Podcasts about Fayette County

We kept the hexes mundane today because we had some stuff to RANT about. Plus, we're learning some Real PA Trivia about Fayette County!

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --DOGE is hitting Morgantown hard--It's been a year since the tornado hit a tiny Fayette County town--It's Crossover Day at the Legislature--In Sports: WVU and Marshall baseball both win 

Constance Grayson is an artist and a retired attorney having spent the latter part of her legal cereer as an advocate for children in the foster care system.She recently started Kids Place Lex, Inc as a not-for-profit organization with a mission to provide free quality art classes for foster care children and at-risk youth in Fayette County and contiguous counties.These classes are taught by art educators and professional artists.  The goal is to provide activities wherein this youth demographic, who in many cases have suffered from unimaginable trauma and repeated displacement, are able to gain in self-confidence,  learning problem solving and team-building abilities and developing some life skills required for successful adulthood as well as develop an appreciation of the arts.To learn more, become a volunteer, register a student, or make a donation www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573689986693#For more and to connect with us, visit https://www.artsconnectlex.org/art-throb-podcast.html

On this episode of West Virginia Outdoors, join Chris Lawrence on the banks of the New River in Fayette County. Chris is joined by Larry Nibert of the West Virginia Experience as they discuss the ideal conditions for catching fish. Also, a preview of this year's Gold Rush with Jim Hedrick.

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Sniff The Pants - Naked Bob vs The Pittsburgh Macho Man - We check in with Pittsburgh Police Scanner - Nate The Crazy Italian Guy gives us some more Oscars picks - Fayette County Deer... as pets?? - Have anything fun for the show or want to say hi... Listen on iHeartRadio click the little mic and leave us a talkback messageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode #316 | Steve Berg (Hi, Strangeness) returns for the startling conclusion of the Bigfoot.UFO wave that infiltrated Westmoreland County in 1973. This episode has weird monsters, mysterious saboteurs and an insane UFO encounter involving two Bigfoot type creatures at a farm in Fayette County. Listen Ad-Free on www.patreon.com/bigfootcollectorsclub Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bigfootcollectorsclub Michael's eBay Shop BCC is Brought to You By... Hims: Start your free online trial today at www.hims.com/bcc -- SHOW INFORMATION Bigfoot Collectors Club is produced by Riley Bray. Patreon - BCC The Other Side: https://bit.ly/3CGjYcd Listener-Files Submissions: BigfootCollectorsClub@gmail.com. Instagram: https://bit.ly/3W7izlL | Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/bccpodcast.bsky.social Our theme song is “Come Alone,” by Suneaters, courtesy of Lotuspool Records. Follow Suneaters on Spotify https://bit.ly/3XnD4vS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Dering of Fayette County is the new President of the Tennessee Cattlemen's Association. Dering talks about what it means to be elected as TCA President and what he hopes to accomplish in their two year term.

Coats in Cars - Sidney Crosby eats rotisserie chickens - We check in with the Pittsburgh Scanner... Everyone doing ok out there? - Bird Watching - Steelers locker clean out... Russ wants to come back, We milk a Muth, and T.J. Watt is training with a Fayette County bear - Everyone getting on Red Note - The Mt. Washington billboard that overlooks Pittsburgh has changed so we went right to the Facebook comments - Have anything fun for the show... Listen on iHeartRadio and send us a talkback messageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sheriff's deputies in Fayette County, Alabama are searching for the remains of 1-year-old Khaleb Collins. Deputies discovered the boy was missing last month after his father, Steven Collins, crashed the family's truck. Steven Collins and Khaleb's older sister, Ryleigh Collins, were killed and Khaleb's mother, Wendy "Pam" Bailey was injured. Investigators said texts on Bailey's phone revealed Collins had inflicted horrific abuse on Khaleb. Law&Crime's Angenette Levy looks at the disturbing case in this episode of Crime Fix — a daily show covering the biggest stories in crime.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Straight Arrow News app at san.com/crimefix and support journalists like us committed to delivering the truth!Host:Angenette Levy https://twitter.com/Angenette5Guest:Marian Braccia https://www.linkedin.com/in/marian-braccia-024634133/CRIME FIX PRODUCTION:Head of Social Media, YouTube - Bobby SzokeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinVideo Editing - Daniel CamachoGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This show has been flagged as Explicit by the host. Greetings and welcome to Hacker Public Radio. My name is Peter Paterson, also known as SolusSpider, a Scotsman living in Kentucky, USA. This is my second HPR recording. The first was episode 4258 where I gave my introduction and computer history. Once again I am recording the audio on my Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra phone, running Android 14, with Audio Recorder by Axet. The app was installed from F-Droid. Markdown For my Shownotes I learned to use Markdown by using the ReText app, which allows me to write in one window and preview the result in another. What is this show about? When I visited Archer72, AKA Mark Rice, in November 2024 in his University of Kentucky trauma room I reminded him that I work for God's Pantry Food Bank. He said he wanted to hear more, and highly suggested that I record the story as an HPR show, so here we are. I plan to ask the questions I hear from so many, and attempt to answer them as best I am able. What is the History of God's Pantry Food Bank? Reading directly from the About-Us page of Godspantry.org Mim Hunt, the founder of God's Pantry Food Bank, vowed to leave "the heartbreaking profession of social work" behind when she returned to her hometown of Lexington after serving as a child welfare worker in 1940's New York City. She and her husband, Robert, opened "Mim's," a combination gift shop, antique gallery, and health food store, but after seeing poverty in Lexington that rivaled what she'd fought against in New York, she found herself unable to remain silent. Mim began her work in Lexington by filling her station wagon with food, clothing, and bedding, and distributing it directly to individuals in need. Soon, neighbors were bringing food donations to what became known as "Mim's Pantry" located at her home on Lexington's Parkers Mill Road. But Mim quickly corrected them. "I don't fill these shelves," she said. "God does. This is God's Pantry." God's Pantry Food Bank was born out of this work in 1955 and remained mobile until the first pantry was opened in 1959. Since its founding, the food bank has grown in many ways. What started with one woman attempting to do what she could to address a need is now an organization serving 50 counties in Central and Eastern Kentucky through a number of programs with a dedicated staff committed to the mission of solving hunger. Mim Hunt devoted her life to helping others, and we continue to honor her legacy at God's Pantry Food Bank. Her work is proof that one person, with every small action, can make a large impact. We invite you to join us in continuing Mim's work. Where have been the locations of the main Food Bank facility? My ex-workmate Robert Srodulski recently wrote a reply in Facebook when our newest building was announced. He stated: "If I count right, this is the 6th main warehouse location in Lexington. Congratulations! > Mim's house and car Oldham Avenue garage A building next to Rupp Arena (which is now gone) Forbes Road Jaggie Fox Way, Innovation Drive." My friend Robert was employed by the Food Bank for 26 years. I am chasing his time as the longest lasting male employee. Two ladies have longer service times: Debbie Amburgey with 36.5 years in our Prestonsburg facility. She started on 19th October 1987. Sadly my good friend Debbie passed earlier this year, and I miss her greatly. She never retired. Danielle Bozarth with currently just under 30 years. She started on 30th May 1995. It would take me just over 11 years to catch up with Debbie's service record, which would take me to the age of 68. Unsure if I shall still be employed by then! What exactly do I mean by Food Bank? In February 2023 I wrote a blog post with my explanation of Food Bank. My website is LinuxSpider.net, and you will find the direct link in the shownotes. The blog was written as a response to friends, mostly from the United Kingdom, asking me very this question. To many there, and indeed here in USA also, what is called a Food Bank is what I call a local Food Pantry. Nobody is wrong here at all. We all gather food from various sources and distribute it to our neighbours who are in food insecure need. Most Pantries are totally staffed by volunteers and often open limited hours. The Food Bank has a larger scope in where we source food from, the amount sourced, does have paid staff but still dependent on volunteers, and we are open at least 40 hours a week. More if you include projects that involve evenings and Saturdays. God's Pantry Food Bank has a service area which includes 50 of the 120 Counties of Kentucky, covering central, southern, and eastern, including part of Appalachia. When I started in 1999 we were distributing 6 million pounds weight of food per year. This is about 150 semi-truckloads. Over 25 years later we are looking at distributing about 50 million pounds this year, about 1,250 truckloads. Over 40% of our distribution is fresh produce. We are an hunger relief organisation, so this amount of food is assisting our neighbours in need. In those 50 Counties we have about 400 partner agencies. Many of these agencies are Soup Kitchens, Children's Programs, Senior Programs, as well as Food Pantries. God's Pantry Food Bank is partnered with the Feeding America network of 198 Food Banks. In my early years I knew them as America's Second Harvest. In 2008 they changed name to Feeding America. Their website is FeedingAmerica.org What they do is outlined in their our-work page, including: Ensuring everyone can get the food they need with respect and dignity. Advocating for policies that improve food security for everyone. Partnering to address the root causes of food insecurity, like the high cost of living and lack of access to affordable housing. Working with local food banks and meal programs. Ending hunger through Food Access, Food Rescue, Disaster Response, and Hunger Research. I have visited a few other Food Banks, but not as many as I would have liked. We all have our own areas of service, but do often interact as the needs arise, especially in times of disaster. The Feeding America network came to Kentucky's aid in the past few years with the flooding in the East and tornadoes in the West. Feeding America aided the Food Banks affected by the devastation from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. How did I get started at the Food Bank? As mentioned in my introduction show I moved from Scotland to Kentucky in May 1999 and married Arianna in June 1999. Before our wedding I had received my green card. My future Mother-in-Law Eva recommended I check with God's Pantry Food Bank to see if they were hiring. She was working for Big Lots and had applied for a warehouse job at the Food Bank. Unfortunately for her she never got the job, but she was quite impressed by the organisation. She knew that I had warehouse and driving experience. So, one day after dropping Arianna at her University of Kentucky Medical Staff Office I stopped by the Food Bank on South Forbes Road to ask. The answer was that they were indeed hiring for the warehouse, and to come back that afternoon to meet with CW Drury, the Warehouse Manager. I drove home, put on smarter clothes, and drove back. It was a pleasure meeting CW and hearing about the job. Although most of the explanation of what they did in their mission went over my head at the time, I knew needed a job, and wanted to join this company. A few days before our wedding I received a phone call from CW offering me the position. I accepted and went for my medical the next day. My first day with God's Pantry Food Bank was on Tuesday 6th July 1999, the day after our honeymoon. I will admit that although my previous job in Scotland was a physical one, quite a few months had passed, and the heat was hot that Summer in Kentucky! I went home exhausted everyday, but totally enjoying the work I was doing. I started off mostly picking orders, assisting Agencies that came in, going to the local Kroger supermarkets to pick up bread, deliver and pick up food barrels of donations, and all the other duties CW assigned me to. I particularly enjoyed the software part of the job. I forget the name of the software back then, but do remember learning the 10 digit Item Codes. 1st is the source 2nd and 3rd are the category. There are 31 officially with Feeding America. next 6 is the unique UPC - usually from the item bar code 10th is the storage code of dry, cooler, or freezer The first code I memorised was Bread Products: 1040010731 This broke down to Donated, Bread Category, UPC number, and Dry Storage. I must admit we did not create a new code when we started storing Bread Product in the Cooler. That is probably the only exception It has been my responsibility all these years to maintain the Item Category Code sheet with different codings we have used and had to invent. An example is that when the source digit had already used 1 to 9, we had to start using letters. Although there were concerns at the time, everything worked out well. When I started at South Forbes Road there were 11 employees there and Debbie in Prestonsburg. 12 in total, in 2 locations. These days we have over 80 employees in 5 locations: Lexington, Prestonsburg, London, Morehead, and a Volunteer Center on Winchester Road, Lexington, near the Smuckers JIF Peanut Butter plant. My time at 104 South Forbes Road was for a full 4 weeks! In August 1999 we moved to 1685 Jaggie Fox Way, into a customised warehouse with 3 pallet tall racking, and lots of office space. It felt so large back then! On my first couple of days of unloading trucks there I totally wore out a pair of trainers!! Jaggie Fox does sound like a strange name for a street, but I later learned it came from 2 ladies, Mrs Jaggie and Mrs Fox who owned the land before the business park purchase. Anyway, that's what I have been told by mulitple people. Technology was fun in 1999, as we had a 56K phone modem, about 10 computers, and 1 printer. You can imagine the shared internet speed. I forget how long, but we eventually got DSL, then Cable. What have been my duties at the Food Bank? For my first decade of employment I worked the warehouse and as a driver. This included delivering food to the 4 to 5 local pantries that we ran ourselves in local church buildings in Fayette County. Funny story is that a couple of years into the job, I was approached by the Development Manager and asked if I knew websites and HTML. I informed her that I was familiar, and she made me responsible for the maintenance of the website that University of Kentucky students had created. It indeed was quite basic with only HTML and images. I had this duty for a few years before a professional company was hired. I mentioned Inventory software. In early 2000 we moved to an ERP, that is an Enterprise Resource Planning suite named Navision written by a Danish company. That company was then taken over by Microsoft. For as while it was called Microsoft NAV, and these days it is part of Dynamics 365. Feeding America commissioned a module named CERES which assisted us non-profits to use profit orientated software. Inhouse, we just call the software CERES. Even though I was no longer maintaining the website, I was still involved in IT to a degree. I became the inhouse guy who would set up new employees with their own computer. Ah, the days of Active Directory. I never did like it! I was also the guy the staff came to first with their computer problems. Funny how a lot of these issues were fixed when I walked in their office. If I could not fix an issue there and then, we did have a contract company on-call. They maintained our server and other high level software. This was still when I was in the warehouse role. After that first decade I was allocated to be our Welcome Center person, which I did for 3 years. This involved welcoming agencies, guests, salespersons, volunteers, and assisting other staff members in many ways. I also went from being a driver to the person who handed out delivery and pick-up routes to the drivers. During these years I became a heavy user of CERES working with the agencies and printing out pick-sheets to our warehouse picking staff. Although I really enjoyed the work, I will openly admit that I am not always the best in heavily social situations. I did have some difficulty when the Welcome Center was full of people needing my attention and I was trying to get software and paperwork duties done. Somehow I survived! My next stage of employment was moving into the offices and becoming the assistant to the Operations Director. This is when I really took on the role of food purchaser, ordering fresh produce and food from vendors as part of our budget. I also took over the responsibility of bidding for food donations from the Feeding America portal named Choice. National Donors offer truckloads of food and other items to the network, and we Food Banks bid on them in an allocated share system. The donations are free, but we pay for the truck freight from the shipping locations. A full time IT person was hired. We are now on our 4th IT Manager. The last 2 each had assistants. Although I am grandfathered in as an admin, my duties in this regard are very low, but still have the abity to install software as needed. Quite handy on my own laptop. As well as being the Food Procurement Officer I also became the Reporting Officer. This has been greatly aided by our team receiving the ability to write our own reports from the Navision SQL database using Jet Reporting. This is an Excel extension that allows us to access field data not directly obtainable in the CERES program. The fore-mentioned Robert Srodulski used to spend a day creating a monthly report that included all of our 50 counties across multiple categories of data. He would step by step complete an Excel worksheet with all this information. I took his spreadsheet, converted it into a Jet Report, and it now runs in about 5 minutes! It is my responsibility to supply reports on a regular monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis to my Directors, fellow staff, and to Feeding America. Yes, I do have an orange mug on my desk that says "I submitted my MPR". That is the Monthly Pulse Report. It sits next to my red swingline stapler! What are God's Pantry Food Bank's sources of food? This is probably the question I get asked the most when friends and online contacts find out what I do for a career. We receive and obtain food from various sources, including: Local donations from people like you. Thank you! Local farmers. Local retail companies and other businesses giving food directly to us and to our Partner Agencies. We are the official food charity of many retailers, including Walmart and Kroger. National Companies, mostly through the Feeding America Choice Program. The USDA, U.S. Department of Agriculture, supplies us with multiple programs of food: TEFAP (the Emergency Food Assistance Program), CCC (Commodity Credit Corporation), and CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program). Purchased food, including Fresh Produce, via donations and grants. Without all this food coming in, we would not be able to distribute to our internal programs or to our partner agencies, allowing them to run Backpacks for Kids, Food Boxes for Seniors, Food Pantries, Mobile Distributions, Sharing Thanksgiving, and a multitude of other services we offer our neighbours. We have a team of Food Sourcers that work directly with the retail companies, so I am not fully involved there, but I am the main Food Purchaser for the majority of the food we buy. Specialised internal programs like Backpack and local Pantries do order specific foods that they need on a regular basis. I try to supply for the long term. With the USDA CSFP program I am responsible for the ordering of that food through a Government website. Often 6 to 12 months ahead of time. Here's a truth that staggers many people when I inform them: If you are spending cash on food donations to God's Pantry Food Bank, the most efficient use of those funds is to donate it to us. I truly can obtain about $10 worth of food for every $1 given. An example is that I recently obtained a full truckload donation of 40,000lb of Canned Sliced Beets (yum!) that we are paying only freight on. Do the maths. #Where is God's Pantry Food Bank located? As mentioned we have 5 locations, not including our own local pantries, but our main head office is at 2201 Innovation Drive Please check out our webpage at GodsPantry.org/2201innovationdrive as it includes an excellent animated walk-through tour of the offices and warehouse, including the Produce Cooler, Deli Cooler, and Freezer. They are massive! I personally waited until the very last day, Friday 13th of December, to move out of my Jaggie Fox office and into my new one at Innovation. Our official first day was on Monday 16th December 2024. What I tooted and posted on that Friday caught the eye of my CEO, Michael Halligan, and he asked me if he could share it with others. Of course he should! In the Shownotes I have included a link to my Mastodon toot. It's too long a number to read out. I am absolutely loving our new location. It's my challenge to fill the cooler, freezer, and dry warehouse with donated food! My new office is 97% set up to my workflow, including my infamous hanging report boards, and spiders everywhere. The last line of my blog says: All that said, it truly is the only job I have ever had which I absolutely enjoy, but totally wish did not exist!! This remains true. Our mission is: Reducing hunger by working together to feed Kentucky communities. Our vision is: A nourished life for every Kentuckian. #How may HPR listeners support God's Pantry Food Bank The quick answer is to go to our website of GodsPantry.org and click on Take Action. From there you will be given a list to choose from: Donate Food Volunteer Host a Food Drive or Fundraiser Become a Partner Attend an Event Advocate Other Ways to Help Thank you so much for listening to my HPR show on God's Pantry Food Bank. Apart from leaving a comment on the HPR show page, the easiest ways for people to contact me are via Telegram: at t.me/solusspider or Mastodon at @SolusSpider@linuxrocks.online I look forward to hearing from you. Now go forth, be there for your fellow neighbours, and record your own HPR show! … Adding this comment to the Shownotes, that I shall not be speaking aloud. Although I consider this show topic to be Clean, as it is basically about my life and work, not my beliefs, there may be some worldwide who hear the name God's Pantry and consider it to be religious. Therefore I am flagging the show as Explicit. just in case. It is merely the name of our non-profit Food Bank, as called by our founder Mim Hunt. Although the majority of our Partner Agencies are faith based non-profit organisations, the Food Bank itself is not faith based. … Provide feedback on this episode.

There's a story out of Fayette County where a traffic fatality that killed a father and daughter shed light on a 1-year-old in the family who apparently has been missing but not reported as such. John Hammontree's going to talk to public-safety reporter Carol Robinson on what we know and don't know. Read more on that here. On today's report we also have the sentencing in a professor's fentanyl-related death, a bill targeting porch pirates, and how much of the federal defense bill's spending is coming to Alabama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to UK Federal Credit Union's Mindful Money Podcast, where we share expert tips and inspiring stories to keep your finances in check while maintaining your zen.EPISODE THREE: A CEO's Perspective - UKFCU's Growth and Leadership PhilosophyWe're sitting down with Ryan Ross, UK Federal Credit Union's President and CEO, for an inspiring and candid conversation. Ryan shares his journey growing up in the credit union industry, his vision for UKFCU's future, and the values that drive his leadership style.Discover how UKFCU is making strides with the grand opening of our first branch outside of Fayette County, and why prioritizing employee wellness is key to building a thriving organization. Ryan also offers valuable career advice, shares how he maintains work-life balance, and gives us a glimpse into his personal life as he settles into Kentucky.Follow us on you preferred social media platform.Learn more at ukfcu.org!

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Dec. 6, 2024. A new sawmill in Fayette County adds to WV's wood products industry…First Lady Cathy Justice unveils the 2024 limited edition official Christmas ornament, featuring the State Capitol and (of course) Babydog…and a historic mineral springs resort in Monroe County is on the market…on today's daily304.   #1 – From BLUEFIELD DAILY TELEGRAPH –  Jack and Kathleen Taggart, owners of New River Farms Sawmill in Danese, made their home in West Virginia after Jack's service in the United States Army to settle and start the business of their dreams. The New River Farms Sawmill opened July 19, 2024, offering customers many species of logs as boards and beams up to 25 feet in length to the customer's specifications. The company can also mill individual logs onsite. More than 100 people attended the Fayette County sawmill's Open House at Clifftop (near Babcock State Park) in mid-September. Mary Legg, Senior Business Advisor at the West Virginia Hive Network, praised the Taggarts for starting their new business, saying that it fills a regional business need and offers quality products at a competitive price. Read more: https://www.bdtonline.com/news/new-sawmill-adds-to-west-virginia-s-wood-products-industry/article_5563c914-ac12-11ef-a1ec-0f5a2917b864.html   #2 – From WV GAZETTE-MAIL – First Lady Cathy Justice and West Virginia Arts, Culture and History Secretary Randall Reid-Smith have unveiled the official 2024 limited edition Christmas ornament. This year's ornament features a detailed depiction of the iconic West Virginia State Capitol, as seen from the south side overlooking the Kanawha River. The design also includes the likeness of Gov. Jim Justice's dog Babydog and the state flag. The limited number of 1,000 ornaments are priced at $20 each and are only available at the Tamarack Marketplace at The Culture Center in Charleston. Those interested in purchasing an ornament may call (304) 205-7911 and leave a voicemail with their name and phone number.  Read more: https://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/wv-capitol-and-babydog-shine-on-first-lady-s-2024-holiday-ornament/article_56fd7e60-acc5-11ef-9b36-e7ac2809526b.html   #3 – From WV GAZETTE-MAIL –  A 200-year-old mineral springs resort that once served as a summer retreat for Presidents James Madison, James Monroe and Martin Van Buren is now on the market. The asking price is $1.795 million. The former Salt Sulphur Springs resort, known as “Old Salt” by its 19th century clientele, is tucked into a shady, narrow Monroe County valley through which spring-fed Indian Creek meanders, a few miles south of Union. Since the early 1800s, the house has provided lodging for guests drawn to Salt Sulphur's healing springs. A chapel, five cottages, a bathhouse, a spring house and a store building were also built of native stone and completed at around the same time. During “Old Salt's” pre-Civil War heyday, nearly 2,000 guests stayed at the Monroe County resort each summer--many of whom were southerners seeking to escape the season's heat. Read more: https://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/monroes-19th-century-old-salt-resort-once-host-to-presidents-now-up-for-sale/article_0563a61a-a81f-11ef-bd26-b381cdd700d9.html   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.  

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. Outdoor recreation projects in several southern West Virginia counties receive federal funding from the Abandoned Mine Lands program…a charcoal manufacturer featured on the TV show “Shark Tank”-- is set to open a facility in Fairmont, creating 75 jobs…and discover a winter wonderland at Canaan Valley Resort…on today's daily304.   #1 – From REGISTER-HERALD – Projects in Raleigh, Fayette, Wyoming and Nicholas counties are among 12 Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization Program projects Gov. Jim Justice recommended that will use $28.6 million in federal grant funding for economic development at abandoned mine land sites across the state. Administered by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation, the AMLER program has committed over $233 million in grant funding to assist projects all across the West Virginia coalfields, since 2016. To qualify, the proposed economic development projects must be located on or adjacent to mine sites that ceased operations prior to the signing of the Surface Mine Control and Reclamation Act on Aug. 3, 1977. Projects tapped to receive funding include the Clear Fork Rail Trail in Raleigh County, Adventures West Virginia at Adventures on the Gorge in Fayette County, Cranberry Tri-Rivers Rail Trail in Nicholas County and the Landing Strip ATV resort in Wyoming County. Read more: https://www.register-herald.com/news/local_news/nearly-29-million-in-aml-grant-recommendations-announced/article_61d6b70a-a6b4-11ef-bc9f-47e3848fd3fd.html   #2 – From METRO NEWS – State and local officials are celebrating the groundbreaking of a new economic development project associated with a popular television program. Prime 6, which has been featured on television's “Shark Tank” and its focus on entrepreneurs, is establishing a manufacturing center in Fairmont. Prime 6 produces high-performing charcoal and wood logs.  “This is a sign of the great things to come in Fairmont. We are still pushing forward with our plans of recreational development and opportunities, but the arrival of a manufacturing facility in our backyard will diversify our opportunities,” City Manager Travis Blosser said. The $35 million investment is expected to create 75 jobs in the region. Prime 6's new facility is set to begin operations in the coming months. Read more: https://wvmetronews.com/2024/11/22/officials-welcome-shark-tanks-prime-6-development-to-west-virginia/   #3 – From WV STATE PARKS – Who doesn't like a bit of chilly action when the rolling hills are blanketed with snow? You can find all that and more at Canaan Valley Resort State Park in Tucker County. Make memories and spend the perfect winter weekend with activities like skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, ice skating and hiking in the snowy woods. You can even bike in the snow with the resort's new SNO-GO ski bike rentals. SNO-GOs are bicycles fitted with three skis. A chairlift loading hook makes for easy learning, as most riders master the essential skills in less than an hour.  Once you've filled your day with outdoor adventures, warm up with a hot dinner in the Hickory Dining Room, which features a panoramic view of the valley and a cozy fireplace. Visit wvstateparks.com to book your stay today! Read more: https://wvstateparks.com/spend-the-perfect-weekend-at-canaan-valley-resort-state-park/   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.  

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Christmas at the Fair returns to the State Fairgrounds, showcasing the sights and sounds of the holidays…Plum Orchard Lake gets some major upgrades…and The History Project details the time when West Virginia had four governors at once…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV DAILY NEWS – Christmas at the Fair returns on Dec. 5 for the fifth season at the State Fairgrounds in Lewisburg.  This year, Christmas at the Fair will once again allow patrons to drive through and, on special nights, walk the property while enjoying the sights and sounds of the holidays. There is no cost, but monetary donations are accepted. The event runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, as well as Monday, Dec. 23 and Tuesday, Dec. 24. GH Concessions will again have hot chocolate, coffee, funnel cakes, and deep-fried Oreos available for purchase. Read more: https://wvdn.com/148831/   #2 – From WVNS-TV – Thanks to the efforts of the local community, Plum Orchard Lake is a little closer to its former glory today than it was just a few months ago. Responding to requests from the community, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources made some upgrades to the lake and wildlife management area in Fayette County. Mark Scott, assistant chief of fish management for WVDNR Wildlife Resources, detailed some of the improvements made. Updates include the purchase of three new floating docks, resurfacing the fishing pier, repaving sections of the road and adding a new roof on the firing range. A part-time hire also has been brought on to help maintain the area. Plum Orchard Lake is one of the top producers of trophy-sized largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie and channel catfish in West Virginia.  Read more: https://www.wvnstv.com/news/local-news/plum-orchard-lake-gets-needed-updates/   #3 – From WV EXPLORER – Think there's too much government? As complex as politics get in West Virginia, there was a time in the late 1800s when the Mountain State had four governors at one time. During that strange election year, 1888, two gubernatorial candidates pulled in a like number of votes. Nathan Goff, Jr., appeared to be the winner, though Aretas Brooks Fleming contested the vote, and both took the oath of office. Then, former governor Emmanuel Willis Wilson declined to vacate the office until the matter was settled. At the same time, Senate President Robert Carr came forth with the valid claim that the state constitution required the president to fill any gubernatorial vacancy. The matter wasn't sorted out for two confusing years. Check out the story in WV Explorer to find out which one was finally sworn in as the eighth governor of West Virginia! Read more: https://wvexplorer.com/2024/11/18/the-time-west-virginia-had-four-governors/   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.  

Don Ament made his first photographs at the age of ten with a Polaroid Big Swinger camera, and has been photographing professionally since high school in the 1970's. From 1995 to the present, he has worked full-time as a Fine Art photographer. He was born with cataracts in both eyes, and, beginning at age three, had several surgical operations in the early 1960's to save his vision. However, he remains legally blind in one eye, and experiences visual challenges in his other “good” eye. He does not have normal 3-D vision. Ament has studied under, and worked with, some of America's leading contemporary photographers, including John Shaw, Bill Fortney, Charles Cramer, and Bill Atkinson. He is a recipient of the Kentucky Al Smith Fellowship award, as well as numerous other financial grants and awards, and has led many workshops on photography and the art of seeing. His work has been collected by over 5000 patrons throughout the United States and Europe. He talks about his work and his recent commissioned installation of 12 photographs in the Lexington Senior Center titled: FAYETTE COUNTY: NATURE'S RADIANCE, a deep dive into the natural areas of Fayette County spanning a 12-month period.For more and to connect with us, visit https://www.artsconnectlex.org/art-throb-podcast.html

Hour 1 of The Outdoors Show! Captain Mickey is joined by Glenn Hammond from the Tri-Bay, Bob Green from Fayette County, Tommy Alexander from Matagorda and Brian Barrera from South Padre.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. A WVU fashion program digs into garment origin by partnering with agriculture…discover Almost Heaven at Plum Orchard Lake in the fall…and former NFL star and acclaimed motivational speaker Rocky Bleier will be the keynote speaker at the Governor's Energy Summit next week…on today's daily304. #1 – From YNST – While most fashion programs focus on garment construction using mass-produced synthetic blends, WVU's fashion program has sown new seeds for the industry, including the newly-forged Farm to Fashion class.  This years-in-the-making curriculum is revolutionizing the way student designers understand the industry by partnering with the university's agriculture program so they can learn about the origin of fiber and the laborious processes involved in creating textiles, Working in tandem with existing textiles and sustainability courses, students are leaving the program with a regenerative, ecosystemic lens adept for ‘slow fashion' — a distinctly different point of view than many of their peers across the globe. Recent graduate Chelsea LaReina Hidalgo is one such designer. Check out the interview in YNST Magazine where she talks about her senior collection and how she made her three looks using fully biodegradable textiles, natural dyes and recycled wool.  Read more: https://ynstmagazine.com/look/sustainable-roots-how-wvus-fashion-program-is-sowing-couture-from-farm-to-fashion/   #2 – From MSN – Tucked into the hills of Fayette County, Plum Orchard Lake is the definition of Almost Heaven. In the fall, the oak-hickory forest that surrounds the lake makes for a beautiful blend of autumnal color. If you've got your own kayak or a canoe, bring it so you can marvel at the incredible forest display from the water. There are also some docks around the lake where you can immerse yourself in the fall foliage show. Its clear waters also are a well-known spot for summertime fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, sunfish, and crappie.  To learn more about fishing opportunities in West Virginia or to purchase a fishing license, visit WVdnr.gov/fishing. Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/the-iconic-west-virginia-fishing-destination-for-pretty-lake-side-leaf-peeping-like-no-other/ar-AA1sesZt   #3 – From WV DED – The West Virginia Office of Energy has announced that Rocky Bleier, former NFL star and acclaimed motivational speaker, will be the keynote speaker at the 2024 Governor's Energy Summit, taking place on October 29-30, 2024, at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. Bleier, a four-time Super Bowl champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers, is renowned not only for his athletic prowess but also for his inspiring journey of resilience and perseverance. After being awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his service during the Vietnam War, he faced significant challenges in his recovery, ultimately overcoming adversity to achieve his dreams on the football field.  “Rocky's powerful story of determination and grit resonates deeply in today's rapidly evolving energy sector, where innovation and perseverance are essential for success,” says Nicholas Preservati, director of the Office of Energy. The conference will bring together leaders, innovators and decision-makers from across the energy sector to discuss the latest advancements in energy, sustainable practices and cutting-edge technologies. In addition to Bleier's keynote address, the event will feature expert presentations, panel discussions and networking opportunities aimed at fostering collaboration and driving positive change within the industry. For more details or to register for the event, visit the Energy Summit page on the West Virginia Office of Energy's website. Read more: https://westvirginia.gov/rocky-bleier-to-speak-at-the-2024-governors-energy-summit/   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, host Katie Burke chats with call maker Ron Gould about his journey from hunting in Fayette County, Illinois, to mastering the craft of call-making. Starting in the late '90s with turkey calls, Ron eventually perfected his duck calls through years of practice. He shares how mentors and friends influenced his style and discusses the deep connection between hunting, call-making, and the joy of the outdoors. Whether you're a hunter or curious about the craft, this episode offers valuable insights.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

In Episode 369 we take a look at Ohio's rich agricultural history through the lense of some Century Farms. Matt Reese highlights some history from his family's farm in Hancock County. Matt also talks with Jeff McKanna and family in Putam County, and Geoff Mavis about his Century Farm, the conservation efforts and preservation efforts he has undertaken in Fayette County. We also hear an update from Luke Crumley with Ohio Corn & Wheat

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Fallingwater's listing the in the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The State Museum of Pennsylvania has an exhibit honoring the place that held so much significance. According to Dr. Curt Miner, the Chief of Interpretation and Senior History Curator for the State Museum of Pennsylvania, the exhibit will be on display until January 5, 2025. "One of the things that we did in the course of researching this project is come across what I think is an absolutely fascinating fact. I believe it would be, which is that falling water in surveys is often ranked as the most recognized private residence in the world. Let that sit in for a little bit in the world. This building, this house that was built by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1938 for Edgar J. Kaufmann, who was, by the way, a department store magnate from Pittsburgh, has been heralded as the most recognized and most famous private residence in the world. And where is it? It's in Pennsylvania. It's in the small town of Mill Run, which is in in Fayette County in southwestern Pennsylvania." Dr. Miner also highlighted "A Place for All Exhibit. This exhibition tells the history of three integration efforts in Pennsylvania after World War II. These stories testify to the courage of those who sought to end racial segregation in all of its forms. "The subtitle of that exhibit is "Three Stories of Integration in Pennsylvania." The  genesis of that exhibit actually goes back two decades. We had a curator on staff. His name was Eric Ledell Smith. He was a specialist in African-American history. And he came up with an idea for us and it presented to the curatorial staff and to the museum eventually. And he said, I think we need to tell the story of the civil rights movement in Pennsylvania. And his premise was that the  Civil Rights Movement is often thought to be the story that takes place in the American South. When you think of civil rights and the movement led by Martin Luther King and others, you think of places like Little Rock, Arkansas, Birmingham, Alabama, Greensboro, North Carolina. You don't think about places like Levittown, Pennsylvania, and Bucks County or Girard College in North Philadelphia, or the Highland Park swimming pool in Pittsburgh. And yet, Eric argued correctly, Those were all places where the struggle for racial equality in the north took place. It was simply the idea that racial discrimination, and segregation did not stop at the Mason-Dixon Line. It went North even in places like Pennsylvania."Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT's Bill Bryant talks with VisitLex President Mary Quinn Ramer and Fayette County Clerk Susan Lamb.

Listen to this episode to hear the story of 3 different women who went missing from Indiana. These cases are not at all related, but have minimal details. This episode covers the disappearance of Denise Pflum, Lynn Thompson, and Thelma Cobb. Denise Pflum - Contact the Fayette County, Indiana, Sheriff's Department at 765-825-0535 Lynn Thompson - Contact the Vigo Country Sheriff's Office at 812-462-3226 Thelma Cobb - Contact the Vincennes Police Department at 812-882-1630  Sources: https://uncovered.com/cases/denise-pflum https://fox59.com/news/judge-dismisses-fayette-county-familys-request-to-search-a-private-property-for-their-daughters-remains/ https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/missing/a-dying-man-allegedly-confessed-to-the-murder-of-missing-teen-denise-pflum https://charleyproject.org/case/denise-diane-pflum https://www.facebook.com/DavidaPflum/ https://uncovered.com/cases/lynn-thompson https://charleyproject.org/case/lynn-ann-thompson https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/1276dfin.html https://uncovered.com/cases/thelma-cobb https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/3676dfin.html https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP27078 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/130139798/thelma-jean-cobb --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crimeovercoffee/support

Recorded on 9/17/24, Delaware County farmer Joe Hamilton and Fayette County farmer Andrew Bernzott discuss the steps they take when picking up a new field or farm. Hamilton returned to a full-tillage corn/soy family farm after spending 12 years as a mechanical engineer. Bernzott took over a 30-year no-till farm. Both farms are now in a 100% no-till / 100% cover crop system.Both start by taking soil samples, paying close attention to base saturation of calcium and magnesium in addition to phosphorus and potassium needs, because if soil fertility isn't taken to critical levels, one really doesn't have a starting point. Both concentrate on getting cover crops seeded and discuss the details of their strategies, including the importance of covers in their use of poultry litter for phosphorus needs.

September is National Senior Center Month and Lexington Senior Centers are Exciting and Vibrant! In this episode, we delve into some enriching topics designed to keep your golden years filled with vitality, connection, and joy. Here's a brief rundown of what we discussed:1. Positive Mindset on Aging:The power of a positive mindset and staying socially engaged cannot be overstated. We explore how joining community activities and staying mentally active can significantly enhance your well-being.2. Personal Reflections:DG shares her personal experience after joining the Lexington Senior Center, participating in activities such as yoga, weight training, educational classes, and even a friendly game or two of ping pong.3. Lexington Senior Center Expansion:We are excited about the new $25 million Senior and Therapeutic Recreation Center coming to Shillito Park. With features like large group exercise rooms, an art studio, a fitness gym, three indoor pickleball courts, and much more, this center promises to cater to the growing needs of our senior community.4. Community and City Involvement:We highlight the city officials' dedication to support our seniors, as evidenced by funding from the Mayor's budget based on US Census data indicating that 1 in 4 people in Fayette County are over age 55.5. Socializing and Mental Health:We emphasize the importance of combatting loneliness through socializing at senior centers, which can improve physical and mental health outcomes.6. Lexington Senior Center Services and Policies:Information on services, attendance statistics, expanded offerings, and important policies, including inclusivity and safety guidelines aimed at ensuring a welcoming and secure environment for all participants.7. Fountain of Youth Clubhouse:We compare services and highlight the specialized health care and recreational services offered at Aging with Grace's Fountain of Youth Clubhouse, providing dedicated care and engaging activities.Tune in to the full episode to get all the insights, stories, and inspiring talks about how you can continue to age with grace, joy, and purpose!Thank you for being part of our community, and we look forward to continuing this journey with you.Connect with Aging with Grace at agingwithgraceinfo.org

Tadd Nicholson and Jessy Woodworth gets controversial with Ohio corn producers Eric Tipton, Fayette County, and Ben Klick, Stark County, over opinions in Ohio agriculture. What Do you think of these opinions?     About Ohio Corn & Wheat  Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.  For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org. 

Today on the show: Hey, Fayette County...how do you feel about Trilith? White House correspondent Jon Decker with good news on the Gov't shutdown. Karen Travers from ABC News on a big week at the UN. I'm sorry, Miss Jackson? Plus, I'm still steaming over the Atlanta Falcons game. 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. The WV Hive receives a federal grant to fund a Food Incubation Hub in Fayette County…Experience a month of changing autumn colors in Almost Heaven…and a Preston County bison farm teams up with the WV SBDC to boost its business…on today's daily304. #1 – From THE REAL WV – Leaders of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority and West Virginia Hive recently joined with the Appalachian Regional Commission and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to showcase the many benefits of small business development throughout southern West Virginia. The day started with the announcement of a $750,000 federal grant to the WV Hive that will locate a new Food Incubation Hub in Fayette County. The hub will include a commercial kitchen with space for 10 to 12 businesses, small wares, and catering supplies. The hub will also include full WV Hive business support services, with one-on-one business advising and technical assistance support. Community leaders also took part in a small business roundtable discussion and toured Water Stone Outdoors in Fayetteville and Pinheads in Oak Hill. Read more: https://therealwv.com/2024/09/01/arc-and-usda-leaders-help-nrgrda-and-wv-hive-celebrate-small-business-progress/   #2 – From WV TOURISM – One of the more unique features of West Virginia is its wide range of elevation. This provides visitors the opportunity to enjoy fall leaf peeping for nearly an entire month throughout the Mountain State. The leaves begin to peak in late September in the eastern mountains of the Potomac Highlands. Mid-October is the New River Gorge's time to shine. Fall color wraps up in late October in the Eastern Panhandle. During this time, you can enjoy a variety of exciting fall festivals and outdoor recreation. Start planning your Almost Heaven fall getaway today! Read more: https://wvtourism.com/fall-leaf-peeping/   #3 – From WV SBDC –  Tucked in the hills of Preston County, Riffle Farms raises grass-fed and finished bison. Owner Liz Riffle has carved out a unique niche in the agricultural scene. Her journey into bison farming began with a personal quest for healthier, more sustainable food options. This dedication to quality and health resonates throughout Riffle Farms' operations, making them pioneers as the first commercial bison operation in West Virginia.  Liz acknowledges the support they received from the West Virginia Small Business Development Center is a crucial resource for entrepreneurs.  “The SBDC is one of those folks who really wanted to help us out from that perspective,” she shares. “It made a big difference for us because we could then be taken seriously from a lending perspective, which allowed us to expand our business.” Read more: https://wvsbdc.com/riffle-farms-a-bison-farm-in-the-mountain-state/   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.  

It's the Friday news roundup! Things are heating up again over the potential sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel, based in Japan. As a federal review continues, President Biden looks poised to block the acquisition. Meanwhile, company executives are hosting rallies Downtown. Pittsburgh City Council signed off on a new eviction protection program for renters, former mayor Bill Peduto's twitter got hacked, and with all the political candidates cycling through Western Pennsylvania, there were sure to be haters over Tim Walz's recent MilkShake Factory order. If you have any U.S. Steel tea or want to add something we shared, please call or text us at 412-212-8893. We always cite our sources: While President Biden's ready to block Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel, the CEO U.S. Steel said that without the sale, thousands of jobs will be at risk, and the company's headquarters might need to leave Pittsburgh. In a recent visit, VP and presidential candidate Kamala Harris said that U.S. Steel should remain American-owned and American-operated.  About 400 U.S. Steel employees rallied Downtown in support of the sale, but the union's previously joined lawmakers in opposing the deal. The union supported a $7.3B offer from Cleveland-Cliffs, but U.S. Steel turned down the offer saying it was “unreasonable.”  The union's concerned about loopholes in the current agreement, including one that lets Nippon Steel abandon promises in the case of “unanticipated or significant downturn in business conditions.” But for now, Nippon Steel committed to making $2.7B in improvements to our steel mills. City Council approved $2 million from the Stop the Violence fund to assist renters facing eviction. This is an expansion of a pilot program that prevented evictions in about three out of four cases. If you're looking for a new rental unit, there are six things you need to know before you sign a lease, and if you get in a dispute with your landlord, there's other options besides going to court like mediation. Neighbors living in a Highland Park duplex have been in a battle to one-up each other's political lawn signs, and it's getting intense this election season. Political candidates are dropping big bucks in our state! AdImpact shows a combined $350M spent in PA. The most money was spent in Philly, but Pittsburgh came in second, with $83M put in our local market.  VP candidate Tim Walz's visit to Western PA included a stop at the MilkShake Factory and a farm in Fayette County.  Learn more about the sponsors of this September 6th episode: Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Pittsburgh Recovery Walk Babbel Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Illinois Farm Bureau's Rodney Knittel discusses Illinois Harvest Permits.We learn about the Illinois Beef Quality Showcase from the Illinois Beef Association.We get a CropWatcher report from David Schaal in Fayette County.Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

Lots to discuss...Democrat National Convention and "policies" - abortion and child mutilation...that's it...no substance! Abortions and vasectomies offered at DNC! Title IX - Good ruling by SCOTUS; bad policies and actual plans and construction on new middle school in Fayette County. Share to inform others.

Governor Andy Beshear was among dozens of speakers who shared the stage on the first night of the Democratic Nation Convention in Chicago. Some state lawmakers say bathroom designs for a new Fayette County middle school defy state law. Researchers at the University of Louisville using virtual reality to treat patients with eating disorders.

Welcome to episode 22 of Ohio 88 where I, your host, Heather Wright, will discuss one of the most notorious individuals from Fayette County, Ohio.  For this episode, we will be discussing Art Schlichter.  Schlichter, who is a Bloomingburg native and former Ohio State and NFL quarterback, is perhaps best known for throwing the decisive interception in the 1978 Gator Bowl.   In the aftermath of that interception, Coach Woody Hayes was fired for punching Clemson linebacker Charlie Bauman in the.  But that's not what we're here for.  Art Schlichter's gambling addiction was ever present throughout his life and led to multiple stints in prison. _____________________________________________________________________Support the show by joining Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ohio88Check out our new website - www.ohio88podcast.comOur music was created by Nico of We Talk of DreamsOur research for this episode was completed by Courtney of the Cult of Domesticity Podcast.*All sources for this episode will be on the website soon.

SNEAK PEEK!This is a sneak peek episode for our Fayette County Patreon episode!  Be sure to head over to https://www.patreon.com/ohio88 and for just $1 per month, you'll receive full bonus episodes, extra content, goodies, and more!Visit our new website: https://www.ohio88podcast.com/Special thanks to Courtney for her help with this episode!Special thanks to Nico of We Talk of Dreams for the music: https://wetalkofdreams.com/Extra special thanks to all of our listeners who stuck around an/or came back.  This last year has been incredibly hard with getting content out, but we are finally at a good place to start back up again!

The state giving more than $12 million to groups on the front lines of fighting addiction, a look at Fort Campbell and its role in the cultural and economic vitality of the region and, Juneteenth event celebrates Fayette County's hamlets.

After a site analysis done by the Kentucky Board of Education with three proposals all using the existing historic house on the property deemed in great condition, FCPS received a […] The post The Fayette County School Board is at it Again appeared first on Dupree Financial.

All across the state, sites are named in his honor. The city of Lafayette, for example. In Indianapolis, there's Lafayette Road. In the city of Princeton in southwestern Indiana, there's a Lafayette Park. And the Marquis de Lafayette, hailed as a hero of both the American Revolution and the French Revolution, is the only individual to have two counties in Indiana with names associated with him: Fayette County and LaGrange County. LaGrange was the name of an estate in France owned by Marquis de Lafayette (1757-1834). Now, admirers across the country, including Hoosiers, are preparing to spotlight the 200th anniversary of Gen. Lafayette's grand farewell tour of 1824-25, during which the distinguished "guest of the nation" returned to America after his triumphs in the Revolutionary War. He traveled 6,000 miles and visited all 24 states that comprised the country then, including Indiana. Lafayette's interactions with the Hoosier state were brief but eventful.

This week, Nema, Dr. Clardy and Aaron get a legislative update from Lexington's own, Rep. Chad Aull, from LD 79 here in Fayette County - we quiz him on what was the SINGLE WORST piece of legislation that the GOP super majority foisted on the commonwealth, and what the prospects are for breaking that super-majority in the next General Assembly. Then in the news of the week, our hosts update you on Governor Beshear's new executive actions on a couple of racially-charged issues that the legislature failed to address, and then we close out with our call to action! #ColonelsOfTruth #ProgressKentucky GUEST: Representative Chad Aull (LD 79) NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://www.lpm.org/news/2024-05-24/kentucky-gov-andy-beshear-declares-juneteenth-a-state-holiday https://www.lpm.org/news/2024-05-25/ky-gov-beshear-signs-order-banning-race-based-hair-discrimination CALL TO ACTION: Do you agree with Rep. Aull about the worst bill of the GA? Vote in our poll and help us tell the story of KYGA24! https://bit.ly/bad-ky-bills #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruth Join us! http://progressky.org/ Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky Live Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/ and on YouTube  http://bit.ly/progress_ky Listen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylK Facebook   - @progressky Instagram  - @progress_ky Twitter    - @progress_ky Episode 163 was not very produced by Aaron (sorry) Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com Logo and some graphic design provided by www.couchfiremedia.com

An alligator was found in Fayette County, TN and we talk about what we would do if it attacked us and what a group of gators should be called on account of not having an official group name.  Also on the show, we talk about the funniest university graduation moments over the weekend and what Jake witnessed at the gym and how he should handle it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 62-year-old West Virginia man, Carl Cox, was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder for the killings of his daughter, Rhonda Cox, 38, and son-in-law Jimmy Neal, 34. The tragic incident occurred in January 2022 at the family's residence. During the trial held in Fayette County, West Virginia, Prosecuting Attorney Anthony Ciliberti painted a grim picture of the events leading to the double homicide. Cox was accused of engaging in an illegal sexual relationship with his daughter when she was a minor, which continued into adulthood—an act condemned by West Virginia law.  Ciliberti further argued that Neal, Rhonda's husband, had discovered this illicit relationship and urged his wife to report it to the authorities. The prosecution's case was bolstered by witness testimonies and surveillance footage obtained from Cox's home. Witnesses attested to the ongoing incestuous relationship between Cox and his daughter, while footage purportedly showed Cox carrying the murder weapon—a detail starkly contrasting Cox's own claims during the trial. According to a statement released by the Prosecuting Attorney for Fayette County, West Virginia, law enforcement responded to reports of gunfire at Carl Cox's residence. Upon arrival, Cox informed the police that he had heard a gunshot coming from his daughter's bedroom. Rushing in, he purportedly heard his daughter cry out, alleging that her husband had shot her. The statement further details Cox's account, asserting that he claimed to have encountered Jimmy Neal still holding the firearm and firing recklessly within the room. Cox asserted that he intervened, wrestling the weapon from Neal's grasp before using it to fatally shoot him. However, subsequent investigations, including scrutiny of surveillance footage and purported conversations relayed by Cox to fellow inmates, painted a conflicting narrative. Prosecutors revealed that the inquiry indicated both victims were discovered in bed, with gunshot wounds indicating they were likely shot where they lay. Rhonda sustained a fatal shot to the chest, while Jimmy endured multiple wounds to the neck, chest, and hand. Additionally, investigators found two bullet holes in the mattress near Neal's body, hinting that he may have been shot while lying down, contradicting Cox's account of a struggle. Surveillance footage purportedly captured Cox walking towards the bedroom with the murder weapon visibly holstered at his side, contradicting his assertion during the trial that he had left the firearm elsewhere. Cox purportedly claimed that Neal might have discovered the gun in the bathroom, a claim refuted by the evidence presented. Contrary to Cox's defense, the investigation revealed that both victims were found shot in their bed, with no signs of a struggle. Prosecutors argued that the killings were executed in cold blood, with Cox as the perpetrator. Despite the guilty verdict, jurors recommended mercy during Cox's sentencing, granting him the possibility of parole after serving either 15 or 30 years, depending on the sentence imposed by the court. However, Cox's reaction to the sentencing was anything but remorseful. In a shocking turn of events, he unleashed a tirade of threats against Prosecutor Anthony Ciliberti and Fayette County Sheriff Mike Fridley, blaming them for his predicament. “He had a boisterous outburst laden with expletives, cussing at the judge, cussing at me, we're all out to get him (Cox said) and that's been part of his defense and that Fayette County is out to get him,” Ciliberti said following Monday's sentencing. Cox has shown no remorse, Ciliberti said. “None whatsoever. He threatened to kill me during the sentencing hearing if he ever got out,” Cliberti said. “Apparently it's my fault that he is where he is.” Ciliberti said the murders were senseless. “There was no reason for these two individuals to be killed, none whatsoever,” he said. “Mr. Cox knows for sure why this happened but regardless the killings were not justified and I don't believe the evidence showed that they were.” Fayette County Circuit Judge Paul Blake sentenced Cox to consecutive life terms, with the earliest chance for parole at the age of 92. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

A 62-year-old West Virginia man, Carl Cox, was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder for the killings of his daughter, Rhonda Cox, 38, and son-in-law Jimmy Neal, 34. The tragic incident occurred in January 2022 at the family's residence. During the trial held in Fayette County, West Virginia, Prosecuting Attorney Anthony Ciliberti painted a grim picture of the events leading to the double homicide. Cox was accused of engaging in an illegal sexual relationship with his daughter when she was a minor, which continued into adulthood—an act condemned by West Virginia law.  Ciliberti further argued that Neal, Rhonda's husband, had discovered this illicit relationship and urged his wife to report it to the authorities. The prosecution's case was bolstered by witness testimonies and surveillance footage obtained from Cox's home. Witnesses attested to the ongoing incestuous relationship between Cox and his daughter, while footage purportedly showed Cox carrying the murder weapon—a detail starkly contrasting Cox's own claims during the trial. According to a statement released by the Prosecuting Attorney for Fayette County, West Virginia, law enforcement responded to reports of gunfire at Carl Cox's residence. Upon arrival, Cox informed the police that he had heard a gunshot coming from his daughter's bedroom. Rushing in, he purportedly heard his daughter cry out, alleging that her husband had shot her. The statement further details Cox's account, asserting that he claimed to have encountered Jimmy Neal still holding the firearm and firing recklessly within the room. Cox asserted that he intervened, wrestling the weapon from Neal's grasp before using it to fatally shoot him. However, subsequent investigations, including scrutiny of surveillance footage and purported conversations relayed by Cox to fellow inmates, painted a conflicting narrative. Prosecutors revealed that the inquiry indicated both victims were discovered in bed, with gunshot wounds indicating they were likely shot where they lay. Rhonda sustained a fatal shot to the chest, while Jimmy endured multiple wounds to the neck, chest, and hand. Additionally, investigators found two bullet holes in the mattress near Neal's body, hinting that he may have been shot while lying down, contradicting Cox's account of a struggle. Surveillance footage purportedly captured Cox walking towards the bedroom with the murder weapon visibly holstered at his side, contradicting his assertion during the trial that he had left the firearm elsewhere. Cox purportedly claimed that Neal might have discovered the gun in the bathroom, a claim refuted by the evidence presented. Contrary to Cox's defense, the investigation revealed that both victims were found shot in their bed, with no signs of a struggle. Prosecutors argued that the killings were executed in cold blood, with Cox as the perpetrator. Despite the guilty verdict, jurors recommended mercy during Cox's sentencing, granting him the possibility of parole after serving either 15 or 30 years, depending on the sentence imposed by the court. However, Cox's reaction to the sentencing was anything but remorseful. In a shocking turn of events, he unleashed a tirade of threats against Prosecutor Anthony Ciliberti and Fayette County Sheriff Mike Fridley, blaming them for his predicament. “He had a boisterous outburst laden with expletives, cussing at the judge, cussing at me, we're all out to get him (Cox said) and that's been part of his defense and that Fayette County is out to get him,” Ciliberti said following Monday's sentencing. Cox has shown no remorse, Ciliberti said. “None whatsoever. He threatened to kill me during the sentencing hearing if he ever got out,” Cliberti said. “Apparently it's my fault that he is where he is.” Ciliberti said the murders were senseless. “There was no reason for these two individuals to be killed, none whatsoever,” he said. “Mr. Cox knows for sure why this happened but regardless the killings were not justified and I don't believe the evidence showed that they were.” Fayette County Circuit Judge Paul Blake sentenced Cox to consecutive life terms, with the earliest chance for parole at the age of 92. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

CEO of Sayre Christian Village joins Greg in the HOPE is Here studio today! Sayre Christian Village is Fayette County's only nonprofit continuing care retirement community. Over 400 residents call them home. “Lots of places offer housing and healthcare. We also offer hope.” Tune in to hear what God has in store for Sayre's future and the upcoming “Be the Light Night”! ___________________________________________________________________________ Look for HOPE is Here: - at www.HOPEisHere.Today - on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HOPEisHereToday - on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hopeisherelex/ - on X (Twitter) - https://www.x.com/hopeisherelex - on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hopeisherelex - on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtJ47I4w6atOHr7agGpOuvA Help us bring HOPE and encouragement to others: - by texting the word GIVE to 833-713-1591 - by visiting https://www.hopeisheretoday.org/donate   #Lexington #Kentucky #christianradio #JesusRadio #Jesus #WJMM #GregHorn #GregJHorn #suicideprevention #KentuckyRadio #HOPEisHere #Hope #HopeinJesus #FoodForThoughtFriday #MondayMotivation #FridayFeeling #Motivation #Inspiration #cupofHope #FYP #ForYouPage #SuicideAwareness

In this episode of the podcast “Southern Fried Soccer,” host Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution covers a wide range of soccer topics: He previews Atlanta United's MLS match against Philadelphia on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. You'll hear from manager Gonzalo Pineda and players Brooks Lennon, Noah Cobb and Edwin Mosquera; He exclusively interviews Atlanta United President Garth Lagerwey about the team's $23 million addition and expansion of its practice facility and headquarters; He is a part of a group of journalists who speak with Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank, Gov. Brian Kemp and United States Soccer Federation President Cindy Parlow Cone and CEO JT Batson about the Arthur M. Blank National Training Center being constructed in Fayette County. He also answers your many questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Atlanta is still cut off from animal control services as city and Fulton County leaders face-off; Georgia's new regulations on hemp-derived goods are now awaiting Governor Brian Kemp's signature; The U.S National Soccer Federation has started construction of its new home in Fayette County.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Tuesday, March 26   Programming through the Preservation Alliance may save some historic structures in Thurmond. Fairmont is in the running for USA Today's Best Small Towns in the South. And the aerial trams at two WV state parks get an overhaul…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV EXPLORER – Programming through a preservation organization in West Virginia will support leasing in the historic New River town of Thurmond, potentially saving several structures the National Park Service had considered demolishing. Following a groundswell of public aversion to a proposal to demolish more than 20 historic structures in the town, officials have agreed to consider leasing the properties to private individuals rather than demolishing them. Now, the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia has added the entire national historic district in Thurmond to its “Endangered Properties List” to assist entrepreneurs in restoring the community. Over the last 50 years, park officials have purchased many of the buildings from property owners, promising to restore and sustain them. However, federal budget cuts led to their neglect, though the service had previously invested millions of dollars in maintaining them. More information about the "West Virginia Endangered Properties List" may be found on the alliance's website. Read more: https://wvexplorer.com/2024/03/15/funding-leasing-thurmond-west-virginia-new-river-gorge/    #2 – From WDTV –  Fairmont, West Virginia is known as “The Friendly City,” and come April, it could also be known as USA Today's “Top 10 Best Small Towns in the South.”  Patrick Snively, President of the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, moved to Fairmont in the 90s to attend Fairmont State University. Snively fell in love with the city, and knows why Fairmont is getting USA Today's recognition. “We have everything that anyone could ever desire,” Snively said. “It's a great college small town, great businesses, great community feel and the people are what makes this a great small town.” West Virginia's Berkeley Springs and Lewisburg are up for nomination in the ‘Best Historic Small Town' and ‘Best Small Town Food Scene', respectively. As of Wednesday afternoon, Fairmont ranks 8th among the top ten. The last day to vote for the Best Small Town in the South is April 1st. Read more: https://www.wdtv.com/2024/03/13/fairmont-is-running-best-small-town-south/ #3 – From METRO NEWS – Tram systems at two state parks are getting new, multi-million dollar modern replacements, with work on one of them anticipated to be complete before the end of this year. The construction of new, state-of-the-art aerial tramway systems have been an object of focus at both Pipestem Resort State Park in Mercer County and Hawks Nest State Park in Fayette County for quite some time now. Construction on the Pipestem tram project is set to be complete by this fall. Crews anticipate starting work on the new trams at Hawks Nest in October. The project there should be complete by summer 2025. The tram systems replacement at the parks are part of Governor Jim Justice's multi-million dollar investment in infrastructure upgrades across all West Virginia State Parks. Over the last seven years, more than $150 million has gone into the upgrades, with over $24 million being spent on improvements at Pipestem alone. Read more: https://wvmetronews.com/2024/03/17/work-underway-to-bring-new-tram-systems-to-pipestem-hawks-nest-state-parks/   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.  

On this Friday morning Captain Mickey checks the conditions in Tri-Bay with Glenn Hammond, Fayette County with Bob Green, Matagorda with Tommy Alexander and South Padre with Brain Barrera. 

In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, host Matt Reese of Ohio's Country Journal and Dusty Sonnenburg of Ohio Ag Net talk with Tadd Nicholson, executive director of Ohio Corn & Wheat and Jed Bower, a farmer from Fayette County and past president of the Ohio Corn and Wheat about the Commodity Classic in Houston. They talk about the Corn Congress at Commodity Classic and the big tickets items such as ethanol, trade and the Farm Bill.   More in this week's podcast:    Hilary Poulson, Farm Credit Mid-America: Poulson is the Growing Forward specialist at FCMA and she talks with Dale about the program goal and outlook.   Dr. Aaron Wilson, The Ohio State University: Wilson is the State Climatologist of Ohio and talks with Dale about a look at the weather.   Steve Gerten, Award Winner: Matt talks with Gerten who was named the National Land Improvement Association Contractor of the Year.  Intro 0:00 Hilary Poulson 3:29 Dr. Aaron Wilson 15:49 Steve Gerten 22:39 Main Conversation, Tadd Nicholson and Jed Bower 27:44

J.D. Belcher is the producer of a new podcast mini-series titled "UBB: A Coal Miner's Story," which offers a detailed exploration of the tragic Upper Big Branch Mine disaster in April 2010. The three-chapter series examines the event, its investigation, and its lasting effects on the community and the mining industry. You can listen to it here. Previously a miner, Belcher has transitioned into a multimedia storyteller and now owns JJN Multimedia, a comprehensive advertising agency based in Fayette County. This episode is packed with great West Virginia storytelling and how the coal mining industry continues to shape our state's future.