Podcasts about Lawrence County

(Apr 23, 2025) St. Lawrence County could join a regional police team that responds to high-risk situations; a new decision from the state Department of Environmental Conservation has people worried about the future of walleye fishing; and we get a preview of the Orchestra of Northern New York's performances in Potsdam and Watertown this weekend. 

(Apr 23, 2025) The Upstate New York dairy industry is getting a historic jolt. Chobani is building a massive new yogurt plant outside Rome that will increase demand for farmers' milk. Also: St. Lawrence County could join a regional police team that responds to high-risk situations.

(Apr 11, 2025) The diner is a classic slice of Americana. Everyone has their favorite, maybe even their favorite booth. We hear from a woman who grew up in her family's diner as a child in the quaint village of Croghan. Also: A St. Lawrence County dairy farmer is still actively campaigning for Congress in NY-21. Democrat Blake Gendebien says he thinks it's possible Congresswoman Elise Stefanik could resign before the mid-terms next year, setting off a special election.

We had an absolute blast hanging out with Luke Trimble and his bandmates during their visit to the Top Hill Recording Podcast—up there amongst the best hangs we've had in the studio. The laid-back energy, sharp senses of humor, and deep love for Appalachian music made for a great session.Hailing from Lawrence County and raised in Paintsville, Kentucky, Luke carries the weight of a rich musical legacy. Coming from the same small town that gave us legends like Loretta Lynn, Chris Stapleton, and Tyler Childers, Luke is the next in line to carry the torch—and trust us, he's more than ready.With a voice that grabs your attention and lyrics that cut straight to the heart, Luke brings something truly special to the Appalachian and Americana music scenes. His songs balance raw emotion with vivid storytelling, painting a picture of life in Eastern Kentucky—where heartache and hope are part of the same landscape.Whether he's performing solo or with his band, The Shake, Luke's authenticity shines through. He's got a rare mix of humility, grit, and undeniable talent. We can't wait to see where his journey takes him next, and we're proud to say we got to spend some time getting to know the man behind the music. Keep an eye on this one—Luke Trimble and The Shake is the real deal.

(Apr 4, 2025) This week marked one year since the death of one of the Adirondacks' most respected and skilled forest rangers. About 100 people gathered in Ray Brook Monday on Trans Day of Visibility to remember ranger Robbi Mecus. Also: Two workers were detained at a dairy farm in St. Lawrence County last week as federal immigration agents continue their crackdown across New York.

We discuss all the first round matchups and give stats and predictions. Can anyone stop a Great Crossing and St. Xavier final. We talk about Montgomery County's wild win over George Rogers Clark and discuss the Kentucky vs Tennessee matchup at the end. Teams involved - Ashland Blazer, Calloway County, Bowling Green, Adair County, Jeffersontown, St. Xavier, South Oldham, Danville Christian, Breathitt County, North Laurel, Lawrence County, Montgomery County, Daviess County, Great Crossing, Cooper, Henderson Coubty

(Mar 20, 2025) Measles outbreaks have infected hundreds of people across the country and across the border. We talk with St. Lawrence County's public health director about how her agency is preparing for if the disease hits the North Country. Also: With the arrival of spring, we visit some trails on the edge of Lake Placid.

(Mar 10, 2025) Local government has a big impact on our daily lives, often bigger than the national politics that we hear about much more in the news. We visit the St. Lawrence County legislature for the beginning of an ongoing series about "little d" democracy in action. Also: The state and the union have reached a deal to end the corrections officers' strike, but it remains unclear how many COs are going back to work.

(Feb 4, 2025) Thousands of athletes competed in the Empire State Winter Games in the Adirondacks over the weekend, including athletes with physical and neurocognitive limitations. We talk with a girl from Vermontville who competed in downhill skiing. Also: Democrats have chosen St. Lawrence County dairy farmer Blake Gendebien to run in an anticipated special election to replace Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.

This week, Drewby and Yergy head to New Castle, Pennsylvania, to discuss the case of Markie Mason, an 8-year-old boy who was murdered by his mom's new boyfriend, 43-year-old Keith Lamont Burley Jr, whom she had met on the prison pen pal website, WriteAPrisoner.com. After a headed argument, Keith kidnapped Markie and his younger brother, and brought him to a trap house, where he proceeded to stab Markie 146 times in front of his little brother.  Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Join Our Facebook Group: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1 Instagram: miserymachinepodcast Twitter: misery_podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM #themiserymachine #podcast #truecrime Source Material: Younger brother details how Markie Mason died | Local News | ncnewsonline.com Prosecutor: Markie Mason was stabbed 146 times Markie Mason's mom and dad speak out | Local News | ncnewsonline.com Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus Keith Burley receives sentence for fatally stabbing 8-year-old boy in Lawrence County Man accused of killing 8-year-old forces child's mom to recount the slaying in court Marshals arrest man accused of stabbing child to death in Lawrence County | WKBN.cMan convicted of fatally stabbing 8-year-old boy in Lawrence County gets 2 consecutive life sentences Prosecutor: Markie Mason was stabbed 146 times | Local News | ncnewsonline.com Testimony recounts child's murder in Lawrence County Man goes on trial in '05 shooting death | Vindy Archives Sword and Scale Episode 157 Decision comes for man accused of stabbing 8-year-old to death; Jury deliberates less than 15 minutes 'Markie's Law' proposed in memory of 8-year-old Lawrence County fatal stabbing victim Pa. man gets 2 life sentences for kidnapping and fatally 8-year-old was heroic brother until final moments of life

A Missouri woman who survived a harrowing kidnapping and shooting by hiding under her friend's lifeless body has now testified against one of her attackers. Melissa Pugh, who narrowly escaped death in the August 2020 incident, took the stand in the trial of Steven Chase Calverley, one of nine individuals charged in the kidnapping and murder of her friend, Sarah Pasco. According to the Springfield Daily Citizen, Calverley, 33, was convicted of second-degree murder and other charges related to the brutal crime. The kidnapping, orchestrated by ringleader Gary Hunter Jr., led to the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Pasco and left Pugh fighting for her life. After being forced into a well in the woods of Lawrence County, Missouri, Pugh made the critical decision to lay still beneath her friend's body, hoping to survive while the attackers believed both women were dead. Hunter Jr., who pleaded guilty in 2022 to second-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping charges, was sentenced to 40 years in prison. He had originally faced a possible death sentence but took a plea deal to avoid it. Authorities arrested all nine individuals involved in the kidnapping after a week-long investigation. Pugh, who courageously testified against Calverley in court, spoke of her forgiveness for his role in the crime, though she expressed confusion over why he, a former Purple Heart-winning U.S. Marine, did not intervene to stop Hunter Jr. during the ordeal. "I know God spared my life for a reason," Pugh said, according to the Daily Citizen. "But I don't understand why none of them tried to help us... Especially with Mr. Calverley being a war hero." The terrifying sequence of events began when Hunter Jr. approached Pugh and Pasco while they were in a parked car in Stotts City. After forcing them into a life-threatening situation, he directed the women to the home of Christina Knapp, one of his accomplices. Over time, the plot involved all nine suspects, who eventually drove the women to a secluded wooded area in Miller, Missouri. There, Hunter Jr. shot Pasco while Pugh lay hidden beneath her, convinced she was going to die. After the group left, Pugh, covered in her friend's blood, crawled out of the well and managed to call 911, leading to the swift arrest of the perpetrators. In the aftermath of his conviction, Calverley expressed remorse in a letter, telling the victims' families, “I'm sorry I was a coward and didn't try harder to stop him. I'm sorry I didn't try to put myself between him and you guys.” Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

A Missouri woman who survived a harrowing kidnapping and shooting by hiding under her friend's lifeless body has now testified against one of her attackers. Melissa Pugh, who narrowly escaped death in the August 2020 incident, took the stand in the trial of Steven Chase Calverley, one of nine individuals charged in the kidnapping and murder of her friend, Sarah Pasco. According to the Springfield Daily Citizen, Calverley, 33, was convicted of second-degree murder and other charges related to the brutal crime. The kidnapping, orchestrated by ringleader Gary Hunter Jr., led to the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Pasco and left Pugh fighting for her life. After being forced into a well in the woods of Lawrence County, Missouri, Pugh made the critical decision to lay still beneath her friend's body, hoping to survive while the attackers believed both women were dead. Hunter Jr., who pleaded guilty in 2022 to second-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping charges, was sentenced to 40 years in prison. He had originally faced a possible death sentence but took a plea deal to avoid it. Authorities arrested all nine individuals involved in the kidnapping after a week-long investigation. Pugh, who courageously testified against Calverley in court, spoke of her forgiveness for his role in the crime, though she expressed confusion over why he, a former Purple Heart-winning U.S. Marine, did not intervene to stop Hunter Jr. during the ordeal. "I know God spared my life for a reason," Pugh said, according to the Daily Citizen. "But I don't understand why none of them tried to help us... Especially with Mr. Calverley being a war hero." The terrifying sequence of events began when Hunter Jr. approached Pugh and Pasco while they were in a parked car in Stotts City. After forcing them into a life-threatening situation, he directed the women to the home of Christina Knapp, one of his accomplices. Over time, the plot involved all nine suspects, who eventually drove the women to a secluded wooded area in Miller, Missouri. There, Hunter Jr. shot Pasco while Pugh lay hidden beneath her, convinced she was going to die. After the group left, Pugh, covered in her friend's blood, crawled out of the well and managed to call 911, leading to the swift arrest of the perpetrators. In the aftermath of his conviction, Calverley expressed remorse in a letter, telling the victims' families, “I'm sorry I was a coward and didn't try harder to stop him. I'm sorry I didn't try to put myself between him and you guys.” Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

(Jan 17, 2025) Favorites are reportedly emerging for the special election to replace Elise Stefanik; Clinton County health care providers are holding a vaccine information this weekend with a goal of combatting misinformation; the expansion of the Corning plant in Canton that could bring more than 300 jobs to St. Lawrence County is locked in; and, a preview of Long Lake Winter Carnival activities!

(Jan 16, 2025) The family of an inmate who was fatally beaten last month is suing the officers involved, but union protections make it incredibly difficult for officers to be fired, even in cases of abuse; St. Lawrence County will soon have a new crisis intervention service provider; we hear about what it's like to be live on air — at a different North Country radio station; and, Brockville photographer Paris Escandón is legally blind. His latest works feature portraits of community members in crisis.

(Jan 7, 2025) We look back at a conversation between former NCPR reporter Brian Mann and longtime Adirondack Life magazine editor Betsy Folwell from 2009 after Folwell died over the weekend; an online course through Cornell wants to make having conversations about rural mental health easier; and a caregiver support group in St. Lawrence County meets once a month to discuss the challenges of caring for a loved one. 

(Dec 26, 2024) People make a difference in others' lives every day. We meet St. Lawrence County's senior citizens of the year, who are determined to spread their sense of adventure to their fellow seniors. Also: Reachout, the crisis and intervention hotline based in Potsdam, is shutting down at the end of the year.

(Nov 11, 2024) We have reaction to the news that North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has accepted President-elect Donald Trump's nomination to become US Ambassador to the United Nations. Also: A new novel released this year reveals the often-forgotten stories of the nurses who served in the Vietnam War. On Veterans Day, how that novel made a deep impact on one St. Lawrence County veteran who was a nurse in Vietnam.

(Oct 28, 2024) Incumbent U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and her Republican challenger, Mike Sapraicone clashed over New York's Proposition One and abortion rights in their only debate ahead of Election Day; health officials in the North Country say it's best to get a flu and COVID-19 shot before flu season ramps up; and grief and beauty come together in a new photo exhibit featuring the cemeteries of St. Lawrence County. 

(Sep 10, 2024) Big factories near Plattsburgh are poised for more growth, but they're held back by a shortage of welders. A new program is training homegrown, North Country welders for free at Clinton Community College. Also: St. Lawrence County's environmental advisory group wants to recruit more members.

(Aug 28, 2024) Cases of a deadly mosquito-borne illness are on the rise in North Country horses; Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin was in the Adirondacks on Saturday for a Democratic fundraiser; and a group of fiber artists in St. Lawrence County is hosting a quilting festival in Wanakena this weekend.

(Aug 28, 2024) A mosquito-borne illness has killed several horses in St. Lawrence County and other places around Upstate New York. What you should know about eastern equine encephalitis, which is rare in humans but can be deadly. Also: High-profile Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin was in the Adirondacks last weekend for a Democratic fundraiser.

Aurora is home to about 7,400 people in Lawrence County, Missouri, near Springfield. The pride people have in this town and its strong sense of place are what make Aurora such a thriving, progressive community. There are many ways that this town is dedicated to success, such as beautification efforts, free programs for families, and preserving its story through murals, podcasts, exhibits, and more. The Houn' Dawg pride is strong in Aurora--listen to see for yourself!

(Aug 13, 2024) A Fort Drum soldier has been charged with the murder of a fellow soldier; Some St. Lawrence County cannabis shops were raided and shut down; fish advisories tell us what local fish to eat; and remembering David Duff, who died last week.

(Aug 8, 2024) Longtime NCPR reporter Brian Mann gives us a behind-the-scenes look at covering the Summer Games for NPR; A look at the language in a proposed constitutional amendment that voters will weigh on this fall; the heyday of the tiny St. Lawrence County hamlet of Pyrites comes to life in a new novel.

(Jul 31, 2024) A dive into the North Country's political trends and how they've changed over the last decade; the City of Ogdensburg is offering help to residents who have had sewage in their basements after storms; and we listen back to a story on relayball, a sport invented in St. Lawrence County.

(Jul 30, 2024) In St. Lawrence County, a caregiver support group meets monthly to share their experiences; Brasher residents are complaining about odors and water pollution from a local dairy; and a postcard from the Saratoga County Fair

(Jul 30, 2024) One in five Americans is a regular caregiver for a loved one. It can be isolating and overwhelming experience. In St. Lawrence County, a group gets together once a month for support and to help the helpers. Also: Residents in the town of Brasher are complaining about odors and water pollution coming from North Country Dairy, a milk processing plant.

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Tonight is day 1 part 2 of Football in the South Scoreboard Media Days as I feature Muscle Shoals, Haleyville, Lawrence County, East Lawrence, Loretto (TN), Wayne County (TN), and Collinwood (TN). As an added bonus, you'll also hear from Gemma, Sofia, and Aria with the Stamford Stars (Connecticut) softball team. They are currently in the Shoals for the Babe Ruth Softball World Series.

(Jul 17, 2024) Severe storms swept across the North Country yesterday afternoon, leaving downed trees and powerlines; a peer support group is open for veterans in St. Lawrence County, and advocates say it's a place veterans can turn to for more resources; an Indian Lake realtor shares what it's like to work in real estate; and News Director David Sommerstein takes us to Nuits D'Afrique, the largest pan-African music festival in North America.

(Jul 2, 2024) As climate change comes to the North Country, one St. Lawrence County farm is tracking how its changing the ecosystem; a healthcare network in Jefferson County is taking over a doctor's office in Lewis County; and, Stephanie Coyne DeGhett shares her poem "The Joy of Deserted Spaces."

(Jul 2, 2024) Climate change is altering the North Country's seasons year by year. Some people are documenting it with their own weather diaries. A conversation with a St. Lawrence County farmer who's tracking how the ecosystem around them is changing. Also: A healthcare network in Jefferson County is taking over a doctor's office in Lewis County.

(Jun 26, 2024) The Thousand Islands community showed their opposition at a public meeting with U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Clayton last night; the state Board of Regents is moving towards a plan to change graduation requirements, including no longer requiring the standardized Regents tests for graduation; and, This month, there were two fatal farm accidents in upstate New York. In St. Lawrence County, a dairy farm worker was tending a newborn calf when a cow charged her, killing her. Then, in central New York, two men died when they fell into a manure tanker. We'll talk with Kitty O'Neil of the Cornell Cooperative Extension about the inherent risks of farm work and measures to keep workers safe.

(Jun 18, 2024) This week's heat wave is part of a trend of warmer, more extreme weather events in the Adirondack North Country; because of the Canadian wildfires last year, officials are asking New Yorkers to monitor air quality every day this summer; and, our book reviewer Betsy Kepes stops by to talk about a novel set in St. Lawrence County about two sisters who try to hide the fact that their parents abandoned them. It's called "She Taught Me Everything" by Amy Smith Linton.

We are joined today by Matthew Mangino to talk about his career, the influence of film on the justice system, and his work in researching the death penalty.Matthew T. Mangino is the former district attorney of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He also spent a six year term on the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole. He is an adjunct professor at Thiel College.He is currently 'Of Counsel' with Luxenberg, Garbett, Kelly and George, P.C.Mangino's book The Executioner's Toll, 2010 was published by McFarland & Company. The book is available HEREHis weekly column on crime and punishment was syndicated nationwide by GateHouse Media and Gannett. Mangino's articles have been published in the Washington Post, Philadelphia Inquirer, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Columbus Dispatch and Harrisburg Patriot News.Mangino is a featured columnist for the Pennsylvania Law Weekly and a regular contributor to The Crime Report and the Pennsylvania Capital-Star.Mangino is a trial analyst for Law and Crime Network and a regular contributor to Crime Stories with Nancy Grace and Court TV.He has provided legal commentary for ID Discovery, A&E, CNN, MSNBC, FoxNews, Al Jazeera-America and National Public Radio. In addition to his law degree from Duquesne University, Mangino earned a masters degree in criminology from the University of Pennsylvania.Mangino served on the Pennsylvania Joint State Government Commission's Advisory Committee on Capital Punishment and the White House Conference of School Safety and Youth Violence.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

FULL VIDEO CAN BE SEEN ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL AT WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/SAVEJXN JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A press conference was held at Capitol Police headquarters regarding the death investigation of Dau Mabil. The Belhaven man went missing in March. His body was found in the Pearl River in Lawrence County a month later. They all want to know what happened to Mabil and where things stand in this investigation. “Everybody knows what happened to Dau. Everybody is quiet. You might hurt the case. The only case we are hurting if we talk is Karrisa's case as long as they can lie to you,” Valeena Greer said, who is the foster mother of Dau. “My mother is here. She wants to see her son and what was done to him,” said Bul Mabi, the brother of Dau. Dau Mabil's mother could not hold back her emotions. With signs in hand, family, friends, and community members stood together as one demanded the wheels of justice to turn in this case to bring everyone some closure. “The Mississippi Capitol Police, the lead agency in charge of my brother's death investigation, has not been fair and forthcoming with the investigation,” Bul said. “The Capitol Police Division has failed to handle my brother's case with the respect and urgency it deserves.” He strongly believes Capitol Police and The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation are not reporting key information to the family nor the public. “If there was no foul play, where is the Capitol Police investigation report? Where was the MBI report when the Chief of Capitol Police said they agree with that conclusion,” Bul said. Family members also believe that those who were close to Dau Mabil may have played a role in his disappearance and death. “The evidence is there,” Greer said. “Dau said, ‘I am the evidence.' Get Dau's body. He is still crying for help. Somebody help me! I'm supposed to hear that and not do anything?” The family is now calling on the Department of Justice to look into and investigate what happened, hoping it'll lead to more answers on what happened.

This week, Amber covers the murder of Megan Parra. On June 28, 2014, Megan's parent's find her clinging to life on the floor in her home. Her death was initially ruled as a suicide. Then, Naomi lays out a web of racism and corruption in St. Lawrence County, NY that still needs to be held accountable to this day.This week, Amber was drinking Michael David Petite Petit Amber's Sources:48 Hours S36 E21Evidence photos in the death of Louisiana mother Megan Parra - CBS NewsLouisiana Man Charged with Murder More Than 7 Years After His Wife's Death Was Ruled a SuicideDustin Parra enters ‘no contest' plea to negligent homicide, sentenced to five yearsNaomi's sources:Justice For Terron Evans Jr | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | LinktreeWho Killed Garrett Phillips? The Hunt For A 12-Year-Old's MurdererWho Killed Garrett Phillips? - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_George_Floydhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Lives_Matterhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Michael_Brownhttps://www.wwnytv.com/back-blue-supporters-black-lives-matter/https://fhsfalconer.com/blm-activist-son-killed-to-silence-herhttps://www.northcountrynow.com/back-the-blue-outnumbered-by-black-lives-matter/https://www.weavenews.org/i-am-home-locals-march-against-racism-potsdamTerron Evans, Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral InformationSupport the Show.Go check out our patreon page athttps://www.patreon.com/crimewineandchaosFor more information about Crime, Wine & Chaos, or to simply reach out and say "hi,"https://www.crimewineandchaos.comhttps://www.facebook.com/crimewineandchaoshttps://www.instagram.com/crimewineandchaospodhttps://twitter.com/crimewinechaosCrime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records.Amber is the vocalist, and attempted mandolin player in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or athttps://www.tinfoiltophat.com

Jessica and her husband Greg are herald as adoption advocates across New York State. After adopting a sibling group of two from foster care in 2015, they discovered the massive need for foster and adoptive parents. They founded All 4 One Adoption Awareness, an organization focused on highlighting the 110,000 children in foster care who are freed to be adopted and need a forever family. For three years straight, Jessica has promoted and organized a 110 mile run across St. Lawrence County which is held on National Adoption Day to raise awareness for this need. Jessica was a contestant on Season 8 of NBC's American Ninja Warrior where she shared her story and passion for adoption. She was featured in Runner's World Magazine in 2018 for attempting to run 110 miles through a snowstorm on National Adoption Day. Jessica has the privilege of presenting a TEDx Talk in November 2020 entitled, “How to Win at the Race Called Life”. When Jessica is not running marathons or after her children, she also loves reading, Tim Hortons,  and kayaking with her family. Related Links: AMAZON: Unlimited Motherhood WEBSITE: Jessica Hurlbut

(May 16, 2024) New York State invested almost $20 million in Frontier Town as a gateway to the Adirondacks. But the place is underutilized, and new development is on pause due to legal issues over land titles. Also: St. Lawrence County public transit riders can now use a free mobile app to track buses in real time.

(May 10, 2024) Smells of spring at a St. Lawrence County flower farm; an effort to legalize physician-assisted suicide in New York may be picking up momentum; and Charlie Donevan, a hardware store owner and well-known community member from Gananoque Ontario died last week at the age of 99.

(May 10, 2024) All the flowers and hanging baskets people will be buying this Mother's Day weekend took months to grow and nurture. Inside a flower and plant wholesale farm in St. Lawrence County. Also: A lawsuit by former Governor Andrew Cuomo could effectively gut New York's ethics enforcement agency.

Today, as part of our new occasional series The Fentanyl Files, we're going to focus specifically on a defense perspective. In 2018, the Indiana legislature passed a law making dealing resulting in death a level 1 felony. When a person dies of a drug overdose, dealers responsible for securing them the deadly substance face substantial prison time.But some believe that this law is targeting the wrong people — low-level dealers, who may be addicts themselves. These critics want the state of Indiana — and the United States of America as a whole — to start thinking big picture and playing the long game when it comes to fighting the War on Drugs. To find out more about this perspective — along with information on what it's like to defend clients in dealing resulting in death cases — we spoke with Timothy Sledd, the Chief Public Defender of Indiana's Lawrence County.Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We'll begin the show with Leah Gann as she shares about Gracie's health situation and her need for a seizure alert service dog. After that, I will be speaking with Kane Watkins with Lawrence County EMS about their EMR (Emergency Medical Responder) program that they recently introduced at Loretto High School (Loretto, TN). These two segments fit perfectly as we think about medical emergency preparedness. I hope you will listen and share.

On this MADM, LCEMS Assistant Director Kane Watkins is sharing about medical emergency preparedness programs that are offered through Lawrence County (TN) EMS. Listen and share. Sponsor: MarMac Real Estate www.marmac.us

We'll begin the show with Leah Gann as she shares about Gracie's health situation and her need for a seizure alert service dog. After that, I will be speaking with Kane Watkins with Lawrence County EMS about their EMR (Emergency Medical Responder) program that they recently introduced at Loretto High School (Loretto, TN). These two segments fit perfectly as we think about medical emergency preparedness. I hope you will listen and share.

On July 28th, 2006, Kristina Branum and Christopher Mittendorf, a young couple from Hardin County, Tennessee, were reported missing after they didn't show up for a visit with Chris's dad on the July 27th.  Days later, on August 1st, the couple's car was found abandoned in a field in Lawrence County, around 50 miles away from their home. Since that day, no trace of the couple has ever been found. It's been nearly 18 years since Kristina and Chris vanished, and investigators are still searching for them… Kristina Branum and Christopher Mittendorf were last seen on July 27th, 2006 in Hardin County, Tennessee. Their 1994 green Geo Prism was found abandoned around 50 miles away in Lawrence County on August 1st. Since then, there has been no sign of them. Kristina, at the time, was 17-years-old, with brown hair and eyes, a pierced navel, and a tattoo of a rose on her right hip. She stands about 5'2", and weighs around 150 pounds. Today, she would be 35 years old. Chris, who was 21-years-old, was last seen wearing a T-shirt with a design on the front, Old Navy blue jeans, a white baseball cap, and white tennis shoes. He has brown hair, blue eyes, is 5'4", and weighs about 125 pounds. He also has a scar on his left hand between his thumb and forefinger from a burn. Today, he would be 38 years old. Anyone who has seen Kristina Branum or Christopher Mittendorf or who has more information is asked to contact the Hardin County Sheriff's Office at 731-925-3377, or the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND. Editor: Shannon Keirce Research/Writing: Haley Gray and Anna Luria SUBMIT A CASE HERE: Cases@DetectivePerspectivePod.com SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/detperspective FIND DERRICK HERE Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerrickL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur CRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEE Criminal Coffee Company: https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com Crime Weekly:  https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop ADS: 1. TryMiracle.com/Detective - Use code DETECTIVE for 3 FREE towels and an extra 20% off your order!

Brand new!! Join us this week as defense attorney and former prosecutor Matt Mangino of New Castle, PA, breaks down the details of the Idaho 4 case and offers a few words on OJ. http://www.mattmangino.com/ In the early morning hours of November 13, 2022, between 3 am and 4 am, four University of Idaho college students were stabbed to death in a shared rental home close to campus, in which three of them resided. Four University of Idaho students were killed: Ethan Chapin, 20, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Madison Mogen, 21. Chapin was a freshman, Kernodle was a junior, and Goncalves and Mogen were both seniors. This week's guest, Matthew T. Mangino, is the former district attorney of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He also spent a six year term on the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole. He is currently 'Of Counsel' with Luxenberg, Garbett, Kelly and George, P.C. Mangino's book The Executioner's Toll, 2010 was published by McFarland & Company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brand new!! Join us this week as defense attorney and former prosecutor Matt Mangino of New Castle, PA, breaks down the case details out of Delphi, Indiana, and gives his perspective on what comes next with the trial next month. http://www.mattmangino.com/ This week's guest, Matthew T. Mangino, is the former district attorney of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He also spent a six year term on the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole. He is currently 'Of Counsel' with Luxenberg, Garbett, Kelly and George, P.C. Mangino's book The Executioner's Toll, 2010 was published by McFarland & Company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(Apr 8, 2024) Our NCPR's news interns checked in with folks around St. Lawrence County to hear how they're feeling about this afternoon's eclipse; a Louisville woman with a love for her St. Lawrence County town is trying to bring her community's historic town hall back to life; the wonder and awe of big celestial events like a total solar eclipse can ignite a passion for astronomy in people. For Olmstedville astrophotographer Bob Fisher, it was the first time he saw Saturn through a homemade telescope. Thirty years of his night sky photos are on display now at the Chestertown Public Library.

Source: FBI.gov On August 23, 1992, Tammy J. Zywicki departed Evanston, Illinois, for college in Grinnell, Iowa, where she was expected to arrive that evening. Later that day, Zywicki's car was found by an Illinois State Trooper and ticketed as being abandoned. On August 24, 1992, the vehicle was towed by the Illinois State Police. On that same evening, Zywicki's mother contacted the Illinois State Police and advised them that her daughter had not arrived at college. On September 1, 1992, Zywicki's body was located along Interstate Highway 44 (I-44) in rural Lawrence County, Missouri, which is located between Springfield and Joplin, Missouri. She had been stabbed to death. Zywicki was reportedly last seen with her car (shown above) at mile marker 83 on I-80 in Central Illinois between 3:10 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on August 23, 1992. It was also reported that a tractor/trailer was seen near Zywicki's vehicle during this period. The driver of the tractor/trailer is described as a white male between 35 and 40 years of age, over six feet tall, with dark, bushy hair. Some of the victim's personal property is known to be missing, including a Cannon 35mm camera and a musical wristwatch. The watch is Lorus brand, with a green umbrella on its face and a green band. The watch plays the tune "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head." SOURCES: 1. https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/milestone-birthday-prompts-reminder-tammy-zywicki-is-still-waiting-for-answers 2. https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-tammy-zywicki-murder-25-years-met-20170823-story.html 3. https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/tammy-j.-zywicki 4. https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2020/05/08/illinois-police-clark-perry-baldwin-not-suspect-1992-slaying/3101500001/ 5. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-charged-murder-case-kristin-smart-college-student-who-disappeared-n1263965 6. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-apr-05-me-serialkillers5-story.html 7. https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/news/stories/2009/april/highwayserial_040609 8. https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2020/7/29/21347076/samuel-william-legg-suspected-serial-killer-julie-konkol-lake-county-ohio 9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poLGmJ3OT7Q 10. https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/tammy-zywicki/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices