Podcasts about Lawrence County

(Jun 19, 2026) On this Juneteenth, we take a look at the abolitionist movement in St. Lawrence County; We hear from a North Countrywoman who collects Schlitz memorabilia and says, with the company ceasing production, she has a tough decision to make; John Warren checks on trail conditions ahead of a wet weekend ahead; and we take a look at Juneteenth events around the region.

(Jun 19, 2026) On this Juneteenth, we'll take a look at the abolitionist movement in St. Lawrence County. Also: we hear from a North Country woman who collects Schlitz memorabilia and says she has a tough decision to make as the company ceases production.

(Jun 16, 2026) The two Democrats running to represent New York's 21st Congressional District talked about how they'd get things done for the North Country in Congress in a debate last week; the United Way of Northern New York is hosting its first community food drive in St. Lawrence County tomorrow, amid a rise in food insecurity in the North Country; we're days away from the longest day of the year. Astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue will guide us through what to look for when the stars come out.

(Jun 16, 2026) On today's Story of the Day, we hear about tomorrow's community food drive in St. Lawrence County. It comes amid rising food insecurity in the North Country. Also: highlights from the NY-21 Democratic debate.

(Jun 10, 2026) St. Lawrence County farmer Blake Gendebien is running for the Democratic nomination in New York's 21st Congressional District; we have details on how folks in Potsdam and around New York State are celebrating the upcoming World Cup tournament; and we have a conversation with a horror film writer from Ticonderoga whose love for the genre grew from a young age. 

(Jun 10, 2026) On today's Story of the Day, we hear from the second Democrat seeking to replace Rep. Elise Stefanik in Congress. St. Lawrence County farmer Blake Gendebien says his campaign can transcend the political divide in NY-21. Also: Potsdam will be hosting World Cup watch parties, some of them outdoors on Fall Island.

H2-S2 full 00:06 One of the surprising races last night had to do with Luke Rankin losing to Rick Shealy. And uh that surprised a lot of people. I want to talk to Nick because I'll be honest with you. um I know so little about Rick Shealy. We've got Nick on the line. Nick, tell me about Rick Shealy. So I've known Rick Shealy for 10 years as me being involved in the Republican Party. Rick is an unbelievable guy. 00:35 He's incredibly humble. He is going to be a strong conservative down in Columbia. He's been our EC for a few years and he's always pushed to close the primaries, always try to keep South Carolina first in the South. Just really just an all around great guy. Because you see, I was looking at his website this afternoon and the last paragraph is, Rick believes that Columbia needs leaders who remember who they work for. 01:04 and he's committed to serving as a true advocate for his community. Well, when you get to Columbia, they make no bones about it. When you get there, you have to forget who you work for and you work for leadership. 01:19 Well, that's exactly the reason why that the current representative got voted out because he pretty much sold House 614 out to trial lawyers. So I mean, you know, when we get people like Mike Kasky telling Sarita Edgerton things like, nobody reads these bills, I mean, you're just supposed to go along and vote however leadership tells you to. Is that the kind of person Rick Shealy is going to be? No, he is not going to be that type of person. Rick Shealy, 01:49 will be will will do his homework he will read the bills and if it's and if he thinks it's a good bill he's going to vote for it but if he thinks it's a terrible bill he will vote again he will vote against it so what is it what is it about rick shilley do you think the voters really um... or was it about luke rankin was it more a anti luke rankin vote or was it more of a pro rick shilley it was a mixture of both when people got to talk with rick 02:17 they could tell that he was a sincere he was a humble guy somebody that you could like have a talk with that i usually like that help people usually you like to have politics usually you like to have guys that you could both go to church with but also could like hang out with the watch and watch a football game yeah and rick came across like that lucrake it did not come across like that lucrake it came across as pompous arrogant and just just overall just 02:45 really it kind of seemed like that he just looked down on the people of Lawrence County while he was representing them and just hanging out with all the big wigs and people like Charleston and Columbia and Greenville and really just it felt like that we just were forgotten during his leadership or during his time as a representative. All right. Well, I appreciate it, Nick. Thank you very much. Now, there was also that little bit of a confusion about Luke Rankin. 03:15 because Lou Crankin, again, the state representative Lou Crankin, he's got a 40, his freedom index score is 40%. I had him at purple. But there's another Lou Crankin. And the other day, Ron Reddy sent out a mailer or a flyer about how we've got to get rid of Lou Crankin, but he did not specify which Lou Crankin. 03:42 So if you took Luke Rankin, the state representative, according to his freedom index score, he's kind of middle of the road, and you compare him with the absolutely dreadful, hideous Senator Luke Rankin, who is nothing but a rhino, 04:02 I think some people got confused on that pretty well. So maybe just for future reference, if you've got the same name as a horrible state senator, maybe think about using your middle name. You know what I mean? Maybe just think about changing something up in your campaign so that you are not confused. 04:27 I would love to get Rick Shealy on the program. I'd love to talk to him to find out what his plans are over in the 14th ah because that's important. You folks in Lawrence, you need rep ... 436 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:33:00 +0000 r45amLzPlWn2hCghDL6TwyqMOO6Bfmqm news The Charlie James Show Podcast news H2-S2 The Charlie James Show originates from News/Talk 989 WORD, The Upstate's #1 Talk Station, weekdays 3-7pm. Charlie tackles the topics that matter to the Carolina's. He interviews the movers and shakers while letting listeners sound off on the news of the day. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fe

In this episode of Chamber Chat Podcast, host Brandon Burton speaks with Ryan Egli, the president and CEO of the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce. They discuss the chamber's growth, innovative strategies for economic development, and the importance of community engagement. Ryan shares insights on the 3P growth strategy—people, product, and power—and how it has driven success in Lawrence County. The conversation also covers the chamber's organizational structure, revenue generation through events, and the future of chambers in community involvement. Transcript and show notes found at this link. Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Resource Development Group rdgfundraising.com Swypit chamberchatpodcast.com/cc Mike Conn Consulting chamberchatpodcast.com/mikeconn

Ellen McCormick (Clinical Supervisor, Medical Imaging) speaks with Marty about the importance of Jameson Hospital and its impact on Lawrence County.

This great late-‘60s Lovin' Spoonful tune is the perfect opportunity to answer readers' requests for another little sample from Danny Cox's latest reunion with his old guitar-pickin' buddy Bobby Murnahan. Just listen and at the end this track you'll hear Dan and Bob trading choruses on “(Sittin' Back) Lovin' You.”As reported here last week, Danny and Bobby grew up together in Lawrence County, Ohio. It's rare they can get together these days, but whenever Murnahan travels back this way from his Colorado home — as he did last month — we try to get him to join us in The Flood band room.About the SongThe vehicle for this Cox-Murnahan moment is John Sebastian's 1966 composition, which was the opening track for Hums of the Lovin' Spoonful, the third studio album by Greenwich Village's own folk-rock mavens. Today the disc just barely makes the list of top 50 albums released in that stellar year of rock which saw Bob Dylan's Blonde on Blonde, The Beatles' Revolver, The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds, The Rolling Stones' Aftermath and so many more.Not that Hum was ho-hum. On the contrary, as reported here earlier, that one album spawned four (count ‘em, four) charting singles for the Lovin' lads, including “Summer in the City,” “Rain on the Roof,” “Nashville Cats” and "Full Measure.”And while “Lovin' You” was not among the disc's hit singles for The Spoonful, a month after the album's debut in November 1966, the song was covered by Bobby Darin who took it into the Top 40.After that, the tune also became a successful number for four different female artists, including Anne Murray (1969), Helen Reddy (1973), Dolly Parton (1977) and Mary Black (1983).For more on the history of the song — including a side note on The Flood's early infatuation with it — see our earlier Flood Watch article by clicking here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com

(May 5, 2026) In the coming weeks, thousands of international college students will pour into the Adirondacks to staff local businesses through the federal J-1 visa program; housing advocates want New York to expand its state law that ensures tenant protections to renters; and we'll go birdwatching in St. Lawrence County ahead of a couple of birding events in the North Country.

Today's brief covers the published Presidential major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands following Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the FEMA Alaska recovery update on Typhoon Halong, and CISA's addition of two actively exploited vulnerabilities (ConnectWise ScreenConnect and Microsoft Windows Shell) to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Wildfire activity in southern Georgia and northern Florida continues to drive Southern Area resourcing at PL 4, and critical fire weather is in place across eastern New Mexico, far western Texas, and the southern High Plains. Tornado damage assessments continue in Tennessee and Illinois, Michigan expanded its flooding state of emergency to 41 counties, and a M4.4 earthquake near Alamo, Nevada produced felt reports into Las Vegas. EM Morning Brief is your concise daily update on national and state-by-state emergency management news. Produced by Sitch Radio, an EOC Voices podcast.Key Takeaways• CNMI major disaster declared: FEMA-4910-DR for Super Typhoon Sinlaku was published in the Federal Register yesterday; covers incident period April 11 to April 18, 2026.• CISA KEV update: Two actively exploited vulnerabilities added: ConnectWise ScreenConnect (CVE-2024-1708) and Microsoft Windows Shell spoofing (CVE-2026-32202). Federal remediation deadline May 12, 2026.• Southern wildfires: Brantley Highway 82 Fire in Georgia at 32 percent containment with 80 plus homes destroyed; Clinch and Echols fire at 23 percent containment over 50 plus square miles; Florida Gun Range and Sand Drain fires under continued USFS warning.• Critical fire weather: Red Flag and Critical Fire Weather conditions today for eastern New Mexico, far western Texas, southern High Plains, and portions of eastern Colorado.• Texas disaster declaration: Governor Abbott declared disaster for Lamar, Parker, and Wise counties; TDEM mobilized swiftwater rescue and debris teams; Mineral Wells continues recovery from Tuesday's EF3 tornado.• Michigan emergency expanded: Whitmer added Tuscola County and the Village of Holly to the existing flooding state of emergency; 41 counties and three municipalities now covered.SponsorsThe NIMS Store - https://thenimsstore.com/SourcesCISA• CISA KEV catalog (April 29, 2026), ConnectWise ScreenConnect and Windows flaws added: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?utm_source=em-morning-brief• Security Affairs, CISA adds Microsoft Windows Shell and ConnectWise ScreenConnect flaws to KEV: https://securityaffairs.com/191442/security/u-s-cisa-adds-microsoft-windows-shell-and-connectwise-screenconnect-flaws-to-its-known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog.html?utm_source=em-morning-brief• Cybersecurity Dive, CISA adds Microsoft and ConnectWise vulnerabilities to active exploitation catalog: https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cisa-microsoft-connectwise-kev-update/818817/?utm_source=em-morning-briefNIFC and InciWeb• NIFC IMSR (April 29, 2026, 0730 MDT), national fire situation report: https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdf?utm_source=em-morning-brief• InciWeb, Gun Range Fire (Florida), incident page: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/flfnf-gun-range?utm_source=em-morning-brief• InciWeb, Sand Drain Fire (Florida), incident page: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/flfnf-sand-drain?utm_source=em-morning-briefFEMA• Federal Register, Presidential major disaster declaration for CNMI (DR-4910), Super Typhoon Sinlaku, published April 29, 2026: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/29/2026-08343/presidential-declaration-of-a-major-disaster-for-the-commonwealth-of-the-northern-mariana-islands?utm_source=em-morning-brief• FEMA disaster page (DR-4910), Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4910?utm_source=em-morning-brief• FEMA press release (April 29, 2026), Alaska Typhoon Halong recovery, FEMA Is Still Here so Stay in Touch: https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260429/fema-still-here-so-stay-touch?utm_source=em-morning-brief• FEMA disaster page (DR-4893), Alaska severe storms, flooding, and Typhoon Halong remnants: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4893?utm_source=em-morning-briefUSGS• USGS HVO volcano notice (April 29, 2026), Kilauea ADVISORY and Aviation Color Code YELLOW: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hans-public/notice/DOI-USGS-HVO-2026-04-29T14:07:09+00:00?utm_source=em-morning-brief• USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, M4.4 near Alamo, Nevada (April 29, 2026): https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/?utm_source=em-morning-briefNOAA and NWS• NWS Storm Prediction Center, Day 1 Convective Outlook (April 29, 2026), severe weather guidance: https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html?utm_source=em-morning-brief• NWS Albuquerque, Red Flag Warning summary, fire weather alerts for New Mexico and adjacent areas: https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=Red+Flag+Warning&utm_source=em-morning-brief• NOAA WPC, Excessive rainfall outlook for central Texas, April 29 to May 1: https://www.noaa.gov/weather-prediction-center?utm_source=em-morning-briefTravel advisories• U.S. Department of State, Travel Advisories, active list with current levels: https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories.html?utm_source=em-morning-briefAlaska• FEMA, Typhoon Halong six-month recovery update, April 10, 2026 release: https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260410/typhoon-halong-six-month-recovery-update?utm_source=em-morning-briefCalifornia• CAL FIRE incidents, current fire activity and evacuations: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents?utm_source=em-morning-briefColorado• 9News, Colorado doubles Red Flag Warnings days so far in 2026: https://www.9news.com/article/weather/weather-colorado/colorado-doubles-red-flag-warnings-days-2026/73-dddb29f1-4980-4343-8f2b-c51aa2789f8a?utm_source=em-morning-briefFlorida• WCJB, U.S. Forest Service issues warning for Gun Range, Sand Drain fires (April 29, 2026): https://www.wcjb.com/2026/04/29/us-forest-service-issues-warning-gun-range-sand-drain-fires/?utm_source=em-morning-briefGeorgia• Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, April 2026 Wildfires page: https://gema.georgia.gov/april-2026-wildfires?utm_source=em-morning-brief• News4JAX, Brantley County shifts to recovery, danger not over (April 29, 2026): https://www.news4jax.com/news/georgia/2026/04/29/the-latest-brantley-county-shifts-to-recovery-but-wildfire-danger-not-over-yet-officials-warn/?utm_source=em-morning-briefHawaii• USGS Kilauea volcano updates, current eruption status and forecast: https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/volcano-updates?utm_source=em-morning-briefIllinois• KSDK, St. Louis meteorologists confirm three tornado touchdowns in Illinois: https://www.ksdk.com/article/weather/weather-impact/st-louis-tornadoes-confirmed-touchdown-monday-storms-missouri-april-28-2026/63-3e1403e0-0127-41f9-a6fd-33e6154bf3c9?utm_source=em-morning-briefKentucky• 14News, EF-0 tornado confirmed in Ohio County, Kentucky: https://www.14news.com/2026/04/29/ef-0-tornado-confirmed-by-weather-experts-ohio-county/?utm_source=em-morning-brief• NWS Louisville, another severe weather threat through tonight: https://www.weather.gov/lmk/Severe_Weather_Expected_Tonight?utm_source=em-morning-briefMichigan• State of Michigan, Executive Order 2026-10, declaration of state of emergency: https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/state-orders-and-directives/2026/04/28/executive-order-no-2026-10-declaration-of-state-of-emergency?utm_source=em-morning-brief• State of Michigan press release, Whitmer expands previous state of emergency declaration: https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2026/04/28/whitmer-further-expands-previous-state-of-emergency-declaration?utm_source=em-morning-briefMississippi• WTOK, City of Meridian issues a boil water notice (April 29, 2026): https://www.wtok.com/2026/04/29/city-meridian-issues-boil-water-notice/?utm_source=em-morning-brief• WDAM, Boil-water notice lifted in Taylorsville (April 29, 2026): https://www.wdam.com/2026/04/29/boil-water-notice-lifted-taylorsville/?utm_source=em-morning-brief• Action News 5, Severe storms pummel Mid-South including unconfirmed tornado: https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/04/29/severe-storms-pummel-mid-south-including-least-1-unconfirmed-tornado/?utm_source=em-morning-briefMissouri• Missourinet, Storms damage Central Missouri state prisons: https://www.missourinet.com/2026/04/27/storms-cause-damage-at-state-prisons-and-across-central-missouri/?utm_source=em-morning-brief• Springfield Citizen, Hail storm causes damage and 10,000 power outages in Springfield: https://sgfcitizen.org/weather/springfield-power-outages-hail-storm/?utm_source=em-morning-briefNevada• Fox Weather, Magnitude 4.4 latest in series of earthquakes to hit Nevada: https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/magnitude-4-7-earthquake-shakes-las-vegas?utm_source=em-morning-briefNew Mexico• The Watchers, Critical fire weather conditions forecast across eastern New Mexico and western Texas: https://watchers.news/2026/04/28/critical-fire-weather-conditions-forecast-across-eastern-new-mexico-and-western-texas/?utm_source=em-morning-briefOklahoma• AccuWeather, EF4 tornado devastates Enid, Oklahoma: https://www.accuweather.com/en/severe-weather/ef4-tornado-devastates-enid-oklahoma-amid-thursdays-severe-weather/1885149?utm_source=em-morning-brief• News9, Cleanup efforts continue following EF-4 tornado in Enid: https://www.news9.com/oklahoma-city-news/cleanup-efforts-continue-following-ef-4-tornado-in-enid-dozens-of-volunteer-helping?utm_source=em-morning-briefPennsylvania• WCCS Radio, Tornado warning for Indiana County cancelled (April 29, 2026): https://www.wccsradio.com/2026/04/29/tornado-warning-for-indiana-county-cancelled/?utm_source=em-morning-briefTennessee• WSMV, EF1 tornado leaves swirl markings in field north of Nashville: https://www.wsmv.com/2026/04/29/ef1-tornado-leaves-swirl-markings-field-north-nashville-during-early-week-severe-storms/?utm_source=em-morning-brief• WSMV, Damaging microburst confirmed in Lawrence County: https://www.wsmv.com/2026/04/29/damaging-microburst-confirmed-lawrence-county-storms-early-tuesday/?utm_source=em-morning-briefTexas• Office of the Texas Governor, Governor Abbott issues disaster declaration for North Texas storms: https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-issues-disaster-declaration-for-north-texas-storms?utm_source=em-morning-brief• TDEM press release, Governor Abbott issues disaster declaration for North Texas storms: https://www.tdem.texas.gov/press-release/4-28-26?utm_source=em-morning-brief• CNN, Tornado devastates Mineral Wells, Texas, on sixth straight day of severe storms: https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/28/weather/severe-storm-outbreak-tornadoes-hail-south-climate?utm_source=em-morning-briefNorthern Mariana Islands• FEMA disaster page (DR-4910), Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Super Typhoon Sinlaku: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4910?utm_source=em-morning-brief• Stars and Stripes, Many in Northern Marianas still without power nearly two weeks after super typhoon: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2026-04-27/super-typhoon-sinlaku-recovery-21499079.html?utm_source=em-morning-brief This is a public episode. 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(Apr 23, 2026) MMR vaccine rates in St. Lawrence County lag behind the statewide average; we head to Lake George, where a parking meter enforcer says he's trying to be a "helpful busybody;" and North Country PBS stations and libraries are hosting screenings of a documentary about the national fight against book bans on Thursday.

(Apr 13, 2026) A woman from St. Lawrence County is on the team of software engineers who designed the systems for the Artemis II, the mission that went around the moon and back; new research out of Cornell shows Canadian wildfire smoke made some birds chirp and sing less., potentially exacerbating population decline; and a group in North Creek is commemorating President Teddy Roosevelt's famous “night ride to the Presidency,” with a series of events.

(Apr 13, 2026) A woman from St. Lawrence County is on the team of software engineers who designed the systems for the Artemis II, which just returned to Earth after a trip around the moon. We talk with Jamie Szafran, who grew up in Edwards. Also: State police are investigating three deaths of incarcerated people at the prisons in Malone, Ogdensburg, and Gouverneur.

This episode should have happened long ago. Alan is really doing some real critical thing in a good way for the entire distilling community. This conversation was as epic as i knew it would be. We talked of the distilling world, making good products. and the bourbon glut. So much we got into hope you enjoy. Be BlessedOldhomesteaddc.comhttps://www.thealchemistcabinet.com/Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==At Old Homestead Distilling Co., we're a pot still distillery focused on heirloom corn, Indiana-grown grains, unique yeast strains, and small-batch spirits inspired by history. We offer tastings, cocktails on tap, and rotating spirit slushies.Old Homestead Distilling Company in Indiana celebrates a rich history of local distilling that dates back to homesteading times when each homestead proudly operated its own still. Our approach is deeply rooted in this heritage, blending traditional batch distillation methods with contemporary techniques. We source our grains, fruits, botanicals, and yeast locally, embracing Indiana's agricultural richness to craft spirits that reflect our state's distinct flavors.Initially, our distillery will focus on producing clear spirits. Our offerings will include Agave Spirits, Gins, and traditionally-made Absinthe, alongside a unique creation we call "Sunshine Spirits." This is a type of moonshine, made from malted and roasted sunflower mash, offering a fresh twist on an old favorite. Later we will offer Bourbons, Ryes, traditional Whiskeys, and Apple Brandy.Alan Bishop is a self-taught distiller and historian of Southern Indiana's deep distilling heritage. He grew up alongside generations of tobacco farmers and both legal and illicit distillers. Alan began his own education in earnest at the age of 15 on a pot still he built with the help of his father and grandfather. By his mid-twenties, Alan had pursued home distillation to its pinnacle and the time had come to take the next step.Alan began distilling professionally at Copper and Kings in Louisville, KY, where he oversaw the cultivation of Chenin Blanc, Colombard, and Muscat grapes. He was responsible for the production of apple brandy and absinthe, and also the blending of products for bottling. After two years at Copper and Kings, Alan became Head Distiller at Spirits of French Lick in French Lick, Indiana where his focus was on creating spirits with a respect to historical styles of distillation and a grain-forward approach. In April 2024, Alan left Spirits of French Lick to take on the role of Head Alchemist at Old Homestead Distilling Co in Indiana, helping to build the distillery from the ground up. Old Homestead Distilling Co will carry on Alan's dedication to merging traditional methods with contemporary techniques, incorporating locally-sourced ingredients including wild yeast.Alan collaborates with the Mount Vernon Distilling Program and frequently volunteers at the Historic Locust Grove Farm Distillery. Currently, he is working with the Indiana DNR to re-establish the historic distillery at Spring Mill State Park in Lawrence County, Indiana. He also is an established seed cultivator, focusing on the development of agricultural/horticultural varietals for distilling. In addition, Alan provides professional distillery consultation services through his company, Alchemy in Action.Alan loves to write about the history of the Southern Indiana Distilling Complex. You can read his research on the lives, individual methods, and stories of several Hoosier Distillers on his blog, alchemistcabinet.wordpress.com. He is the author of two books on distillation, The Alchemist Cabinet vol 1. Philosophy and The Alchemist Cabinet Vol.2: The Black Forest Method.Alan hosts the Distillers Talk podcast, One Piece at a Time Distilling Institute on Youtube and If You Have Ghosts You Have Everything podcast.

(Apr 1, 2026) Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul's lead over her Republican challenger for the governor's race has dropped over the past month; we go to Parishville in St. Lawrence County to meet a woman who's helping pass on the folk tradition of rug braiding; and Chef Curtiss Hemm joins us for a recipe perfect for this April Fools' Day.

(Apr 1, 2026) Rug braiding is a distinctly American art, using scraps of fabric to make colorful rugs. A woman in the St. Lawrence County town of Parishville is helping to pass on the folk tradition of rug braiding. Also: SUNY Chancellor John King visited SUNY Potsdam yesterday to promote efforts to meet students' basic needs, like housing, food, and transportation.

(Mar 18, 2026) Thousands of people are expected at the Cross-Country World Cup finals in Lake Placid this weekend; snowmaking is trying to catch up. Gov. Hochul's budget proposes several cuts to programs that help people with disabilities live more independent lives. We preview a series of concerts at the Crary Mills Community Center in St. Lawrence County.

(Mar 11, 2026) Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Ogdensburg yesterday to announce that the city will receive $10 million to improve its downtown; a popular social media foodie, Eat Local New York, visited St. Lawrence County last week; a new novel out of Montreal takes a fresh tone to consider the role of A.I. in the arts.

(Mar 11, 2026) A popular Upstate New York foodie on social media was making the rounds of restaurants in St. Lawrence County last week. We meet the guy in the mechanic shirt who's behind Eat Local New York. Also: Governor Hochul visited Ogdensburg yesterday to announce that the city will receive $10 million to improve its downtown.

In October 2017, in the quiet hills of Lawrence County, Ohio, 26-year-old Stacey Holston was trying to move on from a secret she knew could destroy everything. What she didn't realize was that the man at the center of it wasn't ready to let go. By the time her husband came home from work that evening, a broken routine, a chilling phone call, and a locked door would signal that something was terribly wrong. Waiting inside the house was someone the family knew and trusted. What unfolded next would devastate an entire community and reveal just how dark obsession can become….If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

(Feb 10, 2026) Gov. Hochul is proposing several initiatives for farmers who are feeling squeezed by tariffs, but lawmakers have questions about the spending; many bald eagles migrate south during winter to northern Pennsylvania, where eager birders try to get a glimpse of America's bird; and we'll check in with a snowmobile club in southern St. Lawrence County for more details on their poker run this week.

(Feb 3, 2026) St. Lawrence County lawmakers voted to allow its sheriff's department to sign an agreement with ICE; Gov. Kathy Hochul says she wants to change New York State law to ban local enforcement from signing those kinds of agreements; and we learn more about what it takes to create a new Canadian English dictionary.

(Feb 3, 2026) As much of the country is expressing outrage over ICE's aggressive immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, St. Lawrence County lawmakers approved a plan for the sheriff's department to collaborate with ICE. Hundreds of people showed up at a public meeting last night to oppose the plan. Also: Gov. Hochul discussed her plan to ban such agreements with ICE on NPR this morning.

(Feb 2, 2026) As tensions continue to rise over the presence of federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in communities across the country, Gov. Kathy Hochul took her strongest stance yet against ICE on Friday. It comes as St. Lawrence County is voting tonight on a controversial measure to work with ICE. Also: Amid upcoming changes to federal food assistance, a new grant fund is helping Adirondack pantries upgrade their capacity to meet rising demand.

(Jan 22, 2026) St. Lawrence County is considering a partnership between the sheriff's department and ICE; Malone's town council is leaving a board seat unfilled; and we discuss farm and ag groups' policy priorities for the coming state legislative session with Kitty O'Neil.

(Jan 22, 2026) The St. Lawrence County sheriff's department is considering a partnership with ICE, the agency in charge of the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown. Some lawmakers are concerned, as ICE's aggressive tactics have become one of the nation's biggest controversies. Also: A vacancy on the town council in Malone is prompting accusations of partisanship and disenfranchising voters.

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(Jan 20, 2026) 911 dispatchers help handle traumatic incidents every day. They can face mental health challenges due to the stress of their jobs. We visit the dispatch center in St. Lawrence County for an inside look. Also: The company that owns the hospitals in Carthage and Ogdensburg is laying off more than a hundred people.

Lawrence County's Coty Vannoy and Lauderdale County's Robert Hill are fresh off a big national spotlight after competing in the Young Farmers and Ranchers contests at the American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim, California. They describe what it means to have had this chance to compete and represent Tennessee well.

Coty Vannoy of Lawrence County was the winner of the Tennessee Farm Bureau's Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet contest.    He bested 16 competitors for the title at the Farm Bureau state convention recently.

(Nov 24, 2025) A new lodge at the base of Gore Mountain is ready to open, but is tied up in disputes between ORDA and the town of Johnsburg; Republican New York State Assemblyman Robert Smullen launched his campaign for the NY-21 seat last week, and he's playing up his connection to President Donald Trump; and an exhibit in St. Lawrence County explores how the work of three artists evolved after they developed Parkinson's Disease. 

Ironton Education Association President Daniel Murphy and his fellow educators in their rural community live in a deep red part of Ohio - Donald Trump won 75% of the vote in Lawrence County in 2024. But Murphy says partisan labels mean nothing when it comes to making sure rural students' needs are met. In this episode, he shares what he wants all lawmakers to understand about the challenges facing rural schools. He also shares his message to his local members about the importance of electing pro-public education leaders, regardless of political party.SEE WHERE YOUR LAWMAKERS STAND | Click here to see how your representatives in the Ohio House and Senate vote on public education issues with the OEA Legislative Scorecard tool.DONATE TO THE OEA FUND | The OEA Fund is the state political action committee (PAC) for members of the Ohio Education Association. It is funded with voluntary donations from OEA members, members' families, and OEA staff to support pro-public education, pro-labor candidates, regardless of political affiliation or anything else. Dues funds are never used to make contributions to candidates or political parties. SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify so you don't miss a thing. You can also find Public Education Matters on many other platforms. Click here for some of those links so you can listen anywhere. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Featured Public Education Matters guest: Daniel Murphy, Ironton Education Association PresidentDaniel is a proud father, first and foremost. To his children, Jasmine and Kingston, he is a hero, a teacher, and a source of unconditional love. It is from this foundational role that his mission to nurture, protect, and empower others flows. As a Physical Education teacher at Ironton Middle School, he has spent the last decade channeling that paternal energy into the gymnasium and onto the playing fields, understanding that building strong character is just as important as building strong bodies.But his classroom has no walls. For twenty years, he has been a pillar on the football field, coaching at multiple levels. In the grit and grind of practice, he has taught young athletes about discipline, teamwork, and resilience—lessons that extend far beyond the final whistle. This same unwavering dedication is offered to his faith community, where he serves as a deacon, providing spiritual guidance and support.Recognizing that his duty of care extended to the very colleagues who shape Ironton's future, he stepped into a new role three years ago as President of the Ironton Education Association. Here, he found a new arena for his passion. The same fire he brings to his students, his players, and his church, he now brings to serving his union members every single day.His mission is clear and profound: to better the work environment and culture for everyone involved in the Ironton City Schools District. He fights not just for teachers, but for the dedicated support staff, the students they all serve, and the entire ecosystem that makes education possible. He understands that a thriving school is built on respect and fairness for all.His guiding light in this work is a powerful conviction, echoed in one of his favorite quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter.”He has chosen a life of purposeful noise. He is not silent about fair treatment. He is not silent about safe and supportive schools. He is not silent about the things that matter to his family, his students, his fellow educators, and his community.Through his roles as a father, teacher, coach, deacon, and union leader, he demonstrates that true impact is measured not by a single grand gesture, but by the sum of a thousand daily commitments. He is a builder—of stronger bodies, sharper minds, fairer workplaces, and a more compassionate community. His story is a powerful reminder that one person's dedicated life can be the catalyst for a better world for all. Connect with OEA:Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topicsLike OEA on FacebookFollow OEA on TwitterFollow OEA on InstagramGet the latest news and statements from OEA hereLearn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative WatchAbout us:The Ohio Education Association represents nearly 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools.Public Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award-winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on September 11, 2025.

(Nov 5, 2025) In the North Country's top race yesterday, Democrat Michael Cashman kept an Assembly seat with his party in the special election to replace Billy Jones. We sort through the results from yesterday's election. Also: We hear what was on voters' minds in St. Lawrence County.

(Nov 4, 2025) In the North Country, the number of people who cast their ballots early is way up compared to the previous off-year election; we visit a small farm in Keeseville that's rethinking what it means to grow and share food; and we look back at a conversation on how St. Lawrence County fiddler Gretchen Koehler shares her project on North Country folk artists with students. 

(Oct 31, 2025) With food stamp checks expected to be withheld due to the federal government shutdown, low-income residents are a food pantry in St. Lawrence County are anxious about where their food will come from; Proposition 1 would fix a constitutional violation tied to an Olympic sports complex in Lake Placid and add 2,500 to the forest preserve in the Adirondacks; the City of Watertown's decades-long contract with National Grid is expiring; and John Warren has the Adirondack conditions ahead of the weekend.

(Oct 13, 2025) On today's Story of the Day, we break down the federal case against New York Attorney General Letitia James and what it means. Also: a graphite mine in St. Lawrence County is seeking state funding to expand operations.

(Oct 6, 2025) This year marks 25 years since the creation of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, a 740-mile canoe route from the Adirondacks to northern Maine that unites people who love to paddle. We hear about its history. Also: Gov. Hochul has named Mark Hall from southern St. Lawrence County as the new board chair of the Adirondack Park Agency.

(Sep 18, 2025) We head out to the woods with St. Lawrence County Public Health to survey mosquitoes following an increase in mosquito-borne illness reports; Republicans in the 115th Assembly District have officially nominated Brent Davison as the candidate they want to replace Billy Jones; and we preview today's talk by Akwesasne Cultural Center Director Justin Cree at the St. Lawrence University Brush Art Gallery exhibit titled "A Culture Is Not a Costume."

(Sep 18, 2025) Scientists expect mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile and Triple E to increase in the North Country as the climate warms. St. Lawrence County is trapping and testing mosquitos to establish a baseline of which diseases are out there. Also: Republicans have officially nominated former state police commander Brent Davison as their candidate for the special election to replace Billy Jones in the state Assembly.

(Sep 16, 2025) It's been over five years since a state mandate called on police departments to address racial bias in their work. We hear from a local nonprofit that's been leading an effort to train officers across the Adirondacks. Also: Canton businessman, community booster, and St. Lawrence County legislator Daniel Fay died Saturday at 81 years old.

(Sep 15, 2025) Mining used to be a pillar of the North Country economy, but, except for specific cases, it's mostly disappeared today. An old zinc mine in St. Lawrence County is getting a new life as one of the country's only sources of graphite. Also: The APA approved a new solar farm in Clinton County last week, sparking a debate over land use in the Adirondacks.

Today, we are joined by the hosts of the Corrupt Podcast, Angela and Paige! We are traveling back to 1993 — to Shenango Township, Lawrence County. It was a quiet area, the kind of place where violent crime seemed unthinkable… until 35-year-old Julie Rae Conway was found dead in a limestone quarry. She had been fatally shot, and her death was quickly ruled a homicide. But more than three decades later, her killer has never been caught.

(Aug 18, 2025) In the North Country, a group of local drag performers says every show is a chance to build acceptance for their art form, one local stage at a time; we look back at New York state's road salt shortage last winter, which was connected to the wording of a state law; and we preview this weekend's St. Lawrence County rock and gem show.

(Aug 11, 2025) Flooding slammed parts of St. Lawrence County last summer. We visit a demonstration garden in Canton where residents are learning how to make their yards more resilient to stormwater. Also: Former NCPR reporter Brian Mann goes searching for the perfect swimming hole in the Adirondacks.

Today's episode, sponsored by Newspapers.com, focuses on decoding the 1819 Weatherford Assault Case in Frontier Arkansas. Diana introduces the topic of researching challenging court records and how new AI tools can assist with finding, transcribing, and understanding them. She discusses her project to discover the father of Henderson Weatherford, which led her to Lawrence County, Arkansas, court records. Diana explains how FamilySearch's Full-Text search capability helped her find records for William and Buman/Bunyan Weatherford.  Diana then explains the process of transcribing the court records. She describes how she used Claude.ai to transcribe the Weatherford entries, emphasizing the importance of checking AI for accuracy and providing a sample prompt for transcription. Nicole then discusses understanding the court case. Diana created a Google Doc with transcriptions of the five separate entries for the case and then used Claude.ai to explain the entire case. Listeners will learn how to use AI for transcription and interpretation of court records, making complex historical documents more accessible. The hosts also discuss the chronological order of the Weatherford court records and the challenge of name inconsistencies, such as Buman/Benjamin/Buneon Weatherford, which is common in historical records. They conclude by highlighting how AI is making a significant difference in genealogical research.  This summary was generated by Google Gemini. Links AI-Assisted Genealogy: Decoding the 1819 Weatherford Assault Case in Frontier Arkansas - https://familylocket.com/ai-assisted-genealogy-decoding-the-1819-weatherford-assault-case-in-frontier-arkansas/ Sponsor – Newspapers.com For listeners of this podcast, Newspapers.com is offering new subscribers 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription so you can start exploring today. Just use the code “FamilyLocket” at checkout.   Research Like a Pro Resources Airtable Universe - Nicole's Airtable Templates - https://www.airtable.com/universe/creator/usrsBSDhwHyLNnP4O/nicole-dyer Airtable Research Logs Quick Reference - by Nicole Dyer - https://familylocket.com/product-tag/airtable/ Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d 14-Day Research Like a Pro Challenge Workbook - digital - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-digital-only/ and spiral bound - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-spiral-bound/ Research Like a Pro Webinar Series - monthly case study webinars including documentary evidence and many with DNA evidence - https://familylocket.com/product-category/webinars/ Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/ RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/ Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/ RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/ Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Write a review on iTunes or Apple Podcasts. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes - https://familylocket.com/sign-up/ Check out this list of genealogy podcasts from Feedspot: Best Genealogy Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/genealogy_podcasts/

Coming Up on The Mark White Show Football in the South Scoreboard Show Media Days Coverage Continues! We're turning the spotlight on four standout programs: Collinwood, Tennessee – representing small-town toughness and heart Muscle Shoals Trojans – known for their powerhouse performance and championship culture Lawrence County Red Devils – bringing pride and resilience to the field Winfield Pirates – a team with grit, tradition, and high expectations Hear directly from the coaches and players as they share how they're preparing for the 2025 season, what motivates them, and what it means to represent their school. Don't miss this special edition of The Mark White Show as we continue our coverage from Football in the South Scoreboard Media Days!

(Jul 14, 2025) We visit a small hospital in the Hudson Valley that's trying to figure out how it can continue to serve its community as Medicaid cuts are coming; a new generation of owners is bringing fresh life to the Lazy River Playground in St. Lawrence County; and the artistic producers at the Depot Theatre in Westport are pretty curious about what you'll think of their new dark comedy, "Radiant Vermin," opening this week.

(Jul 14, 2025) The Lazy River Playground in St. Lawrence County has been delighting children and adults for more than 80 years. We pay a visit as a new generation of owners is working to bring fresh life to the roller rink, mini-golf, and river shoreline. Also: People with disabilities are worried about the trickle down effects of Medicaid cuts on the services they rely on regularly.