Podcasts about Middletown

What if the reason your idea isn't working isn't the idea itself, but the questions you're asking before you build it?About This EpisodeTracy Brandenburg has taught design thinking at Stanford's d.school, built three programs at Cornell, and helped student entrepreneurs go from "I already know the answer" to actually talking to real humans and learning something.Tracy unpacks what design thinking really means, where it comes from, and why it might be the most practical tool a social entrepreneur can have.Tracy started as a cultural anthropologist, showed up at Stanford not knowing why she was there, and ended up running design thinking workshops on her living room floor with popsicle sticks and craft supplies. From there it grew into JetBlue airport fieldwork, Cornell university programs, and now work with student entrepreneurs at Denison University's Red Labs.The conversation covers the full arc of the design thinking process, from building empathy and asking better questions to prototyping, pivoting, and integrating what you learn. Tracy is honest about what students consistently struggle with: getting out of the classroom to talk to strangers, and letting go of an idea when the feedback tells them to.There's also a genuinely fun tangent about designing your life the same way you'd design a product, and what a pirate surf camp in Costa Rica has to do with finding your calling.Episode in a glance00:00 Introduction to Design Thinking and Its Impact01:30 How an anthropologist ended up at Stanford's d.school03:26 Empathy as the foundation of design thinking05:44 From living room workshops to university programs08:35 Getting students to talk to strangers and what actually helps12:30 Applying design thinking with student entrepreneurs at Denison15:15 Why pivoting is the hardest skill to teach17:34 Designing your life like a prototype 221:54 Reimagining the Rust Belt with design thinking24:20 What Tracy wants to build next in social innovationAbout the GuestTracy Brandenburg is a design thinking trainer, anthropologist, and social innovator who has taught at Stanford's d.school, pioneered three design thinking programs at Cornell, and currently leads design thinking work at Denison University's Red Labs. She is also the founder of Reimagining the Rust Belt, a social innovation project in her hometown of Middletown, Ohio.Connect with Tracy and her work:→ tracydesign.rocks→ LinkedIn

NEW EPISODE ALERT — Real Talk Real Estate Podcast is LIVE! The market didn't go the way anyone expected in 2026 — and this week, we're breaking down exactly why. Back in late 2025, economists were calling for lower rates, more sales, and a stronger rebound. Instead? Rates climbed, buyers pumped the brakes, and the forecasts got revised. Here's what actually changed: Mortgage rates now projected at 6.37% — up from the original 6.12% forecast Existing home sales revised down to 4.2M (was 4.5M) Home prices? Still expected to rise +2.6% nationally New construction buyers may actually have more negotiating leverage right now The good news? This isn't a crash — it's a pause. Pent-up demand is real, and when rates settle, buyers are going to come rushing back in. If you're sitting on the fence, that's worth thinking about. Tune in this week for the full breakdown. Find us wherever you listen to podcasts — search Real Talk Real Estate HOUSE OF THE WEEK 2700 Poffenberger Rd | Middletown, MD | $630,000 If you've been dreaming about space, privacy, and mountain views — this one's going to stop your scroll. Tucked into the scenic Middletown Valley on 1.85 acres of rolling countryside, this full brick-front Colonial delivers the kind of setting that's getting harder to find in Frederick County. 3,374 Finished Sq Ft 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths Wood-burning fireplace Vaulted primary suite with skylight Renovated primary bath — walk-in shower & double vanity Upper-level laundry Finished walkout lower level — rec room, office, guest space — you decide Rear deck with open countryside views Fresh paint + all new carpet throughout You get the countryside AND the convenience — minutes from Middletown, Jefferson, and Burkittsville — coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and wineries are all right there. OPEN HOUSES THIS WEEKEND — Come see it! Saturday, June 6 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Sunday, June 7 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Questions? Call or text 866-702-9038 or visit DayHomeTeam.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 449, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger visit Veterans Memorial Park in Middletown, Connecticut, to pay their respects to a World War I Hero named Sgt. Stubby. Sgt. Stubby has a story like no other Sergeant in the history of the armed forces. He joined the 26th Yankee Division of the 102nd Infantry in New Haven, Connecticut, back in 1917. He saw battle, fought heroically, and made it home so we could hear about his tail.  See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-449-honoring-sgt-stubby/  Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

This episode contains descriptions of murder, mob violence, historical racial violence, and the execution of a convicted killer. If you need to skip this content, advance past the 18:00 mark. Support resources are listed at the end of these notes.This EpisodeSeason 40: Fifty states, fifty forgotten crimes, America's 250th year. Episode 9 covers California and Alabama — two cases, two communities that looked at the legal system and reached for something uglier. October 10, 1890. A woman named Helen Riche is playing cards in her tavern near a California quicksilver mine when ten men in flour-sack hoods crash through the door. She does not run. She reaches up and rips the mask off the nearest man's face, and in that single act she solves the crime that is about to kill her. This is true crime history from the American frontier, and the legal system that followed would leave you cold.December 1888, Birmingham, Alabama. A railroad engineer named Richard Hawes boards a streetcar with his eight- year-old daughter May. He gets off with her at East Lake. He gets back on alone. The body of a young girl is found floating in the lake the next morning. On the same day, Hawes is across the state line getting married. When Birmingham finds out, two thousand people march on the jail.The VictimsHelen Matilda Riche ran the Campers' Retreat tavern on sixty-two acres near the Bradford quicksilver mine, three miles south of Middletown, California. We do not know where she was born or how she came to run a mining-camp saloon in hard hill country — the historical record is thin on her life before October 10, 1890. What it preserves is a woman who managed a clientele of mercury miners in one of the most physically dangerous industries of the era. She was shot five times during the raid. She fought back, reaching for her husband's .44 Winchester with five bullets already in her body. She died four days later. Her husband J.W. Riche died less than three months after her, his own bullet wound never having healed.May Hawes was eight years old when her father took her on a one-way train ride to East Lake on the evening of December 3, 1888. She had been doing the work of a parent since she could walk, looking after younger siblings in a household already coming apart. She was laid out for public identification at Lockwood & Miller's Funeral Parlor in Birmingham, unidentified for a full day. A local butcher recognized her. May, her mother Emma, and her six-year-old sister Irene — all three murdered by Richard Hawes — lay in an unmarked grave at Oak Hill Cemetery in Birmingham for more than 135 years. In April 2024, they finally received a headstone.The CrimesThe Lake County White Cap raid followed personal grudges that had been tightening for months. Blackburn, a mine foreman, had been thrown out of the Campers' Retreat after a brawl with the bartender Fred Bennett. Others in the group had boundary disputes, cattle quarrels, neighborhood debts to settle. They put flour sacks over their heads and called it a community morality action — the Whitecapping movement had spread from Indiana through the Southern states and into California by 1890. The plan was to flog Bennett and run him to the county line. Helen Riche unmasked Henry Arkarro the moment the men crashed through the door, and the plan collapsed into gunfire.Richard Hawes murdered three members of his own family to clear the way for a new marriage. Emma and Irene Hawes were found bound with curtain cord and weighted with railroad iron curve-braces in a Birmingham lake on December 8, 1888 — the same day a mob of approximately 2,000 people converged on the Jefferson County Jail demanding to hang him on the spot. Sheriff Joseph S. Smith fired into the crowd. Ten men were killed. Approximately thirty were wounded. The historical murder case that followed Hawes would take fourteen more months and a formal trial to reach the same conclusion the mob wanted.The Investigations and Legal OutcomesIn California, ten men were arrested within days. The mining community was small; Helen Riche had identified one attacker herself. The trial opened February 6, 1891, in Lakeport — *People of the State of California v. B.F. Staley et al.* Four men were convicted of second-degree murder: Blackburn sentenced to twenty-five years, Staley and Cradwick to twenty years each, Osgood to twelve years. All four were released from San Quentin within approximately three years. The Governor had commuted Blackburn's sentence to ten years following an extensive lobbying campaign. Three years, for a home invasion that killed two people.In Alabama, Richard Hawes was tried beginning April 22, 1889, before Judge Samuel Greene. The prosecution built the case around May's murder — the strongest evidence available, though entirely circumstantial: eyewitness testimony placing father and daughter on the streetcar together, and only the father returning. The jury deliberated fifty-five minutes. Death. After multiple appeals to the Alabama Supreme Court, all denied, Richard Hawes was hanged by Sheriff Smith on February 28, 1890 — the same man who had fired into a crowd to keep him alive for this moment. Hawes wore a geranium in his lapel. The gallows were built by a man who had served on his jury.Historical ContextBoth cases sit at a specific American intersection: communities losing faith in institutional justice and reaching for extralegal violence, with consequences that fell hardest on people who had nothing to do with the original grievance. The Whitecapping movement was already documented across Indiana, Tennessee, and Mississippi before it reached California. In Alabama, the Birmingham riot of 1888 killed ten bystanders, including Maurice Throckmorton, thirty-three, the city's postmaster, who was reportedly trying to calm the crowd when he was shot. The legal system delivered the outcome the mob demanded — it just took fourteen months and cost ten additional lives to get there.California's legislature responded to the broader wave of hooded vigilantism during this period with enhanced anti- vigilante and anti-mask statutes. For the Hawes case, Fannie Bryant — the family's cook and a key witness for the prosecution — was herself sentenced to death for allegedly aiding Hawes. She died in a prison riot before the sentence could be carried out. Her actual level of involvement remains contested. She was a Black woman in 1880s Alabama, easily targeted by a system that offered her no protection.Our Sponsors:* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Check out Mood and use my code SHANE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Over 100 patients in four days, many of them experiencing a professional dental cleaning for the very first time. On this bonus Laurel Ridge Community College edition of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael connects via Zoom with a team live from Negril, Jamaica — Brandy Hawkins Boies (Director of Communications and Outreach at Laurel Ridge), longtime Rotarian Kathy Kantor, and three recent graduates of Laurel Ridge's dental hygiene program: Stacey Escobar, Dahye Seo, and Nataly Hernandez. The conversation traces how a casual hallway idea between a Rotarian and a college administrator a decade ago has become a fully-supported, equipment-rich mission program — built on Rotary global grants that converted a shipping container into a working dental clinic. The three graduates share what it's been like to put their fresh credentials to use in real-world conditions, the moments that made it click (one patient asked for a hug), and what's next for each of them. Plus: how community members can volunteer for free cleanings at the Laurel Ridge dental clinic in Middletown, and how churches and groups can join Rotary's ongoing trips to Jamaica. WHO'S ON THIS EPISODE • Brandy Hawkins Boies — Director of Communications and Outreach, Laurel Ridge Community College • Kathy Kantor — Rotarian (Strasburg Rotary Club); co-architect of the Rotary global grants funding the Jamaica dental clinic • Stacey Escobar — Recent graduate, Laurel Ridge Dental Hygiene Program (16 years in the dental field; heading back to practice in Burke, VA) • Dahye Seo — Recent graduate, Laurel Ridge Dental Hygiene Program (joining practices in Fairfax and Loudoun counties) • Nataly Hernandez — Recent graduate, Laurel Ridge Dental Hygiene Program (returning to Jamaica for a second mission trip in just a month) ABOUT THE PROGRAM The Laurel Ridge Community College Dental Hygiene Program admits 18 students every two years — a competitive cohort with a rigorous workload. Since 2018, graduates have had the option to participate in a post-graduation mission trip to Negril, Jamaica, working at a dental clinic established and equipped through Rotary International global grants involving Woodstock, Front Royal, Warren County, Winchester, and Strasburg Rotary Clubs, in partnership with the Negril Rotary Club. The Jamaican clinic is also open to other visiting dental teams and groups year-round. HOW TO GET INVOLVED • Volunteer as a patient — free cleanings at the Laurel Ridge dental clinic in Middletown help students complete their lab hours. Get on the waiting list for the next class (starting August 2026). • Support future mission trips — donations help cover flights, lodging, and supplies for graduating students. • Join a trip — Kathy and Byron (Brill) host teams in Jamaica three times a year. Churches and community groups are welcome. LINKS & RESOURCES • Laurel Ridge Dental Hygiene Program: laurelridge.edu/dental • Strasburg Rotary Club Facebook page  ALSO MENTIONED • Drone Show at Jim Barnett Park — Saturday • free admission • approximately 250 drones • details on Winchester City Parks' Facebook page THE VALLEY TODAY with Janet Michael — A decade of conversations. New podcast episodes drop weekdays at 11 AM. Catch the show on The River 95.3 and Fox Sports 1450 AM weekdays just after noon. Subscribe and listen at thevalleytodaypodcast.com — available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to leave a rating or review — it helps more listeners find us. Connect with us: Facebook — facebook.com/ValleyTodayFanPage Instagram — instagram.com/thevalleytoday

This week Darren and Noah sit down to interview one of their favorite guidance counselors, a fixture here at Monhagen, Mr. Thornell. In this wide ranging interview we get to hear about Mr. Thornell's path from the "Gut Truck" to being a guidance counselor and of course his love for Hawaiian shirts. Enjoy the show and be sure you like, subscribe, and leave us a positive review on itunes or Spotify!  Intro/Outro and Ad Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.

annual fundraiser total for St. Jude children's research hospital.A man from Middletown wanted for a shooting last week has been caught.In Delaware County members of a State Police Troop and others have gathered in memory of those who've died in the line of duty. The Town of Neversink has released more information to the public on the work planned for the bridge over the Neversink River. 

Guest: Lynne Tungett, Publisher & Editor, Newport This Week 1. The Status of Thompson Middle School (TMS) The Background: Broad community and administrative discussions have surrounded the structural and academic future of Thompson Middle School. The 5th-Grade Pivot: The Newport School Committee recently reversed a controversial January decision to move 5th graders back to Pell Elementary School. The reversal keeps the 5th grade at Thompson for the 2026–2027 academic year, highlightening deep structural, enrollment, and behavioral debates over how to utilize the district's footprints. The Long-Term Capital Question: Rhode Island School Building Authority officials have previously noted that while significant TMS renovations occurred roughly 20 years ago, a completely new middle school will eventually be needed. 2. The Tie-In to Newport-Middletown Regionalization The Failed 2022 Merger: In November 2022, Middletown voters overwhelmingly approved a unified school district proposal, but the measure failed because Newport voters rejected it by a narrow margin of roughly 400 votes. The Cost of Disunity: Had regionalization passed, the state's School Building Authority would have reimbursed up to 80% of construction costs for a new middle school. Without a unified district, Newport faces a steep financial climb for future capital improvements while bearing the independent bond burden of the new Rogers High School project. Stalled Progress in 2026: Despite the formation of a joint advisory commission (the AIAC) earlier this year to restart conversations, the committee has sat dormant and missed critical formatting deadlines. Both Newport and Middletown are currently moving forward with independent school budgets for the upcoming year, making a regionalization question on the November 2026 ballot highly unlikely. Leadership Limbo: The lack of structural clarity on regionalization continues to impact day-to-day operations, including Newport's decision to hire an interim superintendent rather than a permanent replacement ahead of Supt. Colleen Burns Jermain's retirement in June. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1. The Thompson Middle School Crisis & District Oversight The Platform of Transparency: Cullen was elected to the School Committee on a platform of bringing fresh energy, rigorous questioning, and balancing what she termed an "imbalance in decision-making" between the administration and the committee. The 5th-Grade Pivot: How does she view the committee’s recent reversal keeping the 5th grade at Thompson Middle School? This situation highlights her broader campaign push for a more integrated, proactive strategic planning process rather than reactionary shuffling of student populations. The Facility Reality: As a fourth-generation Newporter whose son attended Thompson, Cullen has a deep personal connection to the district's footprint. With the Rhode Island School Building Authority signaling that a new middle school is the ultimate long-term necessity, what is her realistic timeline for addressing TMS’s structural future? 2. The Regionalization Roadblock & Economic Realities The Cost of Going it Alone: Cullen has consistently advocated for getting the School Committee and the City Council on the exact same page financially. With regionalization dead in the water for the November 2026 cycle and the joint advisory commission (AIAC) stalled, how does Newport shoulder the independent bond burdens of the new Rogers High School while staring down a future middle school build? An Integrated Vision for Aquidneck Island: Cullen has long championed unconventional, localized approaches to education—specifically integrating STEAM initiatives with Newport’s local architecture, maritime assets, and the Blue Economy. How can the district implement these forward-thinking vocational pathways (like reviving marine tech) if it remains siloed from Middletown and constrained by duplicate administrative costs? 3. Committee vs. Administration Friction: School Access & Safety The "Fundamental Disagreement" over Security: Cullen recently brought internal administrative tension into the public eye following a sharp disagreement at an April meeting regarding security protocols at the new Rogers High School. The Core Issue: Cullen characterized a secondary entrance layout as a design flaw and argued that School Committee members face "artificial barriers" when trying to perform on-site oversight, noting she was met with a chilly reception by staff despite having an appointment. She proposed badges/technology for committee members to ease access. The Pushback: The proposal drew significant pushback from Chair James Dring and other members over liability, safety protocols, and proper channels (with assertions that all visits should clear the Superintendent's office first). Oversight vs. Boundary Lines: Cullen points directly to the independent safety report issued by former State Police Col. Steven O’Donnell, arguing that improved communication and coordination are required to fix long-ignored systemic failures. This clash underscores her broader critique that the committee's oversight of the superintendent has been lax for years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Janet Michael sits down (virtually) with Candace DeLong, Frederick County Extension Agent, and Master Gardeners Carolyn Sinclair and Jeff Wingate (class of 2025) to talk all things GardenFest — the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners' biggest event of the year. Event Details What: GardenFest 2026 When: Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Parking opens at 7:00 AM) Where: Belle Grove Plantation, Middletown, VA Admission: FREE Rain or shine What's at GardenFest

After Middletown High's baseball team won its third consecutive regional championship, coach Andy Baker and senior center fielder Cory Godlove are this week's guests on The Final Score podcast. Baker and Godlove chat with host Greg Swatek about the Knights' momentous and memorable 5-4, come-from-behind victory over Century in the Class 2A West Region I championship game. It marked the third straight year Middletown had beaten Century in a regional final. The discussion centers around Baker's longevity in his job and the Knights' ability to pull through and overcome adversity. Godlove talks about being a three-year varsity player, a three-time regional champ and a state champ with the Knights back in 2024. Baker and Godlove also talk about why this has been such a successful season for Middletown baseball. Prior to that discussion, FNP sports writer Alexander Dacy joins Greg to talk about the state playoffs for Frederick County teams in baseball, softball and lacrosse.

Some cases appear straightforward at first glance. A late-night crash on a quiet road, a damaged car, and a victim who doesn't survive. It is the kind of situation people think they understand, and the kind that often gets explained quickly and filed away just as fast.  But sometimes, there are details that do not quite fit. They can be easy to overlook in the moment. A position that does not make sense. Damage that does not match the outcome. A version of events that works on paper but feels incomplete when examined more closely. In 1977, that is exactly what happened in Middletown, Rhode Island. For years, what followed was accepted as a tragic accident. Until it wasn't. View source material and photos for this episode at: darkdowneast.com/carolannbarlow   Dark Downeast is an Audiochuck and Kylie Media production hosted by Kylie Low. Follow @darkdowneast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok To suggest a case visit darkdowneast.com/submit-case Did you know you can listen to Dark Downeast ad-free? Join the Crime Junkie Fan Club! Visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/fanclub/ to view the current membership options and policies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #167 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Elle Doyle. It was great to talk with my #friend, Elle. Elle is the content creator for Reheated Coffee Club and podcast host of Connecticut Unfiltered. We talked about:Elle's Launch Party (minute 1Feeney sings karaoke with Eric B. (minute 3)Iced by Anna Cookies (minute 4)SoLA Karaoke (minute 5)Anthony Anthony - podcast #1 (minute 6)Elle's publicist (minute 7)Reheated Coffee Club (minute 8)Upcoming guests on Connecticut Unfiltered (minute 10)Elle's favorite teacher (minute 14)The Next Chapter (minute 18.30)Michael Pollack - The New Haven Pizza Club (minute 20)The JCC (minute 22)Twin stories (minute 24)3 Keys to being a content creator (minute 25)What makes her husband, Mike a good #friend? (minute 27)Expresso Martinis and Karaoke (minute 30)Shout outs to Woody's Coffee and Ice Cream (minute 32)Sarah from Float 41 is our honoree for the Memorial Day Parade (minute 33)Reiki (minute 35)Paid partnerships (minute 37)Connecticut Foodshare (minute 39)Parsley in Middletown (minute 44)Gutenberg at Playhouse on Park (minute 45)Selfie pic and gift giving is Elle's love language (minute 47)Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade tee shirts (minute 49)Guessing Game: Tequila or Water? (minute 50)Drink Champs Tequila Trivia (minute 53)Lightning Rod Questions (minute 58)Photo of Elle with Oprah (minute 1.04)Elle recommends Arugula (minute 1.07)Upcoming events (minute 1.08)Max and Lily (minute 1.09)Closing remarks (minute 1.10)Podcast Sponsors: Directline Media - www.directlinemediaproductions.com/The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netParkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.comLuna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.comFloat 41 - www.float41.comMaximum Beverage - www.maximumbev.comSally and Bob's - www.sallyandbobs.comMandell JCC of Greater Hartford - www.mandelljcc.org

Willie talks with Warren County Commissioner David Young about a new arena in Middletown. Also Willie's thoughts leading up to Reds baseball.

Willie talks with Warren County Commissioner Dave Young about the development of a new arena in Middletown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Willie talks with Warren County Commissioner David Young about a new arena in Middletown. Also Willie's thoughts leading up to Reds baseball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Willie talks with Warren County Commissioner Dave Young about the development of a new arena in Middletown.

Willie talks with Warren County Commissioner David Young about a new arena in Middletown. Also Willie's thoughts leading up to Reds baseball.

Willie talks with Warren County Commissioner Dave Young about the development of a new arena in Middletown.

In this episode of The Golden Gang, engagement coordinator Angie sits down with Nicole, executive director of Arbor Terrace Middletown, for an honest conversation about what it takes to lead a senior living community. Nicole reflects on her path from the mortgage business into senior living, the childhood summers spent tagging along with her grandmother (a travel nurse) that first sparked her passion, and a family story that still sits on her mantel years later. Along the way, she shares her thoughts on compassion, trust, and why the bones of a community matter far more than a shiny new chandelier.

Host Janet Michael chats with Kristen Laise about an action-packed spring and summer season at Belle Grove Plantation in Middletown, Virginia. From a moving community quilt project honoring the enslaved to a traveling American Revolution exhibit, there's something for history lovers, nature enthusiasts, and families alike. Topics Covered Memorial Quilts Two quilts honoring 270 enslaved individuals at Belle Grove, each name hand-stitched on individual quilt blocks Quilt blocks arranged into family trees to symbolically reunite families separated by slavery A three-year project involving 113 volunteers from the Winchester chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America Quilted by Ohio-based African American artist Carole Gary Staples using African boutique fabrics Over 300 community members contributed at least one stitch Now permanently installed on the lower level of the manor house Descendants of enslaved families are being connected — one, Athea Bell-Burton, has joined Belle Grove's board Free Monthly Programs on Enslaved History Docent Scott Terndrup leads monthly storytelling programs (usually the last Sunday of each month at 2:30 PM) Two alternating stories: Judah (an enslaved cook) and Abba  Upcoming dates: Sunday, April 26th and Sunday, May 24th at 2:30 PM — free admission Research newsletters and online exhibits available at: virtual.bellegrove.org Upcoming Events & Workshops Date Event Details Sat, April 25 Apples in the American Landscape 2–4:30 PM, $15, hard cider tasting, apple desserts Sun, April 26 Gourd Birdhouse Class Make & decorate a gourd birdhouse; supplies included Mon, April 28 Give Me Liberty Exhibit Opens Free, runs through June 7th Sat, May 9 Special Reduced Admission Day $5 (ages 12+), kids free; talk by Ranger Christopher Mattingly at 1 PM Sat, June 6 Garden Fest 8 AM–2 PM, NSVMGA plant sale, demos, food trucks, free admission Sat, June 13 Descendants Day (Juneteenth) Memorial walk, genealogy resources, music, food trucks Nature's Expressions Workshop Series Ongoing throughout the year; supplies included in class fees Upcoming topics: basket making (May), goat soap, patriotic wreath (June) Details at bellegrove.org Give Me Liberty Traveling Exhibit Highlights Virginia's role in the American Revolution Originated at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond Includes two custom panels on local Revolutionary War figures: Isaac Hite and the Bowman Brothers (John, Joseph, and Isaac) Free to view; open during regular Belle Grove hours April 28 – June 7 Descendants Day – June 13 Honoring Juneteenth weekend Begins with a memorial service at Walnut Springs Christian Church in Oranda, VA Commemorates Benjamin Tanny, an enslaved man at Belle Grove who was baptized at that congregation Includes a walk, genealogy tables, storytelling, music, and food trucks Genealogist Lisa Johnson will be on hand (specializes in Warren, Clarke, and Frederick Counties) Visit Belle Grove - Hours: Mon–Sat 10 AM–4 PM | Sun 1–5 PM Manor house tours: Guided, paid admission Grounds & hiking trails: Free; ~3 miles connecting to Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation trails Dogs welcome on the trails Website: bellegrove.org Virtual exhibits & research: virtual.bellegrove.org Social media: Facebook & Instagram Membership: https://bellegrove.org/membership  Volunteers: Always welcome — visit the volunteer tab on the website: https://bellegrove.org/volunteer 

Send us Fan MailAbout This EpisodeExecutive advisor, coach, and C-suite leader Amy Clark explores the hidden instincts that shape leadership under pressure and often limit growth, culture, and impact. Drawing from Amy's work on unseen leadership, she unpacks how the need for certainty, control, expertise, and perfection can quietly drive decisions, especially in high-stakes environments. The conversation also dives into culture, decision-making, growth, and Amy's CARE model: curiosity, adaptability, resilience, and empathy, offering leaders a practical way to lead with greater awareness, humanity, and boldness. Tune in for a thoughtful and practical conversation that will help you lead with more awareness, courage, and impact. About Amy ClarkAmy J. Clark is an executive advisor, coach, and C-Suite executive who has spent more than two decades guiding senior executives and organizations through complex change. Amy helps leaders interrupt the instincts and patterns that limit their impact and activate the strategic capacity to lead inside uncertainty.As the author of the best-selling book Growth Point and co-author of Talent Impact, Amy's work has influenced leaders across Fortune 500 companies, mission-driven organizations, and emerging enterprises. Today, she partners with executives and teams to redefine relevance, build credibility that lasts, and develop leaders for the business they are becoming, not the one they have been. Amy resides in Middletown, Delaware with her husband, Ken, alongside their forever puppy golden retriever, Max. Additional ResourcesLinkedIn: @AmyClark Support the show--------Stay Connected www.leighburgess.comWatch the episodes on YouTube Follow Leigh on Instagram: @theleighaburgessFollow Leigh on LinkedIn: @LeighBurgessSign up for Leigh's bold newsletter

Host Janet Michael welcomes back Guy Curtis — wearing his Little League hat this time rather than his Laurel Ridge Community College one — along with Terra Walker, Frederick County National Little League's information officer, to discuss the organization's ambitious capital campaign to expand and improve youth sports facilities in the Winchester and Frederick County area. About Frederick County National Little League Established in 1984 Serves Winchester, Stephens City, Middletown, and the southern end of Frederick County Nonprofit 501(c)3, fully volunteer-run organization Currently 25–35 teams per spring season with over 350 active players Fall season also active, though smaller in size 100+ volunteers each season Topics Covered The Capital Campaign Goal — Raising $500,000 to expand and improve facilities, starting with the Passage Road complex in Stephens City Current Facilities — Three existing fields at Passage Road; infrastructure is aging and in need of upgrades including paved parking, permanent bathrooms, refurbished batting cages, and field maintenance New T-Ball Field — Plans to add a fourth, more versatile multi-purpose field suited for T-ball and coach pitch divisions Naming Rights — Available for the new T-ball field and potentially the entire Passage Road complex for major donors Long-Term Dream: Indoor Facility — A year-round indoor sports space for practices, camps, clinics, umpire training, and community events; would eliminate weather-related cancellations and serve the broader community Field Lighting — A potential future upgrade to allow evening games at Passage Road Growing the League — Anticipating regional population growth and ensuring the league can accommodate more players, particularly in the younger T-ball and coach pitch age groups (4–7 years old) Life Skills Through Sports — Guy reflects on 10 years of coaching and the value of teamwork, communication, sportsmanship, and leadership development through youth baseball and softball Fundraising Opportunities Charity Golf Tournament — June 5th at Rock Harbor Golf Course, 9:00 AM shotgun start $125 per player / $500 per team Still seeking a title sponsor Register: givebutter.com/FCNLLCharityGolf or fcnll.com Pitch In For The Future Fundraiser — Spring season drive where each player fundraises within their own network Game Day Sponsorships — Sponsor a Saturday at Sherando Park; includes interaction with families and free popcorn for all attendees; openings still available for spring season General Donations — All amounts welcome; every dollar supports the campaign Volunteer & Board Opportunities — Coaches, board members, and general volunteers always needed How to Get Involved Website: fcnll.com Facebook page: Frederick County National Little League

This week Paris got a chance to interview her favorite guidance counselor, Mrs. Stampone. Listen in as Mrs. Stampone talks about her family, her journey to becoming a guidance counselor, and her love for Disney!Enjoy the show and be sure you like, subscribe, and leave us a positive review on itunes or Spotify!  Intro/Outro and Ad Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.

In this episode, we sit down with Brian Mahon, founder of Igloo Insurance, an independent agency dedicated to providing transparent and practical risk advice for business owners and families. Based in Lititz, Pennsylvania and working out of Middletown, Brian shares his expertise in cyber liability insurance and why it's becoming essential in today's digital landscape. Beyond his professional work, Brian offers insight into balancing entrepreneurship with family life as a husband and father of two (soon to be three), while also pursuing his MBA at Penn State Harrisburg. He also discusses his commitment to community service through his roles on the boards of the Manheim Township Public Library Foundation and Referral Partners Plus, highlighting the importance of giving back and building strong local networks.???? Connect with Brian Mahon: ✅ Websites: https://www.iglooins.com/ ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmmahon/ ✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brianmmahon ✅ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/people/Igloo-Insurance/61576235800018/ Thank you for watching Lancaster Connects! This is the show about small business and small charity success in Lancaster county - we showcase the battle on Main Street, big vs. small David vs Goliath, and bring you the best of what makes Lancaster so great. ???? Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://StreamYard.CastAhead.net ➡️ Get your FREE copy of Ben McClure and Jeff Giagnocavo's book - "Sleep Better" https://gardnersmattressandmore.com/sleep-betterLIVE SHOW PODCAST & REPLAYS: ???? Connect with Lancaster Connects:✅ Official: https://lancasterconnects.com/ ✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LancasterConnects ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lancaster-connects✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LancasterConnectsLancaster Connects is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead:  https://CastAhead.net

During a week in which he faced his former team and his former player, Walkersville High boys lacrosse coach JM Sienkowski is the guest on The Final Score podcast. Sienkowski chats with host Greg Swatek about facing Middletown, the Lions' arch rival and a place where he coached for many years prior to taking the Walkersville job. He talks about the awkwardness of jumping to the other side of the rivalry and how that move was received by family, friends colleagues and people on both sides of it. He also talks about facing Middletown coach Dominic Ceresini, with whom he has a close relationship after previously coaching him. Sienkowski talks about the good start to the season for the Walkersville boys, how he changed the direction and culture of the program and what reasonable expectations are for the Lions for the rest of this season. Prior to that discussion, FNP sports writer Alexander Dacy joins Greg to discuss what he is working on for the news side of the company, as well as the start of the Frederick Keys' season with the home opener on the horizon Tuesday night.

Send Us Your Questions/CommentsHe tried willpower. He tried “cutting back.” He tried detox. None of it touched the one thing he kept admitting out loud: he didn't want to drink anymore, but he couldn't not drink. Matt Kacprzyk joins us for a Witness Wednesday story that moves from a happy childhood in Middletown, Delaware into family collapse, bitterness, and a years-long battle with alcoholism that brought withdrawal, blackouts, DUIs, and moments that easily could have ended in tragedy. We talk honestly about how addiction grows in plain sight, how secrecy and shame hollow out relationships, and why consequences often fail to change the heart. Matt shares the turning points that started breaking through his skepticism: a near-death seizure on a hiking trip, a growing pull toward church through the woman who became his wife, and one unforgettable moment on the side of Route 1 when a desperate prayer was met by unexpected help. From there, we dig into what surrender to Jesus looked like in real life and the miracle Matt describes as the desire to drink disappearing. Sobriety is not the end of the story. We also unpack the hard work that followed: rebuilding trust, walking through marriage conflict, getting counseling, and learning how community keeps healing moving forward. You'll hear about Lifehouse ministries like Reclaim and Recover and Re Engage, and why forgiveness and reconciliation are possible even after years of damage. If you're searching for addiction recovery, Christian testimony, marriage help, or hope that change is real, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find these stories of transformation.New episodes every Mondaywww.lifehousemot.cominfo@lifehousede.comJoin us Sundays at 9 & 11 AMIntro music by Joey Blair

This week Bassim and Jose sat down to interview Monhagen's very own financial literacy teacher, Ms. Rader. Listen in to a wide ranging interview that offers some incredible financial tips and maybe even a recommendation on some Mexican food!Enjoy the show and be sure you like, subscribe, and leave us a positive review on itunes or Spotify!  Intro/Outro and Ad Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.

Two special interviews on this week's show: 1- Traci Toth and Ann Lamanna from Wheels For Wellness talk about their elegant and fun 'Tablescapes' fundraiser on 4/19 that helps provide people with transportation to their medical appointments and treatments.  (www.wheels4wellness.org) 2-John Owens, Director of the 46th Annual Spring Follies at Laurel Ridge Community College in Middletown invites the community to celebrate the 1990's with upbeat performances and comedy on 4/11 and 4/12 with fun pre-show activities and food (including free ice cream).  (www.laurelridge.edu/follies)

The Final Score podcast continues its state-championship series this week with sophomore standout Ryker Keeney of the Middletown High School wrestling team. Keeney chats with host Greg Swatek about his 43-6 season, which included placing third in the Frederick County tournament at 144 pounds, winning the Class 2A-1A West regional title in that weight class and then placing fifth at the state tournament. He talks about what it was like to be a part of such a powerhouse team at Middletown this season. The Knights capped an undefeated season by winning the Class 2A state duals championship, and they crushed nearly all of their opponents along the way. Keeney talks about what made the team so strong and how it felt after winning the state title. There is also discussion about why he is so passionate about wrestling, leading a team despite being one of its youngest members, how he got into wrestling and what the future looks like for the Middletown High wrestling program. Prior to this conversation, News-Post sports reporter Alexander Dacy joins Greg to discuss spring sports around Frederick County and the players from the county playing minor-league baseball, keeping the dream alive with Opening Day on tap across Major League Baseball.

Michael McAdams was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, known as the City of the Seven Hills. He was raised in a Christian household surrounded by family members who valued faith and spirituality. His uncle, John W. Sullivan, was a passionate Pentecostal preacher who founded churches in Florida and Kentucky, including the largest in Middletown, Ohio. Wilma Jean Jones, Michael's mother, frequently played piano during church services. Michael's grandmother, Mary Culbertson, was called to the ministry at age 30. She often spoke of how God communicated with her through her heart. She received sermons and song lyrics dictated to her mind, which she used in her sermons and singing. Mary always acknowledged these gifts as from God and felt privileged to receive them. As Michael matured, his strong foundation of faith proved beneficial, and he remains a sincere seeker of truth. He remains open today to all sources of spiritual and psychic information. At twenty, Michael enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany for two years. At that time, he was married, and his wife and daughter joined him in Germany. They had an apartment off-base, and his second daughter was born there. After returning from the Army, Michael worked for GM in Cincinnati and also served as a sales manager for Sheraton Hotels in Dayton, booking commercial events. Even as a child, Michael questioned church teachings, always feeling there was more to discover. With a solid faith foundation, he explored various spiritual and psychic topics. “When the student is ready, a teacher will appear,” suited Michael well, as he met people who recommended books or speakers that guided him further along his path. Michael has always felt intuitive and soon learned he could receive information and messages for others by holding objects like jewelry, keys, or items that carried a person's vibration—techniques known as psychometry. He was given a table as a reader at a Cincinnati spiritual event and performed readings at their monthly meetings. Michael believes his mission in this lifetime is to serve as a bridge between those with a biblical faith background and those with a spiritual one, offering enlightenment and truth through the messages and teachings he shares, inspired by his mother, Wilma Jean Jones. Wilma Jean Jones attended many of these spiritual events and, with an open mind, discovered her own ability to tune into others and receive guidance from their spirit teachers or angels. She began teaching classes for those interested in developing their spiritual abilities. Wilma Jean spoke publicly to women's groups, was featured in several newspaper articles, and appeared on Cincinnati television discussing her abilities. This eventually led her to conduct dedicated sessions in which she received messages and teachings from spirit teachers and angels, which now make up three volumes of the book "An Angel Told Me So."Unlocking Humanity with Ancient Knowledge Hosted by John Edmonds Kozma Unimpressed Podcast offers a groundbreaking look into consciousness, ancient wisdom, and the nonconscious aspects of humanity via the Quantum Field. Hosted by John Edmonds Kozma, CEO of Bang Productions and a seasoned entertainment industry veteran with extensive experience, each episode delves deeper than typical discussions to reveal profound insights about reality, spirituality, and human potential. He has been likened to Albert Einstein for his innovative reasoning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wellness is a multi-trillion dollar industry, but it's not “one size fits all.” For some people of color, Eurocentric beauty standards can be harmful, and trying to achieve an arbitrary wellness goal can actually cause stress. We talk with registered dietician, Dalia Kinsey about the book, Decolonizing Wellness: A QTBIPOC-Centered Guide to Escape the Diet Trap, Heal Your Self-Image, and Achieve Body Liberation. We also talk with and highlight the expertise of two local women in the industry working to make beauty and wellness accessible to all. GUESTS: Dalia Kinsey: Registered Dietician, creator of the Body Liberation for all Podcast, and Author of Decolonizing Wellness: A QTBIPOC-Centered Guide to Escape the Diet Trap, Heal Your Self-Image, and Achieve Body Liberation Maryah Gonzalez: Owner of Haus of Vanity in Cheshire, Conn. Seryna Simmons: Owner of skin and hair care boutique, Seryna’s Holistiq in Middletown, Conn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us live: Our next live podcast, "Access Louisville: The State of Dining Out," is set for 4 p.m. April 21 at 500 West Jefferson. Three local chefs are coming on: Noam Bilitzer, of MeeshMeesh, Anne Shadle of Mayan Cafe and Lawrence Weeks of Murray's Creole Pub. We'll talk about issues facing the industry, including food costs, changing neighborhood dynamics and more. Tickets are available here.The restaurant scene is ever evolving and we go over the latest on the Access Louisville podcast this week.To start off the show, we chat about the future of Vincenzo's. With news of the potential redevelopment of the Humana Building and surrounding property, we've all been wondering what would happen to this venerable Louisville restaurant that's on the site. Reporter Michael L. Jones, who interviewed the brothers behind the restaurant, explains that a lot is still up in the air. Brothers Agostino and Vincenzo Gabriele opened the authentic Northern Italian restaurant in May 1986 after David Jones Sr., then chairman of Humana, invited Vincenzo to take over the former Columns location in the Humana Conference Center at 150 S. Fifth St. in Downtown Louisville.But they're now celebrating the restaurant's 40th anniversary at a time when the future of the Humana Building is in flux. LBF previously reported that Louisville-based Poe Cos. has signed a letter of intent to purchase the 26-story Humana Building at 500 W. Main St. and convert it into a 1,000-room hotel. Later in the show this week, we chat about the closing of Sharetea, a family-owned business in Middletown. We talk about the latest with Akiko's, a Karaoke bar on Bardstown Road. And we wrap up the restaurant talk with a chat about a new Cuban Italian restaurant, Prado 264, which is coming to the former Mark's Feed store space.  Following the restaurant talk, we go over some local media news, including a recent deal that saw WHAS-11 change hands. And we talk about the University of Louisville women's basketball team advancing to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament.Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. You can follow it on popular podcast services including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. 

In this podcast episode ... Bringing together law enforcement and young people, it's been happening for a while now. We talk to the Police Activity League of Middletown or PAL about their work building bridges with local youth.

Will from Middletown went on a puppy playdate, and now he's being ghosted. He wants to know why he hasn't heard from his date. Find out in Second Date Update.

As a part of America's 250th Anniversary Celebration, a national exhibit that is crisscrossing the country will be coming to Middletown's historic Wayside Inn on March 27th and 28th.  Barry's guest to share the exciting news is the Mayor of Middletown, VA, Charles Harbaugh IV  www.freedom250.org          Facebook:  Town of Middletown, VA

After winning state wrestling titles last Saturday in Upper Marlboro, Linganore High wrestlers Cash Wheat and Alex Tortolani, as well as their coach, Jeff Wheat, Cash's father, are this week's guests on The Final Score podcast. The trio chats with host Greg Swatek about its big weekend at the state wrestling championships at The Show Place Arena. Cash Wheat pinned Walt Whitman's Matthew Hobbs in 5 minutes and 54 seconds in the Class 4A-3A championship match at 150 pounds, while Tortolani earned a 5-3 victory over Whitman's Zach Richards in the 4A-3A final at 215 pounds, reversing a loss to him from a week earlier in the regional championships. Wheat, who pinned over 100 opponents during his high-school career, grew up dreaming of winning a state title. Meanwhile, Tortolani didn't start wrestling until he was in high school and only recently developed the belief and the confidence that he could actually do it. How did they feel when they won their championships? And what did their coach, Jeff Wheat, think as he watched it all unfold? Prior to this conversation, FNP sports reporter Alexander Dacy joins Greg to discuss state semifinal boys basketball games featuring Frederick High and Middletown and Hood College's remarkable run to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament.

Middletown, Ohio is the home of the oldest documented continuously operated stained-glass studio in the United States.Their glass is acquired from all over the world and design techniques date back to the original owners.We'll learn more about the history of the BeauVerre Riordan Studio.The Westcott House was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1906. After interior alterations changed the floor plan in the 1940s the building fell into disrepair and was considered a lost Wright artifact. But in the early 2000s, the house was rescued. And it has now been open for tours and inspiration for more than 20 years.Loom Collective just opened in Clintonville. It's a community center focused on providing connection and touch to those deprived of it.Guests:Linda Moorman, owner, BeauVerre Riordan StudiosMarta Wojcik, executive director/curator of Wescott HouseChristie Holtzclaw, founder, Loom CollectiveIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.

Middletown, Ohio is the home of the oldest documented continuously operated stained-glass studio in the United States.Their glass is acquired from all over the world and design techniques date back to the original owners.We'll learn more about the history of the BeauVerre Riordan Studio.The Westcott House was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1906. After interior alterations changed the floor plan in the 1940s the building fell into disrepair and was considered a lost Wright artifact. But in the early 2000s, the house was rescued. And it has now been open for tours and inspiration for more than 20 years.Loom Collective just opened in Clintonville. It's a community center focused on providing connection and touch to those deprived of it.Guests:Linda Moorman, owner, BeauVerre Riordan StudiosMarta Wojcik, executive director/curator of Wescott HouseChristie Holtzclaw, founder, Loom CollectiveIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.

Join us for What Stayed, a live Season Two gathering. March 31 · Virtual · Free · Limited spots · konu.org/eventsAs we arrive at the final conversation of Season Two, we turn to one of the deepest questions that has quietly threaded through the entire series: what happens when the conflicts we face are not simply disagreements, but conflicts about identity?In this episode, Michael Koehler sits down with Dr. Hugh O'Doherty, longtime teacher of Adaptive Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School and a practitioner of peacebuilding shaped by his experience growing up during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.Hugh's life unfolded inside a history of deep division, between Protestant unionists who identified with Britain and Catholic nationalists who identified with Ireland. The Good Friday Agreement brought an end to most large-scale violence in 1998, but the deeper work of peacebuilding, identity, grief, history, and trust, continues.Drawing on decades of work in conflict resolution, Hugh reflects on what exercising leadership looks like when people are asked to engage across seemingly unbridgeable divides. At the heart of the conversation lies a profound paradox: the very identities we cling to in order to know who we are can become the barriers that keep us trapped.Toward the end of the episode, Hugh shares a reading from Prior Unity, a reflection suggesting something radical. Beneath our divisions, unity is not something we must create. It may already be true.What You'll Explore in This EpisodeGrowing Up Inside Conflict: Hugh shares what it meant to grow up in Northern Ireland during decades of violence, where identity was shaped early and reinforced daily, in schools, communities, and public rituals. These early experiences formed the backdrop for his lifelong search to understand the roots of violence.Learning to Sit in the Fire: Working in early peace and reconciliation efforts, Hugh describes the experience of bringing people from opposing sides of the conflict into dialogue, and discovering how little preparation there was for what happens when the "other" is truly encountered. One of the most important capacities he developed was not intellectual. It was the ability to remain in the heat of conflict without fleeing from it.The Paradox of Identity: A turning point came when Hugh realized something unsettling: we often need the other as an enemy in order to know who we are. Letting go of that structure is not simply a change in opinion. It is a loss of identity. Adaptive leadership offers a way of understanding this. People do not resist change. They resist loss.Peace Agreements and Adaptive Work: Hugh reflects on the limits of traditional peace agreements. While they can stop violence, they often leave the deeper adaptive work untouched. Real reconciliation requires something much harder: helping people see how they themselves are participating in the very systems that keep conflict alive.The Inner Work of Peacebuilding: Over time, Hugh came to see that the work of peacebuilding is inseparable from inner work. The divisions we see in the world mirror divisions we carry within ourselves. The journey toward peace is therefore both political and deeply personal.Prior Unity: In the closing moments of the conversation, Hugh shares a reading that has shaped his own path: the idea that beneath our identities and divisions, the world is already a unity. Not a unity we must build, but one we may awaken to.Quotes from This Episode"I learned to sit in the fire." — Dr. Hugh O'Doherty"The more I kept him as the other, the more I realized I was keeping myself imprisoned." — Dr. Hugh O'Doherty"We need the other as enemy in order to know who we are." — Dr. Hugh O'Doherty"People don't resist change. They resist loss." — Dr. Hugh O'Doherty"The world is a prior unity. It is not that there is a unity yet to be established which you must seek for and work on. Unity is so." — Adi Da Samraj, quotes by Dr. Hugh O'DohertyLinks & ResourcesLectures by Hugh O'Doherty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0I1yMElyFAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLlnwEUKxMQReading Shared in This Episode Adi Da Samraj. Prior Unity: The Basis for a New Human Civilization. Middletown, CA: The Adi Da Foundation Press, 2015.In this short philosophical work, Adi Da argues that humanity's deepest conflicts arise from the assumption of separateness. The book proposes a different starting point: the recognition that the world is already a prior unity, and that transformation begins with awakening to that reality.About Dr. Hugh O'DohertyDr. Hugh O'Doherty is an adjunct lecturer who has taught leadership and conflict resolution at the Harvard Kennedy School, the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, and the University of Maryland. Raised in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, his work has focused on peacebuilding and dialogue across deep identity divides.He directed the Ireland–US Public Leadership Program for emerging practitioners from across the political parties in Ireland and led the Inter-Group Relations Project bringing together political and community figures to establish protocols for political dialogue. Hugh has consulted with organizations including the Irish Civil Service, the American Leadership Forum, the Episcopalian Clergy Leadership Program, and the Mohawk Community Leadership Program in Canada. His work has also taken him to Bosnia, Croatia, and Cyprus, and he has addressed the United Nations Global Forum on Reinventing Government.He holds an M.Ed. and Ed.D. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.Continue the ConversationNew episodes of On the Balcony drop every two weeks. Receive additional reflections and resources at konu.org/balcony.Season Three will turn toward practitioners, people out in the world practicing adaptive leadership: their struggles, experiments, and lessons. If you know someone whose practice we should explore, Michael would love to hear from you.Mentioned in this episode:What Stayed? A Post-Season Gathering for Listeners.If something from this season followed you home—a moment of attention, a recognition, a question you're still sitting with—you are not alone. Join us for "What Stayed," a 90-minute gathering featuring intimate breakout conversations to explore what resonated. Limited spots are available. Come sit with us. Reserve your spot for March 31st: https://konu.org/events/on-the-balcony-what-stayed

This week Jada Tucker got a chance to sit down and interview Ms. Sullivan. Listen in as we hear about everything from her time in Middle School here at Monhagen to her favorite color.Enjoy the show and be sure you like, subscribe, and leave us a positive review on itunes or Spotify!  Intro/Outro and Ad Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Edited By: Noah Palmer and Darren Scorzello

Show Notes: Erin-Michael Gill, founder of Genaesis, shares his upbringing in Middletown, Maryland, and his education at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, where he studied astronomy and physics. He describes working at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office while pursuing graduate studies at Johns Hopkins University in applied physics, and later earning an MBA from MIT. Erin-Michael explains how his early exposure to patentability analysis shaped his view that intellectual property strategy often matters as much as the underlying technology. Working as a Patent Examiner Erin-Michael discusses his role as a patent examiner at the USPTO, evaluating applications for novelty and non-obviousness. He describes how examiners assess claims against prior art and why learning to identify the "one sentence" value proposition behind an invention became a durable skill for building and valuing companies. Intellectual Property Strategy at DuPont Erin-Michael describes moving from the USPTO into IP strategy at DuPont (Kevlar/Nomex), where he helped inventors protect and position new technologies. He recounts identifying a promising commercialization path for a new material, writing a business case, and being given the opportunity to help lead the effort to market. Improving PTO Operations Erin-Michael shares his experience advising during the Obama administration transition, contributing ideas to improve USPTO operations and reduce processing delays by addressing internal bottlenecks, incentives, and tools. Patent Portfolio Analysis and the "Patent Wars" Erin-Michael discusses later work analyzing patent portfolios and helping investors understand the strategic value of IP, including the dynamics behind major technology litigation that followed the rise of social platforms and smartphones. Founding Genaesis: GovCon M&A Erin-Michael explains how he entered the world of federal government contracting (GovCon) and why small-business set-aside programs create unique deal dynamics. He describes founding Genaesis to advise buyers and sellers of GovCon firms, with a focus on valuation, deal structuring, and growth through acquisition. Advising on Trade Agreements and IP Erin-Michael discusses his service on an industry advisory committee focused on intellectual property in trade, advising on complex trade issues across multiple administrations and highlighting why predictability and stability matter for investment and innovation.   Timestamps: 01:53: Role at the Patent Office 04:52: Transition to IP Strategy 09:36: Involvement in the Obama Administration 12:06: Career in IP and Government Contracting 21:09: Founding Genaesis and Government Contracting 44:03: Service on Federal Advisory Boards 48:46: Impact of Trade Agreements on IP   Links: Website: www.Genaesis.com Website Bio: https://www.genaesis.com/erin-michael    This episode on Umbrex: https://umbrex.com/unleashed/episode-637-erin-michael-gill-founder-of-genaesis-on-govcon-ma/ Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com. *AI generated timestamps and show notes.  

On May 15, Columbus resident Robert Alt summited the tallest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest.Since then, his journey has continued. Now he has summited six of the seven highest peaks in the world.A local author is fusing history lessons with ghost stories to create a fun and interesting way to learn Ohio history.Having already written two books in his “Ohio Kids” series and coming out with a third, Logan Lyon is continuing his family tradition of finding new ways of teaching.Middletown, Ohio is the home of the oldest documented continuously operated stained-glass studio in the United States.Their glass is acquired from all over the world and design techniques date back to the original owners.We'll learn more about the history of the BeauVerre Riordan Studio.Guests:Robert Alt, mountaineer/founder, Profound Climbing/president/CEO, The Buckeye InstituteLogan Lyons, author, The Chillicothe GhostsLinda Moorman, owner, BeauVerre Riordan StudiosIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.

On May 15, Columbus resident Robert Alt summited the tallest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest.Since then, his journey has continued. Now he has summited six of the seven highest peaks in the world.A local author is fusing history lessons with ghost stories to create a fun and interesting way to learn Ohio history.Having already written two books in his “Ohio Kids” series and coming out with a third, Logan Lyon is continuing his family tradition of finding new ways of teaching.Middletown, Ohio is the home of the oldest documented continuously operated stained-glass studio in the United States.Their glass is acquired from all over the world and design techniques date back to the original owners.We'll learn more about the history of the BeauVerre Riordan Studio.Guests:Robert Alt, mountaineer/founder, Profound Climbing/president/CEO, The Buckeye InstituteLogan Lyons, author, The Chillicothe GhostsLinda Moorman, owner, BeauVerre Riordan StudiosIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation you can request an alternative format.

The aviation industry is facing a critical workforce gap, and right here in Middletown, Ohio, we are building the solution.On this episode of the What Gives Podcast, we're filming on-location at the brand-new Butler Tech Aviation Center. Joining me is Dr. William Sprankles, CEO of Butler Tech and a powerhouse in educational innovation.William is the architect of the Fifth Day Experience and is now overseeing one of the most advanced career tech facilities in the country. We're diving deep into how this $15M investment at the Middletown Regional Airport is transforming lives and fueling the regional economy.Key Takeaways:How Butler Tech is tackling the Aviation Workforce Shortage.The impact of the Aviation Education Hangar on Southwest Ohio students.Why "Student Agency" is the secret sauce to modern education.Stay tuned for the full episode!#ButlerTech #AviationCareers #EducationInnovation #MiddletownOhio #CareerTech #PilotShortage #WhatGivesPodcast #WorkforceDevelopment

There's a long history of brothers playing in the NHL. One of better known siblings currently in the league are Trevor and James van Riemsdyk, currently working to get Washington and Detroit in the playoffs respectively.Neil and Vic had the opportunity to sit down with both late in the Olympic break. The brothers shared enlightening stories from their past and present...and even gave a peek into their futures as pending UFA's.Before the interview, in Three Things You Need to Pay Attention to, Vic and Neil break down the gold medal game in men's hockey where Jack Hughes took the US to the top of the podium for the third time.On the back end, our usual personnel notes - and not all of it injury-related...IN THIS EPISODE:[01:44] - Three Things You Need to Pay Attention To.[17:14] - Welcoming in Trevor and James van Riemsdyk.[18:33] - The brothers share their preparation to resume the season Feb. 25 after having 11 days off.[20:25] - With the van Riemsdyk's being American, where's Trevor's loyalty should Canada and the U.S meet in the final with two Capitals teammates playing on Canada - and one on Slovakia as well, the Americans opponent in the semis.[22:27] - James talks about playing with current teammate and 500-goal scorer Patrick Kane. The pair first played together 20 years ago prior to them being selected 1-2 in the 2007 NHL Draft.[23:48] - When JVR was a rookie in Philadelphia in 2009-10, it was Kane's heroics which defeated the Flyers for the Blackhawks first Stanley Cup since 1961. After 17 seasons in the league, that experience has provided perspective on how difficult it is to make a Final.[25:47] - Growing up in Middletown, NJ, Trevor shares his path to the NHL was considerably different from that of his brother, but influenced by him as well.[27:57] - Parental influence.[28:50] - Competitiveness between the brothers, which extends to younger brother Brendan.[34:22] - Playing against each other in the NHL and the awareness when on the ice at the same time.[36:03] - Neil takes James back to earlier in his career when he was playing the AHL.[38:11] - Some words on younger brother Brendan, who's looking to make some inroads in the coaching circles.[40:59] - Could the older brothers play under the younger one?[42:22] - Trevor shares his experiences playing in Chicago, Carolina and Washington, including watching Alex Ovechkin break the all-time goal scoring record last spring.[47:55] - James his thoughts about the pressure of winning in Toronto, being on the 2017 team which made the playoffs of missing the three previous seasons, and now trying to help the Red Wings into the post-season after a nine-year drought.[53:30] - Trevor speaks to the challenge facing the Capitals this season. Tops in the Eastern Conference a season ago, struggling just to get in this year.[56:16] - WIth James and Trevor pending UFA's, thoughts of joining forces as, perhaps, a final NHL stop?[59:30] - Wrapping up the chat with NHL Wraparound's first active players.[1:02:15] - Personnel notes and what's ahead.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #NHLWraparound.com #ShortShifts #NYCentric #CelebritySeries #HallofFameEdition #StanleyCupdate #SummerCoolers #Smith'sPix #NeilSmith #VicMorren #PatrickHoffman #NHL #SummerCoolers #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes...

A Return Visit Reveals Restaurant Reality Just months after opening their doors, Amanda and Bill Whitson welcome back Valley Today host, Janet Michael, and SBA Virginia District Director, Carl Knoblock to share the unvarnished truth about launching Clem's Kitchen at Middletown's historic Wayside Inn. While the couple anticipated challenges, the reality of restaurant ownership has delivered surprises at every turn. Nevertheless, their commitment to quality, community, and scratch-made comfort food keeps them moving forward. Click here to listen to the September conversation. The Best-Laid Plans Meet Reality Originally, the Whitsons planned a cautious rollout—breakfast service only, with dinner introduced gradually over several months. However, customer demand quickly rewrote that script. Within just one week of opening in September, they expanded to full dinner service. "It's definitely not what we thought," Amanda admits, though she emphasizes the fun amid the exhaustion. This rapid expansion tested their team immediately, yet it also validated their concept faster than expected. Staffing: The Universal Challenge Throughout the conversation, both Amanda and Bill identify staffing as their biggest ongoing challenge. Unlike Amanda's early days working at the Wayside Inn for Leo Bernstein, today's workforce operates with different expectations and motivations. Consequently, the couple has built their culture around a simple principle: everyone does everything. Bill proudly notes that he washes more dishes than anyone else, not because he must, but because it frees his team to focus on food preparation and guest service. Meanwhile, Amanda reinforces this philosophy during every interview, making it clear that hierarchies don't exist at Clem's Kitchen—only teamwork. Furthermore, the Whitsons recognize that attracting quality staff requires competitive wages. They deliberately pay above minimum wage, understanding that employees who can cover their bills become invested team members. This strategy has paid dividends, creating a staff that genuinely cares about guest experiences rather than simply collecting paychecks. The Social Media Tightrope In addition to staffing challenges, the couple navigates the precarious world of online reviews. As Carl observes, one negative review can significantly impact a new restaurant, and responding requires finesse that's difficult to muster when you're "in the weeds" with cooking and service. Therefore, Amanda and Bill's decision to open slowly—despite the eventual rapid expansion—gave them crucial time to train their team thoroughly before facing the unforgiving court of public opinion. Scratch-Made with a Twist What sets Clem's Kitchen apart, however, isn't just their operational philosophy—it's the food itself. Amanda, who describes herself as someone who "doesn't measure anything," creates dishes that honor classic comfort food while adding unexpected elements. For instance, her twice-baked potatoes feature a crispy tater-tot exterior that Janet still raves about. Similarly, the restaurant's fresh-baked biscuits—which disappeared in just 28 minutes during a recent sausage gravy contest—come with house-made flavored butters and preserves that change regularly. Moreover, the couple prioritizes sourcing raw ingredients over pre-processed products, despite the additional labor involved. Bill emphasizes that while it's easy to source food, finding quality raw product proves much harder. Nevertheless, guests can taste the difference between hand-cut vegetables and frozen alternatives, making the extra effort worthwhile. A Menu That Evolves Initially unplanned, Clem's Kitchen now changes its dinner menu monthly—a practice that emerged from necessity but has become a strategic advantage. This rotation keeps regular customers engaged while allowing Amanda creative freedom to experiment. At the same time, certain favorites remain constant: burgers, wings, and the popular roasted chicken ensure that creatures of habit can always find something familiar. Additionally, the monthly changes help manage food costs, especially when catering events require specific ingredients that can then appear on the restaurant menu. Events: The Economic Engine Speaking of catering, Bill candidly acknowledges that special events "kept us afloat" during January's slow season. The couple brought their established catering clientele from their food truck, and now these clients enjoy the full-service venue with its bar and multiple event spaces. From corporate gatherings to weddings, these events provide crucial revenue that allows the restaurant to maintain quality ingredients and competitive wages during slower periods. In fact, Bill notes that in today's restaurant landscape, "you gotta do two, three things at once" to remain profitable. Building Community, Not Just Serving Food Beyond the business metrics, Amanda and Bill focus relentlessly on creating genuine connections. Bill regularly sits with guests, sharing coffee and conversation regardless of whether he knows them personally. Amanda has introduced personal touches like allowing regular customers to have designated coffee mugs and accepting family heirloom salt and pepper shakers from neighbors who eat there weekly. These gestures transform transactions into relationships. As Carl astutely observes, "Nine times out of ten, people come back for the relationship versus coming back for the food." This philosophy drives everything at Clem's Kitchen, from the warm greeting guests receive upon entering to the tableside chocolate milk service that makes children feel special. Looking Ahead: Spring and Beyond Looking forward, the Whitsons plan to leverage the four-acre property more fully. They're launching Friday night live music, opening their expansive patio (which adds 40% more seating capacity), and actively pursuing a farmer's market partnership. Additionally, they're exploring ways to highlight the Wayside Inn's historical significance, particularly as Virginia celebrates its 250th anniversary. Carl enthusiastically suggests that local economic development could help showcase this pre-Civil War landmark as a destination for history-focused tourism. Furthermore, Amanda dreams of eventually adding a small retail shop where guests could purchase house-made sauces, pickles, and Tricia's celebrated desserts—particularly that coconut cake that has customers asking to take whole cakes home. The Superpower of Execution When asked about their approach, Bill identifies their "superpower" simply: "We figure it out." While they acknowledge that preparation reveals blind spots, their ability to execute under pressure has carried them through every unexpected challenge. From the rapid dinner expansion to managing a 400-biscuit order that disappeared in under half an hour, the couple consistently delivers. Yet beneath this execution-focused mindset lies something deeper. As one longtime community member told Bill while shaking his hand: "It's back. Nice job. It's back." After years of the Wayside Inn lacking its heartbeat, Clem's Kitchen has restored what was missing—not through financial investment alone, but through genuine care, quality ingredients, and unwavering commitment to community. The Bottom Line Ultimately, Amanda and Bill Whitson aren't just running a restaurant—they're rebuilding a community gathering place. While the work exhausts them and challenges emerge daily, their focus remains clear: create experiences that make guests feel welcomed, valued, and eager to return. In an industry where many cut corners to maximize profits, Clem's Kitchen takes the opposite approach, betting that quality, authenticity, and human connection will sustain them through the difficult early years and beyond. As spring approaches and the patio opens, Middletown's historic Wayside Inn stands ready to reclaim its place as the heart of the community—one scratch-made meal, one warm greeting, and one genuine relationship at a time.

Tracing back to 19th-century eyewitnesses, accounts describe a massive, serpent-like creature seen in the waters of New England's longest river. The most famous report occurred in 1886 near Middletown, Connecticut, when two men claimed their boat was struck by an enormous animal that raised a long neck and dark head above the surface. Additional sightings followed in later years along the river in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Though no physical evidence has ever been found, the reports fueled regional folklore, blending natural mystery, misidentification theories, and enduring river-borne intrigue.Join us today, as we cruise Within the Mists of Connecticut to tell you about the Connecticut River Monster.Facebook Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/544933724571696Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withinthemistpodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@withinthemistpodcast1977 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ohio has upgraded the charges against Michael McKee to two counts of aggravated murder — putting life without parole on the table for the alleged killing of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer. McKee, a vascular surgeon whose career was allegedly falling apart, reportedly drove 300 miles to Middletown, Ohio, committed a double homicide, and drove home with the murder weapon still in his possession. The marriage lasted seven months. The divorce was eight years ago. But according to investigators, McKee never moved on. Monique's family says they "immediately knew" when they got the call. We break down what aggravated murder means in Ohio, why the alibi allegedly fell apart in one interview, and the malpractice lawsuit timeline that mirrors Monique's new happiness with Spencer. This case is a devastating example of coercive control reaching its final stage — and a reminder that restraining orders and fresh starts don't always protect the people who need it most.#MichaelMcKee #MoniqueTepe #SpencerTepe #AggravatedMurder #OhioCrime #TrueCrimeToday #CoerciveControl #DomesticViolence #StalkerKiller #ChargesUpgradedJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.