Podcasts about Mercer County

On this episode of Master Your Finances, Kurt Baker speaks to Anthony Pinto, who has over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry and has built Pinto Automotive Group into a trusted destination for car sales and services in Trenton and Mercer County, NJ. Starting from humble beginnings in detailing, he mastered every part of the business and is now known for his integrity, customer focus, and community commitment. Beyond the dealership, Anthony is passionate about fitness, personal growth, giving back locally, and spending time with family.

Casey Etheridge had 206 yards rushing with five touchdowns to lead Princeton to a 41-22 win at Mercer County. He set another Bureau County record for career touchdowns. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Low income people in Mercer County can apply for a new program to give them a guaranteed monthly income. And, when Appalachian country singer Rob McNurlin announced plans to retire, a filmmaker decided to tell his story. The post A Helping Hand In Mercer County And An Appalachian Singer's Life Story, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Jennifer Tirey with IL Pork highlights National Pork Month. Paul Wappel from the Illinois Department of Transportation talks harvest road safety.Karen Stallman promotes the Farm Family Resource Initiative.Kimel 4-H Club in Mercer County celebrating 100 years.

Not often does a team score touchdowns on offense, defense and special teams in one game, but Matthew Blackert did that in one half for Newman on Saturday in a 46-7 home win over Mercer County.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Governor Patrick Morrisey says WV will help keep open a couple of National Park Service units duuring the federal government shutdown--Two more vaccination lawsuits are filed in West Virginia courts--A bust in Mercer County is the biggest haul of illegal drugs ever in West Virginia --In Sports: the high school football season hits the halfway point and WVU plays a rare Friday night game on the road with a very late kickoff. 

Dixon hosts Stillman Valley, Sterling hosts Alleman, Rock Falls heads to Winnebago and Newman faces Mercer County on Saturday in this week's Sauk Valley football slate. Here are previews for all 14 games.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

00000199-8148-df91-ad9f-eb4d9a8c0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/good-morning-from-wvik-news/2025-09-25/mercer-county-school-district-superintendent-arrested-for-allegedly-accessing-student-medical-recordsJoseph LeahyMercer County School District Superintendent arrested for allegedly access

Some newer immigrants to Floodlandia were surprised by last week's article celebrating two West Virginia natives — Don Redmond and Chu Berry — who became legendary jazzmen.“I'm sorry,” one of the new friends confided, “but to me the idea of West Virginia conjures up fiddles and banjos. I've never thought of it for jazz.”He's forgiven. Many don't realize the Mountain State's musical traditions are more diverse than stereotypes suggest.Meet MaceoIn fact, this year marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of one of the greatest jazz standards of all times, and it was written by an extraordinarily prolific West Virginian who was a major influence in 20th century music.Maceo Pinkard, born in Bluefield, WV, in 1897, the son of a coal miner and a school teacher, was educated at the Bluefield Colored Institute, class of 1913, and wrote his first major song — called “I'm Goin' Back Home” — the following year. (Today Bluefield State University holds a festival each year to honor of its famous alumnus.)Pinkard wrote hundreds of tunes, including many for stage and screen, his greatest being “Sweet Georgia Brown,” which he published in March 1925. Yes, she might have been a sweet Georgia peach, she was mountain girl at heart. Click here for The Flood's latest take on the tune from a recent rehearsal.As reported here earlier, the song that would top Maceo Pinkard's obituary when he died in 1962 at age 65 was co-written with lyricist Ken Casey.Soon after “Sweet Georgia Brown” was composed, it was introduced to the dancing/singing/humming/whistling public by bandleader Ben Bernie. As that nationally known orchestra did much to popularize the number, Pinkard cut Bernie in for a share of the tune's royalties by giving him a co-writer credit. They both could have retired on the royalties.But Pinkard was far from done. He went on to compose iconic tunes such as “Sugar (That Sugar Baby of Mine)” and “Them There Eyes,” the latter famously popularized by the legendary Billie Holiday in 1939. Maceo and DukePinkard also was a mentor to a young Duke Ellington — 20 years his junior — introducing him to New York City's music publishing industry during the early stages of Duke's career. That kindness helped Ellington lay the foundation for future success. After meeting at Barron's nightclub in Harlem in the spring of 1926, Pinkard took Ellington downtown to "Tin Pan Alley," the center of the music publishing world on Broadway. There Pinkard arranged for Ellington to have his first meeting at Mills Music. Irving Mills later became Ellington's manager and business partner, a critical boost for the careers of both men.Years later, Ellington said “thank you” to Pinkard by recording some of his early champion's compositions, including the standards "Sweet Georgia Brown" and "Them There Eyes," highlighting Pinkard's musical legacy. Paul Whiteman and Bix BeiderbeckePaul Whiteman — whose band included Bing Crosby, Hoagy Carmichael, Frankie Trumbauer and Bix Beiderbecke — brought Pinkard in to write material for them. Segregation of the mid-1920s onward thwarted Whiteman's efforts to hire African-American musicians for his band, but he was determined to play the music of Black composers and Pinkard was his first choice. For instance, in 1927, Pinkard published "Sugar" and, in June 1928, Whiteman's band was the first to record it, scoring a huge hit. Since then, "Sugar" has been done by everyone from Louis Armstrong to Fats Waller (who performed it on the pipe organ). To this day, jazz artists still cover it. Beiderbecke and Pinkard became friends and when Bix went out on his own, Pinkard penned "I'll Be A Friend With Pleasure" for his band (featuring Gene Krupa on drums, Benny Goodman on clarinet and Jimmy Dorsey on sax). Recorded in September 1930, it was among the last numbers that Bix recorded before his death at 28 the following summer.African American West VirginiaPinkard's story embodies the resilience and creativity of the Black community of West Virginia's Mercer County. Growing up in Bluefield, Maceo was shaped by the region's rich heritage, which flourished around institutions like the Bluefield Colored Institute (now Bluefield State University), a hub of African-American culture in the early 20th century.Established in 1895, two years before Pinkard's birth, Bluefield State emerged as a beacon of opportunity for Black West Virginians. Besides providing access to higher education in the industrialized southern West Virginia, it also was a cultural epicenter, hosting luminaries such as Langston Hughes, Fats Waller and Duke Ellington. During the 1950s and 1960s, Bluefield emerged as a hidden gem on the map of the so-called “Chitlin Circuit,” a national network of venues and businesses that provided platforms for emerging Black jazz and pop musicians during the latter years of institutionalized segregation. More Jazz from the Floodisphere?The Flood constantly expands its repertoire of jazzier tunes from the 1920s onward. To sample a randomized playlist from the cooler corner of the songbag, drop by the Swingin' Channel of the free Radio Floodango music streaming service.Click here to give it a spin. 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

The Monmouth-Roseville Titans travel to Aledo to take on the Mercer County Golden Eagles in a TRAC cross-division game.

Catching up with Illinois FFA President Natalie Pratt.Ken Reinhardt with a CropWatcher report from Mercer County. University of Illinois College of ACES Dean German Bollero talks new academic year.Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

In 1872, a mob broke into the Mercer County jail and whisked away three men suspected of raping and killing 13-year-old Mary Arabelle Secaur. Two of the suspects were lynched, the third was spared. But a couple of years later, one of the mob's leaders made a deathbed confession that he had killed little Mary and led the hanging of two innocent men. ⁠www.ohiomysteries.comEp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Sunday, July 27, 2025. #1 – From WV News – Wood County Site Development Funding Wood County has been awarded nearly $200,000 to upgrade roads, utilities, and site prep for future economic development. These improvements aim to make the area more attractive to new businesses and job creators.With this state-backed investment, Wood County is positioning itself as a prime location for industry and expansion. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/wood-county-west-virginia-to-receive-nearly-200k-to-support-site-prep-utility-projects/article_b8e41651-e019-4c58-b64e-501e582cfc59.html   #2 – From WV News – First Mountain Coaster Opens in Mercer Co. The Mountain State just got more adventurous: the first-ever mountain coaster in West Virginia is now open in Mercer County. This thrilling ride offers gravity-powered, alpine-style coaster tracks through trees and terrain—perfect for families and visitors. It's a new addition to WV's growing roster of outdoor attractions, delivering fresh, high-adrenaline fun. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/west-virginia-s-first-mountain-coaster-now-open-in-mercer-county/article_7b683c57-29b6-41e8-be70-4ea4984ad5bf.html   #3 – From WV Explorer – Wind Caves & Camp Kootaga Discover the hidden wonders of West Virginia with Wind Caves. After having been closed to the public for a century, the Wood County natural wonder is poised to become a major tourist attraction thanks to an initiative from the Camp Kootaga Foundation. This scenic location features natural sandstone caves, primitive camping, hiking trails, and beautiful pastoral views—an ideal spot for unplugged outdoor adventure. Read more: https://wvexplorer.com/2025/07/17/wind-caves-camp-kootaga-wv/ 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.

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Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Sunday, June 15, 2025.   #1 – From The Putnam County Development Authority (PCDA): The Hometown Advantage is an initiative from the Putnam County Development Authority and Putnam Career and Technical Center to show you what amazing career opportunities await in your backyard. Mark your calendar for October 23, 2025, for the Hometown Advantage Career Fair where you can meet dozens of employers prepared to hire with great careers.    Learn more about in-demand careers in Advantage Valley: https://pcda.org/hometown-advantage/ #2 – From WVNews: The Fostering Advantages for Start-Ups & Entrepreneurial Resurgence in WV (FASTER WV) is hosting free workshops to help aspiring entrepreneurs launch childcare businesses across West Virginia. The sessions cover licensing, regulations, budget planning, and marketing strategies to ensure success. These efforts aim to increase childcare access, strengthen local economies, and support working families. Upcoming sessions are scheduled for June 17 in Boone County, July 24 in Lincoln County and August 12 in Clay County. Learn more: https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/how-to-start-a-childcare-business-in-west-virginia-free-workshops-offered-this-summer/article_9e9c7cb4-ca97-4284-a516-1a593afd95b0.html   #3 – From BDTOnline: WVU Medicine is investing $25 million in a new Emergency and Behavioral Health facility in Mercer County, marking a significant expansion of healthcare access in southern West Virginia. The new center will offer 24/7 emergency services and specialized mental health care to the local community. This project reaffirms WVU Medicine's commitment to improving health infrastructure and outcomes across the state. Read more: https://www.bdtonline.com/news/local_news/wvu-medicine-extends-commitment-further-in-mercer-county-with-25m-emergency-and-behavior-health-facility/article_6bf5027c-5ae5-4b9a-a10d-e83a89bc0051.html   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty, and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

This week on Mental Fitness, Malissa Arnold from the Mercer Council on Alcoholism & Drug Addiction and the Prevent Coalition of Mercer County joins us to discuss the importance of tracking your alcohol serving size and how overconsumption can impact both your physical health and overall well-being.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Thursday, May 22, 2025  Mason County is already seeing an uptick in business with the construction of Nucor Steel…plan a getaway to scenic Mercer County with help from the CVB's new visitor guide…and plans are underway for a campground expansion at Summersville Lake State Park…on today's daily304. #1 – From GAZETTE-MAIL – Construction at Nucor Steel has been good for a convenience store near the southern end of the mill site, and a new store at the northern end expects to have the same results.  Elise Crank, manager of Jerry's Run Food Mart, says construction workers at Nucor keep the store busy. The market's deli section also offers prepared meals ready to be consumed on site or for takeout. A mile or so up the road, Williams Apple Grove Market recently held a soft launch. The store plans to sell hot food, cold food and cold sandwiches and will offer breakfast on weekends.  Mason County Commissioner Rick Handley said he expects other businesses to locate in the Apple Grove area once the mill goes into operation.  Read more: https://www.wvgazettemail.com/business/small-businesses-in-apple-grove-mason-county-thrive-as-nucor-steel-mill-goes-up/article_3dc0d0bd-ea40-408f-a1a6-4b4d999f5e81.html   #2 – From WVVA-TV – The Mercer County Convention and Visitors Bureau has released this year's edition of the county's visitor guide. The visitors guide is titled “Uniquely Appalachian,” and features a cover photo of Brush Creek Falls. The guide highlights destinations travelers can visit while in Mercer County, tips for exploring the Hatfield-McCoy Trails, and information on the art community, restaurants, lodging, and local events. The guide is free and available at the Visit Mercer County offices in Princeton and Bluefield. It is also in the process of being distributed to all welcome centers in West Virginia. You can also view or request a copy by mail at visitmercercounty.com. Read more: https://www.wvva.com/2025/05/06/mercer-county-cvb-releases-2025-visitor-guide/   #3 – From WV NEWS – West Virginia's newest state park now has additional locations for RV and primitive camping. Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced the latest expansion of Summersville Lake State Park, and designated the newest Mountaineer Mile trail, during an event earlier this month. The park will offer luxury, full hook-up RV campsites, as well as primitive campsites throughout its three campgrounds. The 177-acre property on the northern shore of the state's largest lake was formally designated as the state's 36th state park in 2023, making it the first new addition to the West Virginia state park system in more than three decades. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/expansion-plans-announced-for-summersville-state-park-west-vrginias-newest-state-park/article_d8aa89ea-6b00-4b0b-aa23-5967f00d83fa.html   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Gov. Beshear declares a state of emergency ahead of more severe weather, we look at how Mercer County is still recovering from last month's flooding, Congressional Republicans reject a bill backed by President Trump, and a pediatrician talks about a KY school's decission to ban energy drinks.

On this episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, Sheldon and Ruth Ann chat with Austin Hazelwood, a past Kentucky FFA state president and now a Sensory and Innovation Scientist at Maker's Mark. Hear about Austin's journey from a dairy farm in Mercer County to the distilling industry and how he continues to support Kentucky FFA.Links:Maker's MarkVendome Copper and Brass WorksIndependent Stave CompanyPeterson FarmsJosh Mitcham

The state's death toll is now four after floods and storms hit Kentucky last week, officials with the city of Burgin in Mercer County are asking visitors to stop coming to the city to see the flooding devastation, and customers of a Lexington business owner show their support after she loses her home to flooding. 

The Gateway Podcast – Bill Rigby– A Bigfoot Encounter Date: April 1, 2025 Episode: 70 Discussion: A Bigfoot Encounter- Salt Fork State Park About Bill: Founded by Bill Rigby, Agents of the Unexplained is dedicated to exploring the unknown through field research, investigations, and the Agents of the Unexplained Podcast. Bill, also the organizer and host of the Penn-Ohio Paranormal Conference, conducts most of his research in Mercer County, PA, following the evidence wherever it leads. After his own encounter at Salt Fork State Park in August 2021, Bill remains committed to keeping an open mind in his pursuit of the truth. Host: CL Thomas C.L. Thomas travels widely every year as a fine arts photographer and writer exploring various afterlife research, OBEs, metaphysics, folklore, and lectures at events. C.L. does "Spirit" art on request. She is the author of the haunting memoir "Dancing with Demons" and the acclaimed historical-fiction novel “Speaking to Shadows”. C.L. is the creator and host of the Small Town Tales Podcast. She has written many articles and maintains a blog on legends, folklore magic, and paranormal stories. Currently, she resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with her beloved Golden Retriever and Maine Coon cat. www.clthomas.org Follow CL on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Instagram: / author_cl_thomas

This week on the New Generation Sports Report podcast, we discuss the high school basketball season ending in Mercer County and the start of the spring sports season.

The mustaches are joined by Rob "Hot Bob" Fox of Softcore History to discuss the 2015 murder of Ryan Zimmerman. On Jan. 5, 2016 the dismembered remains of Ryan Zimmerman were discovered near a lake in Mercer County, OH. Zimmerman's last known whereabouts were in an apartment near Columbus. Ryan had found his new living situation through a sex hookup ad on Craigslist. Husband seeks trans woman to move in with my wife, my wife's trans girlfriend and I for polyamorous relationship. What could go wrong? Get 20% off strikeforceenergy.com with Promo Code: Drinkinbros Try our new 8% seltzers at HardAFseltzer.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/crime-corner-with-jessie-wiseman/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this week's episode, hosts Matt Reese and Joe Everett sit down with Clint and Joe Nester of Nester Ag, LLC in Williams County to discuss how excess soil fertility can be depreciated for tax savings after purchasing farmland. Also in this episode: Joel Penhorwood catches up with Wendy Osborn of Ohio Corn & Wheat to recap the latest corn and wheat yield contest winners. Matt talks with Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge and Darke County Commissioner Matt Aultman about the devastating impact of high path avian influenza in western Ohio, including an update on the human case of bird flu in Mercer County. Jenna Reese shares insights from the Ohio Forestry Association.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Bluefield State University teams up with Virginia Tech to further mining opportunities in the region…motorists stop to enjoy the new travel plaza off the WV Turnpike in Mercer County…and the newly rebranded Putnam County Tourism continues its mission to attract visitors to the area…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV PUBLIC – Bluefield State University is teaming up with the Virginia Institute of Technology to develop a curriculum that will help the region's economy. Bluefield State's existing mining engineering program will participate in Virginia Tech's “Expand Appalachia Project.” The goal: to further mining opportunities in the region.  Bluefield State's President Darrin Martin said this investment will help secure America's supply chain of critical minerals used to make batteries.  Bluefield State is the only historically black college or university with a mining engineering program. The four year bachelor's program has partnered with industry to develop the curriculum. Students can receive paid internships and scholarships from companies in the mining industry. The U.S. Department of Energy has invested nearly $10 million into the project. Read more: https://wvpublic.org/bluefield-state-expanding-mining-curriculum/   #2 – From BLUEFIELD DAILY TELEGRAPH – West Virginia Turnpike motorists coming through Mercer County can now stop at a new travel plaza featuring modern architecture, dining opportunities with outdoor options, gasoline, gifts and more. The new Bluestone Travel Plaza, which is located between Princeton and Camp Creek State Park, opened to the traveling public late last month. It is one of two new travel plazas that replaced older facilities, both of which are in Mercer and Raleigh counties. Both plazas have similar designs with lofty interiors, a food court, restrooms, gifts and other amenities. Both plazas were closed while the demolitions and construction phases were underway, but both are now open and serving the public. Read more: https://www.bdtonline.com/news/new-mercer-county-travel-plaza-now-open-and-serving-the-public/article_2df7e968-dcdd-11ef-86a0-e36c2985f8bc.html   #3 – From WSAZ-TV – The Putnam County Convention and Visitors Bureau has undergone a name change to more accurately reflect what the organization does. same. The goal is to attract visitors to the area who will in turn spend money and contribute to the local and regional economy. Putnam County Tourism continues to promote its restaurants, shops, attractions and outdoor recreation activities that serve its growing population. 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 Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. State officials celebrate the opening of the West Virginia Turnpike's new Beckley Travel Plaza…the WVDNR launches a study of the state's elusive snowshoe hare…and WV's Mountaineer Heritage Season for deer, bear, and turkey will open on January 9…on today's daily304. #1 – From WVVA– Gov. Jim Justice joined other local and state leaders last week to celebrate the opening of the new West Virginia Turnpike's Beckley Travel Plaza. Located off of exit 45 on I-77, the plaza closed last February to start demolition and construction. The updated facility now includes a Wendy's, Starbucks, Popeyes and Mountain State Market that features local and regional gourmet foods, a grab-and-go food bar, and much more. The building also includes a Tamarack Artisan Shop that highlights work from West Virginia artists. Along with this project the revamp effort included Mercer County's Bluestone Travel Plaza that is still under construction. Read more: https://www.wvva.com/2024/12/31/beckley-travel-plaza-celebrates-opening/   #2 – From WVDNR – In the quiet, snowy forests of West Virginia, the elusive snowshoe hare can be found hopping across the landscape. Known for their white seasonal coat and oversized feet, this remarkable small game species plays an important role in our state's high-elevation ecosystems.  However, little is known about their population here. That's why West Virginia Division of Natural Resources biologists and researchers at West Virginia University have teamed up to shine a light on this secretive species. Population density studies are also essential because they show how animals use their habitat and how available resources meet their needs. This information helps wildlife managers create and improve young forest habitats, which benefit hares and other game species. Additionally, knowing where these animals live helps managers anticipate how they might react to future climate changes, ensuring better long-term conservation strategies. Stay updated on WVDNR's research efforts and consider supporting wildlife conservation initiatives through license purchases and donations. Visit WVdnr.gov to learn more, buy a license and get involved. Read more: https://wvdnr.gov/field-report-tracking-snowshoe-hares-in-west-virginia/   #3 – From WOAY-TV – The state's four-day Mountaineer Heritage Season for deer, bear, and turkey will open on January 9. Hunters must purchase a 2025 license to participate in this season, which runs through January 12.  The Mountaineer Heritage season is open in all 55 counties. During the season, hunters may harvest one deer, bear, and turkey.  Visit wvhunt.com to see the full hunting regulations for the season or to buy a 2025 hunting license. Read more: https://woay.com/mountaineer-heritage-season-for-deer-bear-and-turkey-hunting-kicks-off-on-january-9/#google_vignette   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 Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. A $9.8 million grant will help create a first-of-its-kind electric battery plant in Bridgeport…a new educational program will teach outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship to Mercer County 5th graders…and get your skis ready--Snowshoe Mountain opens for the season on Nov. 27…on today's daily304. #1 – From WBOY-TV – A Bridgeport-area company has been awarded a $9.8 million grant to create a new battery plant and train coal miners to work in it. The Associated Press reported back in 2022 that Sparkz planned to build an electric battery factory in Taylor County off U.S. Route 50 near Bridgeport in the 482,000-square-foot AGC glass factory that closed in 2009. The Department of Energy said that Sparkz has been selected to begin contract negotiations with the government for the project, which is expected to create 75 new jobs in the area. As part of the project, Sparkz has signed a neutrality agreement with the United Mine Workers of America to provide training to former coal workers. Read more: https://www.wboy.com/news/taylor/9-8-million-grant-will-help-create-first-of-its-kind-battery-plant-in-taylor-county/   #2 – From WVVA-TV – A new educational program was announced for Mercer County Schools, and aims to teach 5th-graders responsible outdoor recreation habits and environmental stewardship. According to Visit Mercer County Convention and Visitors Bureau, the new initiative is in partnership with the West Virginia Department of Tourism and the West Virginia Department of Education, and is titled “Leave No Trace.”  In 45-minute sessions, students will learn how to minimize their impact on nature, respect wildlife, and practice sustainability while exploring. The goal of the program is to connect students with the outdoors and educate them on the importance of preserving nature for locals and visitors. Read more: https://www.wvva.com/2024/10/22/outdoor-education-program-coming-mercer-county-schools/   #3 – From WV EXPLORER – Snowshoe Mountain ski resort will open for its 50th anniversary on Nov. 27, weather permitting. The announcement follows the region's first snowfall, which descended on the mountain, one of the highest peaks in the Allegheny Mountains, in mid-October. Resort spokesman Shawn Cassell said planning for ski season, a year-round endeavor, reaches a crescendo with the first snow. A 50th Anniversary Celebration is planned for Dec. 19-22. Read more: https://wvexplorer.com/2024/10/16/snowshoe-mountain-ski-resort-2024-opening-day/   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 Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. Weirton bed & breakfasts team up with the local CVB to showcase the work of area artists…the new Heritage Highway joins four other scenic Mountain Rides throughout Almost Heaven…and West Virginia's Paranormal Trail gets even spookier, with four more additions…on today's daily304. #1 – From WEIRTON DAILY TIMES – Weirton area residents and visitors had an opportunity to tour three local bed and breakfasts and view a variety of art recently through a collaboration of the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau and Rivertown Inns. Rivertown Inns is an umbrella for the three bed and breakfasts — Arabian Nights, Aunt Mary's and the Sarah Miller House — which teamed for a revival of the CVB's Art Hop event. The bed and breakfast's artistic guests were James Sulkowski, an oil painter from Canonsburg, Pa., and Devin Ashmore, a photographer from Weirton. Arabian Nights owner Danielle Thomas said of the art hop, “I think it's fantastic. I love the collaboration with the other bed and breakfasts. We all refer people to each other.” An avid baker, she suggested a cookie crawl, in which visitors would be treated to cookies and other snacks made by local bakers, could be the next event for them. Read more: https://www.weirtondailytimes.com/news/local-news/2024/10/cvb-bed-and-breakfasts-showcase-local-artists/   #2 – From METRO NEWS – Governor Jim Justice and West Virginia Department of Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby are celebrating the addition of a fifth new route for West Virginia Mountain Rides. Heritage Highway, the new name for the 194-mile scenic loop, will lead travelers throughout the state's southern region, starting in Raleigh County, down to Wyoming, down to McDowell into Mercer County and then to Beckley. West Virginia Mountain Rides is a partnership between the Tourism and the West Virginia Department of Transportation to designate and promote the state's most scenic country roads.  Ruby and Justice praised everyone, especially the Division of Highways, that worked on these scenic routes, putting them together, cleaning them and keeping them free of potholes. Heritage Highway joins Seneca Skyway, Capitol Circle, Cranberry Corridor and Birdeye Bend as a part of the rides that people can take. Ruby pointed out that they were not done adding routes to West Virginia Mountain Rides. Visit wvtourism.com to learn more about Mountain Rides in Almost Heaven. Read more: https://wvmetronews.com/2024/10/14/west-virginias-mountain-rides-add-their-fifth-scenic-route/   #3 – From WV PUBLIC – Don't look now, but West Virginia's new Paranormal Trail just got a little bigger – and a lot spookier.  In the three weeks since the West Virginia Division of Tourism launched its new West Virginia Paranormal Trail, nearly 5,000 visitors from 39 states and three different countries have already signed up. Now, the trail has added four new destinations, for a total of 18. Cryptid Mountain Miniature Golf in Morgantown is one of the new attractions. Featuring creatures like Bigfoot, Mothman and the Flatwoods Monster, the indoor course incorporates the elements of “cosmic” mini golf, including blacklight and state-of-the-art video and audio systems. Also new to the list: the West Virginia Bigfoot Museum in Sutton, the Silver Run Tunnel on the North Bend Rail Trail and the Hempfield Tunnel in Wheeling.  Read more: https://wvpublic.org/paranormal-trail-draws-visitors-to-w-va-with-spooky-attractions/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. The former Parkersburg CVB building has been repurposed to support arts in the community…coworking spaces provide resources and meeting space for remote workers…and a proposed hiking trail in Mercer County was once used by Civil War troops…on today's daily304. #1 – From NEWS & SENTINEL – Artsbridge has purchased the former Convention and Visitors Bureau building to be its new headquarters. “A new location still in downtown Parkersburg means Artsbridge continues its long partnership with other arts, entertainment and service organizations in the Mid-Ohio Valley,”  said Karen Waller, Artsbridge board member. The new facility, located at 350 Seventh St., represents an investment not only in the organization but in the very fabric of the community. With this building, Artsbridge will have the capacity to enhance its programs, host more events and create a welcoming space for collaboration and support. Meanwhile, the Greater Parkersburg Convention & Visitors Bureau has relocated its welcome center to 113 Ann Street. Read more: https://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/business/2024/10/artsbridge-buys-former-cvb-building-to-serve-as-new-headquarters/   #2 – From FIRST ASCENT – Before the rise of remote and hybrid work, young professionals were restricted to confining cubicles and old-school office environments. Even so, some remote workers yearn to be in a structured, professional environment away from productivity-draining distractions at home. Enter local coworking spaces—shared office spaces where remote workers from different companies and industries can work alongside one another as if they are in the office for the day. These spaces, with their modern, open floor plans, typically offer amenities that professionals crave, such as secure Wi-Fi, printing stations, and private rooms for meetings. Base Camp, First Ascent and Ascend WV's coworking space in Morgantown, for example, even offers standing desks for members to stretch their legs, and a kitchenette to prepare snacks and lunch.  Are you a West Virginia grad who has a remote or hybrid position? First Ascent, the program specifically designed to help young professionals launch their careers in the mountains of West Virginia, offers coworking benefits through free access to its six Base Camp locations across the state.  Learn more: https://firstascentwv.com/blog/2024/10/09/are-coworking-spaces-the-new-workplace-norm   #3 – From BLUEFIELD DAILY TELEGRAPH –  A proposed hiking trail in Mercer County would give visitors and residents alike not only opportunities to enjoy the area's scenic beauty, but also experience its history by taking a route Civil War troops used over a century ago as they marched into battle. This hiking/bicycle trail would stretch from the vicinity of Camp Creek State Park to the Bluestone River on the former Bluestone Land & Lumber Company logging railroad along Camp Creek.  A grant of over $360,000 from the West Virginia Division of Highways Recreational Trails Project with a 20% county match is funding the project, according to Mercer County Commission President Bill Archer.  Civil War scholars say the trail is likely part of the path taken by officers and troops of the 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry to the Battle of Princeton in May 1862, he added. Read more: https://www.bdtonline.com/news/proposed-hiking-trail-once-used-by-civil-war-troops/article_ba77f6d0-8193-11ef-ba0a-bf7f04e4feae.html   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Friday, Oct. 4, 2024  Businesses in southern West Virginia are invited to a free seminar centering on building tourism around the Hatfield-McCoy Trails…treat yourself to culinary delights from the New River and Greenbrier Valley region at Lewisburg's 38th annual Taste of Our Towns festival…and state officials and higher learning institutions gather to recognize key events in West Virginia that contributed to the American Revolution…on today's daily304. #1 – From BLUEFIELD DAILY TELEGRAPH – A free seminar, “The Hatfield-McCoy Effect: How to Expand Your Tourism Business” is coming Oct. 15 to the Bluefield Art Center Theater in downtown Bluefield.  The Hatfield-McCoy Trail system in southern West Virginia has seen increasing ridership each year. In 2023, the trail authority sold a record 92,500 trail passes and the goal this year is 95,000. Jeffrey Lusk, executive director of the Hatfield-McCoy Trail Authority, will speak about the trail system's impact, the industry's needs and how to grow tourism-related businesses. Mercer County has seen a lot of entrepreneurship with lodging investments in Bramwell, Bluewell and the Bluefield area, Lusk said. Besides lodging, there are opportunities for businesses offering ATV rentals, parts and services for off-road vehicles, restaurants and food services. The seminar is free and registration is not required. Read more: https://www.bdtonline.com/news/bluefield-looking-to-grow-businesses-near-atv-trails/article_4ffd14bc-7b52-11ef-a191-6bd4099130c8.html   #2 – From WV NEWS – Get set for the 38th annual Taste of Our Towns festival, which takes place Saturday, Oct. 12 in downtown Lewisburg. This popular event serves as a major fundraiser for Carnegie Hall, a prominent cultural institution in the Greenbrier Valley and New River regions, dedicated to promoting arts education, performances, and exhibitions. During the festival, downtown Lewisburg transforms into a lively culinary hub where attendees can explore food booths with a map that highlights ticket stations, tasting areas, entertainment spots, and art exhibits. The Davisson Brothers Band will perform a concert. To learn more or purchase tickets, visit www.carnegiehallwv.org/taste-of-our-towns Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/38th-annual-taste-of-our-towns-toot-festival-set-for-october-12-in-downtown-lewisburg/article_a7f4fcfe-7b87-11ef-98f1-271c5254cac1.html   #3 – From GAZETTE-MAIL – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History will partner with communities across the Mountain State and higher education institutions Oct. 9-11 to remember the state's history and recognize the key events that contributed to the American Revolution and the nation's independence. Activities kick off with a lantern convoy from the Greenbrier County Courthouse to Tu-Endie-Wei State Park in Point Pleasant, with waystations in Fayette and Kanawha counties. A conference at Marshall University, exploring West Virginia's impact, with participation from other state higher education institutions, will conclude the state's commemoration. Read more: https://www.wvgazettemail.com/metrokanawha/wvdach-events-to-note-w-va-s-contributions-to-american-revolution/article_2a1a17d4-7690-11ef-ae40-7b36602554a3.html   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Today on MetroNews This Morning:--A state of Emergency in Mercer County and West Virginians are moving into action to assist those impacted by Helene in other states--Governor Jim Justice remains optimistic his push to cut the state income tax another five percent will win the day--The candidates for Governor agree to a debate just before election day in West Virginia on MetroNews--In Sports: the MLB wildcard series are now underway.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. Capture great memories with a pic in an Almost Heaven swing and a visit to some of the state's most beautiful waterfalls…Move over, Dollywood, as West Virginia's first mountain coaster prepares to open in Mercer County…and share your innovative ideas at the Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea Competition…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV TOURISM –  Looking for a fun adventure in the Mountain State? Hit two birds with one stone by stopping by an Almost Heaven Swing for a photo and visiting one of the waterfalls listed on the West Virginia Waterfall Trail! Plan a getaway to Blackwater Falls State Park, where you can take a hike and explore several stunning waterfalls as well as capture a photo on the oversized handcrafted swing. It's a great way to preserve vacation memories. Or, enjoy a tour on the new Rail Explorers Railbikes in Clay County, where you'll find an Almost Heaven swing as well as the Devil's Sawmill waterfall on Buffalo Creek. Check out wvtourism.com for a list of additional places to visit. And don't forget to download your free mobile passport to the West Virginia Waterfall Trail and share your scenic photos using #AlmostHeaven! Read more: https://wvtourism.com/explore-the-perfect-pair-almost-heaven-swings-waterfalls-in-west-virginia/   #2 – From WV NEWS –  A new mountain coaster is on track to open at Brush Creek Falls Resort in Mercer County by mid-October, weather permitting. The resort has been steadily adding features to enhance the guest experience. Upcoming developments include a ropes course with an observation deck, a hiking trail connecting the resort to Brush Creek Falls, an arcade, a taproom featuring local brews, and a moonshine distillery inspired by similar attractions in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The resort currently offers cabins, RV lots, putt-putt golf, gem mining, and more, ensuring a variety of activities for all ages. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/brush-creek-falls-resort-set-to-open-new-rollercoaster-and-expanded-attractions-this-fall/article_b023e8a0-6bd2-11ef-838a-d71fc3fdacb7.html   #3 – From WV HIVE – Got a great idea for an innovative new product? The WV Hive Network has announced the Fall 2024 installment of its Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea Competition.  During the in-person competition, you will have five minutes to present your idea to a panel of judges and explain why it is innovative and how it will make a difference to southern WV. The competition, to be held at WVU Tech in Beckley, is open to residents and businesses located in select southern counties as well as WVU Tech students.  The deadline to apply is noon on October 15. Learn more: https://wvhive.com/business-idea-competition/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

This spontaneous and engaging conversation with speaker/author, Toni Campbell and host, Sue Duffield, is a delightful outcome when two Jersey girls get together to share their hearts, their passion for ministry and their love for reaching their communities for Jesus. Toni has over a decade of experience in commercial writing. She taught "Writing for Radio/TV" at a local community college for five years and is as comfortable in front of a microphone as she is behind a keyboard, which is where she has spent much of her time writing the book and blog, Lakeside Lessons. In 2012, she received Mercer County's Woman of Achievement Award (in NJ) for her outreach work. After reading The Externally Focused Church, Toni was so challenged by the concepts it presented that she began an outreach ministry at her church as a volunteer leader. That experience is the basis for her book, Jesus Has Left the Building: The Nitty-Gritty of Creative Church Outreach. It takes the time-consuming guesswork out of church outreach planning with step-by-step nitty-gritty details along with fine-tuning tips to ensure that you won't have to reinvent the wheel in outreach efforts.  www.sueduffield.com www.tonicampbell.org  

Did you like this episode? Send us a text message and share your thoughts!In this episode of Cow-Side Conversations, Trenton Canon and Josie Offerdahl (the fifth generation on Canon Dairy in Mercer County, PA) share how they are focusing on diversity as a way to grow. In this interview with the siblings, Trent talks about some of their cropping strategies and farm management practices – from robotic milking technology to cover cropping and direct marketing with beef. Josie describes the creamery side of their business and how processing their own milk is helping secure their farm's future. As the next generation, the siblings open up about what brought each of them back to their family farm and how their personal goals both play a role in diversifying Canon Dairy. From pursuing cash cropping, a regenerative label for their cropping practices and an expansion of their beef herd to making all of their milk A2 through breeding and investing in a cream separator, they share how diversification is key to their future growth. 

We are off to Dering Wood for our first creepy tale this week! Dan has a bizarre tale for us all. Then he takes us to Lake Shawnee to explore the old grounds of an abandoned amusement parl. Lynze discovers a new cryptid- the Fresno Nightcrawler! Yikes! Then we travel south to the swamps and bayous of Louisiana for a strange little story. Lastly, a small palate cleanser of psychic proportions! Street Team 2024: September 16th at 12 noon PT is when the stickers go live on our website- BADMAGICPRODUCTIONS.COM. Winner will be announced on November 4th on socials and on the shows- we record ahead of time so our personal announcement may be delayed so keep an eye on socials. Ok, let's talk about Street Team now. The last 5 rounds have been an absolute blast!! We are talking a $200 merch credit just by slapping some stickers around your neck of the woods! Here's the details…These stickers are free… but there will only be 500 sticker packs available… first come, first serve. Once they're gone, that's it… and only one sticker pack per person. Once you receive your stickers, all you have to do is slap them all over the place, snap a picture of where you put them, and then post that picture on IG and FB using the hashtag #BadMagicStreetTeam. That's it!!The goal is to have fun with this. Don't do anything stupid and let's grow this amazing Bad Magic community one sticker at a time.*Legal Disclaimer. Bad Magic will not be held liable for any misplaced or illegally placed stickers. Please use discretion and be smart. "Thank you for continuing to send in your stories, Creeps and Peepers!**Please keep doing so!!Send them to mystory@scaredtodeathpodcast.comSend everything else to info@scaredtodeathpodcast.comWant to be a Patron? Get episodes AD-FREE, listen and watch before they are released to anyone else, bonus episodes, a 20% merch discount, additional content, and more! Learn more by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/scaredtodeathpodcast.Please rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen.Thank you for listening!Follow the show on social media: @scaredtodeathpodcast on Facebook and IG and TTYouTube: Website: https://scaredtodeathpodcast.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scaredtodeathpodcast/](https://www.facebook.com/scaredtodeathpodcast/)Instagram: https://bit.ly/2miPLf5Mailing Address:Scared to Deathc/o Timesuck PodcastPO Box 3891Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816Video/Audio by Bad Magic Productions with support from Logan Ray KeithOpening Sumerian protection spell (adapted):"Whether thou art a ghost that hath come from the earth, or a phantom of night that hath no home… or one that lieth dead in the desert… or a ghost unburied… or a demon or a ghoul… Whatever thou be until thou art removed… thou shalt find here no water to drink… Thou shalt not stretch forth thy hand to our own… Into our house enter thou not. Through our fence, breakthrough thou not… we are protected though we may be frightened. Our life you may not steal, though we may feel SCARED TO DEATH."

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Ag Credit visits the Mercer County Fair & Horse Show where Extension Agents and FFA members come together and share their passion for agriculture. You will find that this rural Kentucky County has many individuals who cultivate leadership and advocate for agriculture in their communities. 

Welcome back to the Millionaire Real Estate Podcast! Today, we sat down with special guests Salvatore Bua to discuss How to make raving fans in real estate   Born and raised in Mercer County, and long-time resident of Robbinsville, Sal has been in the business for over 9 years and is a Licensed Broker Associate in both NJ and PA. Sal specializes in first time home buyers, working with investors, sellers, rentals, and commercial real estate. Sal holds two degrees from Rowan University, including a Bachelor's of Science in Finance as well as a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration/Marketing. Sal has previously worked in property management as well as with foreclosed homes at HUD. Sal is active in the local community coaching soccer to kids at Local Preschools/Daycares as well as Public Programs throughout Central Jersey. Sal's family is in the restaurant business and can always recommend a good Pizzeria in the area. - This episode is sponsored by CanZell Realty. CanZell is one of the fastest-growing virtual/hybrid companies with a focus on providing local leadership, revenue share opportunities, and top technology for agents. Learn how you can keep more of your commission and sell more real estate at joincanzell.com - Join CanZell HERE: https://joincanzell.com/

Troubling information surfaces regarding a missing mother in Northern California. A 29-year-old Mercer County, Pennsylvania man is accused of murdering and dismembering a teenager. The man accused of killing Blaze Bernstein in 2018 was in court for the jury's verdict.

Today, Hunter is joined by three Public Defenders from the state of Pennsylvania to get a feel for how Public Defense is fairing outside of the Philadelphia. Autumn Johnson, Sara Jacobsen, and Samuel Encarnacion join the show to discuss what's happening in Mercer County, Lancaster County, and around the state. Recently, Pennsylvania dedicated its first ever state level funding for Public Defense, but is it too little too late? With a new ACLU lawsuit having just dropped, it will be interesting how the state responds to the crisis of Public Defense in Pennsylvania?     Guests: Sara Jacobsen, Executive Director, Public Defender Association of Pennsylvania Samuel Encarnacion, First Assistant Public Defender, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Autumn Johnson, Chief Public Defender, Mercer County, Pennsylvania     Resources: UPenn Public Defender Study https://www.law.upenn.edu/live/news/16737-significant-public-defender-shortage PDAP https://www.papublicdefenders.com/ Email Sara  sara.jacobson@temple.edu Email Autumn aljohnson@mercercountypa.gov Email Sam encarnas@lancastercountypa.gov     Contact Hunter Parnell:                                             Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patron www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN  *As a reminder, any statements made on the show do not reflect the views or policies of the Colorado Office of the State Public Defender*

More than 3,000 acres in Mercer County were supposed to go to the freed slaves, but it never happened.

More than 3,000 acres in Mercer County were supposed to go to the freed slaves, but it never happened.

https://youtube.com/@greyduckparanormal?si=R59fWPV0ma4MZNHH https://www.facebook.com/p/Grey-Duck-Paranormal-61554695788108/ "When there's something strange… in your neighborhood… who ya gonna call? Well, obviously, you should call Grey Duck Paranormal! We had an absolute blast chatting about Mercer County's spooky Keithsburg Masonic Lodge. Got any other haunted spots in the MC we should check out? Drop us a line—just make sure we bring plenty of ghost snacks and ectoplasm cleaner for the ride!"

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Saturday, June 8, 2024. The WV Waterfall Trail continues to grow with the addition of 3 more waterfalls; download your mobile passport, check in at the falls and earn cool prizes along the way…a unique rail bike tour opens in Clay County, showcasing 12 miles of wild and wonderful WV landscape…and a new manufacturing facility is opening in Wood County, bringing more jobs to #YesWV…on today's daily304. #1 – From THE INTER-MOUNTAIN – Gov. Jim Justice has announced that the West Virginia Waterfall has surpassed 75,000 participant check-ins. The popularity of the nation's first statewide waterfall trail continues to grow, with data showing that visitors from all 50 U.S. states and 41 countries are now joining the fun. As the summer season kicks off, the Department of Tourism is adding three more falls, bringing the total number of stellar stops along the trail to 43. The three new falls are Clear Fork Rail Trail Waterfall in Raleigh County, White Oak Falls in Mercer County and Devil's Sawmill in Clay. The trail continues to receive remarkable participation, as more than 10,000 prizes have been awarded to visitors for their adventuring efforts. Visit wvtourism.com to learn more and get your free West Virginia Waterfall Trail mobile passport. Read more: https://www.theintermountain.com/news/communities/2024/05/justice-announces-additions-to-wv-waterfall-trail/   #2 – From LOOTPRESS –  A unique rail bike experience is opening today in Clay County. Rail Explorers has announced the opening of their newest attraction, the Elk River Division, on Saturday, June 8, 2024. This unique rail bike tour offers a 12-mile round trip journey through the scenic landscapes of Clay County, along the historic Buffalo Creek & Gauley Railroad. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the rich history of the railroad, which began operations in 1904. Today, visitors can explore the past as they pedal through the woods and clear waters of Buffalo Creek. The tour features many different sights, including a wrecked train car, waterfalls, and tall cliffs. Read more: https://www.lootpress.com/new-rail-bike-tour-to-open-in-clay-county/   #3 – From NEWS & SENTINEL – A Japanese company is looking forward to starting its work in West Virginia which many local and state officials said will help foster international relationships and provide a base for future development. The SOMAR North America Corp. production facility will initially employ 25 people with the potential to grow and expand in the future. The new facility is located within the Polymer Alliance Zone Industrial Park in Davisville, utilizing the 80,000-square-foot former Pactiv building, which was a plastics recycling facility. SOMAR has a wide range of products and this location will be used to manufacture an epoxy resin product used in the automotive sector for electric motors, motors for electric vehicles and hybrid cars, officials said. Read more: https://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/business/2024/06/state-local-officials-tour-site-of-somar-facility/   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, June 5, 2024. Off-road trails inject new life into Mercer County tourism…Applications are open for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program…and hike with a pack goat on the Greenbrier River Trail…on today's daily304.   #1 – From METRO NEWS – Mercer County leaders recently celebrated the 13th anniversary of the Pocahontas Trail System of the Hatfield-McCoy Trails. The Pocahontas trails have helped muster in a slow rebirth in the western part of Mercer County after years of decline in the coal industry. “Typically we'd have folks open up a cabin here or a cabin there or expand their existing business. Now, we're starting to see some larger investments like resorts which are four to six million dollar investments. Those are great for our area creating jobs and other opportunities for our local communities,” said Chris Zeto with the Hatfield-McCoy Trails. A ride from Bluefield to Bramwell on U.S. Route 52 will confirm the assertion. Every mile or two reveals signs catering to trail riders with lodging, ATV repairs, dealerships, restaurants or other services oriented directly to off-road enthusiasts. To get your permit or learn more, visit trailsheaven.com. Read more: https://wvmetronews.com/2024/05/27/trail-system-continues-to-draw-visitors-and-investment-to-southern-w-va/   #2 – From WESTVIRGINIA.GOV –  The West Virginia Department of Economic Development and West Virginia Office of Energy announce the release of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program for local governments and nonprofits to implement energy efficiency retrofits. WVOE plans to offer 35 energy efficiency retrofit grants of up to $37,000 for local governments and 14 energy efficiency retrofit grants of up to $25,000 for rural communities serving nonprofits that improve energy efficiency and reduce energy expenses. Applications are due by June 14, 2024, and can be found at energywv.org/eecbg. Read more: https://westvirginia.gov/wv-department-of-economic-development-and-wv-office-of-energy-announce-applications-are-open-for-the-energy-efficiency-and-conservation-block-grant-program/   #3 – From THE REAL WV – Meet Aaron Coleman, the man who traverses the Greenbrier River Trail with his three American Alpine pack goats, Ragnar, Athelstan, and Floki.  Coleman is the founder of The Greenbrier Goat, a pack-goat touring company for cyclists and day hikers. He aspires to open up the majesty and wonder of the Greenbrier River Trail to all people, helping to make the trail and a day camping excursion experience accessible to those with physical disabilities. Coleman works closely with the Forest Service, the West Virginia Department of Tourism, and the Small Business Development Center. The Department of Tourism linked Coleman with Cranberry Adventures, whom he cites as his “in-state mentor,” as they also use animals to help people explore Appalachian forest trails.  “We could give a chance for a group of people with less mobility, younger or older, a destination on the river trail that they could strive for that's accessible, and they could roll into the goat powered base camp and have a safe haven, first aid, cold water, and just a place to have shelter. And meet a pack goat,” he said. You can find The Greenbrier Goat on Facebook. Read more: https://therealwv.com/2024/05/17/pack-goating-up-the-river-trail-with-the-greenbrier-goat/   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 us for the thrilling conclusion of our exploration into the rich history of Mercer County, Kentucky, in Part Two of our two-part episode. In this installment, we continue our journey through time, delving deeper into the fascinating stories and enduring legacies that have shaped Mercer County's cultural tapestry.https://linktr.ee/Kyhistorypod

We had the absolute pleasure to chat with Isabelle and Lilly about Mercer County's upcoming play, Beauty and the Beast the Musical!

Embark on a captivating journey through time as we delve into the storied history of Mercer County, Kentucky, in this enlightening two-part episode. In Part One, we unravel the intricate tapestry of Mercer County's past, tracing its origins from the early pioneers to its pivotal role in shaping the Bluegrass State. https://linktr.ee/Kyhistorypod

In July of 1994, 42 year old Dolly Rose Grigsby was reported missing after visiting a shopping mall in Mercer County, West Virginia. Her husband, Dan Grigsby, did everything he could to try to find his missing wife and mother of their two children. The more time passed, it appeared what happened to Dolly would remain a mystery forever. But a shocking development three months later blew the case wide open. Hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Researched and written by Gemma HarrisOriginal Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Edited & Mixed by Brandon Schexnayder & Erica Kelley Sources: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com/dolly-rose-grigsbyThis episode is brought to you by: Go to SimpliSafe.com/southernfried and for a limited time, save 20% on your home security system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. There's no safe like SimpliSafe.Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code SFTC at LumeDeodorant.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2975465/advertisement

We're all familiar with the term “open relationship.” Some more than others. While this kind of romance doesn't always work out, it's very rare that someone winds up dead as a result. Back in 2015, 22-year-old Ryan Zimmerman of Corbin, KY was struggling with his identity. He was looking to discover who he was as a person by connecting with like-minded people on the internet. That's when he met a man who excitedly welcomed him into polyamorous relationship. The only problem with the arrangement was that Ryan Zimmerman soon went missing…  Written by Michael Dunphy Jr., Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway.    Support Our Sponsors:  Honeylove: Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://www.honeylove.com/choir! #honeylovepod  Rocket Money: Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to https://www.rocketmoney.com/invisible.  BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/invisiblechoir and get on your way to being your best self. Fabric by Gerber Life: Protect your family today with Fabric by Gerber Life by applying at https://www.meetfabric.com/invisible Warby Parker: Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at https://warbyparker.com/choir    Visit Invisible Choir on the web:  Patreon - Invisible Choir Premium:  https://www.patreon.com/InvisibleChoir  Website:  https://www.invisiblechoir.com/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/InvisibleChoirPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invisiblechoir/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/InvisibleChoir   Written/Audio Sources:  Woman charged in Mercer County death of Columbus man sentenced to 30 years to life in prison | News | hometownstations.com Marion woman sentenced to life with parole in killing, dismemberment | WANE 15 Ohio Woman Gets Life Sentence for Murdering and Dismembering 21-Year-Old Whose Torso Was Found in State Park Life in Prison | The Daily Standard Stories Mixing vinegar and bleach can be deadly. Thousands make this mistake every year Ryan Zimmerman  Arrest made - PressReader Marion woman sentenced to life in prison for Ohio murder | WBAT Arrests made in Zimmerman murder | The Berne Witness Woman pleads guilty to aggravated murder | The Daily Standard Stories  Transition, Rejection, and Murder: A Miami Valley Murder Mystery Marion woman arrested in dismembering; her wife/second suspect dies by suicide | WANE 15 Indiana Woman Sentenced For 2015 Murder, Dismemberment Of Husband's Lover In Ohio Two Marion women are suspected to be involved in a 2015 homicide | WBAT One of the Most Bizzare murder mysteries in modern history - 6 year investigation Human Remains found in Mercer County - Jan. 2016 Update: Human Remains found Mercer County Woman charged in case of human remains found in Ohio; 2nd suspect took her own life, police say Mercer County Sheriff announces arrest in Ryan Zimmerman case Shocking & Disturbing Interrogation & Confession by Indiana woman - Sarah Buzzard Police interview! Interrogation of Sarah Buzzard for murder 22-year-old Ryan Zimmerman ‘Someone obviously took advantage of his heart': Ryan Zimmerman's brother pays tribute Sarah Buzzard sentenced in Ryan Zimmerman death Woman charged in Mercer County death of Columbus man sentenced to 30 years to life in prison | News | hometownstations.com    Music & Sound Effect Sources Opening Track: “The Birth of a Planet” by Falls Closing Track: “The Search” by CJ-0    Music & Sound Effect Sources All music and sound effects used with express permission under unlimited blanket license authority from Epidemic Sound ® and SoundStripe ®.  Individual sources are available via request at info@invisiblechoir.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.