Podcasts about Monroe County

Bob talks about a bill that would give Monroe County its own judicial district, the murder and attempted murder of two Minnesota politicians, Bob reads a California Highway Patrol press release about a Mt. Morris man, Bob talks about Malik Evans launching TV ads ahead of the primary, his take away from politics over the weekend, home construction regulation, Wegmans and Walmart re-organizing stores, and Bob takes a call.

Will These 5 People Change the Kohberger Trial? #kohberger #kohberger witnesses #idaho4case What wil the 5 witnesses from Monro County Pennsylvania tell the court about Bryan Kohberger. Will the 5 witnesses from Monroe County be significant witnesses. Watch this episode and find out.

Thief delivery driver stole the grill my wife bought me from Walmart. Ozempic penis - explained. Monroe County, Michigan - Where if you have good evidence of Bigfoot… you'll get free weed. Man left completely stunned as a hammerhead shark falls out of the sky in real life 'Sharknado'. The Steelers signed Aaron Rodgers to a 1 year $13m deal. Colorado Denies Permit for Elephants at Renaissance Festival. How much and how often should you be tipping?

It's no surprise that the Mediterranean diet was ranked as the best overall diet by U.S. News & World Report for the eighth year in a row. This style of eating focuses more on fueling your body with the right foods and enjoying healthy meals with others rather than following a restrictive plan.  Listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast, where we talk about the Mediterranean diet with dietitian Alexa Roseberry with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), part of Jefferson Health.  Can following the Mediterranean diet make you live longer? What if you don't like fish and you aren't a fan of vegetables? How can you make healthier choices going out to eat? Which one is better – the Mediterranean diet or the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet? Are there ways to stop the post-lunch slump? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month.Chapters:     · 0:01 - Intro     · 1:13 - About the Mediterranean diet     · 3:54 - Mediterranean diet pyramid     · 6:41 - Meals with others     · 10:05 - If you don't like fish or vegetables     · 12:01 - Healthy fats     · 17:14 - Meal ideas     · 18:49 - Snack ideas     · 21:12 - Dessert ideas     · 24:41 - Budget and meal planning tips     · 30:48 - Live longer on the Mediterranean diet     · 34:54 - Daily fiber intake     · 35:32 - Mediterranean diet and PCOS     · 36:42 - DASH diet vs. Mediterranean diet     · 38:52 - High-protein, low-carb diet     · 41:26 - Nutrition tips if you've had a colectomy and have an ileostomy      · 44:03 - Gaining strength back after surgery     · 47:45 - Signs you're not eating enough protein     · 49:44 - How to make healthier choices at restaurants      · 52:38 - Stop the post-lunch slump     · 54:30 - Nutrition advice

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, June 9th, 2025. In today's newscast, we have an excerpt from an interview – where Eco Report producer Julianna Dailey speaks with Ava Hartman, the Executive Director of Canopy Bloomington More in today's feature report. That's Margie Hershey, founder of the Foster Closet of Monroe County, donating …

As weather warms, insects make their way to Wisconsin. Charitee Seebecker talks with the man keeping his focus on their migration. P.J. Leisch, UW-Extension Entomologist says that with the extra moisture we've seen, insect levels will likely pick up.Wet weather and smoke are back in the forecast today according to Stu Muck.Now is the time to start thinking through a partial sale or auction for some farms. Ashley Huhn with the Steffes Group tells Pam Jahnke that their bookings are already ticking up, and that giving yourself time is a key to success. Paid for by the Steffes Group.Manure spills can happen at any time in Wisconsin, and the state's DNR is always monitoring. A recent spill in Monroe County has the DNR gathering data on fish kill and volume spilled. Ben Jarboe talks with Nathan Nye, fish biologist with the DNR.Does your lawn have you scratching your head? Bewildered about why it won't catch? Doug Soldat, UW-Extension Turf Specialist struggles with it on his personal lawn. Seed and water are two key ingredients to success. He visits with Charitee Seebecker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A $27 million spring spending package before the City-County Council will receive a final vote next week. Nearly half of all the solar installed in Indiana came online last year, mostly from the state's utilities. Monroe County is the only Indiana jurisdiction named on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's list of cities, counties and states that the agency believes obstruct enforcement of federal immigration law. Indiana officials say the state is declaring freedom from the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or bird flu. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Bob talks about Rochester, Monroe County, Yates County and Wayne County being on the federal sanctuary cities list, Linda McMahon being sent to a Long Island school district to defend a Native American mascot, and a hearing for the Sam Nordquist murder trial, Bob reads a press release from the city about Latinx Pride Day, and Bob talks about local tv news using cell phones as cameras.

On the show: -Somebody walked in with a bit of a dramatic injury this morning -Hottest neighborhood in Monroe County is... -Hand me down toilet?!!! -Kids now aspiring to be...a wicked witch??? -Wayne County 911 Center coworkers will never look at each other the same way -Jerk or Justified? Teacher friend who brags how many days left until retirement -BUZZ Fam in studio let's do shots! -Keep it PG -Keep kids out of trouble -Dancing with the Arc!

Bob talks about the new voting machines in Monroe County, a guy smashing the window of a truck over a pro-police flag on Turk Hill Road, Trump tariff flip flops and the stock market, Bob talks about his Memorial Day weekend, and the weekend at Ontario Beach park.

Hundreds of nurses at a major Madison hospital are set to go on strike next week. The state stands to lose hundreds of millions of dollars in federal food assistance. And, manure runoff from a dairy farm in Monroe County has killed hundreds of fish.

Join the Bad Girl, The One and Only Playa, and The Stars, as they cover the tragic case of the 2022 University of Idaho Killings. In the early morning hours of November 13, 2022, four University of Idaho students were fatally stabbed in an off-campus residence in Moscow, Idaho. On December 30, suspect Bryan Christopher Kohberger was arrested in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, on four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. A jury trial is currently scheduled to begin on August 11, 2025, in Boise, Idaho. The True Crime Fab Four as always has much to say! Join us every Monday at 7PM Eastern Time on the Monte & The Pharaoh YouTube Network! #universityofidahokillings #bryankohberger #truecrime

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Thinking about buying or selling a home in Monroe County, NY? In this episode, Shane Allen interviews our resident Open House Expert Brooke Stewart to break down the top tips, secrets, and mistakes to avoid at open houses in the Rochester area.

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, May 19th, 2025. In today's report, WFHB News reports on the impact of the tornadoes and storms that swept through Bloomington on Friday. More in today's broadcast. You’ll also hear from Christian Freitag from Conservation Law Center, currently suing the state to stop the dumping of untreated …

In this episode, Hailey uncovers Monroe County, which is tucked into the western corner of Wisconsin and is unlike any other county in the entire state. Home to miracle workers, melody makers, and even marsh farmers, these are only a few of the amazing people who make Monroe County a truly unique place. Follow along and uncover their astounding stories first-hand. The Bobber is brought to you by Something Special from Wisconsin: https://www.somethingspecialwi.com/Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/uniquely-wisconsin-monroe-county/Wisconsin Animal Rescue: Chasing Daylight: Wisconsin Animal Rescue: Chasing Daylight; Barn Restoration: Music Before the Making: Barn Restoration: Music Before the Making; A Fifth Generation Cranberry Farm: Reframing Farming: A Fifth Generation Cranberry Farm: Reframing FarmingThe Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/the-bobber-blog/The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpodShop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsinDiscover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsinDiscover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworksUniquely Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/dw-uniquely-wisconsin/Monroe County: https://www.co.monroe.wi.us/

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, May 14th, 2025. Later in the program, Deep Dive: WFHB and Limestone Post Investigate where we look into issues regarding Health, Housing, and the Environment that directly impact residents of Monroe County. More in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, “The Bottom …

From responding to new legislative requirements, some contained in bills over 800 pages long, to visiting homes and handling aggressive property owners, Judy Sharp has been doing it all for almost four decades.  

Property tax reform has been a priority of Governor Mike Braun's administration from Day 1 of this year's General Assembly session.  Senate Bill 1 limits the property tax revenue Indiana counties receive by providing relief on property tax assessments. And while homeowners and businesses will see some relief, local governments are preparing for potential staff and service cuts due to the loss of revenue from the state.  Monroe County alone is projected to earn about $37 million less in revenue over the next three years, according to the state's latest fiscal analysis. Read more: County says it cannot do more with less City and county officials said the bill puts the onus on local municipalities to make up the deficit. “Because the state legislators who supported SB1 were too cowardly — and yes, I choose that word purposefully — to do their jobs, local governments are going to have to raise local income taxes to make up deficits. We're not going to have a choice,” said Monroe County Commissioner Jody Madeira. The uncertainty with the loss of funding loss is already having an effect. Monroe County Council Member Peter Iversen said the council does not want to make a financial promise that it cannot fulfill in five or 10 months. And that could mean hiring freezes and stagnant salaries. Read more: Salary request discussion leads to tense exchange at county council meeting The property tax bill will also affect the amount of money going to public schools. On this week's Noon Edition, we'll discuss the property tax law and the impact it will have on local communities. Join us on the air by calling 812-855-0811 or toll-free at 1-877-285-9348. You can also send questions for the show to news@indianapublicmedia.org.  You can also record your questions and send them in through email.  Guests Jody Madeira, Monroe County Commissioner, District 3Hopi Stosberg, Bloomington City Council Member, District 3 Anton Neff, Owen County Council Member, District 2 

Can you name the 2025 "Dirty Dozen?" In the Monroe County Department of Environmental Services (DES), the term refers to the 12 items that cannot be thrown in your curbside recycling. While county recycling leaders say Monroe County has been ranked among the best municipalities for recycling in the U.S., one in 10 items placed in residents' recycling bins shouldn't be there. This hour, we're joined by the DES team to explore the state of county recycling efforts and what you need to know. Our guests: Mike Garland, director of the Monroe County Department of Environmental Services Tina Stevens, education coordinator for the Monroe County Department of Environmental Services

Living with polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS can take a toll on your emotional and physical health. Common symptoms of this condition are irregular periods, infertility, weight gain and unwanted hair growth – all of which are difficult to cope with.  Listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast, where we talk about how to manage PCOS with OB-GYN Emily Brophy, MD, with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), part of Jefferson Health.   What are the symptoms of PCOS? How does PCOS impact ovulation and fertility? What lifestyle changes may help manage PCOS symptoms? Which supplements may provide hormonal support? What diet changes may help women who have PCOS? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month.Chapters:     · 0:01 - Intro     · 1:00 - What is PCOS?     · 2:05 - Is PCOS genetic?     · 2:46 - Challenges with diagnosing PCOS     · 3:41 - Irregular periods     · 4:38 - Tracking your cycle     · 5:58 - DUTCH test     · 7:21 - PCOS treatment options     · 8:53 - Sharing your diagnosis with your health care team     · 10:08 - Lifestyle changes to help manage PCOS     · 10:58 - Recommended diet changes     · 11:54 - How to reduce the bloating     · 12:37 - PCOS supplements     · 14:57 - Evening primrose oil     · 15:28 - Inositol and PCOS     · 15:47 - Magnesium supplements     · 17:24 - Chasteberry and black cohosh     · 18:21 - Inflammation and PCOS     · 19:11 - Importance of exercise     · 20:30 - Unwanted hair growth     · 22:11 - Spearmint tea     · 22:43 - Ovulation and fertility     · 23:45 - Tracking ovulation     · 25:16 - Mental health and PCOS     · 26:34 - Acupuncture and acupressure     · 28:04 - If you've had your symptoms dismissed      · 29:57 - Advice

On today's edition of On Location, Tim Lightner (eWorld Enterprise Solutions, Inc.) welcomes Pamela Pipkin (Director of the Monroe County, Wisconsin Child Support program). Learn how Pam got her start with the child support program, hear about some of her accomplishments and about the Monroe County, Wisconsin Child Support Program. Pam joins On Location today to talk about a subject, and an article that she wrote in the January 2025 NCSEA CSQ newsletter, titled “Intersecting Drug Court Participation and Child Support Obligations: A Journey Through Monroe County, Wisconsin”.  You will get to hear Pam discuss the journey between drug court and child support – to positively support families navigating substance use disorders and treatment court obligations, and who also have child support obligations.If you would like to talk further with Pam, please feel free to reach out to her at Pamela.Pipkin@co.monroe.wi.us.  If you are an NCSEA member, please check out her article on this topic in the January 2025 NCSEA CSQ newsletter.

rWotD Episode 2886: Charles A. Hunt (Wisconsin politician) Welcome to Random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia’s vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Saturday, 29 March 2025 is Charles A. Hunt (Wisconsin politician).Charles A. Hunt (April 17, 1829 – August 24, 1899) was an American miller, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a key figure in the attempted removal of the Winnebago people from Wisconsin in the 1870s, and was a founder of Clinton, Vernon County, Wisconsin, and Melvina, Wisconsin. He was also a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Monroe County during the 1868 and 1870 sessions, and served as a Union Army officer during the American Civil War.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:56 UTC on Saturday, 29 March 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Charles A. Hunt (Wisconsin politician) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Jasmine.

A new trail is coming to Mark Twain State Park in Monroe County near Hannibal this summer. As Harshawn Ratanpal reports, volunteers came together recently to clear the trail and remember a friend.

Sure, today's going to be decent, but I'm looking at 69° on Friday and getting ready for a ride! Weather will definitely be better later this week. In the news this morning, a possible recall may be coming for thousands of Ford F-150 trucks, 23 & Me is filing for bankruptcy, a nurse in Monroe County is being accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a patient, a new craft beer festival is coming to the Wisconsin Dells, and the former Minnesota Senator accused of soliciting a minor for prostitution is staying in jail for now. In sports, the Bucks lost to the Suns last night, MLB opening day is just a few sleeps away, JuJu Watkins is out for the rest of the season with a leg injury, and the men's March Madness Sweet 16 kicks off on Thursday. Elsewhere in sports, now that a bunch of teams have been eliminated from the tournament, college basketball coaches are heading all over the place for a new gig. And the Hulkster is losing massive amounts of popularity, apparently. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show now that he's back from his trip to Mexico. Is your home full of dust? Here's five tips to help clean things up a bit this Spring. Are you a fan of Fireball? Are you over 90 years old? Well, you could win a "lifetime supply" of the whisky. Have you heard of the term "Boomerasking"?? It has little to do with someone's age, but more to do with wanting to talk about yourself, rather than listen to someone else's story. These videos always get me in the #Feels…a retired Military K-9 & his Army Veteran handler were recently reunited and the clips are emotional! Plus, a funny story about a goat & a kangaroo that worked together to escape the farm. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who ran over a bicyclist on her way to a golf lesson, an elementary school teacher who exposed himself in class while he urinated into a trash can, a pilot who forgot his passport at the airport & had to turn a flight around to go get it, another pilot who had to make an emergency landing because some asshole on a plane refused to give up his cigarette lighter, and a man got his girlfriend's hand stuck in his mouth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I had six different people's donations of basil in my dish yesterday, and that's what made it work.” This week on the show, we talk with Heather Craig of the Community Kitchen of Monroe County about cooking for a crowd everyday, improvising in the face of uncertainty, and sourcing ingredients from the community. Plus, stories from Harvest Public Media about rural grocery stores and the effects of the Trump administration USDA cuts on farmers and rural residents. 

“I had six different people's donations of basil in my dish yesterday, and that's what made it work.” This week on the show, we talk with Heather Craig of the Community Kitchen of Monroe County about cooking for a crowd everyday, improvising in the face of uncertainty, and sourcing ingredients from the community. Plus, stories from Harvest Public Media about rural grocery stores and the effects of the Trump administration USDA cuts on farmers and rural residents. 

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, March 20th, 2025. In today's newscast, WFHB News welcomes prosecutor Erika Oliphant on Civic Conversations – a podcast collaboration between WFHB and the League of Women Voters of Bloomington and Monroe County. More in the bottom half of our program. Also coming up in the next half …

A police chase that went from Toledo to Monroe County ended with two suspects getting away. At least 15 vehicles were stolen from an auto manufacturer. WWJ's Jonathan Carlson has your Friday morning news. (Photo: Getty Images)

A Monroe County jury has CONVICTED 67-year-old Marshella Chidester on all counts -- after she was accused of crashing into the Swan Boat Club in Monroe County during a birthday party last April, killing two kids. (Photo: Darrylin Horne/WWJ(

The prosecution has wrapped its case in the trial of the Monroe County woman accused of killing two children when she drove her car into a birthday party at the Swan Boat Club. That's our stop story as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs down the local headlines for your Wednesday midday in Metro Detroit. (PHOTO: Mariah Dodds, the mother of Alanah and Zayn Phillips who were killed at the Swan Boat Club last April, testifies during the trial for Marshella Chidester. © Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that can have a big impact on your health. It's responsible for making hormones that affect your metabolism, heart rate, mood and more.  Listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast, where we talk about thyroid issues with Andrew Brackbill, MD, endocrinologist with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), part of Jefferson Health.   Why are women more prone to having a thyroid issue? What is the difference between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism? How does Hashimoto's disease affect your health? How might having a thyroid problem impact fertility? Can thyroid conditions impact your mental health? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month.Chapters:      · 0:01 - Intro     · 0:56 - The main function of your thyroid     · 2:16 - Why women are more likely to have a thyroid problem     · 6:14 - Fatigue and your thyroid      · 12:18 - Symptoms of a thyroid problem     · 13:17 - Temperature intolerances     · 13:58 - Hypothyroidism vs. hyperthyroidism      · 15:45 - Diagnosing thyroid conditions     · 16:57 - How thyroid disorders impact your life     · 19:49 - Hashimoto's disease and hypothyroidism      · 20:49 - Fertility and thyroid conditions     · 23:18 - Menopause and your thyroid      · 25:01 - Diet and your thyroid     · 28:08 - Weight and your thyroid      · 29:51 - Addressing weight issues     · 31:25 - Stress and your thyroid     · 32:45 - Stress management tips     · 33:35 - Mental health and your thyroid      · 36:06 - Wellness strategies      · 38:03 - Treatment options for thyroid conditions     · 44:12 - Getting a thyroid panel     · 45:20 - What is shown in your thyroid panel     · 47:02 - At-home thyroid tests

Let's finish strong on a Friday morning! We kicked things off this morning with updates on the Pope's condition and the details surrounding Gene Hackman's death. Plus, a cause of death for Michelle Trachtenberg has been released. Also, Elon Musk is asking retired air traffic controllers to come back to work, and a Monroe County woman has been arrested after allegedly stealing from the township accounts. In sports, the Bucks got a nice win against Denver last night, the #11 Wisconsin Badgers are at #8 Michigan State on Sunday, Travis Kelce has indicated that he's going to be back with the Chiefs next year, and the NFL announced it's salary cap numbers for the upcoming season. Elsewhere in sports, a golfer vs. a gator in #Florida, Justin Tucker & his wife have finally spoken after all the recent allegations made against him, and a soccer referee got bit in the balls by some kid on the pitch! We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, Doc joined us just after 8am to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen. A couple of food-related articles this morning…including Taco Bell rolling out new Crunchwrap Sliders for their 20th anniversary, and Hidden Valley Ranch teaming up with Digiorno Pizza for a couple of new creations. And in case you missed it, we announced the headlining acts(Drowning Pool, Texas Hippie Coalition, & Bobby Friss) for this summer's Big River Rally, which takes place June 27th and 28th. Tickets go on-sale next Wednesday at 8am! Cool story about a woman who just turned 105 years old & wanted to go to a rave for her birthday, and a tense video of cops in New York working to rescue a horse that fell into an icy pond. Tomorrow is the first of March, so we took a look ahead at some of the things to look forward to in the upcoming new month. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who was mad at her ex-boyfriend and ended up vandalizing the wrong vehicle, a guy who got locked in a storage unit for four days by his girlfriend, a couple of idiots in Kentucky who robbed a Dollar store, and an OnlyFans content creator who's looking to bang Veterans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, February 20th, 2025. Later in the program, local journalist Steve Hinnefeld talks about school vouchers on Civic Conversations – a podcast in collaboration between WFHB and The League of Women Voters of Bloomington and Monroe County. More in the bottom half of our program. That’s Little 500 …

A key piece of evidence in the trial of a Monroe County woman accused of killing two kids at a birthday party while driving drunk will be permitted for now. That's our top story as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs down the local news headlines for your Friday midday in Metro Detroit. (Photo: © Ryan Garza / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 2/10/25, retired judges discuss President Trump's criticism of the judiciary. They also explain Monroe County's new Centralized Arraignment Plan.

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 Later in the program, we continue looking into the relationship between police and social work on Deep Dive: WFHB and Limestone Post Investigate where we look into issues regarding Health, Housing, and the Environment that directly impact residents of Monroe County. More in today's …

In this episode of Rochester Living, Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter joins us for an in-depth conversation on public safety in Rochester, the challenges of law enforcement, and his initiatives to recruit young people into the police force. Plus he shares his passion for running, cycling, and racing in the legendary Baja 1000. Don't miss this engaging conversation with one of Rochester's top law enforcement leaders!

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, January 30th, 2025. Later in the program, Civic Conversations – a podcast collaboration between WFHB and The League of Women Voters of Bloomington and Monroe County. More in the bottom half of our program. That’s former N-C-A-A staffer Dana Thomas on the college athlete transfer portal. Here …

Pictured: Teen Leaders in the HYPE program at City of Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities participate in an exercise to overcome obstacles. Photo courtesy of Blythe Brown.  Did you know that 74 percent of adults who were mentored as youth say their mentor contributed significantly to their success in life? Now, consider that more than 1 in 3 young people in America are growing up without a mentor. Fortunately, park and recreation professionals are addressing this gap by bringing more mentoring opportunities to youth across the country. And, NRPA is supporting these professionals and their agencies in their efforts to build effective and evidence-based mentoring programs that connect youth with caring and compassionate mentors, while strengthening connections across community.  On today's episode, in celebration of National Mentoring Month, we chatted with six youth mentees and six of their mentors in Mesa, Arizona; Huntsville, Alabama; and Monroe County, Michigan, to learn more about the impact of these programs. Tune in to the full episode to learn how each program is meeting the unique needs of youth, providing safe spaces filled with opportunities, and helping youth build meaningful connections with their peers and adults. You'll hear from: Chris Daniels, a mentor for City of Huntsville Parks and Recreation Department's Male Mentorship program Carter Williams, a youth participant in City of Huntsville Parks and Recreation Department's Male Mentorship program Blythe Brown, recreation assistant, Oscar Venegas, recreation supervisor, and Raynetta Brown, recreation coordinator for City of Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Eilleen Johnson, Adyson Thompson and Rebekkah Evans, teen leaders for City of Mesa's HYPE (Helping Youth Produce Excellence) program Jason Allen, ACC special projects director, and Maya Falls, ACC peer youth worker, from the Monroe County Opportunity Program Ava Long and Emery Amison, youth participants in the Monroe County Opportunity Program You'll also hear tips for starting a mentoring program at your agency and the benefits of simply incorporating a mentoring mindset into your existing programs. And, be sure to check out NRPA's suite of mentoring resources below to help you along the way. Related Links: Mentoring in Parks and Rec NRPA's Mentoring Resources Grant Opportunity: Out-of-School Time (OST) Youth Mentoring Program Grant Slideshow: City of Mesa HYPE Program City of Huntsville Parks and Recreation Department's Male Mentorship Program Monroe County Opportunity Program Thank Your Mentor Day: Stories of Impact from STRONGkids Mentoring.org Have feedback about this episode or Open Space Radio overall? Share it with us! If you enjoyed this episode or learned something that might help you make a positive impact in your community, please consider donating to NRPA. Your gift will support our storytelling efforts and our mission to advance parks, recreation and environmental resilience efforts that enhance the quality of life for all at nrpa.org/donate.    

Main Story: Andy Madtes gives a detailed report on the challenges facing workers at Monroe County Special thanks to Andy Madtes. Closing Credits: Show produced by the Officers and Staff of Teamsters Local 769, including Josh Zivalich, Steve Myers, and Eddy Valero, with contributions by Local 769 Business Agents. The episode was written and produced by Bryan Bezpiaty. Show notes available at https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity  Music in this episode: Title and Credits Theme - The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628  Ft: Apoxode Promo backgrounds - Onion Capers by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Before you stop the scroll and go try that health trend – you'll first want to listen to this episode. We've seen everything from helpful to harmful ideas on social media this year including:  ·         Using snail mucin for skin care·         Drinking adrenal cocktails to lower cortisol·         Ditching vegetables for the carnivore diet·         Sipping tadpole water to lose weight Listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast, where we talk about some of the top health trends on social media with Tina George, MD, family medicine physician with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN).   What are cortisol cocktails and charcoal lattes? Should you try snail mucin for skin care? Why are Brazil nuts the new superfood? What popular diets are problematic? Will putting sliced onions or potatoes in your socks overnight reduce cold symptoms? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month.Chapters:     · 0:01 - Intro     · 1:01 - Snail mucin skin care     · 5:54 - Slugging your skin     · 10:06 - Face yoga     · 13:39 - Brazil nut buzz     · 15:08 - The carnivore diet     · 18:06 - Papaya seed parasite cleanse     · 23:49 - Wearing food to bed     · 25:03 - Charcoal lattes     · 28:37 - Cortisol cocktails     · 33:16 - Electrolyte packets     · 34:29 - Tadpole water     · 37:01 - All-natural pre-workout      · 38:42 - Longevity training     · 41:34 - Little treat culture     · 43:36 - A dopamine menu To learn more health tips, visit LVHN.org/healthyyou. Remember to subscribe, follow and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform: YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Player FM, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Deezer.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Dec. 23, 2024, Monroe County Legislators Rachel Barnhart and Susan Hughes-Smith discuss their frustrations with the county budget process.

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim talks with Tina Foster, Executive Director of JustCause. JustCause provides legal assistance to low-income residents of Monroe County. Tina discusses the importance of pro bono work in bridging the access to justice gap and the need for civil legal assistance.For more information on how to get involved with JustCause, click here. 

On this week's edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, Margaret Barondess, a manager in the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) environmental section who is retiring from state government, reflects on her career. More than 50 years ago, Congress adopted the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Barondess, who worked for MDOT for 33 years, explains how the act informs planning for transportation projects in Michigan and department efforts to at once protect our air, waterways, wildlife, and plants and minimize inconvenience to travelers. While critics of NEPA have argued for scaling back the need for environmental impact statements, supporters tout NEPA's role in saving money, time, lives, historical sites, endangered species and public lands while encouraging compromise and cultivating better projects with more public support. Barondess also talks about the challenges and rewards she and her team have experienced in recent years, including the success protecting some threatened species on a segment of I-75 in Monroe County with a corridor conservation action plan. 

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Dec. 17, 2024, we sit down with new Monroe County Public Health Commissioner Dr. Marielena Vélez de Brown to discuss her views on public health.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Dec. 16, 2024, Monroe County Legislator Howard Maffucci joins us to break down the recently passed county budget.