Podcasts about Putnam County

On this episode of the Local Matters podcast, Jeremy Wendt is joined by Jackie Vesper, CTE Supervisor in Putnam County, to discuss how CTE is helping to connect students to career pathways. She talks about her journey to Cookeville, how she found a love for education, and what she has enjoyed most about her job. Jackie also speaks on programs like work-based learning, which allows students to work, intern, and even job-shadow during school days. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

Snow and wind expected on Sunday and overnight The National Weather Service is predicting blizzard conditions in the Highlands on Sunday (Feb. 22) and overnight into Monday. A blizzard warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Putnam County from 1 p.m. Sunday until 6 p.m. Monday and for Dutchess from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Monday. Forecasters expect winds of up to 45 mph to be accompanied by falling and/or blowing snow, resulting in reduced visibility. The NWS defines a blizzard as a storm that contains large amounts of snow or blowing snow, with winds in excess of 35 mph and visibility of less than a quarter-mile for at least three hours. Putnam is expected to receive 14 to 22 inches of snow, with rates reaching 2 inches per hour. Dutchess is expected to receive 10 to 20 inches. Temperatures will drop to feel as low as 14 degrees. Wind gusts could reach 45 mph, it said, and the wind and the weight of snow may bring down trees and power lines. Dutchess County has issued travel restrictions for all non-essential personnel starting at 9 p.m. Sunday at 9 p.m. through 4 p.m. Monday. County and Beacon city offices will open at 11 a.m. on Monday. Putnam County also restricted all non-essential travel from 9 p.m. Sunday to 10 a.m. Monday. Metro-North will operate on an hourly service schedule on Monday, with weekend schedules in place on the branch lines. The Hudson Rail Link connecting bus will be suspended. On Saturday, Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in 20 counties, including Putnam and Dutchess. Beginning Sunday, 100 members of the New York National Guard with 25 vehicles will be staged across the lower Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island to assist first responders, and the State Emergency Operations Center activated Sunday morning. The Village of Cold Spring has restricted parking from 5 p.m. Sunday until 7 a.m. Tuesday. Alternative parking is available at the American Legion lot on Cedar Street (south end only; do not use the Ambulance Corps spaces); the Haldane ballfields lot on Route 9D (no permit is required during snow emergencies); the village lots on Kemble Avenue, The Boulevard and New Street; and the Fair Street municipal lot. For updates, call 845-747-7669. [Update: On Tuesday, temporary no parking signs will be placed throughout the village to allow crews to remove snow.] The Village of Nelsonville announced parking restrictions from noon Sunday through 4 p.m. Monday. Parking will be prohibited on village streets, including on Main Street/Route 301. Designated winter parking spots are available on Adams Avenue and the west side of the Secor Street lot. In Beacon, after the accumulation of 2 inches of snow, vehicles cannot be parked on public streets between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. Vehicles can be moved to any city public parking lot, but vehicles must be moved from the lots 24 hours after the snow stops falling. See our online calendar for cancelations. For updates, see our Storm Resource Page.

Join Kosta and his guest: Tessa Davis, Sales and Marketing Director and Assistant Tourism Director at Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau. In this episode: In 2024, Tennessee set a new record for tourism after generating $31.7 billion in direct visitor spending and welcoming over 147 million travelers. Most of us probably never think about it, but the Upper Cumberland is a tourist destination. How does increased tourism locally and statewide benefit Putnam County? Let's pretend our cousin is coming into town and they've never been to Cookeville or even Tennessee. We call you, because we know exactly who can plan out the perfect day for a visitor to the Upper Cumberland. What's the agenda? The new Putnam County Convention Center is outstanding. It was long overdue and we're not done. In addition to the convention center, we're getting a 64,000-square-foot Expo Center. Will you tell us about both these projects and what it means for tourism? Find out more about Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau: https://www.visitcookevilletn.com/Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN.This episode of Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is made possible by our partners at Aspire Barber and Beauty Academy.Find out more about Aspire Barber and Beauty Academy:https://aspirebarberandbeauty.com

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" is back onstage in New York City for its 20th anniversary. Cast members perform songs from the show live in our studio. Photo by Joan Marcus

Documentary about role-playing Putnam camp to screen at Howland Alex Simmons was deep in the jungles of the Amazon, shooting a documentary for National Geographic about black market gold mines, when his co-director, Carina Mia Wong, turned to him and asked, "What do you know about LARPing?" Simmons didn't know anything about LARPing, or Live Action Role Playing. But when Wong told him about a LARPing summer camp in the Hudson Valley called Wayfinder, in which adolescents and teens spend a week running around in the Putnam County woods, improvising elaborate fantasy tales and whacking each other with foam swords, he agreed they'd found the subject for their next film. "When you're a kid, everything gets delineated," Simmons said. "You're told that you can either be into sports or be a nerd. But when I was a kid, I liked sports and Dungeons & Dragons." After an epic campaign through the festival circuit resulting in a dragon's hoard worth of awards, including a special jury award at the 2024 SXSW Festival in honor of the film's "bravery and empathy," We Can Be Heroes comes to the Howland Cultural Center at 7 p.m. on Thursday (Feb. 26). After the screening, presented by the Beacon Film Society, Judson Packard, the Wayfinder camp director, will answer questions. "What matters is that the campers get to tell their own stories," Packard says in the film. "And for each one of them, they are the main character of that story." Packard found Wayfinder as a wayward and moody teenager 20 years ago. It is a place where neurodivergent, LGTBQ+ and/or teens who don't feel like they fit in can be themselves. As a camper in the film exclaims: "It's all just a bunch of nerds, straight up vibing." Wayfinder was happy to participate with the filmmakers. But logistics were more challenging. "You have 40 kids running through 500 acres of land," said Wong. "How do we film that?" The filmmakers spent a summer figuring out how to film at night in the woods, where to place cameras and when to do tick checks (constantly). They also looked for campers they could follow. "It was a gut feeling," said Wong. "Who has the potential for a transformation? Whose journey are we invested in? Where can things go in a week?" The documentary focuses on kids like Cloud, an 11-year-old, first-time camper from White Plains who puts in two hours of daily lightsaber practice. There's Dexter, a 15-year-old homeschooler from Manhattan who's written two-thirds of a fantasy trilogy but just wants to get his crush's phone number by the end of the week. And there's Abby, a 17-year-old, budding animator who is battling gastroparesis and spinal muscular atrophy and has been given a troubling long-term diagnosis. Nevertheless, arriving at camp, Abby tells the filmmakers, "I'm pumped as hell. … Am I allowed to curse?" The scene gets more deliriously chaotic when the campers begin the "adventure game," an improvised, multi-day storyline. Entitled "The Last Green," the scenario posits that the campers form six tribes of faeries facing a mysterious black void that is closing in around them. The story becomes a film within a film as the tribes figure out whether they can work together to save their world. What happens next is something completely unexpected. Before the game kicks off, some campers say they see the story as a metaphor for climate change. But there's another darkness that the kids have been fighting off: The film was shot in the summer of 2022, as the pandemic began to wane. For many campers, even though they're wearing full-body cardboard armor and giving themselves names like Shard Dorpington and Infernuis Nocturna, this is the most normal thing they've done in years. "During the filming, it hit us how impactful COVID has been on this generation," said Simmons. "They were telling us, 'I didn't get to have my senior prom,' or 'It was supposed to be the most important year of my life, and I missed it.' I still get emotional thinking about it." The Howland Cultural ...

This week, the Creeps will always try a new Coke. They sip on some of the new Coke Zero Cherry Float. They then try the Super Bowl fresh bag of Lay's plain original potato chips fresh off the line.Then, Kelsey talks about a man in Putnam County, WV who broke into a gas station while wearing a wonderful and foolproof disguise.They also talk about the Super Bowl, the Halftime Show, and Matt's longstanding hatred of the Patriots, and chip crispiness.

Join Kosta and his guest: Virginia Fillers, Director of SoulSong at First Presbyterian Church of Cookeville, Board President of Restoring Childhood Initiative and Candidate for Putnam County Commission District 12. In this episode: Being a parent in 2026 isn't easy. To be clear, it's never been easy, but now we get to post it on social media. As someone that's a parent, the Director of a Montessori Program and serves as the Board President for our Restoring Childhood Initiative, why do you think parenting today is so difficult? What is Montessori? What makes SoulSong different from other pre-kindergarden options here in the Upper Cumberland? Kids need the opportunity to mess up. That's something we learned from the Restoring Childhood Initiative that's really hard for modern day parents. How do we let our kids mess up and have real independence without compromising their safety or wellbeing? As we mentioned in the introduction, you're running for Putnam County Commission in District 12 (Algood). If elected, how will you use your experience as an educator and child advocate to serve your district and Putnam County?Find out more about SoulSong: https://www.firstprescookeville.org/soulsongFind out more about Restoring Childhood Initiative: https://www.restoringchildhoodputnamcounty.com/Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN.This episode of Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is made possible by our partners at Miss Sallie's Market.Find out more about Miss Sallie's Market:https://www.misssallies.com

Public input on Marathon development "A More Walkable Cold Spring" will be the focus of a public presentation to the Cold Spring board on March 10 to launch a planning process for the 12-acre Marathon property on Kemble Avenue, the village's largest undeveloped tract. The Kearney Group, which owns the property, has hired Jeff Speck, co-founder of Speck Dempsey, a Brookline, Massachusetts-based urban planning firm, to explain the fundamentals of pedestrian-oriented neighborhood design. "We don't have a lot of young people without children, and there aren't really affordable, entry-level houses in the village," Mayor Kathleen Foley noted at the Wednesday (Feb. 11) meeting of the Village Board. The Marathon parcel, formerly the site of a battery plant, is zoned for a mixed-use planned unit development. Foley said a series of charrettes will be held in April and June. The developer will then create an application for the Planning Board. Sidewalk grants Foley updated the board on the status of federal Transportation Alternatives Program grants to add sidewalks along the north end of Fair Street from Mayor's Park to Route 9D and along Morris Avenue/Route 9D at the northern border of the village. The sidewalks were extended on Fair Street from the municipal parking lot to Mayor's Park as part of the recently completed stormwater drainage repairs. Cold Spring owns a short stretch of Fair Street north of Mayor's Park to the village boundary. Putnam County owns Fair Street from there to Route 9D. The cost of the new Fair Street sidewalks is estimated at $2 million. The grant would pay 80 percent of the cost, with the remaining 20 percent paid by Cold Spring, which must show it has the capacity to fund the entire project, a requirement she described as "kind of bananas." Foley said Putnam County is willing to front the 80 percent and the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail announced this week it would contribute the 20 percent local share. "We have had less luck on Route 9D," Foley said. State parks, HHFT, the state Department of Transportation and Putnam County have declined to cover 80 percent of the estimated $3 million cost. "We have a few Hail Mary asks out to some private organizations to see if they would loan the town the funds," Foley said. In other business … Village accountant Michelle Ascolillo reported that the cost of snow removal after the January storm was $68,000. In his monthly report, Robert Downey, the Highway Department crew chief, thanked Marc's Landscaping, Sal Pidala and Sons Excavating, Allen's Dumpster Service, Minardi's Excavation, Harold Lyons and Sons, Putnam County, Philipstown, the state Department of Transportation and state parks for their assistance in the aftermath. Matt Jackson, the officer-in-charge of the Cold Spring Police Department, reported that officers responded to 87 calls in January. The most frequent were alarms (12), assisting fire departments (8) and assisting local emergency medical services (8). There were also single calls for a domestic incident, a dispute, disorderly conduct and a person in crisis. Saturdays produced the most calls (22), followed by Fridays (18) and Wednesdays (15). He said Tuesdays produced the fewest calls (5). The Cold Spring Fire Co. answered 16 calls in January, including seven fire alarms, two assists to local EMS, two incidents of propane odor and single calls for a transformer fire, motor vehicle accident with injuries, mutual aid to North Highlands Fire Co., smoke in a structure and a pump out. Stephen Etta answered the most calls (14) with 20 volunteers responding to at least one call. The village said it will forward 16 cases of delinquent taxes, totaling $37,688, to Putnam County for collection.

A Valentine’s Day eve edition of Indiana Sports Talk gets underway with Brendan King and coach Lovell talking about what’s to come on the show and the Indiana Pacers getting fined $100,000 by the NBA for load management. After King was on the call for the Murray State vs. Indiana State game last night, he gives a recap of a comeback effort by the Sycamores and how the Racers were able to pull it out. We then get into the night of high school basketball with John Herrick of the ISC Sports network who was on for both games of the Putnam County tournament. Then, Derrick Williams of Cardinal Ritter feels his team is playing their best ball of the season after their win over Heritage Christian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this episode of the Local Matters podcast, Jeremy Wendt is joined by Trent Jones from STEMOVATE. He helped bring STEM education to Putnam County School Systems as a 4H Agent, and has lived a life full of spreading his knowledge in agriculture, stem, and 4H. He talks about what inspires him to give students insight about STEM and agricultural education, and how STEMOVATE will continue to give help to students across Putnam County. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

Join Kosta and his guest: Trenton Strode, Vice President of Putnam County Young Democrats, District Representative of Putnam County Democratic Party and Candidate for Putnam County Commission District 11. In this episode: You're running multiple races in 2026. As we said earlier, you'll be seeking one of the two seats in Putnam County Commission District 11, but you've also announced and qualified on the ballot to run against Incumbent Ryan Williams for Tennessee House of Representatives District 42. Why? As our listeners might remember, last summer you were arrested and charged with a felony at the June 2025 Putnam County Commission meeting. Several months later those charges were dropped and you are now pursuing your own bid for Putnam County Commission District 11. We're not here to rehash the events of last summer, but I'm curious the impact it had on your decision to run and the explosion of democratic candidates running in our local 2026 elections? On social media the Putnam County Republican Party has taken every opportunity to link Putnam County Democratic Party, Putnam County Young Democrats and anyone that puts a (D) next to their name with as much political chaos and bad behavior as possible. You are one of the few, if at times only representatives to hold the line and call out this bad behavior. Why do you think our local republican party is so fixated with disparaging the opposing party when there isn't one Democrat currently serving in local office? Find out more about Trenton Strode: https://www.facebook.com/tyler.strode.71Find out more about Putnam County Young Democrats:https://www.facebook.com/PutnamCoYoungDemsFind out more about Putnam County Democratic Party:https://putnamdemocrats.org/Putnam County Election Dates:Primary Election: May 5, 2026General Election Date: August 6, 2026 Voter Registration/Polling Information: https://sos.tn.gov/govotetnFind out more about Putnam County Elections:https://putnamcountytn.gov/election-commission

County to appeal case over ethics charges A state judge has ruled that a Putnam legislator accused of an ethics violation by the county attorney can choose her defense attorney instead of using one on the Law Department's list of vendors. Judge Victor Grossman, in a Jan. 22 ruling, sided with Toni Addonizio in the lawsuit she filed in June against County Attorney Compton Spain and Putnam County. Addonizio, who represents Kent in the Legislature, is defending herself against an ethics complaint filed by Spain regarding her son-in-law's attempted purchase of a county-owned property. Grossman found that because Spain filed the complaint, he is "in a patently adversarial posture" to the legislator and cannot "be permitted to designate counsel" for Addonizio's county-funded defense without her permission. He denied Addonizio's request that the county pay her lawsuit's legal costs. He also ordered two exhibits and a paragraph in a third sealed at the Law Department's request but denied its request to seal other documents. On the day of Grossman's ruling, Spain and the county notified the court that they would be appealing the judge's decision and his denial to seal some records. The appeal prolongs the fight over Addonizio's request for a county-funded attorney — based on a state law, adopted by Putnam, that requires it to defend employees in federal and state civil cases for "any alleged act or omission" occurring while they are working. Municipalities are exempt from the requirement if they are the ones bringing the case against an employee. The law also entitles an employee to choose their attorney if the chief legal officer of a municipality, such as a county attorney, or a judge determines that a conflict of interest exists. In response to Addonizio's request, the Law Department said its insurer concluded that she was ineligible for legal assistance but, "after careful review," it selected one of the firms from its list of contractors — Roemer Wallens Gold & Mineaux — to represent her. The department also said that Addonizio could pay out-of-pocket for an attorney who is not on its list. "There could not be a more patent conflict of interest than the complainant in a politicized ethics proceeding selecting the accused's attorney," said Jeffrey Gasbarro, who represented Addonizio in the lawsuit. Spain's 191-page complaint, filed with the Board of Ethics in June 2024 and forwarded to the Attorney General's Office, accuses Addonizio of failing to disclose that her son-in-law, Byron Voutsinas, was the buyer initially agreeing to purchase a county-owned property at 34 Gleneida Ave. in Carmel. According to Spain, Voutsinas sought to use Addonizio's influence with the Legislature to include parking spaces from a nearby county-owned lot in the sale. He claims that the agreed-upon price, $600,000, represented a "veritable windfall" from a recommended listing price of $900,000 and market studies valuing it as high as $1.2 million. Spain's office moved to void the contract, arguing that Voutsinas failed to satisfy conditions for the sale to be finalized, including getting the Legislature's approval. After Voutsinas filed a breach-of-contract claim, Spain successfully petitioned a judge to have the contract canceled. During a May 2024 meeting of the Legislature's Rules Committee, then chaired by Addonizio, legislators accused the Law Department of filing the petition without first getting their approval. Addonizio "spoke frequently and freely on the matter," but should have recused herself, said Spain. The Legislature's then-counsel, Robert Firriolo, defended Addonizio in a response to Spain's complaint sent to the ethics board. He also accused Spain of failing to disclose, when asked on his employment application about criminal convictions, that he was found guilty in 1993 of criminal contempt of court. A judge found Spain guilty under the state Judiciary Law, which does not classify the charge as a misdemeanor. Because the penalty can...

Carmel residents say they fear crime, drugs A proposal to open a 24-hour drop-in crisis program in an office building off Route 6 drew both love and hate from Town of Carmel residents in public hearings. Everyone seemed to love the idea behind People USA's Stabilization Center, an urgent care for behavioral health where children, teens or adults suffering a mental-health or substance-abuse emergency could be treated and linked with services. But some people hated its location near their businesses and residences. "I have no doubt that it will help those in crisis," said one woman, identifying herself as the person attacked in October by a homeless man on a trail in Carmel. "But adding another facility that serves people in crisis so close to homes, local businesses, senior communities and the rail trail is not appropriate." The Planning Board agreed. On Jan. 28, Carmel became the second Putnam County town after Brewster to reject the Stabilization Center, delivering what may be a fatal blow to an idea championed by County Executive Kevin Byrne. In a statement, Byrne said he would reappropriate $2.5 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds allocated to the project. "We will continue working with providers, community partners and municipal leaders to increase public safety and expand access to care through evidence-based approaches, including but not limited to mobile crisis response and other prevention efforts," he said. Some of the people attending the Carmel Planning Board meeting applauded as Craig Paeprer, the board's chair, announced the 6-to-0 vote by its members to deny an application by People USA, which operates crisis centers in Dutchess and Ulster counties, to open one in an office building near the Putnam Plaza Shopping Center. People USA said the center would have been staffed with certified counselors, social workers and peer specialists, assisting up to eight people at a time, and would have had security trained in de-escalation techniques on-site from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. A public hearing in November began with a video shot at People USA's Stabilization Center in Poughkeepsie, which opened in 2017 as a collaboration with Dutchess County. The video showed a "hope room" where people are assessed, areas where those waiting to go home or be taken to another program can rest, read books or play games and a room for children and their families. A procession of speakers who followed the video presented different images — homeless people loitering in the nearby 24-hour McDonald's on Route 6, deputies dropping off inmates released from the Putnam County jail, discarded syringes and home invasions. The board's resolution rejecting the project cited multiple reasons, including the center's incompatibility with the area's other businesses and Carmel's "long experience with Arms Acres," a nearby residential substance-abuse treatment facility. Arms Acres and "similar programs" potentially "require a disproportionate commitment of community services, particularly police and emergency services," according to the Planning Board. Residents in Brewster invoked similar concerns as those in Carmel when they rallied in 2023 against People USA's plan to lease space above the Over the Rainbow Learning Center at a shopping center in the village, which is part of the Town of Southeast. The Town Board responded by approving in October 2023 a six-month moratorium on permits for medical and mental-health clinics, including a "mental health crisis or stabilization center." Twelve days later, residents attending a public forum on the center conjured images of intoxicated clients loitering outside, endangering children and littering the ground with drug paraphernalia. Byrne said in a letter to residents the following month that he directed People USA to abandon the Brewster location, setting off the search that led to Carmel. The organization, in its proposal to the Carmel Planning Board, said Southeast had "prejudged the application b...

Welcome to today's episode, a continuation from last week's conversations. Today's episode is about one of those roles that quietly keeps everything running, the kind of job most people don't think about… until they really need it. My guest is Trevor Addison, the Clerk of Court for Putnam County, and if you've ever bought property, dealt with a court case, filed legal documents, or tried to navigate the justice system, his office has likely played a role in your life, whether you realized it or not. We're going to pull back the curtain on what the Clerk of Court actually does, why the role is far more complex than most people imagine, and how Trevor found his way into a position built on trust, precision, and public service. We'll also explore the many services his office provides that often go unnoticed, from safeguarding real estate records to supporting judges, attorneys, and everyday citizens during some of life's most stressful moments. This is a conversation about responsibility, leadership, and the human side of government — where accuracy matters, compassion counts, and getting it right is non-negotiable. So if you've ever wondered how local government really works, or who's making sure the system doesn't fall apart, you're going to want to hear this one! Todays Guest: Trevor Addison, Putnam County Clerk of Court Website: https://www.putnamcourtclerk.org/ Phone: 706-485-4501 Sponsors: Tim Broyles State Farm https://mydowntownagency.com/ Second Chance Boutique https://colinc.org/second-chance-boutique/ Lake Oconee Family Fitness & Fero Fit https://loffc.net/ https://www.facebook.com/ferofitoconee/

Extremist views central to Route 9 case Derek Keith Williams began his paper assault on the Putnam County Clerk's Office with 118 pages of mostly indecipherable legalese filed in March 2020. By the time of his last filing this past September — a six-page "notice to vacate unlawful warrant" addressed to the Town of Carmel's police chief — the self-proclaimed "sovereign citizen" had spent more than $5,000 on nearly 30 filings with the clerk. Many of them were fruitless attempts to prevent M&T Bank from evicting Sokhara Kim and Chakra Oeur from their business and home at 3154 Route 9. The serial filings are a hallmark of sovereign citizens, a fringe movement started by white supremacists but with Black adherents like Williams, who is accused of causing the Cambodian couple to lose the property to foreclosure. Its members broadly believe they are exempt from laws and reject documents such as Social Security cards and driver's licenses, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center, a civil rights group that tracks extremists. The SPLC documented 93 sovereign citizen groups nationwide in 2024, including three in New York state: the Life Force Network, the National Liberty Alliance based in Hyde Park and Punished for Protecting. "More women, younger people and more economically well-off folks disenchanted with their lives under the U.S. government" are joining, according to the SPLC. This month, SPLC's monthly Intelligence Project Dispatch noted Williams' sentencing in December to six months in the Putnam County jail after being convicted on a misdemeanor charge of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle for driving without plates, insurance, registration or a license. Along with a mention of broadcaster Alex Jones, it was highlighted as an example of "conspiracy propagandists." Court Case to Resume in March Sokhara Kim and Chakra Oeur's effort to reclaim 3154 Route 9 is scheduled to continue March 18 with an appearance before state Judge Gina Capone, who presided over the foreclosure of the Philipstown property. A hearing set for Jan. 15 was postponed because the court could not find an interpreter for the couple, who are natives of Cambodia. On Jan. 2, Capone temporarily restrained M&T Bank from transferring the deed. Kim and Oeur hope to convince the judge that Derek Keith Williams is responsible for the foreclosure. According to their attorney, Jacob Chen, the loss of the property is a "deeply tragic — and profoundly avoidable — result" of the actions of "an unhinged and dangerous criminal who exercised coercive control over them." A few people who claim to be sovereign citizens have been involved in violent crimes, such as a 2024 shooting in which Corey Cobb-Bey, a "Moorish American National," killed a Dallas police officer. But they are more commonly known for non-violent efforts to evade taxes, squat on properties and carry out "illegal housing-related, money-making schemes," according to the SPLC. One of the standard tactics is "paper terrorism" — bombarding clerks' offices and courts with phony and often indecipherable filings that can exceed 100 pages and are filled with grandiose language, references to treaties and patents and widespread use of capital letters and the copyright and trademark symbols. According to the SPLC, "a simple traffic violation or pet-licensing case can end up provoking dozens of court filings containing hundreds of pages of pseudo-legal sovereign arguments." In January 2025, in Putnam, Williams filed a "notice of unlawful eviction" and "notice of fraudulent deed" claiming that M&T had foreclosed on land that an entity he created, DKW Trust, "secured by a land patent." Documents filed the next month declared Williams "a sovereign citizen of the United States of America" who is protected from "undue government interference" by the Constitution. Putnam County, he claimed, "has no constitutional authority to enter, search or seize" 3154 Route 9, the longtime home of Kim's business, Nice...

New traffic routes coming to Haldane campus Buses and cars will be required to use separate routes for entering and leaving the Haldane campus as part of a pilot program being implemented in April. Superintendent Gail Duffy and School Board President Peggy Clements explained the changes to the Cold Spring Village Board at its Wednesday (Jan. 28) meeting. The traffic changes will coincide with a voter-approved, $28 million capital project set to begin this year. A multi-purpose student center, science lab and classrooms will be added to the high school, while improvements at the elementary and middle school will include a student support center and science lab. "While the architects were developing the plans, they noted that Haldane has an unhealthy mix of car, bus and pedestrian traffic," especially during peak drop-off and pickup times, Duffy said. In addition, a transportation audit conducted by the Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) and recommendations from two consultants pointed to the need to address traffic congestion, she said. Beginning April 13, only buses will be allowed to enter and exit campus via Route 9D, while cars will be required to enter on Cedar Street and exit on upper Craigside Drive, Mountain Avenue and its feeder streets. "We all know that traffic movement at Haldane is tough," said Mayor Kathleen Foley. "Folks have been thinking for a long time about how to try to make that better and safer." As part of the pilot, Haldane officials have asked the village to increase police patrols during drop-off and dismissal and shift the crossing guard stationed on Route 301 to Orchard Street. During the discussion, the Cold Spring Police Department officer-in-charge, Matt Jackson, raised concerns over how the traffic patterns will affect the movement of emergency vehicles, including ambulances stationed on Cedar Street. Village and school officials plan to meet to fine-tune the proposal. In other business … Foley praised Robert Downey Jr., the Highway Department crew chief, for his planning and coordination with Putnam County and local contractors before the Jan. 25 snowstorm. She also thanked village workers for the many hours they spent clearing streets. The board reviewed a proposed letter addressed to the state parks department requesting a public hearing on the the Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement for the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail, which was released Jan. 7. Trustee Andrew Hall suggested language be added and objected to sending the letter as presented because he said he had only seen the draft the day before. Hahn Engineering, which serves as the village engineer, was authorized to request proposals for stormwater drainage repairs at the corner of Fishkill and Mountain avenues, necessitated by damage caused by extreme amounts of rainfall during the July 2023 storm. Foley said the intersection is a key area in dealing with stormwater that comes off Bull Hill and flows through the village to the Hudson River. The work, which will be funded in large part by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, could begin this spring and is expected to take four to six weeks. Hahn Engineering will call for proposals to inspect the village dock. The first phase will assess the size boats the dock can handle while phase two will determine if any short- or long-term repairs are needed. The dock was last inspected 15 years ago. The mayor has asked trustee Tony Bardes to document for budget purposes docking fees charged by other Hudson River municipalities. Seastreak has yet to submit a proposal for its fall cruise schedule, but a request to dock at Cold Spring has been received from a company interested in providing ferry service between Peekskill, Bear Mountain, West Point and the village. Foley said the proposal will be discussed after the dock has been inspected and docking fees considered. The proposed 64-foot ferry is about half the length of Seastreak. The board unanimously approved a reso...

Join Kosta and his guest: Charlotte Sanders, Chair of the Putnam County Republican Party and President and Founding Member of the Exchange Club of Putnam County.In this episode: Charlotte, I know this is a loaded question, especially for someone as involved and multifaceted as you, but what does success in Putnam County look like to you? You're the current Chair of the Putnam County Republican Party and previously served as the Vice Chair and Secretary. You have a long record of productive campaigning and outreach efforts and have helped our local GOP become the flourishing organization it is today. What does the next era of conservatism and the continued success of your party look like? Next year is an election year, and it's going to be huge for the Republican Party. How are you preparing for primaries, local and federal elections and what's your message to anyone considering running on the Republican ticket in 2026?Find out more about the Putnam County Republican Party: https://www.facebook.com/putnamcogopPCRP Monthly Meetings Information: 1st Tuesday of Every Month90 E. Spring St. Cookeville, TN 385015:30 PM Potluck | 6:00 PM MeetingOpen to the Public Find out more about Exchange Club Putnam County:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577278230322Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN.This episode of Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is made possible by our partners at Aspire Barber and Beauty Academy.Find out more about Aspire Barber and Beauty Academy:https://aspirebarberandbeauty.com

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Indiana, Michigan, South Carolina, Georgia, and the United States of America as a whole.A Facebook post from the Fishers Police Department on the disappearance of Hailey Buzbee: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CDwqcAe1v/The Indianapolis Star's report on three missing teenagers in Indiana's Hamilton County, including Hailey Buzbee (two of the missing juveniles have since been found safe): https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2026/01/12/three-teen-girls-in-hamilton-county-have-gone-missing-since-beginning-of-year-2026-hailey-buzbee/88140471007/The Hamilton County Reporter's article on the disappearance of Hailey Buzbee: https://readthereporter.com/fishers-pd-provides-update-on-hailey-buzbee-case/An article from WIBC on the disappearance of Hailey Buzbee: https://wibc.com/853286/fishers-police-search-for-missing-17-year-old-now-endangered/An article from WISH-TV on the disappearance of Hailey Buzbee: https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/update-regarding-hailey-buzbee-missing-since-jan-5th/If you see Hailey Buzbee, call 911 or call the Fishers Police Department at 317-773-1282. Please share articles about Hailey's story or send this episode to your friends and social network so we can keep raising awareness about this disappearance. You can also send an anonymous tip to Silver Lining of Hope here: silverliningofhope.com/haileyPeople Magazine's report on the murders of Larry and Sandra Moore: https://people.com/sc-couple-70s-found-dead-homicide-isolated-11889141Fox 10 Phoenix's report on the murders of Larry and Sandra Moore: https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/retired-south-carolina-couple-found-dead-homicide-homeIf you have any information on the murder of the Moores, call the Oconee County Sheriff's Office at 864-638-4111.WXYZ's report on Desmond Burks and his decision to plead guilty in the murder of Dr. Devon Hoover: https://www.wxyz.com/news/desmond-burks-pleads-guilty-in-murder-of-detroit-neurosurgeon-dr-devon-hooverA report from ABC News on declining murder rates in the United States: https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/homicide-rate-declines-sharply-dozens-us-cities-new-129445976Find discounts for Murder Sheet listeners here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/discountsCheck out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsOrder our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's episode is about one of those roles that quietly keeps everything running, the kind of job most people don't think about… until they really need it. My guest is Trevor Addison, the Clerk of Court for Putnam County, and if you've ever bought property, dealt with a court case, filed legal documents, or tried to navigate the justice system, his office has likely played a role in your life, whether you realized it or not. We're going to pull back the curtain on what the Clerk of Court actually does, why the role is far more complex than most people imagine, and how Trevor found his way into a position built on trust, precision, and public service. We'll also explore the many services his office provides that often go unnoticed, from safeguarding real estate records to supporting judges, attorneys, and everyday citizens during some of life's most stressful moments. This is a conversation about responsibility, leadership, and the human side of government — where accuracy matters, compassion counts, and getting it right is non-negotiable. So if you've ever wondered how local government really works, or who's making sure the system doesn't fall apart, you're going to want to hear this one! Todays Guest: Trevor Addison, Putnam County Clerk of Court Website: https://www.putnamcourtclerk.org/ Phone: 706-485-4501 Sponsors: Tim Broyles State Farm https://mydowntownagency.com/ Second Chance Boutique https://colinc.org/second-chance-boutique/ Lake Oconee Family Fitness & Fero Fit https://loffc.net/ https://www.facebook.com/ferofitoconee/

Ben Rodgers talks with Putnam County Commission Chairman Chris Cassety, a lifelong public servant whose passion for local government runs in the family. Cassety shares how his father's example—and the legacy of longtime commissioner Reggie Shanks—shaped his path to representing District 6. He breaks down the county budget, the dynamics of commission factions, and the challenges that come with stepping into the chairman's role. With six years of service behind him, Cassety offers an inside look at leadership, responsibility, and what it really takes to guide Putnam County forward. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

Join Kosta and his guest: Andrew Smith, Senior Instructor in the Department of English at Tennessee Tech University, Author, Editor, and Publisher of Everything's Folked Music Fanzine and Host of Teacher on the Radio on WTTU 88.5 FM. In this episode: This episode will air on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and we hope it serves as a reminder of the enduring strength of MLK's message and legacy. You've spent many years teaching students and our community about the life and mission of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. If you could pick one lesson for our listeners to reflect on from his work and advocacy, what would it be? Your father marched with MLK in Selma in 1965. What did that mean to you growing up and how did the advocacy of your parents influence the person you are today? Martin Luther King Jr. talked about a revolution of values moving from a thing-oriented society to a person-oriented society. What does that look like for a working-class, conservative leaning community like ours?Find out more about Andrew Smith and Teacher on the Radio:https://soundcloud.com/teacherontheradioBetter Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN.This episode of Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is made possible by our partners at Miss Sallie's Market.Find out more about Miss Sallie's Market:https://www.misssallies.com

Ben Rodgers sits down with Baxter Fire Chief Matt White, a Cookeville native who has spent 37 years in emergency services after unexpectedly falling into the field he now loves. Matt shares how growing up in a family of EMTs—and a push from his older brother—led him from working as a mechanic and in a body parts store to volunteering with Putnam County and eventually going full-time in the fire service in 1990. He reflects on how much Cookeville and Baxter have grown, the challenges of staffing a young full-time fire department with just three full-time employees, and the nationwide decline in volunteer firefighters. Matt also talks about the department's 17 current volunteers, the city's growing pains, and his hope to see a second full-time station built in Baxter before he retires. It's an insightful look at dedication, community service, and the future of public safety in a rapidly growing town. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --The West Virginia GOP may reconsider closing their primary to non-Republican voters--Longtime state Senator Donna Boley retires--Putnam County rallies around a popular student-athlete diagnosed with cancer--In Sports: Miami advances to the College Football National Championship 

In this episode, NYSAC's Patrick Cummings is joined by longtime friend and mentor Paul Eldridge, Putnam County Personnel Officer. With more than four decades of leadership in Putnam County and a career that spans nearly 50 years, Paul has been a pillar of the civil service community in New York State. From civil service law to mentoring the next generation, Paul shares lessons learned, career highlights, and advice for county leaders navigating complex challenges. This episode is sponsored by the Alliance for Clean Energy New York and their Plugging In podcast.

May 6, 2014. Putnam County, Georgia. After he is not heard from for over four days, the beheaded body of 88-year old Russell Dermond is discovered inside his garage and his 87-year old wife, Shirley Dermond, is missing. Ten days later, Shirley's body is discovered five miles away in Lake Oconee after she was weighed down in the water with some cinder blocks. Her cause of death is determined to blunt force trauma, but Russell's head is never recovered. Investigators are unable to uncover any strong suspects and there is nothing in the Dermonds' background to indicate why they would be the victims of such a brutal crime. In recent years, traces of unidentified touch DNA has been found on Russell's clothing, but the murders continue to remain unsolved. For our first episode of 2026, “The Trail Went Cold” explores the unsolved double homicide of an elderly couple, which is considered to be one of the most baffling cold cases of the modern era. Additional Reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killings_of_Russell_and_Shirley_Dermond https://www.macon.com/news/local/crime/article228972684.html https://www.cbsnews.com/news/autopsy-elderly-georgia-man-dead-when-head-was-cut-off/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/police-have-person-of-interest-in-murder-of-georgia-elderly-couple/ https://www.ajc.com/news/crime--law/beheading-mystery-upscale-community-still-confounds-georgia-sheriff/FfLXS5am2RgITlUbahtphO/ https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/investigations/gone-cold-the-murders-at-lake-oconee-4-years-later-elderly-couples-son-opens-up/67-549362307 https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/5-years-later-murders-of-lake-oconee-couple-continue-to-confound/946649166/ https://www.ajc.com/news/crime--law/years-later-murders-lake-oconee-couple-continue-confound/TozzJXuLvXXbu8f7zbWcPL/ https://www.11alive.com/article/news/investigations/gone-cold/gone-cold-the-murders-at-lake-oconee-4-years-later-elderly-couples-son-opens-up/85-548449019 https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/lake-oconee-beheading-mystery-russell-shirley-dermond-putnam-county https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/community/more-than-a-number/sheriff-private-lab-finds-dna-in-dermond-murders-9-year-old-cold-case-3/93-007e80f5-99d4-4e50-adb0-5fabeaa17380 https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/cold-cases/fbi-new-leads-cellphone-data-dna-evidence-brutal-killings-elderly-georgia-couple-lake-oconee/85-9de921b0-385c-4305-9ebe-615ab3031eb4 https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/03/01/georgia-sheriff-expecting-dna-results-2014-double-murder-atlvault/ “The Trail Went Cold” is on Patreon. Visit www.patreon.com/thetrailwentcold to become a patron and gain access to our exclusive bonus content. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.

Join Kosta and his guest: Wayne Nabors, Putnam County Clerk and Candidate for Putnam County Mayor. In this episode: This is the first official episode of 2026, and there's no better way to ring in this election year than with a candidate interview. First of all, we want to thank you for all your hard work and dedication to Putnam County. You're running for Putnam County Mayor, and I want to start there: why Mayor and why now? You've served as our Putnam County Clerk since 2002, and needless to say, a lot has changed since 2002. Over the past 24 years, what has this office taught you about Putnam County and what has it shown you we need to focus on next? This election cycle is going to shake things up. There's no doubt about it. Whether it's in the primaries or at the general election, 2026 is going to be an election year to remember. What is it about this moment in Cookeville and Putnam County that's demanding change? Find out more about Wayne Nabors' Campaign for Putnam County Mayor:https://www.facebook.com/WayneNaborsTN/Find out more about Wayne Nabors and Putnam County Clerk:https://putnamcountytn.gov/county-clerkBetter Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN.This episode of Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is made possible by our partners at Miss Sallie's Market.Find out more about Miss Sallie's Market:https://www.misssallies.com

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A new revival of the cult hit musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee recently arrived off Broadway, at New World Stages.The new production of the zany comedy stars Kevin McHale (Barfée), Philippe Arroyo (Chip), Jasmine Amy Rogers (Olive), Justin Cooley (Leaf), Autumn Best (Logainne), Leana Rae Concepcion (Marcy), Matt Manuel (Mitch), Lilli Cooper (Rona), and Jason Kravits (Panch).Check out what Mickey-Jo thought of the show when he saw it last month for the very first time...•00:00 | introduction02:30 | synopsis06:26 | material10:55 | performances15:12 | performances pt 219:09 | performances pt 322:33 | conclusionAbout Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil from Brooklyn, NY, wanted to know why the Conservative Party in New York City didn't support Curtis during his mayoral campaign earlier this year. Kevin from Putnam County called Curtis to say he wished he could have voted for him, but since he lives outside NYC, he wasn't able to.

Phil from Brooklyn, NY, wanted to know why the Conservative Party in New York City didn't support Curtis during his mayoral campaign earlier this year. Kevin from Putnam County called Curtis to say he wished he could have voted for him, but since he lives outside NYC, he wasn't able to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Kosta and his guest: Chad Day, Owner of Kona Ice of Cookeville and Candidate for Putnam County Clerk. In this episode: Before we get into the episode, I want to give our listeners some background on your story and how you got here today. You're from Cookeville, but you also recently relocated to Cookeville. You're an entrepreneur, community organizer and now candidate for local office. Take us all the way back, how did you get here today? You have a unique perspective on our community and what it means to be part of this community. Last summer, your house tragically burned down and your family had to start over. You're seeking office next year in part to repay all those that helped you. What did this experience show you about the Upper Cumberland and the spirit of Putnam County? Kona Ice is more than our kid's favorite treat, it's a meaningful way to give back to our community. Over the past few years you've been able to give back nearly $100,000 to our local schools and sports teams. How does your give back program work? Find out more about Kona Ice of Cookeville: https://www.kona-ice.com/local-site/kona-ice-of-cookeville/Find out more about Chad Day for Putnam County Clerk:https://www.chad4tn.org/Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN.This episode of Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is made possible by our partners at Miss Sallie's Market.Find out more about Miss Sallie's Market:https://www.misssallies.com

In this episode of “Half Hour”, we take a deeper dive into the 2025 Off-Broadway revival of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at New World Stages, directed by Danny Mefford. We unpack the show's evolution from its original improv-driven concept into a more traditional musical, and how that history informs the current production. We break down the staging and scenic design, the interactive spelling bee format, and the ensemble work from a cast that includes Kevin McHale, Lilli Cooper, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Jason Kravits, Philippe Arroyo, Autumn Best, Leana Rae Concepcion, Justin Cooley, and Matt Manuel. We highlight standout moments, favorite songs, and how this revival balances updated humor with the heart and kindness that have made the musical a longtime favorite. Richie also reflects on his own past experience performing in an alumni production of Spelling Bee and compares what he saw in 2005 to what is onstage now, noting what has changed and what remains essential to the piece.  Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Share your thoughts on this production in the comments on Spotify, and let us know what you would like us to cover next. If you enjoy these post-show conversations, follow Half Hour and leave a rating and review so more theater lovers can find the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Kosta and his guest: Diane Duncan, Former Director of the Putnam County Library and newest member of the Putnam County Library Board of Trustees. In this episode: Diane, you've had a storied tenure with our local library. No pun intended. Starting as a bookkeeper and later serving as Director of the Putnam County Library, we're grateful for your service and experience. As of November, you're our library's newest board of trustees member, and I want to start there. What do you hope to accomplish during your tenure? This nomination and approval process was exciting to say the least. We have people coming to Library Board Meetings who've never come to the library before and everyone has an opinion. So, I think my biggest question is: when we cut out all the noise, why should Putnam County residents trust our library staff and board? For the past 20 years you've volunteered with Imagination Library Board and were instrumental in expanding the program to Putnam County. Will you tell us more about Imagination Library and how it works?Find out more about Putnam County Library:https://pclibrary.org/Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN.This episode of Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is made possible by our partners at Aspire Barber and Beauty Academy.Find out more about Aspire Barber and Beauty Academy:https://aspirebarberandbeauty.com

George Halford sits down with Morgan Abston, Public Information Officer for the Putnam County Sheriff's Department, to talk about family, service, and community. As the daughter and granddaughter of longtime law enforcement officers — including former Sheriff Jerry “Pa” Abston — Morgan shares how their legacies shaped her path. She opens up about the heartbreaking loss of her father, the deep community roots her family planted, and her own mission to serve with integrity. From working with Nashville media to ensuring accurate information reaches the public, Morgan brings passion and purpose to her role. This episode is a heartfelt look at tradition, resilience, and the love of Putnam County. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

On this episode: ⁃ Putnam County football falls to Tipton in the Class 1 State Championship. We have sound from the postgame press conference. ⁃ Friday High School Football ScoresWanna thank all of our great Sponsors who make all of this possible.Tolly & Associates Little Caesars of St. Joseph John Anderson Insurance, Meierhofer Funeral Home & Crematory HiHo Bar & Grill Barnes Roofing Jayson & Mary Watkins Matt & Jenni Busby Michelle Cook Group Russell Book & Bookball 365 The St. Joseph MustangsB's Tees KT Logistics LLC Hixson-Klein Funeral Home James L. Griffith Law Firm of Maysville Toby Prussman of Premier Land & Auction Group, HK Quality Sheet Metal, Redman Farms of Maysville, Melissa WinnHenke Farms, Green Hills Insurance LLC., Cintas, Thrive Family Chiropractic, IV Nutrition of St. Joseph, J.C's Hardwood Floors, Roth Kid Nation Serve Link Home Care out of Trenton, Barnett's Floor Renewal LLC., Balloons D'Lux, B3 Renovations, KC Flooring & Drywall, C&H Handyman Plumming, The Hamilton Bank member FDIC, Wompas Graphix & Embroidery of LibertyEllis Sheep Company of Maysville, Bank Northwest of Cameron, Akey's Catering & Event Rentals, Brown Bear of St. Joseph, Whitney Whitt Agency of Hamilton, Wolf Black Herefords, The KCI Basketball Podcast Jacob Erdman - Shelter Insurance of Rock Port, Rob & Stacia Studer, Green Family Chiropractic , Annie & Noah Roseberry of Re/Max Professionals, Moseley Farms, Jake Anderson of Shelter Insurance Bray Farms of Cameron.A slice & a swirl of Maysville Adkison Barber ShopMoyer Concrete of Maysville Cody Vaughn Wealth Advisor with ThriventGallatin Truck & Tractor Grandmas Gun Shop in Agency Nash Gas in Dearborn Accurate Appraisal in St. Joseph Ryan Meyerkorth SeedB.W. Timber of Bethany Mosaic Medical Center of Maryville Exclusive P.R. of Chicago Great Than Financial Hogue Lumber Company of Albany Stifel in ChillicotheUnited Cooperates, INC out of Osborn & Pattonsburg MP and Sons Contracting in Maysville JA White Construction in Maysville BTC Bank Seth & Marcie Davis of the Fitz Group Home and LandGRM Networks Perry Pluming & Septic LLC of Rock PortCitizens Bank and Trust of Rock Port Wanna thank all of our State football sponsors Herron Farms rock port Whippoorwill Acres Wedding and Event Venue & The Cottages at Whippoorwill in Lancaster, MOPutnam County BankPerry Plumming & Septic LLC of Rock PortCitizens Bank and Trust of Rock Port

The Putnam County football looks to win their 1st state championship in school history as they face off with Tipton Friday afternoon.We will have history of the football team, recap of the 2025 season, stats, an interview with Midget head coach Adam Huse and we recap Tiptons season.Want to thank our sponsors who are supporting the weeks coverage Herron Farms rock port Whippoorwill Acres Wedding and Event Venue & The Cottages at Whippoorwill in Lancaster, MOPutnam County BankPerry Plumming & Septic LLC of Rock PortCitizens Bank and Trust of Rock Port Wanna thank all of our great year long Sponsors who make all of this possible.Tolly & Associates Little Caesars of St. Joseph John Anderson Insurance, Meierhofer Funeral Home & Crematory HiHo Bar & Grill Barnes Roofing Jayson & Mary Watkins Matt & Jenni Busby Michelle Cook Group Russell Book & Bookball 365 The St. Joseph MustangsB's Tees KT Logistics LLC Hixson-Klein Funeral Home James L. Griffith Law Firm of Maysville Toby Prussman of Premier Land & Auction Group, HK Quality Sheet Metal, Redman Farms of Maysville, Melissa WinnHenke Farms, Green Hills Insurance LLC., Cintas, Thrive Family Chiropractic, IV Nutrition of St. Joseph, J.C's Hardwood Floors, Roth Kid Nation Serve Link Home Care out of Trenton, Barnett's Floor Renewal LLC., Balloons D'Lux, B3 Renovations, KC Flooring & Drywall, C&H Handyman Plumming, The Hamilton Bank member FDIC, Wompas Graphix & Embroidery of LibertyEllis Sheep Company of Maysville, Bank Northwest of Cameron, Akey's Catering & Event Rentals, Brown Bear of St. Joseph, Whitney Whitt Agency of Hamilton, Wolf Black Herefords, The KCI Basketball Podcast Jacob Erdman - Shelter Insurance of Rock Port, Rob & Stacia Studer, Green Family Chiropractic , Annie & Noah Roseberry of Re/Max Professionals, Moseley Farms, Jake Anderson of Shelter Insurance Bray Farms of Cameron.A slice & a swirl of Maysville Adkison Barber ShopMoyer Concrete of Maysville Cody Vaughn Wealth Advisor with ThriventGallatin Truck & Tractor Grandmas Gun Shop in Agency Nash Gas in Dearborn Accurate Appraisal in St. Joseph Ryan Meyerkorth SeedB.W. Timber of Bethany Mosaic Medical Center of Maryville Exclusive P.R. of Chicago Great Than Financial Hogue Lumber Company of Albany Stifel in ChillicotheUnited Cooperates, INC out of Osborn & Pattonsburg MP and Sons Contracting in Maysville JA White Construction in Maysville BTC Bank Seth & Marcie Davis of the Fitz Group Home and LandGRM Networks Perry Plumming & Septic LLC of Rock PortCitizens Bank and Trust of Rock Port

Drew Herridge with the Marshall-Putnam County Fair Board joined Issac on Wake Up Tri-Counties to officially announce the headliner music act for the 2026 Marshall-Putnam Fair! Country music sensation Scotty McCreery is set to take center stage at the 2026 Marshall-Putnam Fair in Henry, Illinois. The concert, presented by Country Financial—Steve Vogel and Jonathan Krieghauser, marks a major highlight for the fair and promises an evening packed with McCreery's chart-topping hits, including “Cab in a Solo” and “Five More Minutes.” With his storied career featuring award-winning albums and singles, anticipation is building for this special event scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026. Gates open at 5:30 PM, and the concert kicks off at 7 PM. Tickets will be available starting December 5, 2025, at 8 AM, at the fair's official website. Stay tuned for future announcements with the other opening acts. Scotty McCreery has been a household name for nearly half of his life, making history in 2011 as the first country artist and the youngest male artist of any genre to debut his first studio album, the Platinum-certified *Clear as Day*, at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. The 31-year-old has sold over 4 million albums and achieved 6 No. 1 hits: the recent "Cab in a Solo," the RIAA Platinum-certified "Damn Strait," the RIAA Gold-certified "You Time," the RIAA Gold-certified "In Between," the RIAA Platinum-certified "This is It," and the RIAA Triple Platinum-certified "Five More Minutes." His latest album is *Rise & Fall*, and his current EP is *Scooter & Friends*, which features the smash hit “Bottle Rockets” with Hootie & The Blowfish.

George Halford sits down with Chuck Johnson, lifelong Putnam County resident and owner of Johnson's Nursery, to reflect on a legacy that began in 1918 when his grandfather purchased the family farm. Born in Cookeville in 1943 and raised in Baxter, Chuck shares stories of his upbringing alongside his two sisters and the early days of the nursery business started by his father and uncle. He discusses how he grew and developed the nursery into a lasting part of the community. It's a conversation filled with local history, family tradition, and deep agricultural roots. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

Listen to this episode to hear Ericka tell us two different stories of solved missing person cases in Indiana. Ralph Stutzmen went missing in 1952 from a family farm in Lagrange, IN and Brittany Gard went missing in 2025 from her home in Putnam County, IN. What happened to both individuals and how were the missing person cases solved?Ralph Stutzman Sources:https://www.wndu.com/2023/06/16/71-year-old-cold-case-solved-lagrange-county/https://charleyproject.org/case/ralph-stutzmanhttps://www.21alivenews.com/2023/06/16/70-year-old-lagrange-county-cold-case-solved-uncovers-secret-family/https://wsbt.com/news/local/dna-testing-genealogy-missing-persons-cold-case-august-1952-ralph-stutzman-delbert-schrock-ancestry-com-closure-relief-investigation-state-police-florida-lagrange-county-indianaBrittany Gard Sources:https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/putnam-county/it-makes-no-sense-missing-putnam-county-womans-family-shares-details-about-troubling-disappearancehttps://people.com/mom-called-911-from-woods-week-after-vanishing-suspicious-house-fire-11827997https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/indiana-mom-missing-suspicious-fire-home-officials-say-rcna236323https://abcnews.go.com/US/indiana-woman-missing-suspicious-fire-house/story?id=126306764https://fox59.com/indiana-news/missing-putnam-county-woman-found-alive-more-than-a-week-after-suspicious-fire/https://www.suncommercial.com/banner_graphic/article_adcb46cb-0ed2-5d5c-b890-db1733ffdb0d.htmlhttps://nypost.com/2025/10/07/us-news/mom-of-2-missing-since-mysterious-fire-at-her-indiana-home/

On this episode:- Benton boys are your 2025 City Jamboree Champions. Hear from coach Jared Boone.- Putnam County football advances to their 1st semifinal game since 1989- High School Basketball Scoreboard - High School Football Quarterfinal preview. Hear from Maryville coach Matt WebbWanna thank our great sponsors Tolly & Associates Little Caesars of St. Joseph John Anderson Insurance, Meierhofer Funeral Home & Crematory HiHo Bar & Grill Barnes Roofing Jayson & Mary Watkins Matt & Jenni Busby Michelle Cook Group Russell Book & Bookball 365 The St. Joseph MustangsB's Tees KT Logistics LLC Hixson-Klein Funeral Home James L. Griffith Law Firm of Maysville Toby Prussman of Premier Land & Auction Group, HK Quality Sheet Metal, Redman Farms of Maysville, Melissa WinnHenke Farms, Green Hills Insurance LLC., Cintas, Thrive Family Chiropractic, IV Nutrition of St. Joseph, J.C's Hardwood Floors, Roth Kid Nation Serve Link Home Care out of Trenton, Barnett's Floor Renewal LLC., Balloons D'Lux, B3 Renovations, KC Flooring & Drywall, C&H Handyman Plumming, The Hamilton Bank member FDIC, Wompas Graphix & Embroidery of LibertyEllis Sheep Company of Maysville, Bank Northwest of Cameron, Akey's Catering & Event Rentals, Brown Bear of St. Joseph, Whitney Whitt Agency of Hamilton, Wolf Black Herefords, The KCI Basketball Podcast Jacob Erdman - Shelter Insurance of Rock Port, Rob & Stacia Studer, Green Family Chiropractic , Annie & Noah Roseberry of Re/Max Professionals, Moseley Farms, Jake Anderson of Shelter Insurance Bray Farms of Cameron.A slice & a swirl of Maysville Adkison Barber ShopMoyer Concrete of Maysville Cody Vaughn Wealth Advisor with ThriventGallatin Truck & Tractor Grandmas Gun Shop in Agency Nash Gas in Dearborn Accurate Appraisal in St. Joseph Ryan Meyerkorth SeedB.W. Timber of Bethany Mosaic Medical Center of Maryville Exclusive P.R. of Chicago Great Than Financial Hogue Lumber Company of Albany Stifel in ChillicotheUnited Cooperates, INC out of Osborn & Pattonsburg MP and Sons Contracting in Maysville JA White Construction in Maysville BTC Bank Seth & Marcie Davis of the Fitz Group Home and LandGRM Networks

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --The Morrisey Administration defends their handling of the child welfare system --Toyota will invest over $450 Million in its Putnam County plant--A Wyoming County teacher gets a big surprise--In Sports; WVU lands a big name recruit and Tony Gibson talks about the Appalachian State game this weekend 

Indiana outdoorsman Terry shares his true Bigfoot encounter—from a childhood sighting in Danville to modern investigations across Putnam County, Morgan Monroe State Forest, and Turkey Run State Park. Hosted by Jeremiah Byron of the Bigfoot Society Podcast, this episode uncovers eerie evidence, strange lights, rock throwing, and sightings near Indianapolis. Discover why Indiana may be one of the Midwest's biggest Bigfoot hotspots.

Join Kosta and his guest: Stacye Choate, Attorney at Law and Candidate for Putnam County County Commission District 2. In this episode: Stacye, you're officially our first candidate interview of the 2026 election cycle and the first Democrat running in a local election that we've ever hosted on the podcast. It's an honor to have you, and I think the best question to start with is: why now and why the Democratic ticket? I watched your speech announcing your candidacy and something really stuck with me. You said, “Republicans do not hold the market on Christianity, I am a Christian. The teachings of Jesus call us to love our neighbor as ourselves, to show compassion, to stand with the vulnerable, and to reject hatred.” As a Christian, why do you feel there's such harsh lines drawn for both political parties around religion? In 2025, Putnam County has zero representation from the Democratic Party. There's not one elected official in this county with a (D) beside their name. For residents of the Upper Cumberland, that's not hard to believe. What might surprise our listeners is in 2000, Putnam County had zero representation from the Republican Party. There were zero candidates with an (R) beside their name. How did this happen? Do you think it could happen again? Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN.Join us with Plenty Downtown Bookshop at A Novel Affair: A Jane Austen Gala for Literacy on November 8, 2025 at Putnam County Convention Center.Find out more about A Novel Affair: A Jane Austen Gala for Literacy and buy tickets here:https://plentybookshop.com/gala

“There's a pyramid in the cow pasture”-In 1986, Niki Lopez lives with her family at 717 Bushwick Avenue, home to a secretive group called the Nuwaubian Nation in the heart of Brooklyn–alarmingly, in 1993, the whole community vanishes without a trace. Nearly ten years later, on May 8th, 2002, over 200 federal agents prepare to storm a seemingly “ancient Egyptian” compound in rural Putnam County, Georgia. Inside, nearly 200 families live under the control of Nuwaubian Nation leader, Dwight “Malachi” York. In order to get justice for all the victims before it's too late, it's up to Niki to escape, confront her past, and expose the truth behind one of the darkest cases in American history.Niki founded her organization “What's Your Elephant”, which aims to empower individuals from all walks of life to use the arts to tell their stories: https://whatsyourelephant.org/-Written, directed & edited by Matthew RiceResearched by Bianca Yzabelle TanVoiceover by William AkanaProduced by Alexandra Salois & Salim Sader-SourcesThe Nuwaubian Nation, How I Escaped My Cult: Freeform, 2025United Nuwaubian Nation of Moors, People Magazine Investigates: Cults: MMXVIII Discovery Communications LLC, 2018Nuwaubian Nation, FOX5 Eyewitness News, 1998Waco: The Inside Story, Frontline PBS, 2018Mysteries Behind Closed Doors: The Dr. Malachi Z. York Case (The Untold Story), ImperialSevens, 2012Open House visits to the Nuwaubian compound Tama-Re, Jay Humphrey, 2024Getty ImagesInstagram, Niki LopezThe Waco Massacre: 30 Years On | DARK SIDE OF THE 90'S, VICE TV, 2023Local Artist Shares Her “Elephant” to Help Empower Women, NBC 6 South Florida, 2019

Join Kosta and his guest: Will Roberts, Executive Director of Cookeville Rescue Mission. In this episode: Most people know the Cookeville Rescue Mission in theory. They drive by the building or they see a billboard - they know it exists, but they might not know more than that. What do you wish our community knew about the work you do and the individuals who walk through your doors every day? You have a motto at CRM I love: we'll help you do anything, but we won't help you do nothing. What does this motto mean to you? You know both sides of this story, you've lived through both the struggle of addiction and the redemption of recovery. When you're talking with someone who is where you once were, what's the first thing you want them to know?Find out more about Cookeville Rescue Mission:https://cookevillerescuemission.org/Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN.This episode of Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is made possible by our partners at Miss Sallie's Market.Find out more about Miss Sallie's Market:https://www.misssallies.com

Amazingly, this year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Broadway musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. In 2005, after an incredibly short development period, opened first off-Broadway at Second Stage Theater, and quickly moved to Circle in the Square Theatre on Broadway. It was nominated for six Tony Awards and won two, including “Best Book of a Musical,” and the show would go on to run for 1,136 performances and be produced around the world. In celebration of that anniversary, two new productions will open this fall. Off-Broadway at New World Stages, performances are scheduled to begin on November 27, and next week, on October 21, Spelling Bee will open at Theater Under the Stars in Houston, Texas, where it is directed and choreographed by my guest today, TUTS's Artistic Director, Dan Knechtges. Not coincidentally, Knechtges made his Broadway debut as the choreographer of the original production, and as you will hear, he was actively involved in every stage of that musical's development from its very first incarnation working closely with composer/lyricist William Finn, and director, James Lapine. Knechtges' other Broadway credits includes the choreography of Sondheim On Sondheim, the revival of 110 in the Shade, and Xanadu, for which he received a Tony Award nomination, and the direction and choreography of the musical Lysistrata Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Kosta and his guest Cookeville Police Department's Sergeant Charlotte Austin.In this episode: You lead Cookeville Police Department's Community Services Program with a dedicated mission to unify law enforcement and the public. Most people would rather get a root canal than hang out with on-duty police officers for fun, so how do you effectively bring everyone together to make meaningful progress towards this goal? In 2015 you joined CPD as a part-time dispatcher. Two years later, you became a certified officer and quickly rose through the ranks, first as a Field Training Officer, then as a Detective, and most recently, as Sergeant in March 2024. For those of us who are blissfully unaware of how the ranks of law enforcement works, will you tell us about each of these positions? You teach LEAD the next evolution of DARE to 4th graders across Putnam County. What's a lesson from the 4th grade classroom you think everyone could benefit from hearing? Find out more about Cookeville Police Department: https://cookeville-tn.gov/245/Police-DepartmentBetter Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN.This episode of Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is made possible by our partners at Miss Sallie's Market.Find out more about Miss Sallie's Market:https://www.misssallies.com

This week on the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, our own Ty Higgins catches up with Emily Buckman, Director of Government Relations for the American Farm Bureau Federation, to unpack the impact of the ongoing government shutdown on farmers and ranchers nationwide. Buckman shares how furloughed USDA employees and delayed services ripple through rural America, why a prolonged shutdown hurts the ag economy, and what's at stake as lawmakers debate the next Farm Bill. Then, Ohio Ag Net's Dale Minyo heads to Putnam County to visit Schnipke Family Farms, an Ohio Century Farm just outside Kalida and the week three winners of Feeding Farmers in the Field. Dale talks with Chelsea Schnipke about her family's 100-year farming legacy, the teamwork that keeps the operation running, and how this fall's dry conditions have shaped harvest progress. Finally, Ohio's Country Journal editor Brianna Smith brings us conversations with Dale Miller and Doug Dierkesheide, as they share their latest "Between the Rows" harvest updates, offering insight into yields, field conditions, and their outlook as the season pushes on.