes the removal of asbestos. With Pittsburgh slated to host the 2026 NFL draft, city leaders already planning for hundreds of thousands of visitors. The event could have a huge economic impact on Western Pa. Buglers across the nation are planning to play Taps at 3:00 p.m., as part of a growing Memorial Day tradition, known as Taps Across the Nation. Since today is Memorial Day, we're going to forgo our usual regional round-up and focus on the holiday -- which honors members of the military who died in service to their country. From the WITF archives, we pay tribute to a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard, who was killed in Iraq in 2005.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An election challenge in Centre County is testing if Pennsylvania can certify its votes on time this fall. Penn State trustees have voted to approve up to $700 million in renovations to Beaver Stadium.  The Scandinavian model of incarceration emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment and gives inmates more freedom. Democratic state lawmakers want the program to be made permanent at one prison in Pennsylvania, and expanded. 2026 will be a big year in Philadelphia as part of the nation's 250th birthday.  The parental rights group Moms for Liberty plans to spend more than $3 million on a multi-state advertising blitz to increase its membership and engage voters before November. A judge has sealed court documents related to the investigation of a former Lancaster city police officer charged in a series of sexual assaults -- in the hope that more potential victims will come forward.  Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Got some hot stuff for you! Friends warned us that food would be bland in central PA...but not all of it! I talked to two pepper product people; Beth Cowher, who makes her Backyard Flavors sandwich peppers in Aaronsburg, and Janet Robinson, who's been making her Piper's Peck products on the hill outside of Bellefonte since 1998. We talk Scoville units, and pepper jellies, and how to cool the burn; all that hot fun stuff.  What else? Well, we haven't cooked for a while, so I'll tell you about how I finally solved a 45 year cooking mystery that's been bedeviling me (with the help of the good folks at the Penns Valley Meat Market). And my basement bar is finally done, and, well, I'm pretty excited about that! Next episode? I'm headed up to northeast PA where my friend Chip The Beer Guy has pulled off something a little bit magical. I'll talk to him about it, and visit five breweries (and an OG beer bar, and a neighborhood kielbasa butcher)...in two weeks! Until then? TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THE PODCAST! Seen Through A Glass is sponsored by the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. Come visit Centre County!   This episode uses these sounds under the following license: Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Champ de tournesol" by Komiku at https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ arrow-impact-87260 Sound Effect found on Pixabay (https://pixabay.com) "Glow" by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https: //www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ All sounds sourced by STAG Music Librarian Nora Bryson, with our thanks.

Do you like hazy IPAs?  Do you hate hazy IPAs? I dug into this cloudy phenomenon with the help of New Trail Brewing partner and Director of Brewing Operations Mike LaRosa. It seemed to be a subject he had been waiting for someone to ask him about, and we went at it. We also talked about New Trail's amazing growth, their excellent big beers, the Crisp lager family, and the shape of craft brewing in general. I tasted their collaboration with Old Thunder Brewing in Pittsburgh, Mini Storm Cell, a 3.75% cold IPA that blew me away, and Crisp Amber, the next member of the family.  What else? I visited two local favorites on the way home from New Trail: Henry's Bar-B-Q in LInden, PA, and had some delicious pork shanks; and I picked up half a dozen divine doughnuts at Nan's Donuts in Loganton, the super-hyped Amish bakery that's open two days a week (and kinda lives up to the hype).  I'll take you inside a whiskey judging competition, and tell you about how my buddy Sam "Mr. Rye Whiskey" Komlenic was honored at West Overton Village.  Next episode? It's hot stuff! We'll talk about hot sauces, hot peppers, and horseradish, the stuff that keeps central PA sweating...in two weeks! Until then? TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THE PODCAST! Seen Through A Glass is sponsored by the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. Come visit Centre County!   This episode uses these sounds under the following license: Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Champ de tournesol" by Komiku at https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ arrow-impact-87260 Sound Effect found on Pixabay (https://pixabay.com) "Glow" by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https: //www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ All sounds sourced by STAG Music Librarian Nora Bryson, with our thanks.

I drank rye whiskey in the spiritual home of American rye whiskey, the Monongahela Valley, in the cradle of the Whiskey Rebellion, Washington, PA. I tell you about how the rebellion happened, and how it ended, and how rye whiskey came to southwestern PA. Rye whiskey historian Sam Komlenic joined me for a talk on rye whiskey at Liberty Pole Spirits, and I interviewed Liberty Pole founder Jim Hough.  Sam and I also visited the revived Pittsburgh Brewing, and their Iron City Distilling facility, and talked to distiller Matt Strickland. (Of course we sampled some whiskey!) Then we went to Ponfeigh Distilling in Somerset, where they're just getting started.  I filled a few shopping bags at the Delallo Italian Marketplace in Jeannette, PA and then hit three good eats places in Washington: Shorty's Lunch, Osso's Pizza, and Al'an Ruben's. Then Sam and his wife Amy went along with me to visit covered bridges...but that didn't work out so well! Great trip to southwest PA and the Mon Valley, the heart of Pennsylvania rye whiskey! Next episode? Well, I'll be honest: I'm not really sure at this point. Guess we'll have to see...in two weeks! Until then? TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THE PODCAST! Seen Through A Glass is sponsored by the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. Come visit Centre County!   (Yeah, just realized that I announced this episode as Episode 36, not 37. I'm just...gonna leave that there. Yay!)   This episode uses these sounds under the following license: Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Champ de tournesol" by Komiku at https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ arrow-impact-87260 Sound Effect found on Pixabay (https://pixabay.com) US Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps "The Caissons Go Rolling Along Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Water FX from https://freesound.org/people/WebbFilmsUK/sounds/200321/  "Glow" by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https: //www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ All sounds sourced by STAG Music Librarian Nora Bryson, with our thanks.

Voters are casting ballots in narrowly divided Pennsylvania for next week's primary..  Democracy is a key theme in the 2024 election, from state House to president.   The issue is front in center in the race for the 10th Congressional seat, held by Republican Scott Perry. Democratic state lawmakers are trying to boost the state's minimum wage. Several child care programs have recently closed or will close soon in Centre County.  Pittsburgh's Andrew McCutchen hit his 300th home run -- becoming the became the 13th player in Major League history with 2,000 hits, 400 doubles, 45 triples, 300 homers and 200 stolen bases. The oldest living conjoined twins, who were born in Berks County, have died in Pennsylvania at age 62.  Federal investigators say the pilot of an experimental aircraft fell out of the plane and hit the tail before it went down in Luzene County in 2022. Now last week, you heard a series of stories from my colleague Rachel McDevitt -- about Centralia, Washington, and how it's taking a unique approach to the upcoming shut down of a coal plant next year. The goal was to find out if there are any lessons Pennsylvania can learn from the effort. Rachel discusses what she learned.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I interview Hector Cruz, the Floridian at the heart of the Foodies of State College Facebook group, 20,000 people who want to find the best places to eat in the greater State College area (pretty loosely defined, ask 'em anything). We talked about why he started it, how he runs it, and why everyone loves to fight about pizza and cheesesteaks.  The Foodies group has been a huge help to me finding good places to talk about here, and I'll tell you about the places they suggested, and then my buddy Dave Dreese and I hit the road to sample six more Foodies favorites in one afternoon. Buckle up for tacos, pizza, cider, cheesesteaks and hoagies, more pizza, and a Taiwanese bakery, plus an unexpected treasure on tap. All that, plus the West Virginia triple that's What I'm Drinking Today! There's also some merch news, and an announcement about an event I'm doing on April 20th at Ploughman Cider in Gettysburg, and what you've all being waiting for: Pippin the Corgi joins the podcast! Next episode? MORE RYE WHISKEY! I'm interviewing two distillers in southwest Pennsylvania, the cradle of rye whiskey, home of the Whiskey Rebellion. Plus more covered bridges and whatever good eats I find with Sam Komlenic, Pennsylvania's unofficial rye whiskey historian. Next week, which will get us back on schedule; my teeth are much better, thanks, and feeling moreso every day.   Until then? TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THE PODCAST! Seen Through A Glass is sponsored by the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. Come visit Centre County!   This episode uses these sounds under the following license: Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Champ de tournesol" by Komiku at https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ arrow-impact-87260 Sound Effect found on Pixabay (https://pixabay.com) Pippin barking is actually Pippin barking, recorded on my Pixel 7 yesterday afternoon.  "Glow" by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https: //www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ All sounds sourced by STAG Music Librarian Nora Bryson, with our thanks.

Centre County commissioners plan to buy a $19,500 columbarium to house unclaimed urns. New federal regulations take effect today to make treatment for opioid use disorder more patient-centered. Black and Latino Americans are up to two times as likely as whites to develop Alzheimer's and related dementias. The Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-0 for the first time since 1983. The superintendent of a Berks County school district plans to resign.  A central Pennsylvania community's tribute to veterans who served in the Second World War will get a facelift.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election workers are scrambling to ensure a safe and secure primary that is now less than two months away. State lawmakers are once again introducing legislation to reform the state's campaign finance laws. A former Lebanon County man is headed to federal prison for his role in the January 6th, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Exposure to Agent Orange and its negative effects is one of the lasting impacts of the Vietnam War. A state representative from Centre County is introducing legislation to help connect Pennsylvania veterans and their families with the benefits. Extreme heat and heavy rainstorms are two examples of severe weather that are more common in Pennsylvania because of climate change. People are already noticing the effects. In Harrisburg's Allison Hill neighborhood, people are seeing old, unmaintained trees threaten homes and property during storms. Listen to a conversation with four neighbors involved in their community about these issues and what they hope the city will do.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The history, the landmarks, the myths and tall tales of Pennsylvania are a mission for author Jeffrey Frazier, who makes his second appearance on The Sunbury Press Books Show. A Centre County native, Jeffrey grew up in a "Tom Sawyer sort of way," and his boyhood explorations have turned into a five-decades-long search. In "The Pennsylvania Mountain Landmarks" and "Pennsylvania Fireside Tales" series, Frazier uncovers legends and folk tales known and unknown.  These stories are, as Frazier describes, them, "waves of time." He joins host Lawrence Knorr in reflections on those who have chronicled Pennsylvania's past tales, and what Frazier has learned. From the Blue Mountains of Berks and Lehigh Counties, the South Mountains of Adams County, the Black Forest area of Potter and Tioga Counties, to the Alleghenies and in between, there are tales you will remember and those which might have been forgotten. Jeffrey Frazier graduated from Penn State University in 1967, and earned an MBA from Rider University in New Jersey. He lives in Bellefonte, PA.    

We Are! Meat Lab! Centre County folks know that Penn State drives central Pennsylvania, but some of us also know that Penn State's Butcher Block is the outlet for the school's Meat Lab, where students learn animal husbandry, butchering, meat processing (we'll talk about that difference), and even how to wrap a fresh piece of meat. I talked to Dr. Jonathan Campbell, who teaches at the Meat Lab about all that, and more.  There's also some podcast news -- hello, WSOV-FM listeners! -- a tribute to my Uncle Don Harnish, and tasting notes on Bowmore 12 Year Old single malt.   Next episode? Well, with luck, we'll do that town profile I promised you last time.  Until then? Get your grill fired up and listen to the episode! This episode uses these sounds under the following license: Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Champ de tournesol" by Komiku at https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Storm Sound Effect by PlacidPlace on Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/users/placidplace-25572496/) "Glow" by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https: //www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ All sounds sourced by STAG Music Librarian Nora Bryson, with our thanks.

It's Thanksgiving week, our favorite holiday at The Allegheny Front. (Well, one of them at least). This week, we give you tips for not creating the food waste that is cooking the planet and tell you about a pilot program that hopes to bring composting to Centre County. We also visit with the foragers and farmers who help make Pennsylvania the largest mushroom producer in the United States. And, we take a trip to a glacial deposit where bears feast on wild cranberries. We have news about a bill to address lead in school water fountains and a new historical sign that marks Penn State's agricultural roots. 

Greg Bucceroni grew up as a tough kid in Philadelphia. The same kid never would have seen his future - to be abused by Penn State's Jerry Sandusky, and involved with a child abuse ring covering three states. A compelling story with details you'll only here on the Opperman Report.Timeline of abuse of Jerry SanduskyHere is a timeline of events in the case against Sandusky, who was found guilty of sexually molesting 10 boys over a 15-year period. Many of the details of abuse come from a grand jury report.1969: Pennsylvania State University hires Sandusky as an assistant football coach under head coach Joe Paterno.1977: Sandusky founds The Second Mile, a charity dedicated to helping troubled children. It is through this charity that Sandusky finds his victims.1994: A boy identified as Victim 7, who is now 26, meets Sandusky through The Second Mile. He later tells a grand jury that he had a “blurry memory” of having improper contact with Sandusky when they were showering together in the football locker room on the Penn State campus.1996 or 1997: A boy identified as Victim 4, now 27, begins a relationship with Sandusky that results in repeated sexual violations, according to the grand jury report.1998: Sandusky showers with a boy identified as Victim 5, now 22, pinning him in a corner, rubbing him and placing the boy's hand on his genitals, according to the grand jury report.1998: Sandusky asks a boy identified as Victim 6, now 24, to shower with him when he is 11, and Sandusky lathers soap on his back and bear-hugs him, according to the grand jury report. The boy tells his mother, who reports it to the university.1998: University police investigate allegations of sexually inappropriate behavior involving Sandusky. No criminal charges are pursued.June 1, 1998: University police interview Sandusky, who admits showering with Victim 6. A detective tells Sandusky never to shower with children again, says the grand jury report.1999: Sandusky retires as defensive coordinator but retains privileges such as access to Penn State athletic facilities.1999: The American Football Coaches Association names Sandusky the major college Assistant Coach of the Year.2000: Sandusky publishes his autobiography “Touched: The Jerry Sandusky Story.”Summer 2000: Sandusky hugs a boy identified as Victim 3 in the shower after workouts and touches his genitals when the boy sleeps at Sandusky's house, according to grand jury testimony.Fall 2000: A janitor sees Sandusky in the showers performing oral sex on a young boy identified as Victim 8. The janitor tells co-workers and his supervisor, but the incident is not reported to authorities at the time.February 2001: A graduate assistant, later identified as Mike McQueary, reports seeing Sandusky rape a boy of about 10 years old in the shower of the campus football locker room.2004 to 2008: A boy identified as Victim 9 was forced to perform oral sex on Sandusky repeatedly in the basement bedroom of Sandusky's home, and Sandusky attempted to rape him at least 16 times, according to the grand jury report.Fall 2007: A boy identified as Victim 10 said Sandusky pulled down his gym shorts and performed oral sex on him in the basement bedroom of Sandusky's home. Sandusky also has the boy perform oral sex on him.2007 and 2008: A boy identified as Victim 1 says Sandusky performed oral sex on him more than 20 times when he was 13 or 14 years old, according to grand jury testimony.2009: Sandusky is barred from a school district attended by Victim 1 after the boy's mother reports allegations of sexual assault to the school, according to the grand jury. The matter is reported to authorities, triggering an investigation by Pennsylvania State Police and the Attorney General's Office.September 2010: Sandusky retires from The Second Mile.November 5, 2011: A Centre County grand jury charges Sandusky with 40 counts of molesting eight boys from 1994 to 2009. Sandusky is arrested and released on a $100,000 bond.November 6, 2011: Paterno issues a statement in which he acknowledges being told by McQueary in 2002 of the incident in the shower but that “he at no time related to me the very specific actions contained in the grand jury report.”November 9, 2011: Paterno announces he will retire at the end of the football season. The university board of trustees fires Paterno and university President Graham Spanier.November 18, 2011: One of Paterno's sons says the ousted coach has been diagnosed with a treatable form of lung cancer.November 30, 2011: A new accuser files the first lawsuit against Sandusky, The Second Mile and Penn State. The 29-year-old man says Sandusky sexually abused him more than 100 times.December 7, 2011: Pennsylvania Attorney General's office and state police charge Sandusky with a further 12 counts of abusing two more boys. Sandusky is arrested again.December 8, 2011: Sandusky posts bail. His wife issues a statement saying the allegations are “absolutely untrue.”January 22, 2012: Paterno, 85, dies of lung cancer.May 25, 2012: The Second Mile announces plans to close and shift $2.5 million in assets to a Texas charity.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement

Some state lawmakers are taking a look at prisoners' access to ballots. A new report says increased coordination between regional electric grids could save people billions of dollars on energy bills. Centre County leaders are celebrating a newly renovated passive house in State College that promotes sustainability, energy efficiency and affordability. Leaders plan to stop funding a library because it provides access to LGBT+ materials that don't reflect the Lancaster County community's conservative values.A few years ago, a fairly nonpartisan school board contest in northeastern Pennsylvania has turned into a competitive - and combative - race. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Thanksgiving!  Our first Thanksgiving episode features interviews with two turkey farmers, Nancy Kaltenbach of Polecat Hollow Farm and Mark Sharer of Willow Creek Family Farm. They'll tell you how to get a farm-fresh turkey in Centre County...but you'll have to move fast, Turkey Day is coming! I've got drink suggestions for the big day: cider, beer, wine, and whiskey!  I baked a sweet potato pie, and, well, it could have gone better, but by the time it was done, it was a mighty toothsome slice, I tell ya.  Finally, I invited all my guests from this first year, everyone, back to tell us what side dishes (or drinks) must be on their Thanksgiving table. It was a fun time.   Next episode? To be honest, not sure at this point. But it's going to be coming out on November 16, and then we're taking four weeks off to get ready for the big Holiday 2023 episode coming in December!   This episode uses these sounds under the following license: Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Champ de tournesol" by Komiku at https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Goose sound effect promoted by www.pixabay.com "Glow" by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted by https: //www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ All sounds sourced by STAG Music Librarian Nora Bryson, with our thanks.

The fledgling U.S. hemp industry is decades behind countries like Canada, France and China, but according to impact investor and this week's podcast guest, Pierre Berard, it could flourish into a $2.2 billion industry by 2030 and create thousands of jobs. To reach its potential, what the hemp industry needs most right now, Berard said, is capital investment. Last month, Berard published a report titled “Seeing the U.S. Industrial Hemp Opportunity — A Pioneering Venture for Investors and Corporations Driven by Environmental, Social and Financial Concerns” in which he lays out the case for investment. It's as if Berard, with this report, is waving a giant flag, trying to attract the eyes of investors, saying, “Look over here. Look at all this opportunity.” Berard likens the burgeoning American hemp industry to a developing country. “There is no capital. People don't want to finance. This is too risky. And I was like, OK, this sounds like something for me,” he said. As an impact investor who manages funds specializing in agro-processing companies, Berard now has his sights set on the U.S. hemp industry, which he believes has great economic value as well as social and environmental benefits. He spent many years developing investment in the agriculture infrastructure of developing countries in Latin America and Africa, and said the hemp industry feels similar. “It is very nascent and it is a very fragmented sector. You have pioneers and trailblazers inventing or reinventing the field after 80 years of prohibition,” he said. “So I feel very familiar with this context.” On this week's hemp podcast, Berard talks about the report and the opportunities available to investors in the feed, fiber and food sectors of the hemp industry. Building an industry around an agricultural commodity takes time, he said. According to the report, “The soybean industry took about 50 years to become firmly established, from the first USDA imports in 1898 to the U.S. being the top worldwide producer in the 1950s.” Berard has a plan to accelerate the growth of the hemp industry and sees a four-pillar approach to attract investment. First, he said, the foundation of the industry is the relationship between farmers and processors at the local level. Second, he said the industry needs what he calls a “federating body” that will represent it, foster markets and innovations, and reduce risk for its members and investors. The third pillar is “collaboration with corporations that aim to secure or diversify their supply chains with sustainable products and enhance their ESG credentials. This will be key to funding the industry and creating markets,” he said. The fourth pillar is investment. Lots of it. Over $1.6 billion over seven years. This money will come from government, corporations, individual investors, and philanthropic donors. The 75-page report goes into detail about the hemp industry, its environmental and social impact, and the opportunities available to investors. Read the report here: Seeing the U.S. Industrial Hemp Opportunity Also on this episode, we check in with hemp and bison farmer Herb Grove from Brush Mountain Bison in Centre County, PA, where he grew 50 acres of hemp grain. We'll hear about harvest and dry down and crushing the seed for oil and cake. bioSolutions Initiatives https://biosolutionsinitiatives.com/ Go see Common Ground https://commongroundfilm.org/ Thanks to our sponsors: IND HEMP https://indhemp.com/ Americhanvre Cast-Hemp https://americhanvre.com/

A 19-year-old college student dies as a result of a fraternity hazing incident at Pennsylvania State University in 2017. It will result in the largest criminal indictment of a fraternity in American history.  RESOURCE LINKS:  “Penn State is Still Keeping Secrets on Frat Row” - https://video.vice.com/en_us/video/penn-state-drinking/5a74f2a3f1cdb375f62d5ddd “What Happened the Night of Beta Theta Pi's Bid Acceptance Night” -  https://onwardstate.com/2017/05/05/what-happened-the-night-of-beta-theta-pis-bid-acceptance-night/ “How a Fatal Frat Hazing Became Penn State's Latest Campus Crisis” - https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2017/10/penn-state-fraternity-hazing-death Death of Tim Piazza - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Tim_Piazza Pennsylvania State University Grand Jury Report on the Hazing Death of Tim Piazza - Released from the Court of Common Pleas, Centre County, Pennsylvania, December 15, 2017. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4329784-Grandjury-Report.html Links:  Once Upon a Crime's Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1730325570622505 Check us out on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnceUponACrimePodcast/videos Join Patreon for ad-free, early-release episodes, and behind-the-scenes peeks into the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/OnceUponACrime

Today we speak with the Chair of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture, Congressman 'GT' Thompson. As we learn more about the FARM Bill and the importance of constituent engagement.   ABOUT the GUEST Chairman Glenn 'GT' Thompson is the descendant of a long line of dairy farmers and lifelong resident of Howard Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania. Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008, Thompson represents Pennsylvania's Fifteenth District. As a proud and active Member of the House Committee on Agriculture for more than a decade, Thompson formerly served as Ranking Member of the full committee during the 117th Congress and as Vice Chairman during the 116th Congress. He's also served as Chairman of the Subcommittees on Conservation and Forestry and Nutrition, and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. Prior to being elected to Pennsylvania's Fifteenth District, Thompson spent 28 years as a therapist, rehabilitation services manager, and a licensed nursing home administrator. Thompson is a proud graduate of Penn State and Temple University, where he earned a B.S. and a Master of Education, respectively. He and his wife, Penny Ammerman-Thompson, have three adult sons; Parker, Logan, and Kale, and two grandchildren; Noem and Gabriel.     Thank you to our sponsor: Rap Index, tell them Roger sent you. https://www.rapindex.com   This podcast is dedicated to the art of advocacy. Contact Voices In Advocacy at: www.VoicesinAdvocacy.com 480 488-9150 At Voices in Advocacy, we work with organizations that want to inspire, educate, engage, and activate their supports to become even better influential advocates

This week on the hemp podcast, we talk to Herb Grove, hemp farmer and bison rancher from Centre County, Pennsylvania. Grove's family has been farming the land around Brush Mountain for generations, but Grove didn't get into raising bison until 2011. “We started out with two cows, two yearlings and two calves,” Grove said. “That was our first six animals and we had no clue what we were getting into.” After getting into it without any information whatsoever, Grove said, he joined the EBA — the Eastern Bison Association, and started networking with a lot of local bison farmers. He “fell in love with the people and what the purpose was, and from that point on it's just kind of history,” he said. Grove now has one the larger bison herds east of the Mississippi with over 220 head, he said. Grove got his start growing hemp in 2019 when he contracted with Groff North America in Red Lion, York County, to grow about 150 acres of fiber hemp. He also tried his hand at growing hemp for grain, which he took to Susquehanna Mills in Muncy to press for oil. “At that point we had the byproduct of the seeds after the oil's out of it, and what better opportunity to do then start feeding it to your animals,” he said. The bison didn't like the seed cake on it's own, so Grove grinds it up and puts in the ration. He teamed up with Penn State to do feeding trials to study the effects of hemp on the herd. “Unfortunately, because it's not legal to sell a finished animal for protein being fed on hemp, we can continue to feed hemp up until the last three months. And then we have to pull the hemp out of the feed rations at this point and supplement a different protein,” Grove said. The first time he took hemp-fed animals to his local processor, “the state got wind of it, you know, they showed up, locked their carcass up in the cooler.” Grove said the differences in the hemp-fed bison are noticeable. Their coats look shinier, the animals look healthier. And he said he can even tell the difference in the taste of the meat. Grove is now working with the Hemp Fed Coalition to change the policies around using hemp as a livestock feed. More information on Brush Mountain Bison https://www.facebook.com/brushmountainbison Buck Wild Bison https://buckwildbison.com/ Hemp Feed Coalition https://hempfeedcoalition.org/ Eastern Bison Association https://www.ebabison.org/ Susquehanna Millshttps://susquehannamills.com/ Healthy Oil Seeds https://healthyoilseeds.com/ News Nuggets Hempitecture opens first industrial hemp manufacturing plant in U.S. https://www.kivitv.com/ksaw/hempitecture-opens-first-industrial-hemp-manufacturing-plant-in-u-s Hemp growers say industry 'stymied' in Nebraska https://www.ketv.com/amp/article/nebraska-hemp-growers-say-industry-stymied/43016425 Zimbabwe strikes hemp from drugs list, sets THC limit at 1.0% https://hemptoday.net/zimbabwe-strikes-hemp-from-drugs-list-sets-thc-limit-at-1-0/ In Search for Sustainable Materials, Developers Turn to Hemp https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/21/business/hemp-construction-buildings.html Illinois Hemp Growers Association https://www.illinoishga.com/ Thanks to our Sponsors National Hemp Association https://nationalhempassociation.org/ IND HEMP https://indhemp.com/

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In this episode, I feature Centre County, PA Magistrate Allen Sinclair. I expose his alleged abuse of power, his criminal buddies, and how his family has allegedly benefitted from Daddy Sinclair being the magistrate. It's disgusting and needs to be heard.

A decade before the scandal of coach Jerry Sandusky dismantled the Penn State community, a local attorney, Ray Gricar, was the first to investigate his case. But a few years later, Gricar disappeared. Was there a connection? Lester Holt reports in this Dateline classic. Originally aired on NBC on December 16, 2011.

"The state police used a helicopter to search for two hours along the banks of the Susquehanna River, near where his car was found, for any signs.... Investigators also used a bloodhound to try to pick up his scent, to no avail."On 15 April 2005, Ray Gricar called into his office and took a half-day off of work. The 59-year-old Ohio native worked as the District Attorney for Pennsylvania's Centre County, and despite having plenty to do that Friday, nobody thought twice about the esteemed prosecutor taking time off of work, as he had been complaining of fatigue for weeks. That evening, Ray would fail to contact his girlfriend, Patty Fornicola, who he lived and worked with. She called 911 at approximately 11:30 PM, resulting in a desperate search for any sign of Ray or his vehicle... Episode researched & written by Troy LarsonEpisode hosted & produced by Micheal WhelanOriginal music created by Micheal Whelan through Amper MusicLearn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.meIf you would like to support this podcast and others, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron or Producer