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In this episode of Gangland Wire, retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit detective Gary Jenkins sits down with Charles Bufalino, a relative of notorious Mafia boss Russell Bufalino. What begins as a family history discussion quickly expands into one of the most enduring mysteries in organized crime—the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa. Charles recounts how, in 2011, he uncovered information that unexpectedly tied his own family to the Hoffa case. That discovery set him on a path of research that ultimately led to his upcoming book, Revelations of a Mafia Family, the Teamsters, and the Final Resting Place of Jimmy Hoffa, scheduled for release April 28. While he stops short of revealing his conclusions, he makes clear that his findings point toward new insights into Hoffa's fate. The conversation provides a detailed look at the Bufalino family's Sicilian roots and their migration to Pennsylvania's coal regions. Charles explains how these immigrant communities, bound by kinship and necessity, became intertwined with labor struggles, violence, and early organized crime. The discussion highlights the 1902 anthracite coal strike and the broader environment that allowed criminal networks to gain influence within unions and local industries. Gary and Charles examine Russell Bufalino's rise from these beginnings into a respected and highly effective Mafia figure. Known more for his discretion and organizational skill than overt violence, Bufalino developed a reputation as a trusted “utility man” across multiple crime families, including connections in Detroit and Buffalo. His ability to navigate alliances and maintain loyalty made him a quiet but powerful force within the national Mafia structure. The episode also explores the transition from coal and labor rackets into the trucking industry and the Teamsters Union, a shift that significantly expanded organized crime's reach and profitability. Charles offers personal reflections on his family, including his relationship with Bill Bufalino, and describes the dual nature of their lives—family men on one side, deeply connected to organized crime on the other. As the discussion turns back to Jimmy Hoffa, Gary and Charles analyze longstanding theories and newer leads regarding his disappearance. Charles suggests that his forthcoming book will provide a more definitive perspective on Hoffa's final resting place, adding another layer to a mystery that has persisted for decades. This episode delivers both historical depth and personal insight, offering listeners a closer look at how family loyalty, organized crime, and American labor history intersect—along with a compelling preview of potential new answers in the Hoffa case. Hit me up on Venmo for a cup of coffee or a shot and a beer @ganglandwire Click here to “buy me a cup of coffee” Subscribe to the website for weekly notifications about updates and other Mob information. To go to the store or make a donation or rent Ballot Theft: Burglary, Murder, Coverup, click here To rent ‘Brothers against Brothers’ or ‘Gangland Wire,’ the documentaries click here.  To purchase one of my books, click here. Transcript Charles Bufalino [00:00:00] hey, are you wire tappers out there? Good to be back here in studio of Gangland Wire. This is Gary Jenkins. You know I’m a retired Kansas City, Missouri Police Intelligence unit. Officer and I I worked a mob for a long time and now I’m still studying the mob. And today we have a a descendant of one of the more famous mob names in the United States Russell Buffalino This is Charles Buffalino Welcome Charles. Thank you. And I’m actually not a descendant of Russell, but I’m a an extended family member of his right. Basically I never wanted to write a book about our family until and I still didn’t after, after it occurred in 2011 that I stumbled across three pieces of information that all aligned on the theme of the Hoffa disappearance and its relationship to. Several extended members of my family and there are three things about, there were three little revelations that I experienced, and I don’t really want to go into detail about them now because they’re [00:01:00] all in the book, and frankly, that’s proprietary information for right now until April 28th when the book comes out. But when I got to the third one it really hit me like a shot that. I knew something about the Hoffa disappearance and my family’s relationship to it that nobody was ever really meant to know. And it bothered me just a little bit and I tried to dismiss it and I went away from it for a couple of days and I thought, this is still bothering me. So I’m gonna find out a little bit more about the Hoffa disappearance so I can dismiss this suspicion, right? So I’m searching on the web and I’m pretty sure the source that I found, it doesn’t matter. This is pretty common knowledge. The source that I found though was from the UCLA magazine, 1984 or sometime in that timeframe. And it detailed what the FBI was doing in the [00:02:00] aftermath of Hoffa’s disappearance in 1975. And what they did, the presumption that they made was that Hoffa had been cremated, and that’s a story that you may hear. That’s a story you have heard from. I have Ken Lama. Yeah, he got that from Russ himself. So they took that theory to Bagnas Go’s funeral home in Detroit, which whose clientele had been some of the members on the FBI’s watch list over the years. And Bagnas said, look, we don’t have a crematory. They then went to a place called Central Sanitation. Is that, does that ring any bells for you? Central sanitation was Zy Vitale’s place Peter Vitali. Yeah. Who was a member of the Detroit Partnership, right? He had two such enterprises. This was the second one of them. And when the FBI went there, they interviewed the lawyer for the facility and asked him to show them around. He showed them [00:03:00] around to the trash compactors, the, the cardboard compactors and said, yeah, occasionally, a homeless person or a bum crimes in there to, catch a nap and ends up being more or less as asphyxiated than crushed per se. But, that’s a rare occurrence. And and then they wanted to see the incinerator. And they showed him the incinerator and the FBI said, okay, we want another look at that. We wanna make a date and come back. They set a date to come back and central sanitation burned down. Now the, there’s nothing. Unusual about that, except when I was reading the account I’m running across the name Nick Elli, who was the lawyer for the facility who’s giving the FBI the tour and his name was Ringing Bells. Ringing Bells. And I’m thinking Nick, miss Nikki, is that my cousin? That’s my first cousin Nick from Burbank, [00:04:00] California. Oh really? And how did he get involved in this and. That led me to want to know, okay, who all in the family was in Detroit in 1975, apart from Bill Bino and his three of his close relatives, his siblings who went out there with him that nobody knows their names and Russell and what all was going on out there. And moreover, I needed to understand better again for myself. How these people really related to one another. What was the nature of Bill Binos relationship with Russell? The real nature. It’s commonly understood that they’re cousins. What does that mean? I have cousins that I’ve never met and I think it’s easy for people to presume that was the case. That was not the case, bill. And Russell were. In Bill’s mind and owing to a special relationship they had, they were closer than [00:05:00] brothers due to the fact that Bill’s daughter Bill’s rather Russell’s wife was Bill’s daughter’s godmother. That essentially that made Russell Bills. They had a godfather relationship between him and I. Describe what that means in the book. So Yeah. Which is pretty strong in, in this kind of a family that Godfather relationship’s pretty strong. I may talk about the movie, we’re talking about in Italian family, the Godfather’s pretty strong relationship. Correct. It’s a kind of a, yeah, it’s I get to talk about it in the book because in Montero Sicily, where Bill’s father is from. If I suggest to you that, I want you to be my child’s godfather, it really doesn’t imply anything, any responsibility you have with respect to the child. That means I want us to be as, I want us to be in cahoots business together, brothers. But I’m sure it meant more to Bill than it did to Russell. But, it was a token relationship [00:06:00] probably from Russell’s direction, but they certainly were close and they certainly were involved in teamster business together from very early on. So should I spend a minute and tell you what the family structure was like? Yeah. Explain that Family structure from Sicily on, forward in, in kind of a shortened version, but yeah. Explain that. I’ll do it now. I went ahead and I. Put together some visual aids if you would like to. Yeah. Is this that kind of a show? Can we do multi? Yeah, we can do, yeah, we can do that. Oh, not too many because about half the people that listen to it are audio. I’ll be frustrated. Let’s not do that. Alright. What we’ll do instead is we’ll talk about so I’m sitting in Pitton, Pennsylvania right now in a house that my grandfather and his brother built. My grandfather was Nikola, my. Grand uncle was Salvato and Salvatore’s role in the greater family was he assembled everybody. He came here in 1901 in just [00:07:00] before the great big 1902 anthracite coal strike that sent about 30,000 people out of the coal fields. They just, they gave up after a five month strike and went back to the old country or then went west to the Batum fields. So there was a labor shortage. And at the same time, in Sicily, in Montero, especially where sulfur mining was the key industry they were running into a problem where the United States was breaking into the sulfur market in a big way. It was the fracking process. And eventually the United States and Sicily settled the whole sulfur market thing by treaty. All of that is to say sulfur mines were becoming in trouble, and the last of them would close in the 1970s, the Sicilian mines. So they had this problem where they’re gonna have surface of population, they started to [00:08:00] immigrate and they started to immigrate to the Coalfields, Pennsylvania, where, you know there was this lack of late people to work in the anthracite mines. And Salvatore’s role was to bring them over for probably banks of labor brokers. And once they were here to outfit them with. Food and lodging and all of their material requirements. So he was working for, if he was not himself the Petron system. So that’s my grandfather and his brother. And eventually they took three other Buffalo men into the country. One of them was Russell’s father and the other that was Angelo and the other. Brother of Angelo was kalo. They say Charles, but I call him Kalo in the book to distinguish him from other Charles’s. Kajaro was a black hander. [00:09:00] He was a mafioso. Angelo’s father didn’t live for two years. He was killed in a mine explosion that injured my grand uncle. And Russell grew up under Klo, which is right. Russell was an infant when he arrived. And for several years he bounced in and out of the country back to Sicily and eventually Reland in the country in 1914, living for a time in Buffalo and then back in the Pitton area. So in the Pitton area on my block. So I’m in the kitchen now at the house. On my block was this property, which was a soda factory in a general store. Next door also in the family was a grocer. Up the street was a hotel, and next to that was a bar. And they all belonged to Kalo and they were all run by my members of my family. My grandfather in [00:10:00] particular ran the bar and the hotel while Salvato and his family, they all had very large families. Were servicing the general store and the. So that was their role. And all of the children, there were 20 some children between Nicolo, Kalo, JRO, and a third brother. And they all considered Russell their first cousin, despite the fact that there might not have been a familial relationship between Kalo and the other brothers. They all represented themselves as brothers, four men for about 25 years until the family split apart as Sicilian families only can in very grudging way. But Russell never forgot his relationship to everybody in the family. And at one time or another, every one of those 20 children could reach out to him, rub a lamp, and Russell [00:11:00] would appear and. Do something for them and it was mutual. My father was a professional photographer, probably never charged Russell for a thing. And it was that way with other members of the family that had their crafts of their own. Yeah. So does that help to. Yeah that when the Binos came over, they were like in, in this patron system. And so Russell just kind. Fell right into that. And your one uncle was already in a black hander from the old school Mafioso. So they brought that with him. And then you had this one guy, Russell who probably had the oomph, the wherewithal to then rise on, go into that system, rise onto the top. He was really, was born and bred into that system. Yeah, you could say that. He by, people get confused. They assume based on some facts that he was [00:12:00] raised in Buffalo and came up under Macino. Yeah. And I don’t think that’s the case. There’s plenty of evidence within the family and traditions within the family that say, Russell was a very well known quantity in the city of Pitton at the store next door where everybody sat outside drinking soda on a hot summer day, and all the children would fight to entertain the old men. Russell was there along with Kalo Jro, who was a very day-to-day presence in the family, but. There was a strong relationship between Pitton, Pennsylvania and Buffalo, New York, based on, at the time the Lehigh Valley Railroad. That was the northern terminus of that railroad. So it was an easy trip and there were a lot of labor jobs up there as well with the hydroelectric plant. So people from Buffalo and people from Pitton, a lot of famili familial relationships between them. And at the same time, in 1920, they could see prohibition coming. And Russell was a [00:13:00] mechanic. Where NASCAR comes from? NASCAR is mechanics souping up cars, so they get away from Yeah. The police from the the revenues. Yeah. So I’m almost certain that’s Russell’s first reason for being in Buffalo, working for a guy named John Montana. And John Montana would later testify before the rackets committee. In 1997. So Russell worked for him. It was probably, and again, Mandino’s specialty was importing Canadian whiskey. Yeah, and then there was typical bootlegging they were doing, down here as well as up there. So Russell was probably taking the good stuff down from New York to Pitton area on a regular basis. Pitton is like between Scranton and Wilkes Bar. It’s like a six hour car drive. To Buffalo, and that was his first job. And then he’s back, and so for all of his [00:14:00] life, he was bi-coastal, right? We think of him as in his later years being in New York City, and then two or three days out of the week being in his Kingston home, which is again just down the street here. But he was that way all of his life. He did that between Buffalo and Pittston, and there was a lot of interchange between them by 1922 he’s on the record. He had a car accident on the, on a bridge locally that sent him up for a while. So by 1922, you could more or less consider him again a Pitton property. And he ends up marrying in 1928 into the family through the Chandras. But he was always, a skinny guy. He was, he didn’t really, fit the mold of a classic mobster. He didn’t. He grew up in it. He didn’t show signs of being a real gun toter himself. That makes sense. Yeah, it does. He [00:15:00] probably had a lot of organizational abilities in a certain amount of charisma that would get people to do what he wanted. His specialty was diamonds and jewelry, and so that, that was a specialty. And his other specialty was cars. And again, that continued to be important right through the end of prohibition 1933 December. And. At that key juncture. So kalo, his grant, his uncle was in a tree partite relationship with two other men that formed the real coal country power. They were all coal contractors and gangsters in their own right? Okay. And bootleggers. So they were all in this cahoots relationship, and Russell was in their sphere. Through klo a lot of real heavy mob style violence locally in the 1920s [00:16:00] that was related both to union problems in the coal mines, but also the bootlegging, right? So people were stealing each other’s shipments that needed to be dealt with. Coal miners were going out on Wildcat Strike. There were assassinations related to that big doings in the twenties that probably ended by the middle thirties. The heart of the depression things were so bad for the coal miners, they just assumed worked for substandard wages as go out on strike ’cause they really couldn’t afford to do it. Yeah. But things calmed down pretty much by then, and by that time things were heating up for the three men that they went on background and gave control over to John Chandra. Now, John Chandra is a co contractor in his own right and he’s running the show for Karo and Vbi and Latour, and it’s [00:17:00] under Chandra that Russell really is in a mentorship relationship with Chandra and Chandra, it seems to really have gentled him somewhat. Because the first three men were, they were just killers. They would just, they would take you out rather than deal with you. And Chandra inherited a new generation in the thirties. And his career lasted until 1949. And Russell by then was just the natural to take over. Now from Infancy Forward, he had been in the company of the most dangerous man in the coal fields. People who knew New York gangsters for certain, and was in their company as well. So he knew how to get along and he knew how to be quiet, and he became trusted. That’s probably the thing he was most relied on for. Yeah. Interesting. He was quiet and trusted. That’s, [00:18:00] that is really interesting. People say, and I don’t know how true this is, but they say that, when people have a vacancy and they’re organizational structure, they plug Russell in. And he was not the kind of guy who was gonna try and muscle in your territory. He was just going to keep the balls in the air for you. Yeah. Until the next guy came back and then just hand ’em right back over. He wasn’t a threat. He did seem to be like the utility man of the northeast mobs. He sure was. And when app leaking happened. So I was born in 1957. I was born on the anniversary of his father’s death in the coal mine. Huh? Right away. That’s an Oman. Bad things are coming. Russell and two months later, apple Aiken. Yeah. He was real busy in the late 1950s, early 1960s. He was facing deportation for a very long time, and that’s where. [00:19:00] Bill got a little bit more involved with him because Bill was, an attorney in the family and he was writing letters and doing motions and whatever to keep Russell, you knows, court proceedings to, going on for a long time. Bill eventually wrote a letter to the authorities in Italy that basically said, Hey, don’t take it personally that Russell volunteered to be in the army in 1940. He wasn’t really, trying to get back at you. He was just trying to support his new native country. And and of course there were other people who will tell you there was a suitcase with a million dollars in it that accompanied that letter. Yeah. But Hitler refused to receive Russell. But Russell was apparently ready to get on the plane. Before that refusal came down. Yeah. There’s a whole slew of those cases. I just did a research on that. All the different guys that they tried to deport during those years and the, and their lawyers and [00:20:00] the how they just kept staving it off and staving it off until many times the government just gave up. ’cause it was just like, okay, you have to wonder if they were really serious about it. I think they were just messing with them, but, yeah. But, bills, bill’s teamster career. Where to begin? So Bill and my father both were born in 1918 and a third relative, Jimmy, they were all born in 1918 and they all graduated high school together. Bill was at the University of Scranton for a while before it was called that he was majoring in Divinity and his brother Charles, who was already married into. The greater family suggested you need to be, you need to be a lawyer. We’re going to, we’re gonna get you into law school. And so Bill claimed he had, through his undergraduate, just monitored law classes and approached the dean to say, I’d like to be, I’d like to graduate with a pre-law degree. And [00:21:00] the dean said, sure, why? Sure, why not? And so then Bill went off to, farley Dickinson Law School. Left there just in time to join World War ii, and now he’s assigned in the Detroit area, so it was World War II that brought him to Ellis Air Force Base. Ah, I think it’s just south of Detroit. I’m not sure exactly where it is, but it’s not far. And in that time, I know you know the name Angela Melley. He is a member of the Detroit Partnership. He’s considered the conser of that organization. He has a brother, and the brother has a son who wants to get into business. The brother, I forget his name, comes to Pitton, meets with the Buffalo family. He is from, I think, San Cataldo. Which is a neighboring community in Sicily and they say, look we wanna be in business together. So Bill [00:22:00] now is given the name of Mel’s brother and suggested to contact him, which he does. He says just it was randomly, looking for a deserter in Detroit and it occurred to me to call the brother. So he calls the brother, ends up getting invited to the house. Invited to dinner the next day, proposes to the daughter within three days, and now they’re in the family way. And Bill and Vincent Melly become corners of Belvin Distributing Corporation, I think was the name of it. They were world of to jukebox people. This is where he meets hfa. They’re in the world to jukebox business. Jimmy James, the head of the local 8 95 of the Teamsters, which was called the Jukebox Local ’cause it was a coin and operated local. Starts picketing them. And now Bill and Hoffa are in a lawyerly [00:23:00] way because Jimmy James asked Toya Hoffa into the picture. And Bill presses Hoffa makes him the business agent for the local. Very shortly thereafter, deposes Jimmy James makes Bill the president, and later he is formally elected to the role and now he’s a union president a local president for the next 20 years. And a close associate of Hoffa during the 1960s. So seeing as how I came around so late, I was there to see this. Teamster action because Bill was frequently in Pittston, especially after Hoffa went to Lewisburg Prison, which is 90 minutes down the road. Bill’s sister Mary is my next door neighbor. She’s retired and he comes to visit whenever he goes to C Hoffa, which is every week according to him. To get instructions to bring back to [00:24:00] Fitz. He’s in Pittston. Moreover, he launches a law office in the city of Pittston downstairs on the other side of the house. His father’s old general store because he needs to, he’s not a trial lawyer in Detroit and he wants to join the Detroit bar. And he has to fulfill a. The requirements of a by motion thing to be admitted. Other than that, he’s gotta take the test. He doesn’t want to do that. So he just comes, does a couple probates, this and that for three years and now you’re in. So he does that. So he’s by the time I’m 10, I’m pretty well acquainted with Bill. And Bill is, my father. They’re the close friends. They’re always talking in Mary’s kitchen. I’m sitting there listening, Bill’s running a rator, and they’re laughing about how they sent Bobby Kennedy a parachute because he he said, if I can’t put Hoffa in prison, I’ll jump off the Capitol dome [00:25:00] that I’m a parachute. And he writes about that. RFK writes about that. So it, it was very interesting having him around. Yeah. And he had a brother that would often come with him. To bodyguard him to bodyguard Hoffa, he wore Hoffa’s money belt. His brother Angelo, they called him Yabo, very big guy. And and sometimes he would bring his son Billy boy. William Bino ii, who later had some fame of his own in the nineties. Defending white boy Rick in Detroit. Oh yeah, that’s right. I forgot about that. Yeah. So I knew them all and I knew them all in a family way and I was not quite aware that Bill and Hoffa had a falling out. ’cause then I guess that wasn’t fitting information for a 10-year-old. Yeah. But yeah that’s how I know all of them. And so my real connect to the family is through Bill, his sister Mary. His brother [00:26:00] Yabo. When when Bill retired in 1982 for health reasons, his brother Angelo Yabo returned to Pitton and was my neighbor for the next 10, 12 years. And he was my last connection to the 1920s. And he would tell me things that I had no real frame of reference to understand, about. Running whiskey and whatnot. He didn’t share a lot of stories about that, but every now and then something would escape. And he was just the kind of guy you could tell he’d done a lot of things and I didn’t find out until his funeral. At his funeral an individual came up to me who had traveled to the area from Detroit, probably with William ii. He just for some reason he squared up with me, put his hand out and said Yabo was like a father to me, and then just told me everything. I never wanted to know about what Yabo had done in Detroit. Working for Angelo Melly, [00:27:00] running a bar for him. Being a bartender, occasionally helping people find their checkbook, that kind of thing. So he was obviously a very colorful guy. He was obviously very well respected by the Detroit people. At the same time he wasn’t gonna kill anybody. That was not what he did. But the FBI followed him to Angelo Millie’s farm one day. They had an informant in his car, basically. And it became clear, I finally learned why he and his sister Mary, and other members of his family would go to Florida every year and spend about a month in Florida. They were at Angela Mel’s. Timeshare. Basically he availed Yabo, and this is, somebody at the very top level of the organization down there. So he was not respected. I have to ask about this as Hoffa and Russell Bino and Bill. As the Teamsters Hoffa starts having problems [00:28:00] with Kennedy and there’s this back and forth there. Then was, there, was there, there’s a lot of talk about that that Kennedy and, he, that he got so personal with Hoffa, which he did, there’s some talk about, maybe they had something to do with the murder of JFK Mo. Mainly it falls to, marcelo down in Detroit, I mean down in new Orleans, but yeah. But still, Bino was right in there among that crew. Was there ever much talk about that even after it happened? Yes. There’s a lot of talk about it. When Bill Buf, so I’m trying to Dan Mul Day. Dan Mul Day is a researcher who had worked for many years on the Hoffa disappearance. And he spent a lot of time talking to Bill Bino about that. And when he quizzed Bill about, who, who did this right? Bill answered have the CIA investigate the FBI and then have the [00:29:00] FBI investigate the CIA and then you’ll have the answer. That’s exactly what he said. Interesting. And what he was saying was, yeah, the Bay of Pigs thing, the whole. Pal Kill Castro was something that was known by a lot of people that went missing in 1975, or no. Ended up murdered Johnny Roseli. Yeah. Gian and Gian Kana, I think was 1975 too. Hoffa was really the third person to go missing in 1975 that had information to contribute about that Uhhuh. Interesting. Or at least was believed to. And when you read Bill Alia’s book, he says Russell also knew something about that. So Russell was becoming edgy. That Bill would say something, or rather, no, Hoffa would say something too much about that because Hoffa was, pretty much a loose cannon by that time In terms of speaking.[00:30:00] I interviewed that guy with that Billy Leya book. Did you know him? He was Billy, yeah. Do you know him very well? I did not know Billy, my brother knew Billy when they were both young. Okay. My brother Nick, see Nick’s 12 years older than me and I think so is Billy. Yeah. Alright. I did not, I’ve been in his company once or twice, but he wouldn’t know me. Okay. I was just in curious about that. He seemed like he was a guy that was like, he was always around the binos and during those ta those years, he was like always somewhere around in and around that. It’s a real interesting, contrast between Pittsburgh and Detroit, the Coalfields a more rural area, and then the big city and the auto factories and the teamsters and how these immigrant Sicilians moved into that and moved in on up that, the immigrant way, you get here man, and you start getting better jobs. You get better jobs, you take care of your relatives and you bring them in. And so it’s just, it’s really an interesting complex there. I [00:31:00] forget who I was talking to. I said some of the history’s not good, right? It’s not, it doesn’t, yeah. It’s not real neat. And I said, feel bad sometimes for some of the people. And and the party I was talking to said they would swam here if they could have. When I was right, I was expressing concern about the Padron system and how it was sometimes exploitive. I think Salvatore was pretty fair as Padron went. He wasn’t a gouger, but there was a lot of gouging in that system, and it was effectively dead by 1930. Curiously, by 1930, that’s when the family split apart. That’s when Kelo said, okay. This is not a revenue stream for me anymore. Time to break with the other binos and move on. But the thing about the the Sicilians and the coal mines, they started as really, they started as what’s the word, scabs, right? Yeah. So there was a lot of union trouble in 1902. You got Welsh minors from. [00:32:00] Ireland everywhere. It was all here. It was like Brooklyn and now we’re coming in to fill this void of 30,000 workers. There’s trouble, a lot of trouble. And the people who are the replacement miners, these Sicilians, they already owe a tithe to their pad. Drones. Yeah. They’ve gotta go down they’re in this heated place. Now once you get in and eventually it’s 10 or 12 or 15 more years before unions really started to sign contracts with these particular mines in the northern coal field that were run by 1913, by at least three and probably four black handers ran the contracts, right? So the mafia is to all intents and purpose the mine owner. And they’ve got all of these dependent [00:33:00] people who are, their their agents through the Padron system who are members of the union, and eventually they run for elective positions within the union. And now what you end up with is the company is the union. And it happened at least once, that an insurgent branch of the United Mine workers went in opposition against its own district leadership. The district leadership’s bodyguard was one of those individuals who was at the same time a union organizer. A partner with one of the black candidates. So it didn’t work out well. There was a murder involved. Things went badly. It happened ultimately. It’s interesting that, and now you it started out, as union busters, as scabs, right? And [00:34:00] they move in and take over the unions, and then the teamsters come along as the coal kinda goes down and the truck driving is going up, up and up. And then they just. Move smoothly right into the teamsters Union. Yeah. Where there’s political power and money. That was the seat of political power and a lot of money and the political power the power of the purse, the power of the pension fund and the los, and of course clear out to Las Vegas. And Russell Vino was right in the middle of all that with the guys from Detroit and Chicago. It was just, it just is a natural progress of of activity. Exactly. And where was it? Just a couple of years ago. Was it in Florida? The Longshoreman’s Union threatened to go out. Yeah, I remember something like that. What did DeSantis do? He DeSantis mo mobilized the National Guard. Yeah. So that never happened here, but if you think about it so Bill Buffalino at one time the FBI was advised that. Bill was being groomed [00:35:00] to take over the Teamsters. Not by force. Something, God forbid if Hoffa should end up in prison. Yeah. So that was happening. But I think it was thwarted because Hoffa had a little there was a a situation in his ranks where he, somebody was trying to. Openly deposed him. And it didn’t work out. And he probably did a reorg of his own and that’s when he decided to run fifth for 1965 for the, as his vice president. So that, so he was trying to head off all, he probably could see it coming. Yeah. And it was in those years that he began to lose a little bit of trust in Bill. And that was the source of their breakup eventually because he got hot with Bill in prison. But think about it. So Bill then, as the president of the Teamsters, imagine the power they had at that time to effectively shut down the country. Oh [00:36:00] man. Yeah, it was huge power. It was huge. And what’s interesting is Hoffa, then he starts bringing what we affectionately refer to here in Kansas City as Pecker Woods. He brings in Roy Williams down in Kansas City. He brings in Jackie Presser up in cleveland and Fitz Fitz Simmons. These are all peckerwoods, these are not Italians. Now Italian, some of ’em are behind the string, behind the scenes, pulling some strings. Of course. Yeah, but they’ve got all those guys out front. It’s just it is fascinating to me how these guys have worked. Yeah. Very insidious. And the thing about unionism somebody will tell you that, union membership is down, or union participation is way down from the 1960s. Yeah. There was a union for everything. Yeah. In the fifties and sixties, bill to, and probably it was to boost his resume. I don’t know. The car washers in the Detroit area. There were 200 car washes and they employed up to [00:37:00] 40 to 50 people each. Just doing this job. It was, to organize them. The the tactic was I’m not gonna go after the WR and file and get them to vote on anything. I’m going straight to the owner. He is gonna pay me to their membership fees and he’s gonna pay their dues. That’s how it’s gonna be. And that’s what they did. There were certain, car washers that were not assaulted in this way, and others who were, and they were pretty upset about it. And they took it to the law and there was a grand jury hearing that Bill was invited to attend. But according to Dan Mul day, the judge in the hearing was in their pocket. And yeah, nothing ever came of it. That was mentioned also before Keith f so a bill was on the hot seat for that and the Zer, the er the Zer company to sell their machines entered into an agreement whereby their service people [00:38:00] would be unionized. And therefore, if you went to a bar, now you’re a union agent for local 9 8 9 85. Of the teamsters. You go into a bar and you look at the jukebox and it’s not a er. Yeah. Now we’ve got a big problem. Now there’s a picket outside. I guarantee you the picket was Yaba, Bino Bell’s brother. Gotta be big guy with a mortar board walking back and forth. Unfair, this is a scab shop and now what’s gonna happen? No union truck driver is gonna deliver beer to that bar. Crazy. Yeah. And so that’s right. So that’s how they worked that one out. So that was the extent of Bill’s organizing skills. Interesting. So let’s skip forward here a little bit and we don’t want to give it all away, but we’re talking about the final resting place of Jimmy Hoffa. So how do you go into that? Just, and we want guys to, you gotta get this book guys. It’s the revelations of a mafia family, the temperatures, [00:39:00] and the final resting place of Jimmy Hoffa. The key words here is the final resting place of Jimmy Hoffa. As you might know, Charles, that’s the hook here and Dan Maldia and you probably have a problem, I gotta say. ’cause he’s pretty sure he knows the final resting place. I know he, he, that’s what he, but there’s another guy who also thinks he knows the final resting place as well as me, but he doesn’t know as far as I go. So his theory expands on the central sanitation. Whereby HAA is brought to central sanitation and cremated incinerated, to me that means ashes. And what do you do with ashes post cremation? You can throw ’em to the wind or you can do something extremely appropriate and almost poetic with them. And then move them to a town that is your native [00:40:00] home. That’s what I’m saying. Now, that’s where you come in. Okay. But now, in order to, in order for that to be true I’m willing for that not to be true. In order for that to be true, central sanitation has to be in the mix. And a fellow by the name of, oh my gosh, I’ll never forget his name. Bernstein. Scott Bernstein is a Detroit reporter. I know Scott. Alright, so last year they had this symposium in which he and Novi Toko and a former prosecutor Yeah. All submitted. Did you see that? I didnt see it, but I remember when it happened. I didn’t even know that was happening and I was wrapping up the book at that time, submitting the second to last draft when I became aware of their theory. And their theory solves a problem that I had, which is, skeletal remains. Yeah. And I’m not gonna, I’m not going to break [00:41:00] their I’m not gonna give away their findings, but. The problem with an incinerator is it’s not a crematory and it falls 800 degrees short of being able to render, and even, bones have to be crushed afterwards. Anyway. Yeah, there’s still bones left some their theory pretty much takes care of that, that the bone thing. On top of that, someone else wrote a book Mr. Tubman wrote a book in 2024 that said his parents were, driving in a Detroit suburb on the day Jimmy Hoffa went missing and saw someone being wrestled into a central sanitation truck. And the father noted that truck was not supposed to be there on, on that day. And of course, the property was one of the properties that were suspected of being the place where Hoffman went missing. Again, and that’s not definitive. If there were ashes involved, I think that I have a [00:42:00] first person memoir of the person that did something with the ashes. All right guys. And that’s gonna be in Revelations of a Mafia Family, the Teamsters in the final resting place of Jimmy Hoffa, correct Charles? That’s what it is. And it’s gonna be released on what is it? April? 28th. 28th. 28th. All right. Charles Buffalino I really appreciate you coming on and talking about your book. And guys, you gotta get this book. I’m telling you, it’s I’ve got a advanced copy of it and it’s pretty interesting. It’s readable and it is. Got a lot of great history into it, as you can tell. If you ever wanted to know the immigrant story of Sicilians, this is it, that the, there were huge miners and because they were minors in Sicily, so we had mining activities. I didn’t know about the whole strike breaking thing. That’s interesting. I knew they came down, like here in Missouri, southwest part of Missouri, we have coal mines and a huge group of Sicilians came down here. [00:43:00] And because I was wondering why. Joy IPA outta Chicago was going dove hunting down in Pittsburgh, Kansas. I went down there just to, to look around in this little town, front, neck. All the stores are, have Italian names and so I, there’s a little museum down there. So I stopped in. I said, what’s the deal? And she said, oh. She said, tons of people came over from Southern Italy and Sicily. To work in the coal mines around here, and it’s a big coal mining area. I said, oh, that’s it. That’s it. That is it. That was a safe territory for these Chicago mobsters and Kansas City mobsters to go hunting down there. Okay, so the coal mining is the mining much to know is a big part of the history of the mafia in a way. For sure. And there’s a place in so I thought Pitton had a lot of at, and it does, has a lot of Sicilian, maybe 24% as of the last census. Yeah. Was recently invited. Last year I went to [00:44:00] Clarksburg, Virginia. 40% Italian to this day. Ah, yeah. And they were all minors. And you go there and there’s no there’s no southern speech pattern. It’s all. Ah they’re Pittsburgh. And I said, why? What’s that all about? Oh, he said, no. We are a, we’re a suburb of Pittsburgh. We’re two hours away. Yeah. But the stuff we were producing went right to the mills. Yeah. And so that was the language that we spoke. Oh, we darned. And there were so many of them that they spoke their own language. They didn’t try to blend in with the right Scott, people that had been there from the country and from the hills down in there for a while. I’ll be darned huh. That’s interesting. That is that. And Clarksburg, I’ll tell you that place in the 1950s and sixties, or I’m sorry, in the seventies when the dress factories fell apart, they were burning pittston down. So Piston’s, a lot of old missing buildings. Yeah. But Clarksburg is just like visiting old Pittston. Huh, interesting. [00:45:00] Pitton, Pennsylvania the the seat of power for Russell Bino back in the day, Northwest. I always, you always hear about Northwest Pennsylvania and up into New York was his territory. And again, he was such an interesting guy because like you said, he was like utility man. He was going around to different families or, they, you don’t, they don’t ever talk about this big seat of power that he had in his underboss and his. His capos and that right there in that one geographic area. So it’s really interesting. Different anthracite coal was such a product. So there’s batum is coals everywhere else, but there’s only five counties in the United States that has 80% of anthracite coal. And anthracite coal was the fuel of choice for the industrial revolution. So there was a lot of money here. And so people really can’t understand, just how much wealth there was here. And how a place this small could be somebody’s seat of power, as you say. Yeah. Huh. Interesting. All [00:46:00] right, charles Buffalino I really appreciate you coming on the show. Thank you very much. Appreciate it. Okay. All right, we’re done here. I’ll redo that When I stumbled over your name again and got a couple other things to redo, but otherwise it’s it gotta be an easy edit. That’s the guy I like when the guy really knows his stuff and he goes right on through it makes my job easier and I will wait and put this out just about the time. I gotta make a note right now. Anytime from the 15th forward is fine. I’m sure, we didn’t, I didn’t reveal anything so sensitive that. Anybody can steal. I’ll be maybe mu Monday the 20th. I got a feeling here either. That’s perfect. 13th? 13th or the 20th? Probably the 20th. I got it written down on the 20th. Okay. That’s awesome. All right, Gary, thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Thank you. All right. All right. You made it very easy. Oh good. Oh, and have you have you been in touch with Scott? You gotta go on Scott Show. I did mention to him, Scott, I’m gonna send you a book when it’s time. I, I didn’t wanna reveal everything again. Yeah. I’m just being real careful [00:47:00] for all these months. But yeah, I have, oh yeah, I’m in. But yeah, get on his show. He has, I think he has bigger fo I know he has a bigger follow than me. He kinda really gets into the, what’s going on today, which I never do. And he does, I don’t know, I, here in Kansas City, they get bad. I, and I get word back from ’em that they’re bad at me if I mention their names or there’s any mafia today, so I just seem to not mess with that anymore. Yeah, i’m the same way, I’m not even a fan of this stuff. This is not my thing. Yeah. If it’s the whole, like if Hoffa is here in Pitton I really feel, and my family’s involved in it. It’s like a moral obligation. I’ve got a interesting, yeah, I can see why. That’s the only reason I, that’s the only reason I even bother to research. Yeah. I just started doing some research on a true crime that’s not mafia and it’s kinda it’s like a breath of fresh air. I think I’m getting a little bit burned out in the mafia thing. I like the [00:48:00] stories. I like the capers and stuff that people do. I really love that. And so that’s there are some. Interesting people in this. Yeah. And I’ve known a bunch of them myself. My story’s not interesting, but I, yeah. When I was in college, I worked at a pizza shop. The guy was a bookie. Yeah. And every Friday night we’d be with Butchy, scotchy, Ragy Fingers, and the Greenie, and we’d go to the Skyliner Diner after the track, and it would just be, I’ve been at more dice games. Yeah. They used to rope my head for luck. I was 17. They’re so colorful too. And another thing I’ve learned is, hey. These mob guys, they have so many connections throughout the community Yeah. That most people, they don’t have. When I was a policeman, I didn’t have any idea how many connections I, in hindsight, I realized that how naive we all were, how many connections they really had out in the community, and how those worked and how they I don’t know. So many people found it colorful or they liked buying something that fell off a truck and then. And they like to [00:49:00] gamble and they’re just throughout the entire community and we didn’t know it ’cause I lived in this narrow little police world. It’s the adulation that people just adore this lifestyle. And I don’t know, I think maybe if people had less of a sense they were getting bent over by the government all the time. Yeah. Yeah. There’d be less of that. But everybody’s a secret agent in a way, yes. And I’m, everybody wants to be James Bond. And I’m naive enough to write a book about the Mafia and, but everybody I know, they all know better than me. And I tell some of my classmates, yeah, I wrote a book and they’re like, because they know there’s a whole network up. Yep. All Charles, it was great to meet you. Thank you so much. Great meeting with you. Take care. Bye bye. Bye-bye.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Thursday, March 26, 2026.   #1 – From The Charleston Gazette-Mail A new flight simulator at Mallory Airport in South Charleston is set to strengthen the Kanawha Valley's role as a pilot training hub. Valued at around $50,000, the simulator will provide hands-on training for aspiring pilots while supporting aviation education and workforce development. Local leaders say this investment expands training capacity and helps prepare the next generation of aviation professionals. Read more: https://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/kanawha_valley/new-flight-simulator-to-boost-mallory-airport-s-role-as-regional-pilot-training-hub/article_39cfa796-bf28-4667-8b11-23786874685e.html   #2 – From WV News Pierpont Community & Technical College will host three free career fairs this April in Fairmont, Clarksburg, and Bridgeport. These events will connect students, job seekers, and community members with employers across industries like healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and technology. Organizers say the fairs help bridge the gap between education and real-world career opportunities. Learn more: https://www.wvnews.com/fairmontnews/news/pierpont-to-host-three-spring-career-fairs-across-north-central-west-virginia/article_7bd07d90-37f7-4543-9a81-4c5cd5d18d0c.html   #3 – From The Intelligencer A recent editorial highlights the importance of continued investment in West Virginia's highways. Strong infrastructure supports safety, mobility, and economic growth by connecting communities and enabling commerce. Ongoing maintenance and improvements are essential to keeping the state competitive and accessible. Read more: https://www.theintelligencer.net/opinion/editorials/2026/03/help-west-virginia-highways/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304—curated news and information—is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce, sharing the wealth, beauty, and opportunity of West Virginia with the world. Follow daily304 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @daily304, or visit wv.gov and click the daily304 logo. That's all for now. Take care, be safe, and get outside to enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Around this time of the year, some area churches get into the business of selling chocolate Easter eggs. These are the kind of eggs that have some weight to them. But one West Virginia church has become known far and wide for its chocolate eggs. The post The Legacy Of A Clarksburg Church's Chocolate Easter Eggs, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Lawmakers have 9 days left in the 60 day session to get legislation completed--A bill aimed at a new way of conducting economic development remains alive --Criminal charges are filed in a Clarksburg fire--In Sports: March Madness has arrived in West Virginia 

Dr. Matt Johnson with REPATH- Recovery Empowerment through Policy, Advocacy, Transformation, and Hope, a new nonprofit meant to amplify recovery voices and strengthen substance use disorder support systems statewide.Joey Garcia, D, Marion, 13, on Raylee's Law and the state budget processHope Gas President and CEO Morgan O'Brien on the grand opening of Safety City in Clarksburg. 

America's overdose crisis keeps changing shape.In recent years, provisional CDC data have shown a sharp national decline in overdose deaths — even as public officials warn the street drug supply remains volatile and some communities see signs of a rebound.That uncertainty is also reshaping the recovery world — especially around opioids. Some people find abstinence-based recovery works best. Others rely on medication-assisted treatment (MAT), using prescribed medicine like methadone or buprenorphine to stabilize a person and reduce the risk of relapse. But MAT has long divided the recovery community, fueling a stigma around a deceptively simple question: When is someone sober?In this encore episode of Us & Them, Trey Kay visits the Clarksburg Mission in Clarksburg, West Virginia — a Christian-centered recovery facility where people pursue different paths toward sobriety — and where debates about medication, morality, and survival are never abstract.

Tonight we have two Chenin Blanc-Viognier white blends. We have talked about both of these varieties before. Both of these wines are about 80% Chenin Blanc and 20% is Viognier. This is a typical blend because Chenin Blanc is bright and acidic and Viognier is fuller-bodied with a hint of sweetness (eventhough it is a dry wine).Chenin Blanc is a very versatile grape that can be made into late harvest sweet dessert wines, dry white wines, sparkling wines, and oaked or unoaked wines.While versatility could be a good thing, it may actually be a bad thing because people don't always know what the wine is going to be like when they get a Chenin Blanc. We have also talked about Viognier before. Viognier in France comes mostly from the Rhone Valley. Outside of France it can be found in North and South America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.It has some similarities to Chardonnay because it can make a full-bodied white wine. It requires a long growing season to develop, and is known for having lower yields. Viognier has flavors of tangerine, mango, honeysuckle, rose, and peach. Serve slightly chilled from 45 to 55 degrees. Pair with white meats or fish, especially if they are nut encrusted. Tonight, we are tasting:2024 Mbali Chenin Blanc-Viognier. I purchased this at Trader Joe's for $5.99. It is made up of 79% Chenin Blanc and 21% Viognier. The Reverse Wine Snob says it has bright fruit guava, melon, lychee, and honeyed tangerine. Mbali is the Zulu word for flower. The Cheap Wine Finder says this is a wine to buy multiple bottles of. I like his line “keep it cheap”. The wine is unoaked and has 13.5% alcohol.2024 Pine Ridge Vineyards Chenin Blanc-Viognier. I purchased this at Trader Joe's for $13.99. It is made up of 80% Chenin Blanc and 20% Viognier. It's vegan friendly, gluten free, no pesticides, lower alcohol, and has less than 1 gram of sugar per glass. They use a lighter bottle which is better for the environment. Pairs with light salads, seafood, and foods with a bit of spiciness. Great pair with appetizers. Aromas of Kiwi, melon, key lime zest, white flowers, honeysuckle, and jasmine. Flavors of Lychee, orange blossom, peach, citrus, crisp acidity. Clean and bright with no oak and no malolactic fermentation. Fruit comes from Clarksburg, CA. Was voted the #27 Best Buy by the Wine Spectator.We loved the Pine Ridge and scored it a 4. The Mbali was also good and we both gave it a 3. Next week, we are having a Mystery Show. Can we tell what we are drinking. Most importantly, we will go through the reasoning for our guess.

Ah, it was a heady wine time while it lasted. Wine enjoyed more than 50 years of vineyard and winery growth, more than 50 years of improving quality, more than 50 years of consistent year-over-year market expansion. Those were the days, my friend. We thought they'd never end. We'd sing and dance forever and a day. Reality: nothing lasts forever. Pendulums swing both ways, as the wine world is painfully coming to grips with now. In 2024, California wine production fell to its lowest level since 1999. United States production fell to its lowest since 2004. Both total wine consumption and per-capita demand in the U.S. fell together for the first time in modern wine history. Worldwide wine production is down to 1961 levels even though there are more than five billion more people on Earth today. On a granular level, winegrowers leave grapes on the vine, knowing they cannot recoup their harvest expenses. Wine stores close. Wineries close or dial back, drop labels, trim staff. Newspapers drop wine columns as wine advertising dollars dry up. Restaurants pare their wine list. Supermarkets reduce shelf space devoted to wine. Let's examine what is happening and put it into some perspective. Spoiler alert: the sky is not falling, Chicken Little. Wine drinkers fall loosely into two categories. Members of the largest cohort are not that interested in where the wine came from, how it was made, who made it. They want a relatively inexpensive alcohol delivery vehicle that tastes good, maybe pairs with food. They enjoy wine, but they also can hang with beer, hard seltzer, premixed cocktails. They also may have cut back or eliminated alcohol consumption. The second cohort is into wine. Members of that cohort care about all the details, food pairing, vintage conditions, particulars about how it was made. They can be labeled as “wine geeks.” Wine is their go-to alcoholic drink, and they are willing to search for quality and pay for it. The first cohort is the principal source of the wine decline. They are the reason the hardest hit wine segment is commodity value bottlings, aka “supermarket wines.” The wine lover cohort has much less impact on the decline. In fact, while sales of lower-end wine has significantly tumbled for the past seven years, sales of higher end wines have weathered the storm. Wineries are selling fewer bottles of wine but maintaining their cash flow because people are buying higher-priced efforts. Those drinkers are drinking better, a trend that is more than a decade old. The commodity, supermarket wine segment has a hard row to hoe. There are too many “next big things” in that alcohol silo. The market will remain, but will not be as robust as it was the past half century. And, of course, the cohorts are not black and white, but have shades of gray between them. The better wine cohort has an emotional connection to wine. For them, wine is joy, pleasure, deliciousness, and rewarding, with fascinating back stories. And—yes—some snob appeal that quality wine is not pop-the-top and slurp-it-down to get-a-buzz stuff. For them, wine's cementing attraction is pleasure. On the palate, in the mind, and—yes—pleasant satisfaction that you are smart enough, educated enough, and successful enough to enjoy and appreciate a liquid that has been treasured by fellow human beings for more than 8,000 years. There is conclusive evidence of a winery in Armenia dating back 6,200-plus years, including botanical evidence the wine was made using the areni grape. You can buy Armenian wine made with areni grapes today from a winery near the archeologic find in Armenia. Not many enterprises can match that claim. Bottom line: while this is a somewhat turbulent time in the wine business, especially in the cheaper, factory-produced wine segment, wine is not going away. Worldwide wine production may be down to 1961 levels, but it remains a half-trillion dollar business. Production is almost six billion gallons—30 billion bottles. In the United States, wine generates more than $325 billion in economic impact. Various research groups forecast wine's worldwide economic impact will be between eight hundred billion and more than one trillion US dollars by 2033. The wine world is changing, but it is not going away. Sure, the wine trade faces headwinds. Every product, especially a discretionary product like wine, faces headwinds on a cyclical basis. Sometimes you are the hammer and you strike. Sometimes you are the anvil and you bear. The likelihood is after testing times the strong will survive and flourish, while the weak will suffer their Darwinian fate. Wine has been here before—my goodness for 13 years in the United States you could go to prison for making and selling wine. Let's all take a deep breath, relax, and figure out what wine we are going to joyfully enjoy together tonight.Tasting notes:• Karas Areni, Armenia 2023 checks an amazing number of boxes in the wine world. First, it is a delicious wine that sips in a space between pinot noir and sangiovese. Second, archeological finds discovered evidence of this very grape dating back 6,100 years and the first clearly identified winery in the world. The winery is in the shadow of Mount Ararat, believed by Christians and Jews as the possible location of Noah's Ark. You get to drink history, the very beginnings of wine, and drink superb wine. And do so for $16-20. Link to my review• Val delle Rose Litorale Vermentino Maremma Toscana DOC 2024 is delightful iteration of vermentino's lighter, fresher style. While it has good acidity, there is a smooth creamy texture and slight oiliness that creates excellent mouthfeel and tension. Clean, crisp winner from a highly regarded, long-time player in Tuscany. $15-20 Link to my review• Herzog Wine Cellars Lineage Pinot Noir, Clarksburg 2022 is affordable, fruit-forward, kosher wine from America's largest fully kosher winery. It is a value play in pinot noir rather than sophisticated, but is very serviceable in what it is intended to be. Wallet pleaser; smooth and easy crowd pleaser. $18-22 Link to my review• Stoller Family Estate Reserve Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills 2022 is rich, elegant charmer with lingering finish, polished, refined fruit. Excellent balance of fruit, oak, restrained alcohol. Civilized pour that demonstrates why Willamette Valley pinot noir deserves to be in conversation as some of the world's premier pinots, especially at this price point. $50-60 Link to my review• Early Mountain Vineyards RISE, Virginia 2021 is a very smooth, well-behaved, merlot-led Bordeaux blend only produced in exceptional years. Just now entering its best drinking window, this easily can be held another decade-plus. Early Mountain is Virginia's flagship winery. All winery profits are directed to Virginia communities and innovation in the Virginia wine industry. $135-150 Link to my reviewLast roundHow do I determine how much wine to drink? I take it on a case-by-case basis.Thank you for reading. This is a reader-supported publication. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber. No matter how you subscribe, I appreciate you.Links worth exploringDave McIntyre's WineLine Longtime Washington Post wine columnist now on Substack. Entertaining, informative.Good + Tasty Excellent wine stories by Kathleen Willcox. Focuses on the business and culture of sustainable wine, food, and travel.Diary of a Serial Hostess Ins and outs of entertaining; witty anecdotes of life in the stylish lane.Email: wine@cwadv.comNewsletter: gusclemens.substack.comWebsite: Gus Clemens on Wine websiteFacebook: facebook.com/GusClemensOnWine/posts/Twitter (X): @gusclemensBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/gusclemensonwine.bsky.social .Long form wine stories on Vocal: Gus Clemens on VocalApple podcasts https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=apple+podcasts+gus+clemens+apple+p…&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8.Linkedin: Gus Clemens on Wine This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gusclemens.substack.com/subscribe

Tonight, we are tasting and learning about the red wine grape Petite Sirah.In the past, I thought Petite Sirah must be just a small grape variety of Syrah. I was wrong. Well then, what is it?The grape is also known as Durif, that is a cross between Syrah and Peloursin. The grape has thick skins which give the wine a dark color. Today California has about 12,000 acres planted to Petite Sirah, making it the 6th most planted red variety. California is the main location where the grape is grown. You will also find some in Australia, but very little remains in Europe. Petite Sirah is known for having lots of fruit flavor, full-bodied, high tannins, and high alcohol. Acid is normally medium. Cooler climates will give you similar characteristics as Syrah such as pepper, cured meat, and violets. I read the grape was many times misidentified before DNA testing showed what it really was. Pairs with tomato-based dishes. Also pairs well with sharp cheddars, pecorino, or Parmigiano Reggiano. Tonight, we are enjoying: 2021 Criss Cross Wines Petite Sirah. I purchased this wine from a local wine store Gateway Market for $15.99. Aged in French and American Oak. 99.5% Petite Sirah, 0.5% other varietals. Comes from Clarksburg, California. 4.4 g/L residual sugar and has a 3.89 pH. Aromas of Black plum, cassis, chicory, spice. Flavors of black strawberry, raspberry, cinnamon, blood orange zest, mineral, bittersweet chocolate, and silky tannins. It received a 92 rating and a “best buy rating” from the Wine Enthusiast. 2021 Foppiano Estate Grown Petite Sirah. The wine comes from the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County. I purchased the wine at Gateway Market for $24.99. It received a 91 rating from the Wine Enthusiast. They say Juicy blackberries and black cherries are lightly accented by mint and chocolate. It is a full-bodied dark-colored wine. Tannins merge with fruit to produce a well-balanced wine. We really enjoyed both of these wines. If you like a dark, fruit-forward, earthy, spicy wine – you should give these wines a try. Both wines received very good scores from the Wine Enthusiast, and we both agreed and gave both wines a 4-rating. Next week, we are having a Bosnian wine.

Why do the best grapes come from the most difficult soil? In this episode, we explore the concept of "struggle" with Drew Baker, co-founder of Burnt Hill Farm. Drew explains why he specifically chose the rocky terrain of Clarksburg, Maryland, to launch his exclusive, high-end wine label, supported by the infrastructure of his family's Old Westminster Winery.But the struggle isn't limited to the vines. Drew shares his incredible story of survival against acute myeloid leukemia (AML). After facing a grim prognosis and undergoing experimental treatments, including two bone marrow transplants donated by his sisters, Drew is here to share his story. Join us for a powerful look at how resilience, both in the vineyard and in the hospital, has shaped Drew's life and created a profound sense of pride in what he and his sisters have built together.Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Supported by the Brewers Association of Maryland‍ ‍

Checkride prep reality check with CFII Erica Gilbert! Brian passes his instrument written ("a solid grilled cheese sandwich with slightly better ingredients than Kraft singles"), Ben confesses his multi-engine notice of disapproval after chasing the CDI below the glide slope—then passed two days later—and Erica reveals her 100% initial pass rate secrets: mock orals should be 3-4 hours of pain, Day One starts with defining PIC, and exact FAA phraseology matters on every rating. Plus: 1DullGeek's Thanksgiving rant about flying with friends (the fuel leak meow incident at Clarksburg), why "what are the next two things?" might save your check ride, and the hard truth about midlife pilots—you've forgotten how to study and haven't done anything you suck at in a long time. It's a marathon, not a sprint.Audio note: Technical difficulties with our guest's audio—it's listenable but not perfect!Erica Gilbert's check ride prep secrets:Day one: Lay out ACS, FAR/AIM—"Shocking how many students had never seen the ACS""Anyone going through training needs to be their own best advocate"Find an instructor who uses a syllabus and transitions canceled flights into ground lessonsStage checks with senior CFIs at solo, solo cross-country, and pre-check rideMock oral should be 3-4 hours (your actual oral will be 1.5 hours if you know your stuff)"You'd rather spend the money with an instructor than an evaluator"Practice active recall with exact FAA phraseology out loudPIC authority starts lesson one: "Make the plane do what you want it to do"In midlife: "You've forgotten how to study and haven't done anything you suck at in a long time"The marathon mindset: "Will we stop for lunch? Take a breather if your adrenaline can handle it"Mentioned on the Show:* Erica Gilbert, Aerosafe: https://www.gilbertaviation.com/aerosafe* Erica Gilbert, IFR course: https://www.gilbertaviation.com/ifr* Midlife Pilot Podcast- Thaden Invasion 2026: https://midlifepilotpodcast.com/thadeninvasion* Keith O'Brien, Fly Girls (includes Louis Thaden): https://bookshop.org/p/books/fly-girls-how-five-daring-women-defied-all-odds-and-made-aviation-history-keith-o-brien/8152b66cad2a720c?ean=9781328592798* Seth Lake's VBT overview: https://arflightsafety.com/VBT.html* Avoiding brianrot (New York Times): https://www.soundsclassic.com/receivers.html* Sandel displays: https://www.pacificcoastavionics.com/collections/sandel* Old Marantz stereos: https://www.soundsclassic.com/receivers.html* Rear projection TVs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rear-projection_television* Private Pilot ACS (PDF): https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs/private_airplane_acs_6.pdfSupport the Show:Patreon.com/MidlifePilotPodcast - Discord access, exclusive content, and check ride debriefs!MidlifePilotPodcast.com - Merch, Thaden Invasion RSVP, feedbackHappy Thanksgiving from the Midlife Pilot Podcast crew. We're thankful for every single one of you who listens, supports, and shares this journey with us.

This interview is with Jody Bogle of Bogle Family Vineyards. In this interview, Jody talks about her family's wine business and her time at Linfield.Jody shares about her family's history of farming: her grandpa was an early wine pioneer in the Clarksburg region of California. Her parents started Bogle Family Vineyards in 1968, so she jokes that she never knew there was another career option outside of wine.Jody talks about her family's history with Linfield, how both her parents attended the school, and she her first time on campus for a basketball camp. She graduated with a degree in English and teaching credentials, and stayed in the Portland area to teach.Later in the interview, Jody discusses moving back home to California and working with her family at the winery. After her dad passed away, the family came together to ensure the winery continued forward. Now, Jody works as the Vice President of Consumer Relations.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Linfield University's Nicholson Library in McMinnville on October 9, 2025.

Dominique Spatafore v. City of Clarksburg

Peltier Winery & Vineyards is a fourth-generation farming family operation where the winery itself was established in 2001 by third-generation farmer Rodney Schatz and his wife Gayla in the heart of California's Lodi Appellation. What began in 1985 with Rodney's purchase of 40 acres of Old Vine Zinfandel has evolved into a 1,000+ acre sustainably certified operation producing over 30,000 cases annually across multiple wine collections. The winery's product innovation spans from rare Italian varietals like Teroldego and Vermentlno to modern offerings like Zante-a carbonated rose designed for today's conscious consumers with less than 1 gram of sugar per serving. Peltier distinguishes itself through complete estate control from vineyard to bottle, pioneering sustainable practices including being among the first to achieve 100% Lodi Rules certification and installing an innovative worm farm water treatment system that reduces energy use by 95%. Looking ahead, the winery continues expanding into new appellations like Clarksburg while maintaining their core phllosophy of minimal intervention winemaking that lets vineyard personality shine. Peltier consistently delivers award-winning quality across price points from $17-$60, earning accolades from Wine Enthusiast, San Francisco Chronicle, and international competitions. Their unique tasting room features a 24-wine WineStation system that eliminates waste while encouraging exploration of their diverse portfolio, embodying their brand promise of being "wine-smart with a wink"-knowledgeable experts who don't take themselves too seriously while delivering exceptional estate-grown wines that reflect four generations of farming heritage with three generations currently working together.

This episode was recorded on August 24th, 2025 at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center in Clarksburg, WV. The lineup includes Robert Randolph, Carolyn Wonderland, Patty Larkin, and Nellie McKay. https://bit.ly/472AlQd

The discussion covered a range of pressing issues, starting with a significant $31 million coupon scam in Virginia that led to prison sentences for a couple. Participants expressed concern over rising crime rates in the region, highlighted by a recent shooting incident in Hampton Roads involving a mother and her child, which resulted in injuries to two teenagers. A follow-up on a scheme targeting Navy Federal customers revealed ten arrests and 33 identified victims, emphasizing the financial repercussions for those affected, including potential impacts on their credit. The conversation shifted to local governance, with Testecleese discussing a proposal in Clarksburg to amend laws allowing cigar bars and hookah lounges, noting that only four cities in West Virginia permit indoor smoking. Additionally, he pointed out that West Virginia has been ranked as the riskiest state for animal collisions, particularly with deer. The group also shared humorous observations about local wildlife, including groundhogs, while addressing the serious implications of animal-related accidents.

The discussion covered a range of pressing issues, starting with a significant $31 million coupon scam in Virginia that led to prison sentences for a couple. Participants expressed concern over rising crime rates in the region, highlighted by a recent shooting incident in Hampton Roads involving a mother and her child, which resulted in injuries to two teenagers. A follow-up on a scheme targeting Navy Federal customers revealed ten arrests and 33 identified victims, emphasizing the financial repercussions for those affected, including potential impacts on their credit. The conversation shifted to local governance, with Jeffrey discussing a proposal in Clarksburg to amend laws allowing cigar bars and hookah lounges, noting that only four cities in West Virginia permit indoor smoking. Additionally, he pointed out that West Virginia has been ranked as the riskiest state for animal collisions, particularly with deer. The group also shared humorous observations about local wildlife, including groundhogs, while addressing the serious implications of animal-related accidents.

Send us a textEver wonder what happens when a prestigious Napa Valley winery known for $100+ Cabernets creates an affordable white wine? Pine Ridge's Chenin Blanc Viognier blend shatters expectations at just $11.99, delivering complexity and refinement that punches well above its modest price tag.This delightful anomaly in Pine Ridge's portfolio combines 80% Chenin Blanc from Clarksburg with 20% Viognier from Lodi to create something both accessible and sophisticated. The Chenin Blanc brings versatility and character—a grape capable of everything Chardonnay can do, from crisp freshness to age-worthy complexity. Meanwhile, the Viognier contributes its signature aromatic lift and bright acidity, resulting in a harmonious blend that breaks you out of the usual white wine routine.What makes this wine particularly special is how Pine Ridge applies premium winemaking techniques typically reserved for their high-end offerings. They harvest slightly early to maintain balance and moderate alcohol (11.5%), and incorporate free-run juice—the highly prized first juice that flows naturally before pressing. The result is a beautifully balanced wine showcasing melon, lemon, peach, apple, nectarine, and tropical fruit notes without becoming overwhelming or one-dimensional.When you're tired of predictable grocery store whites but don't want to spend a fortune, reach for this bottle. It demonstrates that sometimes the most interesting wines come from established producers stepping outside their comfort zones. While prices may vary slightly by market, it frequently goes on sale and consistently delivers remarkable value. Try it alongside your next seafood dish or enjoy it on its own—either way, you'll wonder why Chenin Blanc remains underappreciated in the American wine scene.Subscribe to Cheap Wine Finder for more unexpected discoveries that deliver maximum pleasure without emptying your wallet. What's your favorite wine bargain that drinks like a luxury?Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com

This week, all the Creeps traveled out to eat great Mexican food on the 4th of July, and we went to Las Matracas. Located at 479 Emily Dr. Clarksburg, WV next to Denny's, in the lovely comfortable hangout spot that was formerly Las Trancas. Open Mon-Fri 11:00 AM-10:00 PM, Sat 11:00 AM-10:30 PM, Sun 11:00 AM-9:00 PM. Here's what we tried:Queso, guacamole, and salsa with our chips. Piña Loca (A pineapple half stuffed with chicken, onion, peppers & tomatoes with melted cheese on top), sizzling chicken fajitas with tortillas, arroz con pollo, shredded beef chimichangas. Completed the meal perfectly by sharing spectacular sopapillas.Then, Matt covers the odd story of Jawed Wassel, an Afghan-American filmmaker who was brutally stabbed to death then dismembered. This occurred after an earnings dispute with producer Nathan Powell in October of 2001. All the events that happen after this are truly wild.Also, the Creeps talk about birthday celebrating, languaging, cilantro, death by sugar, and last minute changes of plans.

Clarksburg singer-songwriter Allister Stolas discusses new music, local West Virginia music venue haters, and traveling the country playing music. Stolas reminisces on performing in church in his youth and his evolving sound. He also shares his new tracks "Breakin' My Bones” and “When I Wake Up Again”.

In this episode of the Wicky Wacky Radio show, join Frank and Reid for an outdoor episode, recorded live from Lost Creek, West Virginia! The guys are camping on a friend's land and sharing stories from their recent road trip through small-town Appalachia. From historic landmarks and haunted asylums to pepperoni rolls and riverside lunches, it's a mix of local flavor and road trip antics.They stop through Lancaster, Athens, Pomroy, and Clarksburg—exploring everything from Stonewall Jackson's birthplace to the sprawling Stonewall Resort. You'll also hear about Denunzio's fresh-baked pepperoni rolls and a funny behind-the-scenes look at a 2am YouTube short Frank posted using AI. The episode was recorded peacefully at a ball field in Lost Creek, surrounded by nature and the occasional sound of kids at play.As always, Reed and Frank welcome your stories. Got a camping tip, a ghost story, or a favorite memory from the woods? Send it their way—especially if you're better at building a fire than Frank (but we doubt it).Be sure to check out the YouTube Shorts that go along with this trip, and don't forget to subscribe to the Contemporary Conservative channel to get both The Wicky Wacky Radio Show and Conservative Conversations in one place.subscribe for exclusive content or donateContact Us:Frank: contempconserv@gmail.comReid: contempconserv2@gmail.comFollow Us on Twitter/ X @contempconservFollow Us on Truth Social @contempconservOur Links:ContemporaryConservative.netContemporary Conservative Podcast ChannelContemporary Conservative Youtube ChannelSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/contemporary-conservative-audio/exclusive-content

From Folk Dance to Film Host: Anna Harsh Guest: Beau Bowden Beau is an actor, singer, dancer and Allegro Dance Company Alumni that was born and raised in Clarksburg, West Virginia.Graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre (Acting) from West Virginia University.Follow Beau:https://www.instagram.com/beaugbowden/ Anna Harshwww.AllegroDanceCompany.net

Send us a textStonewall Jackson In this episode of The Figures of the American Civil War Podcast, I am joined by self-confessed Stonewall Jackson fan Chris Mackowski to discuss the life of Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson. Born on January 21, 1824, in Clarksburg, Virginia, Jackson graduated from West Point in 1846 and began his career in the artillery. He fought in the Mexican-American War, but in 1852, he resigned his military commission to accept a teaching position at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia, where he served as a Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy. Throughout his life, Jackson faced several tragedies, but his devotion to his faith helped him persevere. When the Civil War began, he accepted a position in the Confederate Army. During the Battle of First Bull Run, he earned one of the most famous nicknames in American Civil War history: "Stonewall." JacksonOther Confederate Figures.Confederate Figures. The Figures of the American Civil War Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq4wzArTJ9uSWdMiDqA71aAuov88XNRvMThe music used in this podcast is courtesy of author Cody C. Engdahl, who has written a series of novels set during the American Civil War.You can find more information at the following links: Amazon: http://author.to/CodyCEngdahlChris Mackowski's Emerging Civil War Series book The last days of Stonewall Jackson https://emergingcivilwar.com/publication/ecw-series-the-last-days-of-stonewall-jackson-by-chris-mackowski-and-kristopher-d-white/ACW & UK History's Website.https://darrenscivilwarpag8.wixsite.com/acwandukhistoryACW & UK History's Pages.https://linktr.ee/ACWandUKHISTORYSupport the show

WV Senator Jason Barrett discusses the effort to remove petroleum based dyes from the food supply. Brad McElhinny drops by. John Antonik remembers the life and career of ESPN Announcer and Clarksburg native, Mike Patrick. 

Clarksburg native and award-winning broadcaster Mike Patrick has died.  Kevin Kiley talks about Patricks love of WVU sports. Kyle Wiggs joins the show to discuss a new television special on Jefferson baseball coach John Lowery. 

This week, our Creeps are back in the studio to try Ritzy Lunch, located at 456 W Pike St. Clarksburg, WV. Open Mon-Sat 7 AM-2 PM. They are the place our Creeps have mentioned before, that is adjacent to the old theater that once played Night of the Hunter, and they have a photo of that marquee hanging in their restaurant.Here's what we tried:Classic hotdogs with sauce, mustard, onions, and Ritzy's signature pink/red slaw!We also tried Mister Bee's new Mothman themed crinkle cut potato chips on the sideThen, Matt covers the twelve victims of the Torso Murders of the 1930's by an unidentified serial killer in Cleveland, Ohio. They also dive into the connections between these morsels and the murder of Elizabeth Short, aka the Black Dahlia killing. The details of the case are extremely graphic in nature, listener discretion is advised. If you would prefer to only tune in to the food portion of the show, Matt's story starts around nine minutes in.They also talk about classic WV dogs again, weird flavors, a Main Corpse Pool Day and the perfect summer snacks that would go with that, and discovering eats that are very local to you. Shoutout to Liz Pavlovic who recommended Ritzy to us oh so long ago, and our apologies if we said your name wrong, our Editor shares the pain of the long name...

Clarksburg's Jim Crutchfield wins his second Division II national championship at Nova Southeastern.  He joins the show. WVU baseball player Logan Sauve updates the Mountaineer season. 

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Are you a small business owner with a question that requires a quick response? The Small Business Association's West Virginia Office is available every Friday at noon to provide answers--no appointment needed…the National Outdoor Recreation Workforce Consortium collaborates with academic institutions to develop a skilled workforce in the outdoor industry…and West Virginia's diverse agricultural industry drives economic growth…on today's daily304.   #1 – From US SBA – Whether it is business plan assistance, help finding a loan, or applying for the HUBZone program, the Small Business Administration can help provide the knowledge and expertise you need. Trust SBA's West Virginia District Office to be your small business partner. For everyday small business questions that require a quick response, the SBA hosts Small Business Quick Care. SBA experts are available at noon every Friday for virtual sessions or in-person visits at their Charleston or Clarksburg locations. No appointment needed--just walk in, or visit the link below to sign up for a virtual session. Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-quick-care-tickets-1259438066159?aff=oddtdtcreator   #2 – From OEDC – The $1.2 trillion outdoor recreation economy supports 5 million jobs across various sectors, from manufacturing and guiding to retail and conservation. However, the industry faces two key challenges:  A lack of clearly defined workforce development strategies that span different outdoor sector Limited collaboration between higher education and the outdoor industry to address workforce gaps.  The National Outdoor Recreation Workforce Consortium aims to solve these issues. The Consortium is a partnership between Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORC) and The Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative at West Virginia University. The Consortium welcomes additional academic institutions committed to developing a skilled and prepared outdoor workforce. For more information, contact the ORC. Read more: https://oedc.wvu.edu/programs/national-outdoor-recreation-workforce-consortium?utm_content=327283851&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-71496659   #3 – From WV DED – West Virginia's agriculture industry consists of 22,787 farms generating nearly $948 million in 2022. Crop production, including nursery and greenhouse varieties, exceeded $232 million, while livestock, poultry, and related products like beef, pork, and dairy contributed almost $716 million. The state's diverse agricultural output, led by top commodities such as poultry, cattle, and calves, highlights its essential role in driving economic growth. Visit West Virginia Economic Development online to learn more about the agriculture industry in #YesWV or to connect with one of our experienced consultants for assistance in site selection, business development or navigating local government regulations. Learn more: https://westvirginia.gov/industries/food-and-agriculture/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --The House is set to approve the vaccination bill with the religious exemption--Foster care continues to need attention and at least one lawmaker agrees they'll address it one challenge at a time--A murder case in Clarksburg and a body discovered in Marion County--In Sports: WVU women play for a shot to get into the Sweet 16 

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Thursday, March 13, 2025. Ravenswood's Constellium plant is making waves in the aluminum products industry…Skana Aluminum in Clarksburg partners with the WV Economic Development Authority, doubling its workforce and production capacity…and get ready to go on a wild expedition when Discovery Channel host Josh Gates brings his tales of adventure to Charleston…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV DED – Meet Constellium, a world-leading manufacturer and recycler of aluminum products and solutions, located in Ravenswood, West Virginia. Let's delve into the remarkable contributions of Constellium in #YesWV and how their innovative solutions are significantly impacting multiple industries. Watch the video to learn more about how they are empowering a sustainable future, advancing the automotive industry and revolutionizing aerospace technology. Learn more: https://westvirginia.gov/exploring-the-power-of-constelliums-innovative-solutions-in-yeswv/   #2 – From WVEDA – Skana Aluminum's re-rolling mill in Clarksburg is allowing the company to access customers all over the East Coast.  The company has worked with the West Virginia Economic Development Authority from the very beginning and the partnership played a big part in keeping the facility open over the years. In fact, with equipment and facility upgrades through WVEDA financing, Skana Aluminum has gone from 35 to 64 employees and more than doubled its production capacity. The Clarksburg facility is one of Skana's two locations, the other in Manitowoc City, Wisconsin. Chairman and CEO Tom Testwuide, says that the WVEDA has been a large part of their success over the years. “When you buy a facility like this, especially coming from Wisconsin, to get financing would be very difficult. It was amazing that West Virginia has this very smart program, which is lending money to local state businesses to help them retain the businesses and help them grow,” he said. Read more: https://eda.wv.gov/skana-aluminum/   #3 – From WOWK-TV – Television personality, explorer and author Josh Gates is extending his live tour with a stop in the Mountain State. The Discovery Channel host will bring his tour, “Josh Gates Live! An Evening of Legends, Mysteries, and Tales of Adventure,” to Charleston on Saturday, June 7. Josh will take the audience on a journey around the world, sharing stories from his greatest expeditions and offering insights into some of the world's most intriguing mysteries.  Tickets can be purchased through the Clay Center website or by calling the Box Office at 304-561-3570. Read more: https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/discoverys-josh-gates-bringing-live-tour-to-charleston-this-summer/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Jack and Nikki discuss a parking lot incident at a Clarksburg restaurant, reveal surprisingly good news about West Virgirnia drivers and analyze the findings of a "non-scientific" experiment Jack conducted on the unsuspecting people of Pittsburgh.

9:15 - WVU Civil Engineering PHD student Kara Cunningham on the student-led capstone project on a Bridgeport intersection. 9:30 Harrion County Commissioner Patsy Trecost on the death of his father Patsy Trecost Snr who served the City of Clarksburg for nearly 4 decades. 9:50 - Thoughts on the I-68 investigation and vehicle recovery.  

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025   Small business owners who have been affected by declared disasters may be eligible for low-interest loans from the SBA…the West Virginia Theater Trail adds four more venues…and a new coffee shop in Fairmont offers a twist on the usual coffee you might find in the U.S.…on today's daily304. #1 – From SBA.GOV – The U.S. Small Business Administration offers low-interest disaster loans to help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters. Those eligible include businesses of all sizes, homeowners, renters and private nonprofit organizations. You must be located in a declared disaster area and meet other eligibility criteria depending on the type of loan. For more information and to find out if you qualify, visit the SBA online. Learn more: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance   #2 – From WV EXPLORER – Four theaters in West Virginia have been added to the state's historic theater trail, established in 2010 to boost cultural and economic growth in Mountain State downtowns and rural areas. The Elk Theater in Sutton, the Granada Theater in Bluefield, the Robinson Grand in Clarksburg and the Shepherdstown Opera House were added to the trail in 2025, according to Jamie Billman, preservation manager for the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia. Billman said the trail, which is piloted by the alliance and the W.Va. State Historic Preservation Office, is helping attract and sustain the arts in theaters that are beyond the state's strip commercial districts. The initiative was designed to promote cultural tourism by showcasing the state's theatrical heritage, supporting local economies by boosting traffic to local businesses, restaurants, and lodging accommodations, and revitalizing the theater buildings for years to come. Read more: https://wvexplorer.com/2025/01/09/west-virginia-theater-trail-boosting-economic-growth/   #3 – From WBOY-TV – The Yemen Coffee Hut in Fairmont could be exactly what you need if you're getting bored of drinking the same old coffee every morning, or if you're just looking to try something new. Located in both Fairmont and Morgantown, Yemen Coffee Hut offers customers traditional Yemeni coffee made with various spices like cardamom which give it a distinct aroma and flavor. Manager Abdel Almadrahi says coffee is deeply embedded in Yemeni culture, and enjoying it is seen as a social gathering and a time for friends and family to spend time with one another, something that is becoming increasingly important in an increasingly digital age. Yemen Coffee Hut sources its coffee beans directly from Yemen, where they are typically grown without pesticides or man-made fertilizers. This organic approach is why some coffee fanatics see Yemeni coffee as among the best in the world. Read more: https://www.wboy.com/news/local/restaurant-road-trip/restaurant-road-trip-yemen-coffee-hut/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

After taking down reigning Class 4A state champion Clarksburg on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to win the holiday tournament at Thomas Johnson High School last week, coach Rachael Easterday, senior forward Kayleigh Lake and senior guard Taylor Moran of the Linganore High girls basketball team are this week's guests on The Final Score podcast. The trio chats with host Greg Swatek about the Lancers' 6-1 start to the season despite coming into it with a largely new cast of players. The big win over Clarksburg is discussed at length, and Taylor Moran shares what it was like to make the game-winning 3 to win that game at the buzzer. Did the sequence unfold in slow motion for her and the team, like it was a movie? Meanwhile, Kayleigh Lake talks about being the only returning starter on the team and the challenges and rewards that has presented. The group also talks about why the Lancers have exceeded expectations so far this season and how the fast start might have changed the outlook for the rest of this season. How far do they think the team can go? Prior to that conversation, FNP sports writer Alexander Dacy joins Greg to talk about his holiday travel and holiday-tournament basketball. What teams looked the best and have the best outlook going forward?

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. Embrace the outdoor culture with a Trail Friendly Community designation--take the community self-assessment to see if your town is eligible…an Ohio-based company is opening an airsoft field in Clarksburg; the facility will be the second-largest in the country…and the Wild Trails Festival debuts at the State Fairgrounds next June, just in time for West Virginia Day…on today's daily304.   #1 – From IMBA.COM – Welcoming mountain bikers from far and wide, a Trail Friendly Community embodies the essence of a vibrant locale, where the beauty of nature intertwines seamlessly with community life.  If your community rises to the challenge, you may find yourself ready to pursue the upcoming IMBA Trail Friendly Community designation. It's a badge of honor that acknowledges the hard work of your community members and serves as a beacon to visitors, assuring them that your town is a haven for outdoor adventure.  Applications for the Trail Friendly Community designation will open in 2025. Visit the International Mountain Biking Association online to learn more. Read more: https://www.imba.com/self-assessment/overview?utm_content=315802550&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-71496659   #2 – From WBOY-TV –  An Ohio-based airsoft company is opening a 72,000-square-foot facility in Clarksburg, West Virginia. MK Airsoft, which has three locations in Ohio, announced that it is renovating the building at 624 Armory Rd. in Clarksburg. With 72,000 square-feet and 24-foot ceilings, it will be the second largest airsoft field in the country. MK Airsoft hopes that the facility will bring players to Clarksburg from hours away, and it also plans to partner with government and local law enforcement so they can use the facility for training. Read more: https://www.wboy.com/news/harrison/second-largest-airsoft-field-in-america-is-coming-to-clarksburg/   #3 – From THE REAL WV – Save the date! The Wild Trails Festival – an all new musical event – is coming to the State Fair of West Virginia next June. Happening over West Virginia Day weekend, from June 19-21, 2025, the Wild Trails Festival is a celebration of live music and the great outdoors, which promises three days of entertainment and adventure.  The event promises live performances, outdoor activities and a festival atmosphere like no other in the heart of the Greenbrier Valley. Read more: https://therealwv.com/2024/11/21/wild-trails-festival-featuring-oliver-anthony-hits-greenbrier-valley-next-june/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

This week, the Creeps try a cheesy assortment from local bar and grill Whiskey Biscuits, located at 254 Emily Dr, Clarksburg, WV. Open Sun-Thur 8-8, Fri-Sat 8am-9pm. Here's what we tried: WV style hotdog, classic smash burger, fried potato kegs, cheese grits Then,  Matt shares part two on the life and death of Elizabeth Short, also known as the Black Dahlia. Matt talks about the initial investigation, suspects, and the public and media response. They also talked about William Randolph Hearst, and newspaper sensationalism of the 40s.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Winterplace ski resort announces major upgrades coming soon…Clarksburg food truck serves up “Delish-US” Italian food…and Marshall County students learn valuable career and technical education skills…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV GAZETTE-MAIL –  The ski lifts — and much more beneath them on Flat Top Mountain in Ghent — are in the process of undergoing massive face lifts at a popular outdoor state destination. In late October, Winterplace Ski Resort officials announced a two-year, multimillion-dollar capital investment plan prior to the start of the 2024-2025 ski season this winter. Prime projects include upgrades to Winterplace's snowmaking system, slope lighting, HVAC improvements in the Resort Center, and the installation of new LED lights. The resort has already added 50 more slope lights, with 200 more coming next summer. Read more: https://www.wvgazettemail.com/dailymailwv/daily_mail_features/winterplace-announces-multimillion-dollar-capital-investment/article_a323a2c8-96f5-11ef-a5e6-0370a7ee01eb.html   #2 – From WBOY-TV – The wheels on the Delish-US WV Food Truck started going round and round in April of this year, and over the past seven months, its crew has attended festivals and events across north central West Virginia to serve some delicious goodness. Most of the menu is inspired by Owner and Chef Robert Tiano's Italian-American background, with crowd favorites like pastas and panini. With the winter months almost upon us, Tiano said that the truck will begin serving soups.  The Delish-US Food Truck is open six days a week. For locations and menus, check out their Facebook page. Read more: https://www.wboy.com/news/local/restaurant-road-trip/restaurant-road-trip-delish-us-wv/   #3 – From MSN – The Department of Economic Development and WVU Industrial Extension teamed up recently to teach Marshall County students vital skills in Career and Technical Education.  During the CTE workshop, John Marshall and Cameron High School students learned about leadership, problem solving and process improvement – skills that go beyond the classroom and can be used in any field. Through workplace simulations and team exercises, students learned how to be industry ready and prepared to tackle any challenge that comes their way.  Manager of continuous improvement Randy Kowalczyk says it was exciting to work with such engaged students and provide them with a toolbox for success. Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/west-virginia-students-learn-cte-skills-that-go-beyond-the-classroom/ar-AA1u6sAG?ocid=BingNewsVerp   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

IWP Ep66 Rose and Greg Nemet - Kareen Wine. Today we're hearing from Greg and Rose Nemet from Kareen wines.  They've been making wine professionally since 2016 working mostly with Lodi and Clarksburg fruit and more recently from their estate vineyard in the Shenandoah Valley.  We talk about how their Armenian heritage has inspired their winemaking, working in Lodi and some new varieties for their estate vineyard. You can find their wines at Kareenwine.com, follow them at kareenwine on instagram. Follow the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. Please rate or subscribe or if you are able consider making a donation to help me continue telling wine stories and keep the podcast ad free. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/IndieWinePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-wine-podcast/id1673557547⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/06FsKGiM9mYhhCHEFDOwjb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/indiewinepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-wood4/support

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. A public art project improves street safety in White Sulphur Springs…get your fill of great local music with the music and arts blog Born & Bred and Mountain State Music in Charleston …on today's daily304. #1 – From THE REAL WV – Can public art support public safety? Penny Fioravante of Gum Store Studios, a nonprofit art studio located in White Sulphur Springs, thinks so.  Five years ago, she read about The Asphalt Initiative. It was an effort in big cities to use art to increase safety. She wanted to create a mural at an intersection on her street that would encourage folks to slow down and enjoy the art.  After approval from the City of White Sulphur Springs, the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, & History awarded Penny a grant to cover the full cost of the project. The project was organized by an artist-in-residence and painted with help from the community.  The colorful gum ball machine street mural is located outside the studio by the stop sign on Dry Creek Road. Penny says she and her team are prepared to freshen up the mural annually as needed.  Read more: https://therealwv.com/2024/10/29/new-street-mural-in-white-sulphur-at-gum-store-studios/   #2 – From BORN & BRED – Itching to hear some new music? Born & Bred was created by Brendan Gallagher and debuted as a music festival in Grafton. In its new concert series form, The Robinson Grand in Clarksburg will host multiple shows a year featuring talented musicians and performing artists that have been shaped by the Mountain State. If you can't make it to a concert, be sure to check out the music and arts blog bornandbreadmusic.com for the latest news about local talent! Learn more: https://bornandbredmusic.com/   #3 – From MTN STATE MUSIC – The daily304 and Folklore Music Exchange are proud to present Mountain State Music from the Folklore Stage in Charleston, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.  Tune in to our YouTube channel to enjoy a concert from your couch. Sit back, relax, and enjoy LIVE music from West Virginia. Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbTIXU2Zp-KmCJ7a1xb3q8DajmrkL4hYX   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

In this episode the Creeps rave about fancy affordable pizza from the Clarksburg Pizza Company, a newer eatery located at 1704 W Pike St, Clarksburg, WV over in Adamston near Toni's Ice Cream. Open Mon-Sat 11-9, Sun Noon-6.Here's what we tried: Local 89 Fire Sticks (Ranch base, jalapeño slices, topped with mozzarella and provolone with a Calabrian chili aioli) Then, Kelsey talks about Alison Botha and her survival after being abducted in South Africa where she was held at knife point, raped, stabbed repeatedly and left for dead. Trigger warning: around 12:30 onward, abduction, rape, graphic violence. The Creeps also talk about letting each other know about food secrets, perfect crust, as well as letting y'all know that we're a safe space if you need someone to talk to.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. More bang for your buck -- West Virginia Wesleyan College is ranked one of the south's Top 10 Schools for Best Value…a new facility in Clarksburg will help train workers in the natural gas and hydrogen energy industries…and Metro Valley CVBs  host a tourism conference for local businesses and organizations…on today's daily304. #1 – From MY BUCKHANNON – Building on a 134-year mission of academic excellence, service to others and equipping leaders, West Virginia Wesleyan College continues to gain recognition in prestigious college rankings. The college was ranked among the top 10 for Best Value in the South in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Colleges and is listed as one of the Best Regional Colleges by The Princeton Review. College Raptor, a leading college planning platform, also selected West Virginia Wesleyan College as one of its Hidden Gem Colleges in the Southeast, based on graduation rates, retention, student-to-faculty ratio, endowment per student and other metrics via the National Center for Education Statistics. West Virginia Wesleyan College will host Fall Open Houses on October 26 and November 16, giving prospective students the opportunity to discover how they can find their place at their Home Among the Hills. For more information, visit www.wvwc.edu. Read more: https://www.mybuckhannon.com/a-hidden-gem-west-virginia-wesleyan-college-named-among-best-in-region-by-u-s-news-and-world-report-the-princeton-review/   #2 – From WV NEWS – A new training facility planned for Clarksburg will help train the workforce of natural gas and hydrogen energy workers, helping prepare the workers and the companies involved — Hope Gas and Ullico — for a bright, safe future. The Edward M. Smith Natural Career and Life Skills Development Center will be a state-of-the-art training facility for Hope Utilities employees. Plans call for work on the project to begin this year, with the facility completed by the end of 2025. The 20,000-square-foot facility will feature fully renovated classrooms, labs and a nearby “Safety Town” to provide real-life, hands-on training. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/theet/opinion/editorials/preparing-tomorrows-workforce/article_56093266-8749-11ef-a659-ab7cd8856c3f.html   #3 – From METRO VALLEY – Register today for an engaging one-day tourism conference in Hurricane, West Virginia, organized by various Metro Valley convention and visitors bureaus. The Destination Metro Valley Conference takes place Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Participants will benefit from valuable insights provided by the West Virginia Department of Tourism, local tourism experts, and inspiring industry leaders. You will leave the conference feeling equipped, energized, and supported. Learn more: https://destinationmetrowv.square.site/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer  

Reminder: The Creeps will be back at Bridge Day this year as guests for Taste of Bridge Day. See you out on the Gorge!This week, the Creeps try beautiful cupcakes from Bonnie Belle's, a classic bakery from Clarksburg, their newer shop located at 20 Shaner Dr, Bridgeport, WV. Open M-F 7:30 AM- 6:00 PM and Saturdays 8-3.Here's what we tried: A frosted sugar cookie and an absurd assortment of cupcakes: s'mores, apple filled, classic white cake, and a chocolate raspberry that Matt ended up enjoying (He is not a fruit filling guy)Then, Matt treats you to an experimental episode, ripped from the tweets, a recent development in festivals gone wrong: We're covering the botched debauchery of the Detroit Bridgerton inspired Ball, a meetup for super fans of the Netflix series that occurred around late August, where fans didn't at all get what they originally signed up for due to shady business practices on a large scale.The Creeps also talk about youth and their tic tacs, vacation brain fog, ponies, lots of holiday growth, budget weddings, and being frantic at the last minute. Tweets Credit: Rachel Eaton @rayleearts 

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024  WV BusinessLink connects entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources they need to thrive…learn how the WV Division on Natural Resources is safeguarding the state's natural heritage…and the WV Economic Development Authority plays a big part in the success of a Clarksburg aluminum manufacturer…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV SBDC – West Virginia BusinessLink is a platform that connects entrepreneurs and small business owners to a network of local, regional and statewide resource partners to foster innovation, growth and prosperity here in West Virginia created by the West Virginia Small Business Development Center. The platform provides access to a network of more than 170 regional and statewide resources tailored specifically for entrepreneurs, startups, emerging companies and established businesses. These resources are all designed with the same goal in mind: helping small businesses succeed.  Learn more: https://wvsbdc.com/west-virginia-businesslink-a-service-of-the-wv-small-business-development-center/   #2 – From WVDNR – National Public Lands Day, celebrated on September 28 in 2024, is more than just a day on the calendar — it's a call to action for all of us who cherish the beauty and bounty of our natural world. This year's theme, “Together for Tomorrow,” serves as a powerful reminder that the choices we make today will shape the landscapes we pass on to future generations. In West Virginia, the Division of Natural Resources is at the forefront of this effort, protecting and enhancing our public lands through innovative conservation, community-driven initiatives and a commitment to sustainability. Through collaborative conservation initiatives, educational programs, volunteer-driven restoration projects and sustainable practices for future generations, the WVDNR is safeguarding West Virginia's natural heritage for generations to come.  Read more: https://wvdnr.gov/4-unique-ways-the-wvdnr-protects-west-virginias-public-lands/   #3 – From WV EDA – Skana Aluminum's re-rolling mill in Clarksburg is allowing the company to access customers all over the East Coast.  The company has worked with the West Virginia Economic Development Authority from the very beginning and the partnership played a big part in keeping the facility open over the years. In fact, with equipment and facility upgrades through WVEDA financing, Skana Aluminum has gone from 35 to 64 employees and more than doubled its production capacity. Chairman and CEO Tom Testwuide says that the WVEDA has been a large part of the company's success over the years. “When you buy a facility like this, especially coming from Wisconsin, to get financing would be very difficult,” Testwuide said. “It was amazing that West Virginia has this very smart program, which is lending money to local state businesses to help them retain the businesses and help them grow.” Read more: https://eda.wv.gov/skana-aluminum/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Here's a quick roundup of the latest news in Buffalo and Western New York beer:**Buffalo Brewing to Release New Batch of Simon Pure Beer** Buffalo Brewing Company will release the third batch of its revived *Simon Pure Beer* on Oct. 19 at the historic William Simon Brewery (Clinton & Emslie). This light, easy-drinking beer with notes of sweet malt and toasted bread will be available in 12oz 6-pack cans, cases, and on draft. The original William Simon Brewery produced Simon Pure until its closure in 1972.**Clarksburg Cider Closes Lancaster Taproom** After three years of operation, Clarksburg Cider has closed its Lancaster taproom at 4493 Walden Ave. The decision was influenced by economic challenges and workforce instability. Despite this, Clarksburg cider will still be available in stores and, with the newly passed Direct-to-Consumer Shipment Bill, for online orders and shipping.**Windy Brew's Batavia Taproom to Close** Windy Brew's Batavia location, which opened in August 2023, will close on Oct. 13. While the feedback was positive, they struggled to draw enough patrons. Until the closure, they will offer $5 pints and special crowler fills. Windy Brew's Strykersville taproom will remain open.**Local Breweries Support Hurricane Helene Relief** Big Ditch Brewing, New York Beer Project, and Southern Tier Brewing are helping raise funds for Hurricane Helene victims. Throughout October, Big Ditch will donate $2 from every pint of *Squeezer Dry-Hopped Kettle Sour*, and all three NYBP locations will donate $1 from each pint of *Destination IPA*. Southern Tier has already donated over $44,000 to several relief organizations.**Bourbon Dinner at Rationales with Ellicottville Brewing** On Oct. 24, Rationales in Williamsville is hosting a special bourbon pairing dinner with Ellicottville Brewing and Hartman's Distilling. The event will feature a new collaborative Barrel Select Bourbon, aged in *EBC Chocolate Cherry Bomb* barrels. Limited tickets are available online.**Niagara Association of Homebrewers Parking Lot Brew at BriarBrothers** On Oct. 12, starting at 9am, BriarBrothers Brewing will host the Niagara Association of Homebrewers for an outdoor brewing demonstration. This event is perfect for those interested in learning homebrewing techniques. Brewing will start at 9am, and the brewery opens at noon.**42 North & 43 North Collaborate on New Beer** To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 43North business incubator, 42 North Brewing is releasing *Beyond Boundaries*, a West Coast pilsner brewed with Simcoe, Chinook, and Tonatiuh hops. It will be available at 42 North's taprooms and select venues in Buffalo's Theatre District.For more details on these stories and the Buffalo beer scene, check out *WNY Brews* and visit BuffaloBeerLeague.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of We Have Hope, I sit down with two incredible guests from the Clarksburg Children's House—Kelsey Miller and Dawn Woodburn. As one of only seven Montessori schools in West Virginia, they share the unique approach that makes their school a special place for children. We dive into the Montessori method, focusing on practical life skills, the importance of fostering independence in young children, and creating a community of lifelong learners. Kelsey and Dawn offer deep insights into how children thrive in a prepared environment where messes are embraced, grace and courtesy are taught, and leadership blossoms. We also explore the importance of hope, community, and the ripple effect of small acts of kindness. Join us for an enlightening conversation about education, parenting, and the power of hope!Episode Highlights:Meet our guests.Learning more about the Montessori method.Conflict resolution & understanding differences.Letting our kids make the small mistakes now.Communication with parents.Schedule & program info.The Hope Scholarship.How to support the school.What hope means to our guests.More on The Clarksburg Children's House: To request more info: Visit The Clarksburg Children's House websiteWant to get involved? Email: newtcchfriend@gmail.com Follow along on instagram @tcchmontessoriFollow TCCH on Facebook More on Love Your School/Links Mentioned in Episode:Visit Our Show Notes Page HERE!Questions? Email Us! hello@loveyourschoolwv.org www.loveyourschool.orgVisit our Facebook HERE!Visit our Instagram HERE!This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

Seven Veterans dead in the same hospital. Seven life sentences waiting for a culprit to take the blame - and the responsibility. Tonight, Julia and Harper delve into the case of the nurse behind seven serial killings in Clarksburg, West Virginia; Reta Mays. What motivated her to do this? What makes a killler?

George Walker III, a recipient of the Roots Fund scholarship, shares his incredible journey and the impact it has had on his education and career in the wine industry. The Roots Fund, founded in 2020 by Carlton McCoy, Aikimi Dubeau, and Tahir Habibi, aims to provide opportunities for black individuals in the wine industry. George expresses his gratitude for the support he has received from mentors like Matt Nauman and Carlton McCoy, who have helped shape his education and career. George recounts how Matt Nauman, the previous president of Wade Sellers, suggested that he would benefit from working harvest in Burgundy. Taking this advice to heart, George reached out to Carlton McCoy, a master sommelier and the founder of Lawrence Wine Group. To his surprise, Carlton responded and invited George to his home, where they had dinner and discussed the wine industry in Napa. This connection eventually led to George becoming one of the first recipients of the Roots Fund scholarship, allowing him to participate in educational programs and gain valuable experience in the wine industry. George emphasizes the importance of being open and accessible to others who are seeking opportunities in the wine industry, particularly for black individuals. He believes in paying it forward and being a vessel for others, just as he has been supported and mentored by many people throughout his journey. The conversation then shifts to the topic of racism in the wine industry, specifically in Burgundy. George asks Carlton about his experience as a black person in Burgundy, to which Carlton responds that France has never been a place for racism. In fact, France has embraced American talent, including jazz musicians, who found success and acceptance in the country. The discussion then turns to winemaking and the different approaches that winemakers can take. George highlights the diversity and versatility of wine, comparing it to an art form where the same grapes can produce completely different wines in the hands of different winemakers. He appreciates the beauty of wine and the ability to express both the land and oneself through the winemaking process. They then delve into the details of the wines George is currently making. He introduces the 2022 Chenin Blanc, a wine made from 100% organic fruit sourced from the Wilson Family Vineyard in Clarksburg. George explains that his goal with this wine is to pay homage to the history of wine growing in California and bring Chenin Blanc to the forefront. He praises the versatility of Chenin Blanc and its ability to appeal to a wide range of wine drinkers. The conversation continues with a discussion about the 2020 California Cabernet Sauvignon that George is producing. He explains that in a normal year, they would have produced a Napa Cab, but due to the circumstances in Napa, they decided to make a California Appalachian Cab instead. The majority of the grapes for this wine come from the Bedrock Vineyard, with some additional grapes sourced from Mendocino and Paso Robles. George describes the wine as true to type, with a touch of acidity to bring freshness and liveliness to the wine. The conversation then shifts to consumer preferences and the influence of well-known brands in the wine industry. George shares an anecdote about how during the COVID-19 pandemic, customers who typically purchased wines in the $12 to $18 range started buying $100 wines like Austin Hope and Caymus. He acknowledges that there is something for everyone in the wine world and encourages wine drinkers to explore and discover other producers who are doing incredible work. They discuss the importance of educating consumers and introducing them to new wines and styles. George believes that there are amazing producers out there who deserve recognition and appreciation beyond the well-known brands. He emphasizes the need to have fun and explore different wines, stepping outside of one's comfort zone. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the impact of storytelling in the wine industry. George expresses his belief that it's not just about the celebrity status or the marketing, but about what's inside the bottle. He believes that when people taste a wine that expresses something unique and tells a story, they will be compelled to try it again and share their experience with others. Overall, the conversation between George Walker III and Carlton McCoy highlights the importance of mentorship, diversity, and exploration in the wine industry. They discuss the beauty of winemaking as an art form and the ability to express both the land and oneself through the process. They also touch on consumer preferences and the need to educate and introduce wine drinkers to new and exciting wines. It is clear that George is passionate about spreading the gospel of "dope juice" and making a positive impact in the wine world.

This week, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, police receive several letters, and a 2 hour audio tape, from what appears to be a serial killer. He claims at least 6 murders, and several fires, and police start to put together that he may be telling the truth. This is confirmed, when bodies are found in different locations. But is he lying about some other murders, or is he actually hiding even more? A wild story, directly from the mouth of a serial killer that would have left anyone who listened, a bit disturbed!!Along the way, we find out that Italians used to live in West Virginia, that people sound a lot more dumb, when they misuse big words, and that no matter how much you dig, you might not find all the bodies!!Hosted by James Pietragallo and Jimmie WhismanNew episodes every Thursday!Donate at: patreon.com/crimeinsports or go to paypal.com and use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.comGo to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports!Follow us on...twitter.com/@murdersmallfacebook.com/smalltownpodinstagram.com/smalltownmurderAlso, check out James & Jimmie's other show, Crime In Sports! On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Wondery, Wondery+, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.