Podcasts about Putnam County

Today's episode is about building more than just houses — it's about building hope, community, and a brighter future in Putnam County. I'm joined by Murali and Katherine from Habitat for Humanity of Putnam County, and they're back with some truly exciting updates. We'll talk about the upcoming Building Hope Gala, a night that combines fun, generosity, and impact in a way only Habitat can deliver. But that's not all — we'll also share details about Carter Crossing, a brand-new community of Habitat-built homes that represents a major milestone for the organization and for families who dream of homeownership. This project isn't just about constructing houses — it's about creating stability, dignity, and opportunity for neighbors who need it most. From volunteer stories to the vision of Carter Crossing, and from hammer-and-nails to high heels and tuxedos, this episode is a celebration of what's possible when a community comes together to say: everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. So stick around — because you're going to hear how you can be part of it too! Todays Guest: Murali Thirumal & Katherine Mahlberg Habitat for Humanity of Putnam County Website: https://www.putnamcountyhabitat.org/ Address: 866 Harmony Road; Eatonton, GA 31024 Phone: 706-991-1600 Link to previous episode (June 7, 2024) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lure-of-the-lake/id1627579922?i=1000658211913 Sponsors: Tim Broyles State Farm https://mydowntownagency.com/ Habitat for Humanity of Putnam https://www.putnamcountyhabitat.org/ Reynolds Community Radio https://reynoldscommunityradio.com/

Host Ben Rogers sits down with Brandon Smith of the Putnam County Emergency Management Agency to discuss how the EMA recently handled a major incident on I-40, offering insight into the complex process of emergency response and cleanup. Smith breaks down the responsibilities of EMA, the critical role it plays within county government, and the importance of collaboration across the 14 counties in the Upper Cumberland region. He also touches on EMA's growth alongside the community, the use of GIS mapping and cybersecurity, and the county's severe weather alert system. Beyond his EMA duties, Smith shares his involvement in the PEP Foundation and the Cookeville Community Band, highlighting his broader commitment to the community. News Talk 94.1

Putnam also considers lower premiums for employees A consultant is recommending salary increases for Putnam County public health nurses and other positions. At the same time, the Legislature took up a proposal to dramatically reduce the amounts employees contribute to their health coverage. Julia Culkin-Jacobia of Catapult Executive Consulting presented to the Legislature's Personnel Committee on Sept. 18 the results of her review of the salaries paid to employees covered by the Civil Service Employees Association, the county's largest union. The committee also reviewed a draft agreement between County Executive Kevin Byrne and labor unions that would cap the employee share of their health insurance premiums at 17 percent, instead of the current maximum of 30 percent. The six nursing jobs in the Department of Health were the original focus of the study, but it expanded to include other positions as Putnam seeks to improve recruitment and retention. For nurses, Culkin-Jacobia suggests that Putnam boost the starting rate from $72,269 to $75,770 by reassigning them to a higher CSEA pay scale, Grade 19 instead of Grade 18. The starting salary would then be closer to the average of $74,153 in seven "peer counties," including Dutchess, Orange, Rockland and Westchester. Kathy Percacciolo, the nursing supervisor for the Health Department, said that many counties and hospitals used pandemic relief funds to raise the salaries of public health nurses, but in Putnam, "the COVID money was not used for that reason, which set us back." Putnam has had a "real struggle" to fill the nursing positions, said Paul Eldridge, the county personnel officer. Five of the six positions are now filled, but three were open as recently as August, he said. To entice new hires, the county is offering starting pay at the higher end of Grade 18, but that leaves little room for raises. Reclassifying the positions to Grade 19 allows the county to offer higher starting pay while retaining the "ability to use the other steps" of the higher grade, he said. Culkin-Jacobia also suggested changes for management positions, ranging from confidential secretaries and directors to assistant district attorneys and the county executive's staff, that do not have salary scales. She recommended a 12-grade scale "to help manage costs and also have a guideline for administration to make salary decisions." Each grade would have a minimum salary ranging from $62,080 to $177,121, as well as maximums ($80,960 to $230,988). Culkin-Jacobia identified several management positions for raises, including the county auditor (7 to 10 percent), the two elections commissioners (5 percent), an IT systems specialist (28 percent) and the park superintendent (5 percent). "With the labor shortage over the last two to three years, especially, there's been a lot of retention issues, especially as people were retiring from the county," she said. The challenge of recruiting and retaining employees also prompted Byrne to create a committee to review the amount that workers must contribute to their health insurance premiums. Many new hires pay 30 percent, which falls as they accrue time, Eldridge said. Putnam's rate is significantly higher than the cap in Dutchess and Westchester (20 percent each) and Orange (16 percent) counties. Under the proposal, the 30 percent contributions would be reduced to 17 percent under an agreement between Byrne, the CSEA and the three other unions that represent Putnam employees: the Putnam County Sheriff's Employee Association (jail guards and staff), the Putnam Management Association and the Sheriff's PBA (deputies). The committee also calculated the costs if the county changed the maximum to 20 percent, 18 percent or 15 percent, but Byrne, in a letter to the Personnel Committee, called the 17 percent cap "reasonable, fiscally informed, fair and regionally competitive." Eldridge said that 225 Putnam employees would benefit. The plan would add $865,000 to the $11.5 milli...

Federal government settles over land claims In a settlement with the federal government, eight Dutchess and Putnam County landowners, including five in Beacon, were awarded $1.06 million in compensation for property taken for a proposed 13-mile rail trail - apparently the first resolution in a slew of similar lawsuits. Metro-North, which acquired the dormant Beacon Line in 1995, is negotiating to relinquish the tracks to the state for a Beacon-to-Hopewell Junction trail. It would wind from Beacon's train station for 4 miles around the city's southern perimeter before running parallel with Tioronda Avenue and the east end of Main Street. The entire Beacon Line is 41 miles long and stretches to the Connecticut border. The eight plaintiffs are represented by Lewis Rice, a law firm in St. Louis that specializes in rail trail "takings" cases. Four own homes on Tioronda Avenue and another is the limited-liability company behind the condos at 1 East Main St. The property under and adjacent to the tracks was seized in February 2024 under the National Trails System Act, which allows abandoned railroad lines to be converted to parks. A feasibility study commissioned by Dutchess County and released in August recommended tearing out the unused tracks between Beacon and Hopewell for $46 million to $56 million rather than installing a path alongside them. Landowners adjoining the corridor can claim swaths of land likely lost in the 19th century, when railroads that needed the corridors purchased or condemned the land or acquired easements, according to Steve Wald of Stewart, Wald & Smith, another St. Louis law firm specializing in rail-trail property cases. The firms argue that modern owners are "predecessors in title" who "have the same rights as the original landowners." The plaintiffs in this case and similar ones elsewhere in the country say that, in the event of a conversion of use to something other than rail access, they should receive "full possession and control" or be compensated. If a court agrees, appraisers determine the amount of land lost, as well as any damages related to loss of privacy and/or security from the trail construction. More than 80 abandoned railroad lines in New York state have been converted to trails, including the 13-mile Dutchess Rail Trail that stretches from Hopewell Junction to the Walkway Over the Hudson and the 12-mile Putnam County Trailway between Baldwin Place and Brewster. More lawsuits are pending. Stewart, Wald & Smith has at least three outstanding cases that name 260 landowners. In Beacon, their clients include the Elks, Lank's Automotive, Lori Joseph Builders, Levi Reavey Sr. and Whitefield Properties. On Aug. 21, Lewis Rice filed a lawsuit on behalf of G.P. Beacon LLC at 578 Main St. and property owners in Fishkill and Pawling. On Sept. 17, Stewart, Wald & Smith filed a claim for owners in Fishkill, Hopewell Junction, Pawling and Poughquag.

Life transitions put us behind the football season. No time like the present to catch up and learn and be entertained with four chats with coaches before the IHSA football season began.Plus, Chris Walker led the Mendota-Waltham-Dimmick Lady Tribe softball team to a third-place finish in the IESA Class 1A State Tournament, only a month after having a field named after him by Putnam County.Walker (5:38)Mendota Coach Jim Eustice (27:24)Hall-Putnam County Coach Nick Sterling (43:18)La Salle-Peru Coach J.J. Raffelson (56:20)Amboy-LaMoille-Ohio Coach Scott Payne (1:11:08)

Join Kosta and his guest: Johnnie Wheeler, First Vice Chair of Cookeville NAACP.In this episode: Over the past 50 years you've seen our county from every angle. From your professional work at UCHRA, to your political service in the County Commission, to the countless boards, committees and commissions you've seen it all. When you look at your work so far, what's the through-line that ties it all together? Cookeville and Putnam County are changing everyday. Right now it feels like we're a caterpillar in a cocoon waiting to transform into a beautiful butterfly. What do you hope the next metamorphosis of Cookeville and the Upper Cumberland looks like? On September 25th to 27th Cookeville will host the Tennessee NAACP State Conference. Why is hosting the 79th NAACP State Convention in Cookeville significant right now for the Upper Cumberland and for the state?Find out more about Cookeville NAACP: https://www.naacpcookevilleputnam.org/NAACP Events Free to the Public: Thursday, September 25th:11:30 AM -11:50 AM, Press Conference10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Health Expo6:30 PM -8:30 PM, Mass MeetingAll three events at the Putnam County Event Center: 2121 Event Ctr Dr. Cookeville, TN 38501Friday, September 26th:7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Youth & College CommunityPutnam County Event Center: 2121 Event Ctr Dr. Cookeville, TN 38501Saturday, September 27th:10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, Community Town HallMcClellan Church of Christ, 141 McClellan Ct., Cookeville, TN 38501For more info, e-mail:naacp.cookevilleputnam@gmail.com2025 State Conference Full Schedule: https://www.naacpcookevilleputnam.org/_files/ugd/ebc8cd_03afdd7443ac450cad519d7dfc9e9feb.pdfBetter 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

Discovery comes as Riverkeeper launches monitoring tool On Sept. 10, the environmental group Riverkeeper launched a water quality portal with an interactive map that shows where it's safe to swim and fish in the Hudson River. It also indicates where sewage is more likely to overflow during heavy rains, the location of concentrated animal feeding operations (a frequent source of pollution) and the presence of bacteria that can form harmful algal blooms that are dangerous to people and pets. The timing, unfortunately, was perfect. Two days later, the Cary Institute of Ecosystems Studies in Millbrook announced that it had documented the largest harmful algal bloom (HAB) in at least 40 years of monitoring, stretching across the river from Kingston to Staatsburg. The discovery comes at the tail-end of a busy summer for blooms, with similar (although smaller) ones occurring elsewhere, including Beacon's Long Dock Park in August. Earlier this summer, Putnam County shut down 14 beaches due to blooms. "The algal bloom points out both the importance of having historic data" to monitor conditions and consider responses, said Tracy Brown, president of Riverkeeper, which is based in Ossining and Kingston. The nonprofit will soon update its portal to show the effects of climate change on the river. Pollution and stormwater run-off can cause HABs, but Chris Solomon of the Cary Institute, one of the researchers who discovered the large bloom, said its origins are not clear. He said it's likely that drought and warm water were involved, as they were in the creation of an HAB that appeared in Beacon's Melzingah Reservoir during the hot, dry summer of 2021. Both of those factors are likely to become more common in the Hudson Valley. "Increasing water temperatures, air temperatures and droughts are the things that are triggering the algal blooms we're seeing now," said Brown. "Climate change is here, and it's unfolding in real time." The surface area of the HAB near Kingston isn't its only notable feature, said Solomon. Blooms usually only form in slack water, so it's unusual to see one stretch out across the free-flowing river instead of hugging the shore. And the bloom is unusually wide and deep. "Anywhere we looked in the water column, the algae was quite dense," said Solomon. Satellite imagery taken earlier this week showed that the bloom has continued to grow. HABs can cause skin irritation, gastrointestinal symptoms and, in more potent cases, neurological damage and death. Riverkeeper partners with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to collect data for its portal, but NOAA, like many federal science agencies, has been targeted by the Trump administration for cuts. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) secured $250,000 to launch the portal, but Brown expects there may not be more funds coming. Earlier versions of the portal highlighted that "the open Hudson tends to be cleaner than a lot of the tributary rivers and streams," said Brown. "That flies in the face of people's assumptions. They think, 'Oh, this beautiful little stream going through my local duck pond is going to be nice to swim in as opposed to the big, nasty Hudson.' People were swimming in Rondout Creek in Kingston because they thought it would be cleaner than Kingston Point Beach, on the Hudson." The Riverkeeper portal is one of several new monitoring tools. This past summer, Bard College unveiled an air monitoring site and the Open Space Institute debuted maps that track how much carbon America's forests are sequestering. Riverkeeper's online portal is at data.riverkeeper.org. To report a Harmful Algal Bloom, see bit.ly/HABform or email HABsinfo@dec.ny.gov. The state also maintains a map of HABs at tinyurl.com/nys-hab-map.

Today's episode shines a light on one of the most impactful nonprofit organizations in our community, Neighbors Helping Neighbors. I'm thrilled to welcome their new Executive Director, Allyn Rippin, a passionate leader with a powerful story of returning to the Lake Country to make a real difference. We'll dive into Allyn's personal journey: what brought her home, what led her to take on this inaugural leadership role, and what it means to be the first Executive Director of a grassroots organization that's already transforming lives across Greene and Putnam Counties. Neighbors Helping Neighbors isn't just a name - it's a mission in motion. From delivering beds to children who've never had one, to providing and repairing vehicles for those with no way to get to work or medical appointments, to making critical home repairs that allow families to live safely and with dignity, Neighbors Helping Neighbors is there. Powered by an incredible team of volunteers and community partners, the organization is giving people not a hand out, but a hand up. And stick around because we'll also share details on the upcoming Casino Night fundraiser, a can't-miss evening of fun that helps fuel all of this life-changing work. This episode is all about service, purpose, and the power of showing up for one another and I can't wait for you to hear Allyn's inspiring perspective. Todays Guest: Allyn Rippin Neighbors Helping Neighbors Website: https://www.nhnga.org/ Email: execdir@nhnga.org Phone: 762-815-3600 Sponsors: Tim Broyles State Farm https://mydowntownagency.com/ Habitat for Humanity of Putnam County https://www.putnamcountyhabitat.org/ Reynolds Community Radio https://reynoldscommunityradio.com/

The Wednesday (Sept. 10) meeting of the Cold Spring Village Board opened on a somber note. "Today we had a political assassination [of Charlie Kirk] and another school shooting [in Colorado]," said Mayor Kathleen Foley. "I'd like a moment of silence for everyone we've lost to gun violence." The mayor also asked that everyone remember those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Trustee Laura Bozzi introduced the Flood Resilience Reconnaissance Study submitted to the village in June by Fuss and O'Neill, an engineering firm. The study focuses on the Back Brook watershed, the 160-acre drainage area that sends stormwater from as far upstream as Bull Hill to culverts beneath Fair Street before it empties into the Hudson River. The Fair Street drain collapsed during a severe storm in July 2023. The study recommends improvements to the upstream drainage system, which dates to the late 19th century. Bozzi said that once feedback is received from Nelsonville, Haldane, state parks and other partners, a strategy and timeline will be developed. The board accepted the low bid of $60,098 from PCC Contracting of Schenectady to repair damage to the pedestrian tunnel from the 2023 flooding. Six bids were received; the highest was $177,180. The contractor will inject material into the tunnel walls to make them watertight, and doors will be added later so it can be closed off during flooding. Superintendent of Water and Sewer Matt Krug is investigating why the fecal coliform count in treated wastewater entering the Hudson River from the sewage treatment plant exceeded limits set by the state. Kroog also said that, with less than two inches of rain in August, the reservoirs have fallen to 80 percent capacity. The village will establish its fourth public electric-vehicle charging station at McConville Park. Central Hudson will pay 90 percent of the cost, and the village the remainder, about $3,000. The units will be paid for with a state grant. The Highway Department began installing sidewalk ramps at key intersections that will be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The board voted to increase the hourly wage for school crossing guards from $15.50 to $20 an hour. The village is short one guard but had no response to its advertisements. The Planning Board has scheduled a public hearing for Sept. 25 regarding an application for a change of use from retail to bakery at 37 Main St., adjacent to the pedestrian tunnel. As it did last year, the board authorized the Police Department to suspend on-street parking all day on Fair Street and Northern Avenue on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and to divert traffic as needed through November. CSPD handled 123 calls in August, including 18 traffic stops that resulted in 10 tickets. There were also 27 assists to other first responders, nine alarms, six vehicle crashes, five suspicious incidents, three noise complaints, two domestic incidents, and incidents of burglary, harassment, person in crisis and a dispute. Cold Spring Fire Co. volunteers answered 17 calls in August, including six activated alarms, four medical assists, two brush fires and calls for a mountain rescue, mutual aid to Garrison Fire Co., Metro-North elevator rescue, outdoor smoke investigation and propane odor. CSFC was one of four Putnam County fire departments to take part in the first training session at the county's new $1.6 million Fire & EMS Training Center in Kent.

On this episode:- Jeremy Benson from the Grand River Conference joins me to talk Putnam County's key conference win at South Harrison. Hear fromCoach Adam Huse & Junior Jacob Jones.- Week 2 Scoreboard - Saturday Preview Wanna Thank all of our great sponsors: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 Seed

Transfers Fair Street property to Cold Spring The Putnam County Legislature on Tuesday (Sept. 2) approved contributions of $10,000 each for Boscobel and the Garrison Art Center and the transfer of property on Fair Street to Cold Spring for the village's stormwater project. Boscobel said it will use its funding to expand participation in its Patriots and Loyalists program, an initiative that educates students in about 80 schools about the Revolutionary War. Boscobel wants to involve more schools and older students, said Abby Adams, its communications and marketing manager. Legislator Nancy Montgomery, who represents Philipstown and part of Putnam Valley, requested the funding for Boscobel and the Garrison Art Center, which will use its $10,000 on Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant building upgrades. Montgomery also requested the $10,000 the Legislature approved for Second Chance Foods, a Brewster organization that distributes free meals and earlier had received $20,000 from the county. Because Second Chance recently lost $70,000 in federal funding, "there's a lot of pressure on us to meet our community's needs and to find ways to make up that lost funding," said Martha Elder, its executive director. In another vote, legislators approved spending $17,950 to purchase 500 U.S. flags and poles for the county's Row of Honor, an annual display erected on Memorial Day along Lake Gleneida in Carmel. Karl Rohde, director of the Veterans Service Agency, said the current poles are "woefully inadequate" and must be repaired each year. The program allows residents to sponsor a flag for three years for $100. Cold Spring land The Legislature voted to transfer to Cold Spring a vacant 0.9-acre property at 101 Fair St. that the county has owned since 2000. Cold Spring will use the property for a stormwater outfall that is part of its drainage work on Fair Street. Heavy rains in July 2023 caused a subsurface stormwater drain to fail, and parking adjacent to Mayor's Park has been prohibited since. The project will replace the failed 30-inch pipe with two 42-inch pipes. "While it seems to be a simple resolution, it's critical for Cold Spring" in managing stormwater and preventing flooding, said Montgomery. County golf course Legislators voted to pay off the remaining $4.7 million debt on bonds whose proceeds were used by the county to purchase the Mahopac golf course in 2003. Paying off the bonds early will save $477,000 in interest, but the main benefit will be to release Putnam from restrictive IRS rules governing tax-exempt bonds, said Bill Carlin, the interim finance commissioner, on Aug. 25. Because of the restrictions, Putnam owns the drink, food and pro shop inventory and is responsible for the cash-handling, John Tully, the commissioner of general services, said in June. Michael Lewis, the former finance commissioner, noted at the time that Homestyle Caterers & Food Services, which provides beverage and food service to golfers, cannot "claim ownership, claim depreciation and/or amortization deductions, investment tax credits or deduct for any payment." In addition to Homestyle, Putnam contracts with Troon Golf to run and maintain the course and its pro shop, along with a third company "to protect our interests and make sure that those two other contractors are playing nice in the sandbox, and that they're coordinating events and all things together," said Tully. Being released from the IRS rules "will free up the Legislature to make decisions about how the course is run," said Carlin. Montgomery voted in favor of retiring the bonds but said she had "real discomfort with what this signals" because the main driver is not debt reduction but the ability of the county to renegotiate a contract with a vendor. With the vote, she said, the Legislature is "strategically reshaping" financing policy to "allow government-owned property to be run more like a private business." "That's a slippery slope," said Montgomery. "Government's role is n...

Had ended campaign for re-election because of poor health Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville, who had decided against running for a second term in November because of poor health, died at his Cold Spring home on Aug. 22. McConville, 68, was elected as a Republican in 2021, defeating Democratic incumbent Robert Langley Jr. with 57 percent of the vote. The sheriff began his career in law enforcement as a Cold Spring police officer and rose to become chief of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority police force. He ran unsuccessfully for Putnam sheriff in 2009 as a Democrat and in 2013 as a Republican. Following the sheriff's death, County Executive Kevin Byrne ordered flags flown at half-staff. A funeral service was held at Our Lady of Loretto in Cold Spring on Wednesday (Aug. 27). Andres Gil, chair of the county's Republican Committee, said earlier this month that although McConville ended his re-election campaign in June, his name would remain on the ballot because state election law prevents political parties from replacing a candidate except if they die or are disqualified. Photos by Ross Corsair With McConville's death, the party had 10 days to file a certificate with the Board of Elections naming a new candidate. On Thursday, the Republican Committee announced it would submit the name of Undersheriff Brian Hess, who was appointed to the position by McConville on Aug. 13, following the retirement of Thomas Lindert. There is no Democratic candidate, but Larry Burke, a Cold Spring police officer, is running as an independent on the Serve & Protect party line. Statement from Undersheriff Brian Hess It is with deep sadness that the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announces the passing of Sheriff Kevin J. McConville on Aug. 22, 2025. Sheriff McConville began his tenure on Jan. 1, 2022, after being elected to a four-year term. Prior to becoming sheriff, McConville had served with the MTA Police Department for 30 years, beginning as a patrolman and rising through the ranks and retiring as the chief. He worked during the 9/11 terror attacks and served as chief during the London and Madrid bombings on their commuter transport system, implementing plans and responses in incident reduction and management. A lifelong resident of Putnam County, as sheriff he worked diligently to improve the working conditions for the men and women of the department so they could better serve the residents of the county. His accomplishments included achieving DCJS (Division of Criminal Justice Services) state accreditation in law enforcement, obtaining a new records management system, improving radio communication systems to greatly reduce areas of poor reception and obtaining newer vehicles. Sheriff McConville devoted his life to serving others with integrity, courage and compassion. Our hearts are heavy as we stand with the McConville family, but we will honor his legacy with pride and continue the mission that we have to serve and protect Putnam County. McConville was a lifelong resident of Cold Spring; his late father, Ronald, served as mayor. According to an obituary posted by Clinton Funeral Home, McConville graduated from Haldane High School in 1975 before earning bachelor's and master's degrees from Marist College (now Marist University). In 1982, he married his high school sweetheart, Janice Brigati, and they raised their three children in the same house he grew up in. McConville worked for 30 years for the MTA Police Department, beginning his career as a patrol officer and rising to become chief in 2005. During his tenure, he created the Interagency Counter Terrorism Team, worked with the FBI and members of the Joint Terrorism Task Force and created a 50-team K-9 unit. He managed the MTA Police response at Grand Central Station on Sept. 11, 2001. After retiring as chief in 2008, McConville served for 12 years as director of security at what is now NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital in Cortla...

Sometimes the stars just align correctly this past weekend I had a chance to head out to The Barnstormers Theater in Tamworth got a chance to speak with some of the cast members out there about their upcoming production of the 25th annual Putnam County spelling bee, and I'll tell you what after seeing the show it is hysterical, absolutely hysterical. By the time you hear this interview, they'll have already finished their first weekend but their second weekend is coming up. You really should get out there if you get a chance to see this production hey you know what is a good idea go to the matinee on Saturday check out the Tamworth farmers market first they give you a little chance to walk around. It's a beautiful beautiful setting for Theater and then going on over to the matinee and enjoy yourself. You'll laugh like you haven't laughed in years. It's just tremendous.

Sheriff Kevin J. McConville passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. He was exactly where he wanted to be: in his bed, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was 68 years old. McConville was a lifelong resident of Cold Spring. He was born on Jan. 31, 1957, and raised in the village, where he lived with his parents, former Mayor Ronald McConville and Marjorie "June" McConville, and his siblings, Barbara, Ronnie and Dickie. McConville graduated from Haldane High School in 1975 and received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Marist University. In 1982, he married his high school sweetheart, Janice Brigati, and together they raised their three children - Ryan, Kylie and Ilana - in the same house he grew up in, in the village he adored. McConville was a man of devotion: to his family, his friends, his community and to his work. He was a proud police officer, a career he treated with unflinching reverence and respect. With more than 30 years of service in the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department, he began his career as a patrolman, rising through the ranks to become the first member from the agency to be appointed chief of police in 2005. Prior to becoming chief, McConville was first deputy chief, captain of the District 6 Command, captain of the Department Manual Development Team and held roles as sergeant, lieutenant and detective, as well as executive officer in various units. During his tenure as chief, he created the Interagency Counter Terrorism Team, worked closely with the FBI and members of the Joint Terrorism Task Force and created a 50-team canine (K9) unit. He managed the MTA's response at Grand Central on Sept. 11, 2001, coordinating alongside local and state police agencies to ensure Grand Central, railways and subway lines were safe and secure. He was chief during the London and Madrid bombings, where he assisted the MTAPD response and developed strategies and deployment plans that were instrumental to maintaining public safety and security. He was also a member of the Governor's Homeland Security Team. After retiring as chief in 2008, he served as director of security at Hudson Valley Hospital Center (now NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital) in Cortlandt until 2020. In 2021, he was elected sheriff of Putnam County, where he was incredibly proud to serve the community and county that he loved. Under his leadership, he improved working conditions for the men and women of his department by implementing safer, more efficient and appropriate services such as a new records management system and a new jail management system. He ensured that a radio communication system, which was years in the making, went into effect and obtained new vehicles for officers. He routinely worked with schools and leadership teams to keep students and faculty safe and partnered with local mental health and domestic violence organizations to provide support, services and resources for those in need. In December 2024, McConville and the Sheriff's Department achieved Division of Criminal Justice Services State Accreditation in Law Enforcement, a major achievement and benefit to all county residents. In addition, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office Response Team met the standards for SWAT Team Certification. The Sheriff's Department became the only agency in Putnam County to receive DCJS accreditation, let alone two certifications. McConville was a public servant in every sense of the word, devoting his life to serving others with integrity, courage and compassion. He was a trustee of the New York State Sheriff's Association and a lifelong member of the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police, the New York State Fraternal Order of Police, Stephen P. Driscoll Lodge No. 704, the Hudson Valley 10-13 Association, Knights of Columbus Council No. 36318 and the Brewster Elks Lodge No. 2101. His family was exceptionally proud of his professional achievements, but at hom...

Route 9D to Little Stony Point deemed 'unwalkable' Sidewalks dominated the discussion at the Aug. 13 meeting of the Cold Spring Village Board. Concerns increased recently after a wheelchair-bound village resident tipped over along Morris Avenue/Route 9D near Hamilton Street, at the north end of the village. The incident prompted a meeting at Village Hall at which the state Department of Transportation agreed to allow the village to replace the asphalt sidewalk between Whitehill Place and the Haldane football field. Mayor Kathleen Foley said the project, being implemented "until there is a larger plan for 9D," will cost about $30,000. She said she hopes Putnam County, the Town of Philipstown and the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail will contribute financially. The work will be done "in kind" by local highway crews. The "larger plan for 9D" relates to HHFT having identified Dockside Park as its preferred southern gateway to the 7.5-mile trail being constructed between Cold Spring and Beacon. Foley and Philipstown Supervisor John Van Tassel have advocated starting the trail at Little Stony Point, with a series of improved sidewalks leading there from the village. The final route is yet to be decided. During the Aug. 13 meeting, the board voted 4-1 to pay Hahn Engineering up to $2,000 to estimate the cost of installing sidewalks on both sides of Route 9D from the northern boundary of the village to the Washburn Trail parking lot opposite Little Stony Point. The cost of the Hahn study will be split with Philipstown. Foley said pedestrians along that route encounter "holes you can put your foot in, up to your ankle" and that foot traffic can be expected to increase as the fall hiking season begins. She noted that from May to July, visits to the Washburn and Cornish trails increased by 6.6 percent over last year. Along the entire corridor, where Breakneck and the Metro-North platform are closed for HHFT construction, usage is down 47 percent. Trustee Aaron Freimark voted against the Hahn study, saying it would be spending village money on an analysis of a sidewalk that's not on village property. Foley responded that the estimate will be used to negotiate sidewalk improvements with the Department of Transportation (DOT), state parks and HHFT. "It is in villagers' best interest to have a sidewalk there," she said. DOT estimates the project, which requires relocating power lines and constructing a retaining wall, will cost $1 million. The Hahn study will fine-tune that estimate. Foley said DOT encouraged Cold Spring and Philipstown to apply jointly for funding through its Transportation Alternatives Program. Trustee Andrew Hall described the study as an "investment to unlock funding to improve the infrastructure of the village." In other action, the board tabled a letter from the mayor addressed to state parks and HHFT about the "not safely walkable" Route 9 approach to Little Stony Point and the Washburn Trail from the village. A new draft will be considered at the Wednesday (Aug. 27) meeting. The Philipstown Town Board approved a similar letter at its Aug. 7 from Van Tassel to state parks, although an accusation that HHFT was "directing the general public to walk along the shoulder of Route 9D" was removed. Board Member Jason Angell noted that advisories to pedestrians about construction-related closures do not use those words, and that other routes are available. Foley reported that a Breakneck Closures Logistics Working Group has been formed with municipal representatives from Cold Spring, Nelsonville and Philipstown, as well as state parks, HHFT and the Haldane school district, which has raised concerns because hiking apps encourage people to park at the school and use the campus as a short cut to trails. In other business… Marjorie Gage was appointed as village clerk-treasurer through Dec 1. She will earn a pro-rated annual salary of $72,000; the position had been hourly. Greg Henson resigned as clerk-treasurer on June 10. The boa...

Casey Flatt joins host George Halford to reflect on his decades of service to Putnam County—as a police deputy, the county's first School Resource Officer, and former Director of Juvenile Detention. Inspired by both his parents—his father in law enforcement and his mother in education—Casey began as an auxiliary officer before going full-time, thanks to encouragement from current Baxter Mayor Danny Holmes. After graduating from the Donaldson Police Academy in 1997, he became Putnam County's first SRO, serving at Cookeville High School in the wake of the Columbine tragedy. Casey shares powerful insights into the juvenile justice system, the importance of having local detention resources, and stories of youth who turned their lives around—highlighting the real-life impact of second chances and early intervention. News Talk 94.1

Every week across the U.S. more than two newspapers go out of business. In the past two decades more than 3,000 papers have shut down operations. That's left more than 1,500 counties so-called news deserts. Forty-three of West Virginia's 55 counties have just one local news source and that limited access gives the state a ranking of 46th out of all 50 states. Studies show when local news sources vanish, the result is a drop in community participation on many levels. On the next episode of Us & Them, host Trey Kay visits some regional news deserts to talk about the way local news organizations help a community see and define itself. Some say local coverage is the glue that brings a place together and in Putnam County the Hurricane Breeze continues to offer essential local news while in Greenbrier County, a startup is working to bring back that voice. 

Town Board also approves Glassbury sales price The Philipstown Town Board on Thursday (Aug. 7) agreed to poll residents about implementing a tax on property sales in which the proceeds would be used to protect open spaces, wildlife habitats and other natural resources through land purchases and conservation easements. Ted Warren, the public policy manager for the Hudson Highlands Land Trust, informed the board that revenue for the Community Preservation Fund would be generated through a transfer tax of up to 2 percent, paid by buyers on the portion of a property purchase exceeding the median price for home sales in Putnam County. That is, if the median price is $500,000, a house that sold for $700,000 house would be taxed on $200,000. People buying homes for less than the median price would be exempt. Philipstown took the initial step toward the fund by in August 2023 by adopting a Community Conservation Plan. But Supervisor John Van Tassel said then that the idea of a new tax during the pandemic "did not settle well" with the board. In addition, said Warren, a survey of Philipstown residents conducted by the Trust for Public Land showed "a lot of ambivalence" about a fund. On Thursday, Van Tassel said the "time is right" to revisit the idea, with the goal of having a referendum ready for the 2026 general election. "There have been several parcels that this fund could have really secured for conservation protection," he said. Under the Hudson Valley Community Preservation Act, a state law that gives municipalities in Putnam and Westchester counties the authority to create conservation funds, the money would be administered by a five- or seven-member advisory board of volunteer residents. Proposals to create funds in other towns have faced opposition, usually from the New York State Association of Realtors, said Warren. He said the tax could be considered an "investment" for people buying property in Philipstown. "It's a very small amount, compared to what they're probably paying for that home," said Warren. "It is a way of saying, 'You know, we're moving to this community and this is our little investment in allowing the town to have this flexibility.' " Glassbury Court At its Aug. 7 meeting, the Town Board approved a maximum sales price of $547,558 for one of the 10 Glassbury Court units set aside as affordable housing. It also agreed to waive a requirement that the buyer be approved by an "affordability consultant." Under Philipstown's approval of the Quarry Pond Planned Development District for the construction of Glassbury Court, the maximum price at which the affordable units can only be sold is capped by a formula, and buyers must be approved by the consultant. Because the town does not have an affordability consultant, it agreed to allow the owners of 11 Revolutionary Road to sell to any buyer. State parks letter A letter approved by the board will be sent to state parks and the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail raising concerns about the safety of hikers who use Fair Street and Route 9D to walk from the Cold Spring Metro-North station to the trails in the Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve. A draft written by Van Tassel originally accused HHFT of "directing the general public to walk along the shoulder of Route 9D." He agreed to change the wording after a board member, Jason Angell, noted that advisories to visitors about construction-related closures do not use those words, and that there are alternative routes. According to the letter, titled "Dangerous Condition on Route 9D Caused by HHFT," the closure of the Breakneck train station and parking north of the tunnel, and limited parking at the Washburn trailhead lot, means more visitors catch Metro-North to Cold Spring and walk through the village to the trails. Van Tassel reiterated his proposal that the state and HHFT install sidewalks on Route 9D. Nat Prentice, one of two candidates running unopposed for seats on the Town Board, said he and other volunteers at the ...

Samantha Rux from OSF Healthcare joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the King Care-A-Van program. The OSF King Care-A-Van continues its mission of bringing essential healthcare services directly to rural communities throughout Bureau, Henry, LaSalle, and Putnam Counties. The King Care-A-Van program is now operating under OSF OnCall. Launched in 2019 and named after major donors Don and Val King, this mobile health center offers screenings, immunizations, and health education. Staffed by OSF HealthCare professionals in partnership with local health departments, the Care-A-Van breaks down barriers to care by reaching residents who might otherwise face transportation challenges. Samantha Rux from OSF Healthcare emphasized the importance of the program in promoting wellness and preventative care for underserved populations across the region. The King Care-A-Van will be at the finish line of the Kewanee Hog Days Stampede again this year. If you have an upcoming event and would like the OSF King Care-A-Van to attend, follow the link below to request a visit. OSF OnCall, a division of OSF HealthCare, is celebrating over a decade of providing custom digital health solutions. This platform brings together industry innovation and clinical expertise to help people manage their health and wellness, all from the comfort of their chosen environment. OSF OnCall's approach combines advanced technology with the critical human touch, ensuring high-quality care tailored to each individual's needs. With flexible access to care teams and a robust digital platform, OSF OnCall continues to change how individuals engage with their health, making it easier than ever to receive support at any time and in any place. Visit here to request a visit from the King Care-A-Van. Click here for the current schedule for the King Care-A-Van.

On this episode of Inside Politics, Tennessee Democratic Party Chair Rachel Campbell joins host Ben Hall as they review the 4 Democratic candidates for the District 7 primary election October 7th and what their plan is to win the congressional seat December 2nd in the general election. Campbell also discusses the Elon Musk Tesla Tunnel that she calls a decision made "behind closed doors...without public comment and input". She also mentions the exclusion of State Representative Justin Jones from the meeting even though the tunnel affects his district. Campbell also talks about the arrest of young democrats after a county commission meeting in Putnam County. Campbell believes we all need to participate in democracy, have interest in what is happening in our districts, go to county commission and school board meetings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Requests include people without conviction Requests from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to hold immigrants detained in the Dutchess County jail and other Hudson Valley lockups have accelerated this year and largely target people without convictions, according to data released in July. The Deportation Data Project, a team of academics and attorneys, sued ICE under the federal Freedom of Information Act to obtain the data, which covers September 2023 through June 26. After receiving 20 "detainers" - requests to hold inmates for up to 48 hours past their release date so ICE could re-arrest them - in 2024, Dutchess has received 19 already this year, with two detainees taken into ICE custody. Nearly all the 17 men and two women - most of whom are from Ecuador, Guatemala and Mexico - had pending charges but no convictions. Two were categorized as an "other immigration violator," meaning they had no convictions or charges. While federal officials have said they are pursuing people who have committed "serious" crimes, "everything we've seen about the way this administration operates tells us that they are not targeting people in any particular way," said Zachary Ahmad, senior policy counsel with the New York Civil Liberties Union. "They're, in fact, sweeping very broadly to arrest and detain as many immigrants as they possibly can." Twenty of the 51 people sought by ICE from the Orange County jail since January had criminal convictions, with driving while intoxicated being the most common serious offense, followed by two larceny convictions. Just six of the people sought by ICE from the Westchester County jail had criminal convictions - two for larceny, two for rape and the others for robbery and a traffic offense - while 37 had pending charges and two had no criminal records. The ICE requests led to four inmates held by the Putnam County jail being taken into federal custody, along with 12 from Orange and six from Westchester, according to the data. ICE issues detainers based on final deportation orders, pending deportations, fingerprint matches with Department of Homeland Security records or a person's admission to an immigration official that they are here without authorization. Fingerprints shared with the FBI enable the agency to locate people in local jails. County jails in New York state are not legally obligated to notify ICE that a prisoner will be released from custody or to honor its detainer requests, according to guidance issued in January by the state Attorney General's Office. Requests are often accompanied by an administrative warrant issued by immigration authorities, which local police are prohibited from honoring under a 2018 state court decision in a lawsuit filed by the NYCLU on behalf Susai Francis, a native of India. Attorney General Letitia James recommends that local jails only honor detainers when ICE presents a warrant signed by a federal judge. Such warrants are "something that ICE is not in the practice of providing," instead relying primarily on administrative warrants, said Ahmad. "ICE just sends the detainers, and then it's the local law enforcement that decides what to do with them," he said. "Under the Francis decision, they're not permitted to hold a person beyond their release date." William Moore, the superintendent for the Dutchess County jail, did not respond to a request for comment. Capt. Michael Grossi of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said in January that ICE is notified when detainees sought by the agency are scheduled for release, but that the jail will not hold them longer unless a federal judge signs a warrant. He said that has been the policy for at least 10 years, and under two previous sheriffs.

Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 16, 2025. A makerspace in Putnam County is looking to help aspiring entrepreneurs get their ideas off the ground. Plus, Shepherd Community Center breaks ground on a new facility in Indianapolis, and the new CEO of Escalade in Evansville talks tariff mitigation. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.

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Today we continue our conversation on community and public service with Paul Van Haute. Paul grew up just outside the Philadelphia area, where he attended Villanova University, part of a long family tradition. He later had a career in the military which he describes as "awesome"! He served as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne, 21st Chemical Company.... He was stationed on a remote, one-square-mile island in the middle of the Pacific, dealing with chemical agents. Paul made 72 jumps during his military career, though his last jump unfortunately resulted in an injury that led to 70 operations! After his military service and a career as a sales engineer, Paul transitioned into public work, earning a Master's in Public Administration from Kennesaw. He even served as mayor of Holly Springs, Georgia, where he focused on improving zoning and addressing community issues, helping the town grow significantly. Since January 2010, Paul has been serving as the County Manager for Putnam County, overseeing 300 employees and working daily for the over 20,000 citizens. Under his leadership, the county has become financially envied by others similar in size, proactively managing infrastructure, like roads, and dealing with several major challenges. He's also been instrumental in exploring some innovative road materials, which promises roads that are "as hard as concrete, if not harder" and can last 20 or more years.... Paul is committed to strong city-county relations, fostering mutual respect and honest discussions. Paul brings a unique blend of experience and dedication to his role, viewing his team as a "second family" focused on the mission of serving the community. We're excited to hear more about his insights and experience. Todays Guest: Paul Van Haute - Putnam County Manager Website: https://www.putnamcountyga.us/ Address: 117 Putnam Drive; Eatonton, GA 31024 Phone: 706-485-5826 Sponsors: ProSouth Services https://prosouthservices.com/ Tim Broyles State Farm https://mydowntownagency.com/Habitat for Humanity of Putnam Reynolds Community Radio https://reynoldscommunityradio.com/

Today, I'm thrilled to have a guest who has a deep understanding of community and public service: Paul Van Haute. Paul grew up just outside the Philadelphia area, where he attended Villanova University, part of a long family tradition. He later had a career in the military which he describes as "awesome"! He served as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne, 21st Chemical Company.... He was stationed on a remote, one-square-mile island in the middle of the Pacific, dealing with chemical agents. Paul made 72 jumps during his military career, though his last jump unfortunately resulted in an injury that led to 70 operations! After his military service and a career as a sales engineer, Paul transitioned into public work, earning a Master's in Public Administration from Kennesaw. He even served as mayor of Holly Springs, Georgia, where he focused on improving zoning and addressing community issues, helping the town grow significantly. Since January 2010, Paul has been serving as the County Manager for Putnam County, overseeing 300 employees and working daily for the over 20,000 citizens. Under his leadership, the county has become financially envied by others similar in size, proactively managing infrastructure, like roads, and dealing with several major challenges. He's also been instrumental in exploring some innovative road materials, which promises roads that are "as hard as concrete, if not harder" and can last 20 or more years.... Paul is committed to strong city-county relations, fostering mutual respect and honest discussions. Paul brings a unique blend of experience and dedication to his role, viewing his team as a "second family" focused on the mission of serving the community. We're excited to hear more about his insights and experience. Todays Guest: Paul Van Haute - Putnam County Manager Website: https://www.putnamcountyga.us/ Address: 117 Putnam Drive; Eatonton, GA 31024 Phone: 706-485-5826 Sponsors: ProSouth Services https://prosouthservices.com/ Tim Broyles State Farm https://mydowntownagency.com/Habitat for Humanity of Putnam Reynolds Community Radio https://reynoldscommunityradio.com/

Today, Ben Rogers and Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter discuss the 2025-26 fiscal year and what lies ahead for the Upper Cumberland. They discuss rising employment among county workers, budget increases driven by inflation and community growth, and the positive trajectory of sales tax revenue—along with how that tax is divided among various county funds. The conversation also highlights school funding, long-term savings since 2014, and the importance of maintaining a healthy fund balance, as well as how the economy may impact that balance in the years to come. News Talk 94.1

In this episode, host Jeremy Wendt sits down with Meredith Flatt, a dance educator in Putnam County, shares her passion for teaching multiple dance styles and history, fostering a strong local dance community, and exposing students to diverse artistic expressions! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

Ben Rogers sits down with Steve Pierce, Property Assessor for Putnam County, to talk about the upcoming budget season and the budget reappraisal process. Steve breaks down the behind-the-scenes work, the systems used, and how varying budget cycle lengths can impact taxes—explaining why shorter cycles tend to benefit taxpayers and the community. He also sheds light on the key differences between sales analyses and sales ratios. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

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Join Kosta and his guest: Alex Garcia, Mayor of Monterey, TN. In this episode: When you were elected as Mayor, one of your greater missions was to be a new voice for Monterey. You wanted to represent Monterey in Putnam County and across the Upper Cumberland. When you think about Monterey, and how you want it to be represented, what does that mean to you? Earlier this year, we found out about the closure of Perdue Farms. This was devastating news for Monterey and the entire community. From the moment you found out you were working on rebuilding those employment opportunities and you've done an outstanding job. In your opinion, what's the next major industry of Monterey? You served as Alderman for several cycles before running for Mayor. You've watched and helped Monterey grow to this point. When you leave office, what will true success look like to you? Find out more about Monterey, TN:https://www.townofmontereytn.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 partner Sabrina Brazle, The Realty Firm.Find out more about Sabrina Brazle:https://www.sabrinabrazle.com/

What do Dolly Parton, Putnam County and reading have in common? You'll find out on today's show, as Cathy Mize & I talk about Putnam Reads. Putnam Reads has a mission to ensure the availability of quality books in the home so that parents can read to their children. The group was previously part of Ferst Readers, but is now partnered with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which has helped to significantly reduce their cost of providing the books. Cathy will tell us the history of the organization, explain the recent changes and most importantly, talk about the important work they do in our community! There is nothing more important than ensuring that our children are equipped to start school with reading proficiency. You'll also hear updates on upcoming events and how you may be able to help out this worthy organization in some of the good work they are doing! Todays Guest: Cathy Mize - Putnam Reads Website: https://putnamreads.org/ Sponsors: ProSouth Services https://prosouthservices.com/ Tim Broyles State Farm https://mydowntownagency.com/Habitat for Humanity of Putnam Habitat for Humanity of PUtnam https://www.putnamcountyhabitat.org/

Join Kosta and his guest: Penny Foister, Director of Putnam County 911. In this episode: I think there's only one question we can start this episode with: what happens when we call 911? You started as an EMT in 1992 with our favorite County Mayor Mr. Randy Porter. We'd be hard pressed to find someone that knows more about emergency services in Putnam County than you, so I have to ask: what's the hardest job in emergency services? What's something the average person completely misunderstands about calling 911?Find out more about Putnam County 911:https://putnamcountytn.gov/911-centerBetter 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

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Tuesday, May 13, 2025  Check out the job opportunities available in Putnam County in the heart of Advantage Valley…discover the pro-business climate and great quality of life in Huntington, #YesWV…and get in some outdoor therapy while soaking in the natural beauty of West Virginia's rail trails…on today's daily304.   #1 – From JOBS IN PUTNAM – Part of the Advantage Valley metro area, Putnam County is a great place to live, work and play. Check out who's hiring in industries ranging from manufacturing to healthcare! Learn more: https://bit.ly/m/jobsinputnam   #2 – From HADCO – The Huntington metro area is known as a hub for innovation and a diverse array of industries. Its innovative partners and leaders have dedicated themselves to fostering a pro-business culture and a dynamic quality of life.  The city sits upon the Ohio River at the point where West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky meet and is part of one of the largest inland ports in the United States. Whether your company's success depends on highway, rail, air, or water transportation, you'll find what you need here. Learn more: https://www.hadco.org/   #3 – From HERALD-DISPATCH– Need outdoor therapy? Explore West Virginia's rail trails.  The state's rail trails have seen an increase in activity throughout the past three years as people took to the outdoors for their mental health needs during the pandemic. But even post-pandemic, spending time outdoors is good for what ails you. Discover some of the Mountain State's most beautiful scenery on a bike ride, walk, or even horseback ride on a rail trail. From the 78-mile-long Greenbrier River Trail to one of West Virginia's newest additions, the Elk River Rail Trail, you'll find no shortage of places to spend time in the great outdoors.  Check out wvtourism.com for more information and travel itineraries.  Read more: https://www.herald-dispatch.com/special/visitors_guide/need-outdoor-therapy-explore-west-virginia-s-rail-trails/article_e1aeaf49-7795-4f24-bfff-821be1b4aecd.htmlherald-dispatch.com   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

If you've driven Highway 44 in Putnam County in recent weeks, you've no doubt noticed the very large clearing of land near the Ace Hardware. And even if you haven't seen it, you've probably heard about the new Publix and accompanying project.  In the spirit of keeping the community informed and up to date on the numerous new and exciting developments in the area, Adam Shaifer is here with me today to discuss Lake Country Village, also referred to locally as “The Publix Project!” But it's so much more than just the Publix. As the developer, Adam will provide us with the past, present and future of the project. He'll share the facts as he can, the plan for Publix and maybe even tease us with what else is coming! You'll hear more about the timing perspective of the project, which is what we all want to know. It's clear that Adam loves the community where he lives and works, and you don't want to miss this. It's always best to hear information directly from the source! https://lavista.com/wp-content/uploads/LEASING-PACKAGE_Lake-Country-Village.pdf Sponsors - Tim Broyles State Farm; ProSouth Electric; Habitat for Humanity of Putnam https://mydowntownagency.com/ https://www.prosouthelectric.com/ https://www.putnamcountyhabitat.org/

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Tuesday, April 29, 2025  WV Division of Corrections is hosting a hiring event--here's your chance to find a stable and rewarding career in your community…Toyota West Virginia announces an $88 million investment at the Putnam County plant…and a new hiking trail showcases old-growth trees in Roane County…on today's daily304.   #1 – From WV CORRECTIONS – Make a difference in your community with a stable and rewarding career with the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation! The division is hosting an in-person hiring event on Wednesday, May 7 at WorkForce WV Morgantown Office. Uniform and non-uniform positions are available at the following locations: Clarksburg Parole Office  Harrison County Youth Reporting Center  Monongalia County Youth Reporting Center  Marion County Youth Reporting Center  North Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility  Pruntytown Correctional Center and Jail  Salem Correctional Center and Jail With increased starting salaries and excellent educational opportunities, get started on your journey today! Learn more: https://dcr.wv.gov/careers/Pages/careers.aspx   #2 – From TOYOTA WV – Toyota West Virginia is investing $88 million to assemble the next generation of hybrid transaxles. This brings the total plant investment to more than $2.8 billion and reinforces long-term job security to its more than 2,000 team members. Scheduled to start production in late 2026, the drivetrain component will help power future North American-assembled Toyota and Lexus models.  To celebrate the continued commitment to the Mountain State, Toyota West Virginia is donating $100,000 to the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center at Marshall University to support the center's workforce development program. The goal of this initiative is to broaden recruiting efforts for the school's skills programs and introduce more people to careers in advanced manufacturing. Read more: https://pressroom.toyota.com/charged-up-toyota-west-virginia-invests-88-million-in-new-hybrid-transaxle-line/   #3 – From NEWS & SENTINEL – A recently constructed trail through the Hungry Beech Preserve in Roane County will make it easier for people to enjoy the cove of large American beech and white oaks that fill 37 acres of giant trees, some of which measure 13 feet in circumference. The preserve is on a hilltop in a remote area between Clendenin and Spencer. The West Virginia chapter of the Nature Conservancy recently hosted a tour of the preserve to showcase what its 121 acres have to offer. Looping through the preserve, the recently constructed 2.6-mile trail was funded by an $83,400 grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation. A recent addition to the Old-Growth Forest Network, the preserve is not only home to the giant trees, but also 80 acres of younger forest that serves as a buffer around the big trees, as well as a large meadow area that provides a nesting area for birds. Read more: https://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/community-news/2025/04/old-growth-trees-stand-tall-at-the-hungry-beech-preserve/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Michael Cole, whose daughter died from Fentanyl, discusses Lauren's Law and efforts to help people dealing with addiction. Dan Diorio with the Data Center Coalition offers his insights. Toyota making a signficant investment in its plant in Putnam County. Plus, Brad McElhinny stops by and Steam Release!

Stacey and Paul Sharp recently added a tulip farm to Stacey's family farm in Putnam County. They share about their hard work in putting this together, and how they hope Little Creek Flowers keeps the family farm alive for another generation.

On this Episode:- Benton Girls Basketball Coach Chris Michaels steps down after 5 seasons with the Cardinals to take the Jefferson City Girls Job.- Maysville baseball edges out Putnam County in a matchup of Class 2 Top 5 & GRC Conference teams. Hear from Wolverine coach Dakota Dunlap & Senior Dillon Willis.- Thursday Scoreboard Want to thank our year long sponsors Tolly & Associates, Little Caesars of St. Joseph, John Anderson Insurance, Meierhofer Funeral Home & Crematory, Musser Construction, HiHo Bar & Grill, Jayson & Mary Watkins, Matt & Jenni Busby, Michelle Cook Group, Russell Book & Bookball 365, The St. Joseph Mustangs, B's Tees, KT Logistics LLC., Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, James L. Griffith Law Firm of Maysville, Toby Prussman of Premier Land & Auction Group, Barnes Roofing, The St. Joseph School District, HK Quality Sheet Metal, Redman Farms of Maysville, Melissa Winn, Amber & Anthony Henke, Adams Bar & Grill, 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, Gabe Edgar, KC Flooring & Drywall, C&H Handyman Plumming, The Hamilton Bank member FDIC, Wompas Graphix & Embroidery of Liberty, The Tabor Family, Ellis 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.

In May 2014, the murders of Russell and Shirley Dermond, a couple in their late eighties, shook the residents of Putnam County, Georgia. The decapitated body of Russell Dermond was found on May 6, 2014, in the garage of the house he owned on Lake Oconee. Neither his head nor his wife, Shirley, could be located in the house. As the investigation unfolded, the murder was revealed to be a double homicide when Shirley's body was found in Lake Oconee and the brutal attacks remain unsolved more than 10 years later.  Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Dark Oak 01:20 100 Episode Celebration and Giveaway 03:29 The Lake Oconee Murders 53:27 The Branch of Hope   Sources: Deviant True Crime Podcast. (2024, September 24). The Lake Oconee Murders Part 1: Derby Day [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5-5Nsf7WrA Deviant True Crime Podcast. (2024b, October 1). The Lake Oconee Murders Part 2: By land or by boat [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eShTiXyZAJg Deviant True Crime Podcast. (2024c, October 8). The Lake Oconee Murders Part 3: A big lead [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=018IGAx4FaE Deviant True Crime Podcast. (2024d, October 15). The Lake Oconee Murders Part 4: The Workup [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo7o4tsoYFQ   Join The Dark Oak Discussion: Patreon The Dark Oak Podcast Website Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok Youtube This episode of The Dark Oak was created, researched, written, recorded, hosted, edited, published, and marketed by Cynthia and Stefanie of Just Us Gals Productions with artwork by Justyse Himes and Music by Ryan Creep

Artistic director Justin Ball and associate director Xandy Poole discuss Stage Door Theater’s production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” which opens April 10 at Agnes Scott College and runs through April 20. Plus, Denzel Curry stops by ahead of his April 10 show at the Eastern, and Matt Booth, owner of Videodrome, is bringing filmmaker Alan Rudolph to Atlanta for screenings of his films “Remember My Name” and “Choose Me” at the Plaza Theatre on April 10 and 12.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our host George Halford visits with Glen Jones who is the first archivist for Putnam County. In 2008 Glen became Putnam County's first archivist and created Putnam's Archives and Putnam's Veterans Hall. Hear about his upbringing, current and future plans, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

During this episode, our host Ben Rodgers sits down with Ryan Williams who is the state representative for most of our area in Putnam County. They discuss all things Tennessee Government including term lengths, his background, introduction to government, future plans, and more! Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on the Broadway H-I-T musical: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! Being one of the most revered musical-comedies in the Broadway canon, it's a must know for all thespians!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

Join Kosta and his guests: Catherine Jackson, Executive Officer of The Home Builders Association of the Upper Cumberland and Katie Hall, General Manager at Cookeville Kitchen Sales. In this episode: Building a house is like making a cake from scratch - I don't know how. Let's start there, because for most of us buying an existing home is confusing enough, what's it like to build a house? From 2014 to 2024, the median price of a 3-bedroom house in Putnam County has increased over 115%. Buying a home is mathematically impossible for the majority of the Upper Cumberland. How can building more homes help bring down demand and cost? How does building a new home in 2025 compare to buying a similar home at the same price point? Is it comparable or are there other factors we need to consider? Find out more about The Home Builders Association of the Upper Cumberland:https://uchba.com/

Welcome back to the 222nd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 222nd episode we bring you a Duet Review of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, directed by Jennifer Walls, and presented by Shifting Ground Collective. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss competitive spelling, audience participation, and neurodiverse representation. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is playing at the Aki Studio (585 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON) until March 15th, 2025. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://shiftinggroundcollective.com/spelling-bee/ This review contains many SPOILERS for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [23:01] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk. Support Shifting Ground Collective: https://shiftinggroundcollective.com/support-shifting-ground/ Follow our panelists: Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeatApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAuRyan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won't mind!]; if you enjoy his theatre thoughts, more can be found at https://nextmag.ca/search/borochovitz Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you'd like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to coh.theatre.MM@gmail.com0:00 – I-N-T-R-O 5:10 – Pre-Spoiler 14:37 – Cast Shoutouts 22:55 – SPOILERS from here on out 23:15 – Neurodiversity 38:04 – Oh Right, It's a Musical 45:32 – Cotton Candy

I'm truly excited for you to meet my guest today! His story blends leadership, passion and a love of history and music. His accent will quickly give away that he is from the UK, and he'll share the story of how he came to the United States and ultimately to Eatonton, Georgia! Richard Garrett is a dedicated professional, entrepreneur and community leader with a long and successful career. His journey, across various industries, always brings a forward thinking approach to his work. Along with his wife Karen, who is a Cordon Bleu-trained chef, Richard runs a charming Bed & Breakfast, right here in Eatonton, where guests enjoy a warm welcome, delicious food and a unique hospitality experience. Richard's love of music led him to become a unique collector, and you definitely don't want to miss this story! He'll tell us how it all started, what makes it special and how it ties into his appreciation for history. His passion for public service has led him to serve on the Putnam County Board of Commission, where he's diligently working to help shape the future of Eatonton & Putnam County. Guest: Richard Garrett Website: https://www.dot2dotinn.com/ Phone: 706-991-5030 Email: dot2dotmanager@gmail.com https://www.oldschoolhistorymuseum.org/events Sponsors: Tim Broyles State Farm; ProSouth Electric; IV Wellness Solutions; Reynolds Community Radio https://mydowntownagency.com/ https://www.prosouthelectric.com/ https://www.ivwellnesssolutions.org/ https://reynoldscommunityradio.com/

I'm truly excited for you to meet my guest today! His story blends leadership, passion and a love of history and music. His accent will quickly give away that he is from the UK, and he'll share the story of how he came to the United States and ultimately to Eatonton, Georgia! Richard Garrett is a dedicated professional, entrepreneur and community leader with a long and successful career. His journey, across various industries, always brings a forward thinking approach to his work. Along with his wife Karen, who is a Cordon Bleu-trained chef, Richard runs a charming Bed & Breakfast, right here in Eatonton, where guests enjoy a warm welcome, delicious food and a unique hospitality experience. Richard's love of music led him to become a unique collector, and you definitely don't want to miss this story! He'll tell us how it all started, what makes it special and how it ties into his appreciation for history. His passion for public service has led him to serve on the Putnam County Board of Commission, where he's diligently working to help shape the future of Eatonton & Putnam County. Guest: Richard Garrett Website: https://www.dot2dotinn.com/ Phone: 706-991-5030 Email: dot2dotmanager@gmail.com https://www.oldschoolhistorymuseum.org/events Sponsors: Tim Broyles State Farm; ProSouth Electric; IV Wellness Solutions; Reynolds Community Radio https://mydowntownagency.com/ https://www.prosouthelectric.com/ https://www.ivwellnesssolutions.org/ https://reynoldscommunityradio.com/

Adam Levy brings over 25 years of diverse legal experience to the bench, serving as one of three judges on Prime Video's Tribunal Justice, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. Podcast Highlights: •    Levy talks about being part of a legal dynasty, including his mother, Judge Judy Sheindlin •    Levy discusses how the "rule of law" applied at home •    Levy shares the importance his mother's work ethic had on his professional development •    Levy shares a funny story of how his mother accepted a job on his behalf early in his career •    Levy shares his passionate views on the importance of truth and his disgust for those who blatantly lie •    As a young attorney, Levy would learn by reading transcripts of cases that  reflected the work of the best possible  lawyers, prosecutors and criminal defense lawyers  •    Levy discusses the instances where he and the other two Tribunal Justice judges disagree •    Levy shares his loathing for situations where various legal professionals don't play by the rules, especially when one of those involved seems more concerned about their own political aspirations •    Levy explains his views on the classification of public documents as well as conspiracy theorists and the value of critical thinking Having served two terms as Putnam County District Attorney in NY, Levy used his experience as a private practitioner to create pragmatic and impactful programs and initiatives to improve the fair and impartial administration of justice in the county where he lived, worked, and raised his family. This hands-on approach included extensive in-service training for all newly hired prosecutors and an open-door policy for his staff. Leading by example, Levy personally prosecuted a wide range of criminal cases, including sexual assaults, political corruption, and witness intimidation matters. Levy also dedicated time to training the next generation of lawyers as well. He was an instructor at The National Institute of Trial Advocacy and a long-time educator at The New York Prosecutors Training Institute. These trainings helped lead, guide, and mentor young prosecutors in cross-examination and trial strategy skills as they began their legal careers. Levy's expertise was built through a lifetime of legal service. As a 1992 Hofstra Law School graduate, Levy began his career as an ADA at the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, where he prosecuted a wide range of violent and non-violent offenders with a practice focused on seeking justice for women and children who were the victim of physical and sexual assault—He then co-founded his legal partnership, Levy & Santoro, in Carmel, NY. He brought his trial experience from Suffolk County to the people of Putnam County, handling complex criminal and matrimonial matters in courts throughout New York State. Levy's no-nonsense approach to cases and reputation as a skilled trial attorney and advocate ultimately led to his election as District Attorney in Putnam County, where he lived with his family. His daughter, Sarah Rose, a newly admitted lawyer, is the law clerk on "Judy Justice," where his mother, judicial icon Judge Judy Sheindlin, presides. Levy and his wife Lori have two other children, Jacob and Emma, who are still in school. In his spare time, he enjoys skiing, scuba diving, white water rafting, and spending time with his family. ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones is a podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (bestselling author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri). ON THE KNOWS is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. www.OnTheKnows.com  Adam Levy: www.TribunalJustice.TV  Randall Kenneth Jones: www.RandallKennethJones.com Susan Bennett: www.SusanCBennett.com Kevin Randall Jones: www.KevinRandallJones.com

Join Kosta and his guest Chad Mynatt, Director of Manna Global Missions and Co-Director of El Puente Community Center. El Puente is a Hispanic Community Center located in Cookeville, TN. El Puente's mission is to create a welcoming community and offer resources that empower and connect the Hispanic community of the Upper Cumberland. In English “El Puente” means “Bridge”. El Puente es un centro comunitario para hispanos en Cookeville, TN.In this episode: Roughly 10% of people living in Putnam County are hispanic. It's the fastest growing minority in Putnam County and in Tennessee. Will you tell us about the origins of El Puente and what led you to creating this organization? You're white. That might be blunt to say, but it's true. You're a caucasian person that's created a community to help our hispanic neighbors. What role do white people play in being of service to minorities and how do we better love our neighbor? What do you wish people knew about the hispanic community in the Upper Cumberland?

  The Derman Murders are the unsolved killings of Russell and Shirley Dermond in Putnam County, Georgia in May 2014. On May 6, 2014, Russell's decapitated body was found in the garage of his Lake Oconee home. He was 88 years old. Over a week later, Shirley's body was found floating in Lake Oconee. She was 87 years old and had been weighted down with concrete blocks. As of April 2024, the murders remain unsolved and Russell's head has not been found. The FBI is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killer or killers. Guest Bio and Links: Alice LaCour is a native Texan, a Yale Law School graduate, and a mean fiddler player. (She's been known to go down to Georgia). In another life, she was a dancer, but now the courtroom is her stage. When she's not lawyering she's hanging with her husband and wrangling her three adorable children. Brett Talley is a Southern gentleman who loves abandoned buildings, long walks on haunted beaches, and Cthluhu plushies. His saintly wife tolerates him, while his little girl and son hang on his every word–and love the podcast theme. Listeners can learn more about The Prosecutors Podcast at their website, on IG @prosecutorspod In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, welcomes Brett and Alice from The Prosecutors Podcast to dive into the perplexing double homicide of Russell and Shirley Dermond in Lake Oconee, Georgia. Sheryl, Alice, and Brett cover various aspects of the case including the idyllic setting, Russell and Shirley's background, the brutal nature of the crime, and the intriguing yet cruel methods employed by the killer. With insights from legal experts and firsthand involvement, they explore different theories, investigate motives, and emphasize the critical role of DNA evidence and genetic genealogy in bringing this case closer to resolution. Show Notes: (0:00) Welcome back to Zone 7 with Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum   (0:15) Sheryl welcomes Brett and Alice from The Prosecutors Podcast (2:30) Brief background of the Dermond murders  (4:30) Details of the crime scene in Putnam County, Georgia (5:00) Analysis of Shirley's body being found in the lake  (6:00) The brutality and peculiarities of the crime (10:30) Theories of mistaken identity and cartel involvement (14:00) Speculation on why Shirley might have been the target (16:30) Timeline and investigation insights (23:00) Importance of the boat in the crime's execution (27:00) Theories and intricacies of the crime scene (27:30) The lake and docking the boat (35:30) Revisiting the son's tragic murder (42:00) Genetic genealogy technologies  (50:00) Final reflections on the case's solvability Thanks for listening to another episode! If you love the show and want to help grow the show, please head over to iTunes and leave a rating and review!  --- Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award-winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnLine, a Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook., Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, a collaboration between universities and colleges that brings researchers, practitioners, students and the criminal justice community together to advance techniques in solving cold cases and assist families and law enforcement with solvability factors for unsolved homicides, missing persons, and kidnapping cases.   Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com Twitter: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.