Podcasts about Harrison County

Local coaches Brian and Marcee LaHue are here again, and this time we're tackling health and wellness, specifically focusing on changes our local schools could make to better support student well-being. We hope this episode inspires our community to think outside the box and to consider little changes that could result in major transformation.Also, IMPORTANT: We need shout-outs! Please send us who you think is doing awesome stuff here in Harrison County! Click here to submit your shout-out.THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter AttiaThe Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness by Robert WaldingerRevamped high school diploma approved after ‘messy' process via WFYIThe Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Johnathan Haidt

Leah Porter is back for our first Discovery Dialogues episode of 2025! This episode is jammed packed with thoughts on television, podcasts, parades, kids and phones, and giant pumpkins! Before diving in, Andrew Reich joins Gray for a quick explanation of an upcoming public hearing by Harrison County Planning Commission. The Planning commission has proposed a six month moratorium on zoning designations of R2 and R3, high density housing. Also, IMPORTANT: We need shout-outs! Please send us who you think is doing awesome stuff here in Harrison County! Click here to submit your shout-out.THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:The White Lotus on HBOAdolescence on NetflixRadio Lab: GrowthOne Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El-AkkadThe Treehorn Trilogy by Florence Parry Heide, illustrated by Edward GoreyThe work of Peter BrownEloise by Kay Thompson, illustrated by Hilary Knight

On Today's Episode – Mark and Matt dive into the day's topics including how Gavin Newsome paid for his own statue in City Hall among other things.We hop right over to returning guest Retired Colonel Rob Maness (Bio Below). We continue the chat about how the Left is trying to normalize EVERYTHING, and use our tax dollars to do it. Tune in for all the fun@robmaness - X@colrobmanesshttps://www.robmaness.com/Retired Colonel Rob Maness has a lifelong record of dedicated service to the nation. As a 17-year-old high school senior, he decided to enlist in the United States Air Force and serve in uniform as the country faced multiple crises around the world.Having worked his way up from the enlisted ranks to full colonel, he retired from active duty in 2011, ending his military service of more than 32 years. Following military retirement Rob returned to Louisiana to work as an executive in a Fortune 500 energy corporation. He is currently founder and the owner of Iron Liberty Group and resides in Gulfport, Mississippi.Rob has proven his competence at the local, state, and federal levels of government with his demonstrated leadership and effectiveness as a steward of our citizen's tax dollars. He has broad experience working at the Louisiana State Legislature, in the national budget process, national emergency response decision-making, law enforcement, successful community relations with governments at all levels, and working directly with citizens to meet today's challenges. He has provided direct, executive oversight to local schools in coordination with elected school boards, working to make them secure and more effective to meet the needs of America's military children. His leadership and combat experiences give him a unique perspective when considering how national action impacts our American families.During his military service, Colonel Maness led numerous combat operations, including as a bomber squadron commander in Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Colonel Maness served as an enlisted bomb disposal technician in three assignments countering terrorism before being commissioned and selected for flight training. As a Joint Chiefs of Staff operations officer he was on duty in the National Military Command Center located within the Pentagon during the September 11, 2001 attack. In the ensuing months, he directly assisted the United States national security team with creating, synchronizing, and executing the campaign plan for the global war on terrorism. Colonel Maness authored the first theater nuclear war plan and designed decision-making tools for the Presidential nuclear decision handbook strengthening U.S. extended strategic deterrence policy in European and Pacific regions. Colonel Maness served as the Vice Commander of America's largest Airborne Intelligence Wing conducting strategic and battlefield intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations against America's enemies. He went on to command Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, NM, the sixth largest U.S. Air Force Base encompassing 53,000 acres and 22,000 employees, housing our nation's most critical assets.After running for the U.S. Senate on this America First Platform, Rob founded GatorPAC and its Veterans Leadership Fund, a Federal political action committee. The PAC educates grass roots political activists on the most effective ways to influence their elected officials, get a candidate elected, or to fight for a cause. It advocates for policies that protect your liberty, fight for limited government, and ensure prosperity. He has also served as a board member at Military Veterans Advocacy, Inc., a veteran's advocacy group fighting for veteran toxic exposure benefits, committed to preventing veteran suicides, and ensuring military families have equal access to benefits. He has served as a non-voting board member of the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce and Hispano Chamber of Commerce in his role as Commander of Kirtland AFB. As president of his local chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, he led a team that created an annual scholarship fund for graduating high school students. Rob is a Life Member of the NRA, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, and the Military Officers Association of America.He is also a member of the Louisiana Military Order of Foreign Wars and the Society of the Sons of the Revolution. Active in the community, Rob served as an elected member of the Republican Party Executive Committee representing St. Tammany Parish Council District 1 for two terms and served on the board of the only Republican Men's Club in Louisiana. He Currently serves on the Harrison County and Gulfport Mississippi GOP Executive committees.Rob graduated Cum Laude at the University of Tampa and holds master's degrees from Harvard University's Kennedy School, the Air Command and Staff College, and the US College of Naval Warfare.His military awards and combat decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star and Air Medal.Rob is married to the former Candy Smith. They have five children, including three sons serving in the military (one former US Navy, one former US Army guardsman, one active US Air Force), and five grandchildren. 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After our winter hiatus, we are back! In this episode, Elmer and Gray give some personal updates, briefly address the political landscape of 2025, and outline the season ahead. In season five, we plan to ask every guest the same three questions: Why do you choose to live in Harrison County?What do you want more of in Harrison County?What is something that recently brought you joy? To kick it off, we answer these questiona ourselves in this episode!Thanks to all of you for sticking with us through the break — we are so happy to be back!THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Waymo — self-driving robo taxis in Phoenix A Democrat Who Is Thinking Differently: Jake Auchincloss on The Ezra Klein ShowRIP… D.E.I. with Ruha Benjamin | What Now? with Trevor Noah PodcastThe White Lotus on HBOStudio GhibliWould you like us to give a shout out to someone awesome in our community? This season we want to publicly acknowledge the people and places that YOU think deserve it. To submit a shout-out, click here and fill out the form and listen up for it on an upcoming episode!

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. Learn all about the famous people, places and events that shaped West Virginia with videos from The History Project…a major investment will help add new turf fields at a Harrison County sports complex…and now you can carry your ID on your phone, thanks to the Mobile ID app offered through the West Virginia DMV…on today's daily304. #1 – From THE HISTORY PROJECT – Perfectly centered among the Eastern states, West Virginia is where the thresholds of the North, South and Midwest all converge with the Appalachian Mountains. Major events like the Revolutionary and Civil wars, and famous people ranging from Daniel Boone to Katherine Johnson, mix with the rich heritage of Native Americans and men and women of all colors who reshaped the world and serve as guides through the American story.  It's all covered in The History Project -- the daily304's presentation of famous people, places and events that shaped West Virginia. Tune in now for a fascinating look into our state's past. Watch the videos: https://daily304.wv.gov/programs/the-history-project/   #2 – From WBOY-TV – A more than million dollar investment will help add new turf fields at The Bridge Sports Complex in Harrison County. Former Gov. Jim Justice visited The Bridge last week to deliver $1.8 million in matching funds to the City of Bridgeport. The funding, which is half from Economic Enhancement Grant funds and half matching funds from the state, will help add new resources at the sports complex. The new fields will be added by the fall of 2025 and support multiple sports, including baseball, soccer and lacrosse. Read more: https://www.wboy.com/news/harrison/new-turf-fields-at-the-bridge-sports-complex-will-continue-sports-tourism-in-harrison-county/   #3 – From WV DMV – Now you can carry your ID on your cell phone, thanks to the latest technology available from the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles.  Mobile ID is a new form of digital identity that allows users to crea​te a contactless, highly secure, state-approved personal credential that resides on their smartphone and can be used as a valid form of ID both in-person and online.  Visit the WV DMV online to download your Mobile App and learn how it works.  Read more: https://transportation.wv.gov/dmv/mid/Pages/default.aspx   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 Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024  Harrison County offers a hybrid Master Gardener training class beginning next month…learn why more and more IT companies are saying #YesWV…and Peak Living launches a service to assist Kanawha Valley veterans…on today's daily304. #1 – From CONNECT BRIDGEPORT – WVU Extension is once again offering a hybrid Master Gardener training class starting Jan. 6. Specific to Harrison County, participants will have the opportunity to interact face-to-face with other Harrison County Master Gardeners and fellow trainees through additional in-person training.  Participants in the program will have the opportunity to learn more about gardening and horticulture in areas such as plant propagation, garden animals, pest management, composting, among many others. To sign up, contact your local WVU Extension Office. The registration deadline in Harrison County is Dec. 23.  Read more: https://www.connect-bridgeport.com/connect.cfm?func=view§ion=Community&item=WVU-Extension-to-Offer-Hybrid-Master-Gardener-Training-Classes-in-January57519   #2 – From WV DED – Information and technology services is an emerging industry in West Virginia. This growing cluster of researchers and practitioners includes university research facilities, government agencies and commercial enterprises. In fact, the concentration of IT services, specifically our leading biometric organizations in north-central West Virginia, has been called the “Silicon Valley of America's biometrics activity.” These strengths, combined with our state's skilled workforce, low cost of doing business and high quality of life make West Virginia a great place to relocate, invest and expand. Visit the West Virginia Department of Economic Development online to learn more about the many IT companies that have said #YesWV.   Read more: https://westvirginia.gov/industries/information-technology/   #3 – From METRO NEWS – Peak Living Services has launched their Adopt a Veteran program this year. Peak is a non-profit organization that is aiming to end homelessness in the Kanawha Valley. The program will connect community members to a veteran who is in need of assistance. Additionally, businesses and organizations can choose to Adopt a Veteran and sponsor the essential services that they need. Once people donate, they will be kept up to date on their veteran, according to Director of Fund Development Alex Mahaffey. “Then they can see the impact afterwards,” Mahaffey said. “So, they'll get updates on how that funding was used and what impact it had on the local veterans that it's helping to support.” Those wishing to donate can go to Peak's website and click on the Adopt a Vet tab. Read more: https://wvmetronews.com/2024/12/02/peak-living-services-set-to-launch-adopt-a-veteran-program/   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.

Join Matt and Dusty as they spotlight innovative farming practices and stewardship across Ohio. Leon Klopfenstein of Paulding County shares his journey to earning the Ohio No-Till Council 2024 No-Till Farmer of the Year award, focusing on enhancing soil health in challenging conditions. Rob Davis of Reclaimed Tree Farm in Harrison County, the 2024 Ohio Tree Farm of the Year, discusses his sustainable forestry practices. Plus, Jessica D'Ambrosio of The Nature Conservancy explains cascading waterways and their role in conservation.

Obannon Woods, Wyandotte Cave and Squire BooneLast week we visited Corydon, Indiana's second capital. Today we visit three other destinations in Harrison County, O'Bannon State Park, Wyandotte Cave and Squire Boone's cavern and village. From the Book:South Central Indiana Day The Author's WebsiteThe Author on LocalsThe Author on FacebookThe Author on TwitterThe Author on RumbleThe Author on YouTubeThe Author's Amazon Page

The 23rd episode of the News Man Weekly podcast has dropped. In this week's edition, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by Carmone and Duncan Macfarlane from the Phoenix Brewing Company in Mansfield.The husband-and-wife team, along with Scott Cardwell and Steve Zigmund, helped launch the craft brewery a decade ago on North Diamond Street and have helped to oversee 10 years of success and growth.Both of them left full-time careers to launch what has become one of the most popular spots in the city.Hunnell is also joined by Executive Producer Zac Hiser and videographer Grant Ritchey to talk about the news of the week, including the death of a Mansfield teen whose body was found 100 miles away in Harrison County; the Richland County Land Bank receiving $1.7 million state grants, including another $1 million for the Westinghouse project; and a ribbon-cutting event to launch a new office for the Richland County Clerk of Courts and space for county grand jury sessions. There is also discussion about area high school football, including the state semifinal game coming up Friday night in Shelby between Danville and Hillsdale high schools.Relevant links:Mansfield teen's body found 100 miles away in Harrison CountyRichland County Land Bank receives 1.7 millionNew Richland County Clerk of Courts spaceDanville and Hillsdale semifinal matchup and more statewide footballIntro song credit: Smoke And Drink, by Luke Watson.Be a Source Member for unlimited access to local, independent journalism.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Body of missing Mansfield teen found in Harrison County in eastern Ohio: https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/11/19/body-of-missing-mansfield-teen-found-in-harrison-county-in-eastern-ohio/ Today: The search for a missing teenager has come to a tragic end.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Spend an old-fashioned holiday on the frontier with New Salem's Spirit of Christmas in the Mountains festival…a new connector trail links Chief Logan State Park with the Hatfield McCoy Trails…and get your fill of West Virginia stories with a Mountain State reading list…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV NEWS – Fort New Salem invites the community to celebrate the holidays with a unique look back at Christmas traditions during its 50th annual Spirit of Christmas in the Mountains festival. The nationally recognized event, held at the frontier settlement in Salem, Harrison County, transports visitors to a mid-19th century Appalachian Christmas. This year's event takes place over four days  — Nov. 30, Dec. 1, and Dec. 7-8 —  The festival highlights the historic and cultural folkways of the Scotch-Irish, English and German settlers who shaped West Virginia. Visitors will experience a panorama of music, food, heritage skills and traditions representing the diverse beliefs and customs of the season. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/news/50th-annual-spirit-of-christmas-in-the-mountains-set-at-fort-new-salem-west-virginia/article_be69a8a8-9b9f-11ef-8dcf-373358fb8d3a.html   #2 – From WV STATE PARKS – The newly opened connector trail at Chief Logan State Park is designed to take your ATV adventures to the next level.  Linking Chief Logan to the Hatfield-McCoy Trails, this connector trail provides riders with easy access to the Bearwallow Trail System. Known for its challenging terrain and stunning views, Bearwallow is one of the most popular systems within the Hatfield-McCoy Trails. With a designated ATV parking lot in the park, riders can now easily transition from Chief Logan to Bearwallow without the hassle of loading and unloading their ATVs. This access makes it easier than ever to extend your adventure, allowing you to spend more time on the trails and less time on logistics. To reserve lodging at Chief Logan, visit wvstateparks.com and get ready to go four-wheelin' in Almost Heaven. Read more: https://wvstateparks.com/this-new-connector-trail-makes-atv-adventures-better-at-chief-logan-state-park/   #3 – From WV LIVING – In celebration of West Virginia's independent bookstores, West Virginia Living presents a shopping list to take when you visit them.  From “The Glass Castle” to “The Mothman Prophecies” to the children's classic, “Shiloh,” the list includes must-reads, lesser-known works by acclaimed authors, critical histories, the stories behind Mountain State icons, and perspectives that have reshaped our understanding of West Virginia.  Buy these books through your local independent bookstore or check them out of your public library, and then use the list to inspire your literary ramblings through these West Virginia hills. Read more: https://wvliving.com/wv-living-magazines-51-books-every-west-virginian-should-read/   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.  

Nursing student Lauren Johansen murdered by boyfriend bailed out of jail. #Bail #LaurenJohansen #BricenRivers HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Thursday, Lauren Johansen's mutilated body was discovered in the back seat of her car in Harrison County. The man charged with her murder, ex-boyfriend Bricen Rivers, was released on bond for a violent felony just days earlier. ALSO READ: Murder victim identified, suspect arrested following manhunt in Harrison County In December 2023, Rivers was arrested by Nashville Metro Police and charged with aggravated kidnapping. Lauren Johansen's father, Lance Johansen, told WLOX News that Rivers brutally beat his daughter and held her hostage while the two were on vacation in Tennessee. He also said that he warned a Nashville judge that Rivers was too dangerous to be let out of jail. “I sat in the courtroom in Nashville and told the judge that if they let him out, he was going to kill her,” Lance Johansen said. “He had assaulted her — this was probably the fifth or sixth time where they would get into a fight and he would beat her. We would get her away from him for a while, but he would find a way to weasel back in it.” (WLOX) Listening sites for POTC/Real Crime Stories https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/police-off-the-cuff-real-crime-stories/id1452116115 https://embed.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/police-off-the-cuff-real-crime-stories/id1452116115?itsct=podcast_box_player&itscg=30200&ls=1&theme=auto

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --A judge refuses to allow a cases against a former Harrison County boarding school to be moved to another jurisdiction--Lowe's will direce $200,000 toward renovations at two West Virginia fire departments--The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta continues to draw big crowd despite dodging thunderstorms--In Sports: the Reds sweep the Yankees in New York

This is such a fun episode featuring many interviews with community members LIVE at the Harrison County Pride Festival on June 22, 2024. Guests featured include Tim Peck, candidate for US Congress in the 9th District, representatives from Corydon's new PFLAG chapter, Kentuckiana Marching Pride, and the Louisville Youth Group. Also, local candidates Steve Powell, Cheryl Lone, and Ashley Black. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: PFLAG Corydon-Leavenworth Kentuckiana Marching Pride Tim Peck for Congress: Representing All of Us In Indiana-9 Mickey's New Albany Louisville Youth Group (LYG) My Lobotomy: A Memoir by Howard Dully

Harrison County Pride Festival committee member Jessica Stroud joins us for this episode about all things Pride 2024 for Harrison County. The festival is Saturday, June 22nd at Bicentennial Park from 11:00am - 3:00pm. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Rebirth: Fashion Show Fundraiser and Member's Exhibition presented by Harrison County Arts! Harrison County Pride Festival 2024 Harrison County Fairgrounds — Harrison County 2024 SOIN Pride in Jeffersonville Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty MAKE A ONE-TIME DONATION

Today on MetroNews This Morning:--Senator Manchin says he's not running for anything, but also says he never rules anything out--An EMS unit in Harrison County is closed down--State revenues continue to soar above estimates--In Sports:  Chapel Hill, NC will be the setting for WVU Baseball's next step toward Omaha

In "Lover, Stalker, Killer," Dave Kroupa became romantically involved with Shanna “Liz” Golyar and Cari Farver in 2012. Golyar was from the Harrison County city Persia and Farver was from the Pottawattamie County city Macedonia, according to the Associated Press.Farver disappeared in November 2012 and was last seen in Omaha. Yet Kroupa received thousands of emails from her over the course of several years following her disappearance.Sources:NetflixFollow us on:Instagram @themurdermamasFacebook @themurdermamasTic Tok @themurdermamas2YouTube @themurdermamasEmail themurdermamas@gmail.comThinking about starting your own podcast?  Use our link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1905497 for $20 off your podcast hosting needsHow to Start a Podcast Guide: The Complete GuideLearn how to plan, record, and launch your podcast with this illustrated guide.Support the Show.

The Bigfeet Boys watch Season 1, Episode 19 of Mountain Monsters: Bloodless Howler of Harrison County. Jeff's ghost improv confidence was seriously harmed in the making of this episode.

Today on MetroNews This Morning:--A murder trial starts in Charleston today for a Detroit man charged with murder--State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says his office will appeal a federal appeals court decision which sided with a transgender student in Harrison County to participate in girls sports--The West Virginia Wildlife Center at French Creek is back open after working out issues raised in a USDA inspection--In Sports: a high profile Mountaineer receiver is getting looks on defense in spring drills and WVU Coach Darian Devries is building his first staff

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --An officer involved shooting in Kanawha County leaves a man dead after an early morning standoff--A teen charged with murder in Charleston will face the charges as an adult--A federal appeals court has sided with a transgender girl in Harrison County participating in female sports--In Sports: WVU beats Pitt in the Baseball Backyard Brawl and Marshall introduces their new women's basketball coach

Join us while we discuss an axe murderer, Abel Clemmens from the early 1800's. We'll discuss his childhood, religious delusions, and the crimes he committed. Join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449439969638764A special thank you to our jam thief, Mary Quiton!https://www.patreon.com/truecreepshttps://www.truecreeps.com/shopwww.truecreeps.comHave an episode idea or a question about a case? Submit them here: https://www.truecreeps.com/ideasandquestionsTwitter @truecreepsInstagram @truecreepspodFacebook.com/truecreepspodEmail us at truecreepspod@gmail.comClarksburg, West Virginia 1898. | Library of CongressHarrison County,West Virginia County CourtsHomicidal compulsion and the conditions of freedom: the social and psychological origins of familicide in America's early republic. - Free Online LibraryIn Praise of OxenRural Heritage - Front PorchHistory of Harrison County, West Virginia : from the early days of Northwestern Virginia to the present : Haymond, Henry. 4n : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet ArchiveClemmons Murder Coverage From VIRGINIA ARGUS - ARA V5 I4This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Mary Ann Taylor-Hall was born Oct. 17, 1937, in Chicago, but spent much of her childhood in Florida. She attended the University of Florida and earned a masters in English at Columbia University. She taught at Auburn University, Miami of Ohio and the University of Puerto Rico before coming to the University of Kentucky in 1977. She met and married her creative writing colleague, James Baker Hall, in 1982. Taylor-Hall's most famous novel is Come and Go, Molly Snow, is about a single mother and musician, and considered a Kentucky classic. She has also published a book of short stories and three volumes of poetry. Her poetry and short fiction have been published in the Paris Review, the Sewanee Review and the Kenyon Review.Her stories and poetry are inseparable from the rural landscape of Harrison County where she has found inspiration for nearly 5 decades.  On March 25 she will be one of the three living inductees honored and welcomed into the Carnegie Center's Kentucky Writers' Hall of Fame 2024.​"It seems to me that almost everybody in Kentucky has a background that is worth fiction: how they got here, why they stayed, what happened on the way," she said.  "I think that's one reason Kentucky is so rich in writers.  It's both the people who live here, and it's the landscape.  You drive down the roads, and you see history.  People want to write about their own history or their parents' history, or they know a story they've been told.  It's a storytelling place."

Today on MetroNews This Morning:--A tragic and painful loss at Harrison County's Liberty High School--Lawmakers advance bills to allow teens to get a job at 14 and to play ball for two different teams at once--The delays in the new FAFSA application are causing anxiety for those looking to apply for college--In Sports: The Mountaineers avenge an earlier loss with a victory at home Tuesday night

On this week's program, we're talking Regional Climate Action Planning with Sumedha Rao and Gianna Bennett from the Metro Louisville Mayor's Office of Sustainability (http://louisvilleky.gov/sustainability). The Office of Sustainability is currently conducting a Regional Climate Action Plan Survey to collect information on residents' climate and sustainability priorities. This work is funded by an EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant, and residents within our Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) can participate in the survey. That includes the following 11 counties: In Kentucky: Louisville/Jefferson County, Bullitt County, Oldham County, Shelby County, Spencer County, Henry County, and Trimble County; In Indiana: Clark County, Floyd County, Harrison County, and Washington County. Responses before January 31 are eligible to enter a raffle and win some sustainable swag! Take the survey now at https://louisville.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dmYa3jp8EKAZU3A This work is funded by a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grant and will be used by the Office to update and improve Louisville's climate action plans. Louisville Metro Government has received a grant from the EPA to create an updated Climate Action Plan for the region. This work builds on past and ongoing community-engaged efforts, including the Louisville Metro Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan and similar plans from other regions. It is also in support of the priorities outlined in A Path Forward for Louisville (https://apathforward4lou.org/). This Climate Action Plan aims to reduce emissions and position this region for larger EPA grants. The goals are to: 1. Implement actions to reduce major greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and beyond; 2. Pursue actions to achieve community benefits in low-income areas and areas that experience most environmental harms; 3. Pursue effective policies and programs that can be “scaled up” across other areas and initiatives. This 5-10 minute survey will tell us what work we should prioritize. As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

The National School Chaplain Association (NSCA) (405-831-3299) has professional and empowering accredited chaplains who are trained and ready to work in schools in Waskom and Harrison County. Go to https://www.nationalschoolchaplainassociation.org/school-benefits to find out more. National School Chaplain Association City: Norman Address: PO Box 720746 Website https://www.campuschaplains.org Phone +1-858-472-6084 Email rmalloy@missiongeneration.org

This week on Commonplace, we're joined by Chef Mike Costello who, along with his partner Amy Dawson, operate Lost Creek Farm (@lostcreekfarm) in Harrison County, West Virginia. The farm uses food as a vessel for storytelling, centering the cuisine in both its regional and economic contexts. The chefs and their Farm and Forage Supper Club has been a semi-finalists for the Beard Foundation Awards, and they've been featured in The New York Times and on Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. In our conversation we talk about combining journalism skills with cooking skills, how cooking can be a form of archival work, and the history and memories behind some of the dishes they serve.  Find out how to support their kitchen and classroom project here.

As harvest comes to a close here in Indiana, our guests share their experiences with integrating livestock and cropland. Father-son duo Devon and Cameron Churchill in Harrison County share their story of changing their cattle operation to include regenerative grazing. Pete Huff, co-director of the Wallace Center in Wisconsin, shares research his organization has done on-farm. The discussion includes the benefits and challenges of integrating livestock and cropland, advice on getting started, and how grazing livestock on cover crops affects soil health. This episode of the HAT Soil Health Podcast is brought to you by the Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative. You can learn more about their efforts and see a schedule of events at ccsin.org.  

As harvest comes to a close here in Indiana, our guests share their experiences with integrating livestock and cropland. Father-son duo Devon and Cameron Churchill in Harrison County share their story of changing their cattle operation to include regenerative grazing. Pete Huff, co-director of the Wallace Center in Wisconsin, shares research his organization has done on-farm. The discussion includes the benefits and challenges of integrating livestock and cropland, advice on getting started, and how grazing livestock on cover crops affects soil health. This episode of the HAT Soil Health Podcast is brought to you by the Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative. You can learn more about their efforts and see a schedule of events at ccsin.org.  

Following a coroner's inquest jury in Harrison County, it was determined that Mark Richardson's death was the result of a homicide. The coroner presumed Richardson died from a possible overdose of injected drugs, but the actual cause of death was undetermined. No explanation or theory was offered about the fact that Richardson was found with his hands and feet tied behind him. How was Richardson killed? What did the ropes have to do with his death? More than a year later, similar questions would be asked when the body of another victim was found tied up and left in Greensburg, La. 

Following a coroner's inquest jury in Harrison County, it was determined that Mark Richardson's death was the result of a homicide. The coroner presumed Richardson died from a possible overdose of injected drugs, but the actual cause of death was undetermined. No explanation or theory was offered about the fact that Richardson was found with his hands and feet tied behind him. How was Richardson killed? What did the ropes have to do with his death? More than a year later, similar questions would be asked when the body of another victim was found tied up and left in Greensburg, La. 

Today we're starting off with a stop in Clarksdale at the 8th Annual Cruzn the Crossroads Car & Truck Show, Saturday October 28th, at the Delta Blues Museum with Organizer, Shannon Dixon, then we'll cut a corner to Jackson State University's 50th Anniversary of the Phillis Wheatley Poetry Festival, Nov. 1-4th with Dr. Robert Luckett, Event co-chair & Director/Professor, Margaret W. Alexander Research Ctr, and Dr. Maryemma Graham, Educator, Scholar, and Author, before a final stop in Gulfport for the 9th Annual Harrison County Campus Fall Festival, Monday October 30th, at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College with Aaliyah Caldwell, MGCCC Event Representative & Sherri Smith, Director of Communications and Marketing... Plus, we'll check out what's happening around your neck of the woods!Next Stop, Mississippi is your on-air source for information about upcoming events and attractions across the state. Get to know the real Mississippi! Each week the show's hosts, Germaine Flood and Kamel King, Tourism Development Bureau Manger with Visit Mississippi, highlight well-known and unknown places in Mississippi with the best food, parks, music and arts. They'll not only tell you what's going on in your neck of the woods, but also share the history and people behind the markets, sporting events, concerts, fairs and festivals all over Mississippi. Hear the personal stories and traditions behind that favorite event you attend each year on Next Stop, Mississippi. Check out our Sipp Events calendar to help plan your next trip! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer Stilger, owner of True You Yoga in Corydon joins Graylin to talk all things yoga in Harrison County. They chat all about her studio and yoga in general. If you are at all interested in trying yoga, this is a great discussion. Jennifer has also provided a special count for Blue Dot listeners to receive 10% off an introductory 30 days of unlimited classes. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: True You Yoga - Corydon, Indiana Only Murders in the Building on Hulu

Today on the West Virginia Morning News: --Nucor Steel is already bringing West Virginians home for good jobs--Pushback is coming on a proposed consolidation plan for Harrison County schools--Gordon Gee delivers his State of the University address later today at WVU--In Sports, Martinsburg native Tyson Bagent starts his first NFL game and shines in victory

Kacey Slone is the gallery manager at Harrison County Arts in downtown Corydon and she joins Graylin to talk about her position and upcoming events at the gallery. Also, they dive deep into the Barbie movie and share some fun summer recommendations. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Harrison County Arts! Blondshell Griff The Summer I Turned Pretty The Journal of Solitude by May Sarton Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh

Breaking down Battle of the Birds, Rumble on the River, Calloway vs Harrison County, Murray over Trigg County and much more.

Download our app: Apple Here  Android Here We talk with Matt Haley about his campaign for Sherriff in Harrison County. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Hilltree Marketing, Sea 2 Swamp, Forever Young Men's and Women Health, and Taylor and Cox Law Firm for the support!  Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Mike Costello and his wife Amy Dawson are the founders of Lost Creek Farm, a historic family farmstead in Harrison County that has become a culinary destination for visitors worldwide who yearn to taste traditional Appalachian cuisine. In addition to offering exclusive farm-to-table experiences, Lost Creek Farm serves as an educational institution dedicated to preserving our local food culture and cultivating heritage foods. It strives to create economic opportunities for Appalachians in the region's reviving food and farming industry. In this episode, we also hear another captivating story about Anthony Bourdain, who drew national attention to Lost Creek Farm in 2018 during his visit to West Virginia for his show, Parts Unknown. For more Anthony Bourdain stories, check out our interviews with Morgan Fallon and Gina Belcher. Music Courtesy: By and By; Caamp

To kick off Pride month, Graylin is joined by Adam Schneider and Elizabeth Redding, co-chairs of the Corydon Pride Festival which will take place on Saturday, June 24th. They discuss the evolution of Pride in Harrison County, the backlash on Pride being felt by many right now, details on the upcoming festival in Corydon, and share some recommendations. THINGS MNETIONED IN THIS EPISODE: All info on Corydon Pride Festival - Saturday, June 24th 1pm - 4pm at Bicentennial Park in Corydon Judy Blume Forever on Amazon Prime Accused on Fox Marjorie Taylor Greene trying to gain order… Rupaul's Drag Race Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty

Episode No. 5 of the Art Throb Podcast features Kris Grenier who will talk about the 7500+ miles of hiking trails she has walked and how she has captured some of these awesome landscapes into needled-felted artwork scenes.As a backpacker and ultramarathoner, Kris Grenier explores the world on foot. Her travels have taken her from the hills of Georgia to the peaks of New England and from Death Valley to Mount Whitney, the top of the contiguous United States. After returning home to her family's small farm in Harrison County, Grenier records her memories in two-dimensional wool feltings to share with others the wild places she loves. Grenier has enjoyed the opportunity to exhibit her art and passion for public lands at regional art shows, where her award-winning work has been praised for its originality and authenticity. Collectors appreciate the expressive realism of Grenier's art and note that it has a soft, familiar feeling, like a treasured memory. Having earned her BA in Environmental Studies from Transylvania University and conducted ecological research in both Lexington, Kentucky, and the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Grenier considers her role as an artist to go beyond the visual interpretation of wild lands. In galleries and festivals, Grenier enjoys sharing stories of the landscapes depicted in her work and aspires to kindle a conservation ethos in viewers. Her focus has turned to large-scale pieces that allow viewers to imagine themselves in the backcountry and evoke the grandeur of expansive natural landscapes. A juried artist in the Kentucky Crafted Program, Grenier was recently awarded a 2022 Emerging Artist Grant by the Kentucky Arts Council. Grenier's first large-scale solo exhibition, 7500+ Miles, debuted at Boyd's Station Gallery in Cynthiana earlier this year.https://wanderstruckstudio.com/

Kent Yeager joins Graylin for an in-depth conversation on the history of farming in Harrison County and the impact of climate change on our area. Kent is an expert on agricultural matters and his insights are essential to better understand the past, but also the future of farming in Indiana. Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: ⁠Climate in Harrison County, Indiana⁠ ⁠New Climate Maps Show a Transformed United States⁠ Indiana Barn Foundation

Elmer is back to go over what's been happening lately. He and Graylin discuss the closing of Butt Drugs, a presentation from Dr. Jennifer McCormick, and are then joined by Kris Konick, member of the Class of 2023 for Leadership Harrison County, to talk about their class project of Little Free Pantries. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Dr. Jennifer McCormick outlines her exploratory committee for governor Leadership Harrison County Little Free Pantry Squire Boone Caverns Poshmark Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty

Today on MetroNews This Morning:--SCOTUS issues a ruling allowing a transgender girl in Harrison County to continue participating in girls sports--More troubling revelations from the State Police internal investigation with claims of another woman sexually assaulted by a trooper and told not to file charges--Governor Jim Justice announces more funding to address the state's nursing shortage--In Sports, WVU and Marshall baseball head into weekend conference series and we get a quarterback update from WVU spring football drills.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Thursday, March 23 Ramp season is nearly upon us, and fortunately, for fans of this Appalachian delicacy, ramp dinners are increasing in popularity…Appalachian Botanical Co. repurposes coal fields -- and provides jobs--with its lavender and honey farm--#YesWV…and take a culinary road trip through Almost Heaven…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV EXPLORER – Ramp dinners in West Virginia are growing in popularity, and their non-profit hosts are benefitting from the burgeoning interest in all things West Virginian, says the publisher of West Virginia Explorer Magazine. “I was worried about them at one point because their volunteer hosts were growing older, but after COVID ran its course, the festivals boomed along with the popularity of so much about West Virginia,” says David Sibray, whose online guide to the Mountain State has been the state's chief promoter of the events for over a decade. Sibray says that the events that celebrate the return of spring in Appalachia—and the appearance of the leafy wild vegetable, a kind of wild leek—are growing in number and capacity. Check out WV Explorer for a 2023 schedule of ramp dinners in West Virginia. Read more: https://wvexplorer.com/2023/03/19/ramp-dinners-in-west-virginia-growing-wv/   #2 – From CENTER FOR COALFIELD JUSTICE – Appalachian Botanical Co. is growing lavender and raising bees on post-use mine land in Boone County. So far, it's going well, according to Jocelyn Sheppard, founder and president. “We have about 50 acres under cultivation. We have a 15-year agricultural lease with the landowner, and we have the cooperation of the coal operator that holds the mining reclamation permit with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection,” Sheppard said.  In a region where coal mining was once a major employer, it's a way of giving back to the community. “Besides giving the land a second chance, we're committed to providing second chance jobs to local residents: over 90% of our hires are from Boone County. We pay above minimum wages to workers who often struggle to secure employment due to a variety of reasons,” she said. “For many of our workers, these jobs mean a chance to learn new skills, have steady employment, and take good care of themselves and their families.” Learn more at appalachianbotanical.com. Read more: https://centerforcoalfieldjustice.org/2023/02/from-abandoned-mine-land-to-lavender-farm-and-second-chance-jobs-in-west-virginia/?_kx=ZzBqonnkAtEjB-qeApi-sAtx2okh4UNcTCfZXXM3vHzfy49qMD25S6GNDqVaai9X.SDWSKJ   #3 – From BON APPETIT – Crystal Good is publisher of “Black by God,” a storytelling organization that centers Black stories and experiences in West Virginia. She shares her itinerary for a dream road trip through the Mountain State. “As a sixth-generation West Virginian, home to me is in the landscape, among the trees and 200-million-year-old rocks. There's plenty to see and even more to taste, and this scenic route will take you north to south,” she said. Her Appalachian cuisine road trip starts with Lost Creek Farm, a unique traveling kitchen based out of Harrison County. Follow along as she samples barbecue at Phat Daddy's on Da Tracks in Charleston, American Chinese at The Rice Bowl in Cross Lanes, soul food at Southern Kitchen WV in Elkins, and more.  Read more: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/appalachian-west-virginia-culinary-road-trip 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.

Graylin and Elmer are back for the third season of the Blue Dot podcast. In this episode they outline the changes they've made, new episode formats, and what's ahead in 2023. They also touch on some recent happenings in Harrison County such as an update on the new playgrounds and development in Lanesville. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, please reach out to us on Facebook or Instagram where we are @bluedotharrisoncounty. You can also email us at info@bluedothc.com

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Welcome to Cynthiana, Kentucky!  The town was founded 1793 on land owned by Robert Harrison along the banks of the South Licking River.  The town's name is a combination of the name's of Harrison's two daughters, Cynthia and Anna. In 1854 the Covington and Lexington Railroad reached town proving greater access to Covington and Cincinnati and promised growth and greater opportunity.  Unfortunately most of the downtown was burned 10 years later during the Civil War when a Confederate General set fire to a stable in an attempt to dislodge Union troops.  The town rebounded and found success in the early 1900's  in whiskey and tobacco.  There where more than 30 distilleries producing bourbon whiskey in Harrison County at the time.   In 1969 , 3m built a research and production facility in town.  Two employees, Arthur Fry and Spencer Silver, developed Post-It Notes at the facility in 1972.  The facility still produces the majority of the Post-It Notes worldwide.  Robert Kirkman, co-creator of "The Walking Dead" comic book, is from Cynthiana.  In the comic book series, Cynthiana is the hometown of Deputy Sheriff Rick Grimes.  We hope you enjoy our trip to Cynthiana!

Elmer is back for our season two finale — an election 2022 debrief. Graylin breaks down what happened in Harrison County, how that relates to what is happening to Democrats in rural counties across the country, and where we go from here. This is our season finale — we will be back in your ears in 2023! Many thank for all your support. Can't wait to keep going in the new year.

This episode's food selection comes to us from LeRoy's Bakery, who lovingly sent us a goodie bag of new items to try. As we've stated before, they're a home bakery in Harrison County. You can contact them on their Facebook.com/LeRoysBakery. Here's what we tried: Shared: Pumpkin spice cupcakes, chocolate peanut butter cupcakes, brownies, cinnamon rolls, and galettes. Tune in to hear grown ups fight to the death over baked goods. There's only maybe light stabbing. Our hosts become reluctant to start this weeks story, they'd prefer to just keep eating devilish brownies. Matt covers the story of Dennis DePue, the murder of his estranged wife Marilynn, and how the story airing on Unsolved Mysteries helped solve the case. Matt also details how this story might have inspired what takes place in the 2001 film Jeepers Creepers. Shoutout credit to the Unsolved Mysteries Wiki, for help in our research for this episode.

Amanda Ramos and Adam Schneider are here to give an overview of the 2022 election. In addition to that, Amanda and Graylin discuss the recently released audit report for Harrison County and an update on the playground improvements from the Harrison County Parks Department.