Podcasts about Westmoreland County

CASA of Westmoreland, Inc., is a volunteer-based organization providing a voice in the courts on behalf of abused and neglected children in Westmoreland County. The recommendations of these volunteers assist the courts in determining the child's placement in safe, permanent and nurturing homes. https://www.casaofwestmoreland.org/

This week's episode of the Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast unfolds in three acts, each exploring a different facet of the growing hemp industry — from a café built on hemp-based food, to a hands-on construction training, to a linguistic deep dive into the meaning of the word hemp. Act 1: A Hemp Café in Mount Pleasant The show begins with a conversation with longtime hemp entrepreneur Cindy Amick, whose new endeavor is the Planet Hemp Café, which opens June 7 in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. The café aims to showcase the full potential of hemp in everyday life  —from food and drinks to menus, uniforms and even countertops. The menu centers on edestin protein derived from hemp hearts and used to create hemp-based meats, cheeses, dressings and baked goods. The café is designed to be a prototype for a future franchise model, with plans to expand into Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, using American-grown hemp throughout its operations. Act 2: Learning Hempcrete, the Hands-On Way In early May, Americhanvre Cast Hemp hosted a hempcrete workshop at its headquarters in Barto, Pennsylvania. Attendees traveled from around the country to train on the Ereasyy spray-applied hempcrete system, an innovation originally developed in France by Damien Baumer, who was the lead instructor at the workshop. The event highlighted both the technical capabilities of the spray system and the growing interest in hemp-based construction solutions nationwide. Act 3: Reclaiming the Word “Hemp” The final act explores the evolving — and sometimes confusing — definition of the word hemp. Drawing from historical texts like Jack Herer's "The Emperor Wears No Clothes," the 1913 USDA Yearbook, and a 1938 Popular Mechanics article, the segment makes a compelling case: historically and agriculturally, hemp has always referred to the fiber and grain parts of the cannabis plant, not the flower or its resin. The episode argues that lumping intoxicating cannabinoids under the hemp banner dilutes its meaning and undermines the emerging fiber and grain sectors. As host Eric Hurlock puts it: “If everything is hemp, then nothing is hemp.” Learn more: Planet Hemp Café http://planethempcafe.com/ Americhanvre https://americhanvre.com/ USDA Yearbook 1913 – Hemp by Lyster Dewey (PDF) https://naldc.nal.usda.gov/download/IND43743691/PDF Jack Herer's "The Emperor Wears No Clothes" https://jackherer.com/thebook Popular Mechanics (1938): “New Billion-Dollar Crop” https://hempology.org/PM1938Article.html News Nuggets: Ukraine opens major hemp processing facility https://www.forbes.com/sites/dariosabaghi/2025/05/19/ukraine-launches-largest-industrial-hemp-processing-plant University of San Diego study: Hemp vs. cotton https://digital.sandiego.edu/ksb-sscm/10 Victory Hemp Foods expands Kentucky operations https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/28149-victory-hemp-foods-adds-processing-capacity Calendar Events June 20 – PA Fibershed tour at Buck Mason Mill https://pafibershed.org/events/buckmasontour June 26–27 – NIHH Hemp Building Workshop – IL https://nihh.org/ July 15–17 – Global Hemp Fiber Summit – NC https://globalhempfiber.textiles.ncsu.edu/ Thanks to our Sponsors HEMI – Hemp Education & Marketing Initiative https://hempinitiatives.org/ Bish Enterprises – FiberCut Harvester https://bishenterprise.com/

The Pennsylvania House is broadening and advancing a consumer data privacy bill. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports it would allow Pennsylvanians to ask companies to not collect certain data and have them delete other data already on-hand. A Johnstown-based mining company has gotten the go-ahead to expand an underground coal mine in Westmoreland County. LCT Energy operates the 2800-acre Rustic Ridge “Number One” coal mine in Donegal, just south of the Pennsylvania Turnpike exit there. The company recently got approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to expand the mine northward, underneath the Turnpike. Reid Frazier, from our friends at the Allegheny Front, reports opponents of the project worry about the potential for environmental damage. Dauphin County officials admit a 911 dispatcher did not appropriately escalate a call in accordance with county policy, early Sunday morning, April 13th, an hour after an arson attack on the Governor's Residence. Campgrounds, boat ramps, welcome centers and other recreational facilities run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in six states are being closed or seeing hours reduced due to funding cuts by the Trump administration. The cuts include Blue Marsh Lake located near Reading, in Berks County. Mike Sullivan’s nearly decade-long tenure running the Pittsburgh Penguins is over. The team announced Monday that it was parting ways with the two-time Stanley Cup winning coach just over a week after the Penguins missed out on the playoffs for a third straight season. And the Hershey Bears open their Calder Cup playoff run this week. Game one is Wednesday night in Hershey, versus the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in an Atlantic Division best-of-five semifinal series. Hershey is seeking its 14th AHL championship overall. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sign up for our newsletter! Cement is the glue that keeps concrete together, and it has a big carbon footprint. That's a problem for a warming planet. A Johnstown-based mining company has gotten the go-ahead to expand an underground coal mine in Westmoreland County. The site of a demolished coal-fired power plant is being redeveloped to build a massive gas-fired power plant and data center. The American Lung Association gave Pittsburgh's air quality an "F" in its latest annual report. Proponents of sustainable fashion hope tariffs on cheap clothes from overseas will turn consumers on to thrift shopping. Autistic students at a Philly public school are learning life skills by growing their own food. Trump administration cuts are hitting small organic farmers, including freezing a project to jumpstart the production of flax. Students in Pennsylvania's Trout in the Classroom program. recently said goodbye to their aquatic classmates. We're independent and non-profit, and we don't get money from WESA, WPSU or any other radio station. So we must turn to you, our listeners, for support. Take action today so we can continue to keep you informed.  Donate today.  Or send us a check to: The Allegheny Front, 67 Bedford Square, Pittsburgh, 15203.  And thanks! 

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Sign up for our newsletter! Provisions in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law made it easier for churches and schools to install solar panels. How will the Trump administration impact the growth of solar in Pennsylvania? A hazardous waste landfill in Westmoreland County has been a thorn in the side of nearby residents for decades. To fight plastic pollution in the Great Lakes, scientists are calling for a more unified effort in the region. Residents living within a mile of a U.S. Steel plant in Braddock, near Pittsburgh, have until March 17 to opt out of a class action settlement over alleged air pollution. Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources wants forest owners to help fight spongy moths. Conservationists look for Northern flying squirrels in the Poconos. We're independent and non-profit, and we don't get money from WESA, WPSU or any other radio station. So we must turn to you, our listeners, for support. Take action today so we can continue to keep you informed.  Donate today.  Or send us a check to: The Allegheny Front, 67 Bedford Square, Pittsburgh, 15203.  And thanks! 

Pirates 2024 1st round pick Konnor Griffin joined the show. Konnor said he played 3 sports in high school – football and basketball along with baseball. Konnor said he had a love for all 3 sports, but baseball ultimately won out. What positions did Konnor play in football and hoops? Konnor comped himself to DK Metcalf as a football player. Konnor talked about what gets his body in game shape. Konnor said Henry Davis is often the first guy in the room every day. Konnor said Ronald Acuna, who is 27-years-old, is the player he watched the most growing up. Former Pirates pitcher, turned broadcaster Matt Capps joined the show. He told some stories about living with Nyjer Morgan during their time in Pittsburgh. Capper can't believe that Chris has never had Taco Bell. What was the Capps cheat meal and what was on the strict diet when he was playing? Matt said he was starving last night and got some pizza and wings after the game. Matt was talking about some of his best friends during his playing days in Pittsburgh. The guys asked Matt about getting in the mindset of being a closer and the difficulties it can bring to waiting all game to pitch. Matt talked about road ballparks and nastiest fans he dealt with. SportsNet Pittsburgh in-game host Hannah Mears joined the show. Poni called out Hannah for thinking Drew Allar will be a good NFL QB. Hannah said she does still have a love for Penn State football. Hannah talked about her love for sports and how she got the kick to be a broadcaster. Hannah is missed producing the Nightly Sports Call because our guy Rich Walsh needs reigned in. The guys asked Hannah and Donny about high school rivalries in Westmoreland County – both agreed that they hated Hempfield. The guys asked Hannah about her dad getting her into sports.

Habitat for Humanity partners with people in your community, and all over the world, to help them build or improve a place they can call home.  https://cwhfh.org/Home is Where the Heart is Gala on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at THE VENUE LIVE! at LIVE! Casino. Our Gala is our yearly event full of incredible prizes, amazing food, and a fun evening to help support Central Westmoreland Habitat for Humanity's mission of building homes in Westmoreland County. 

Episode #316 | Steve Berg (Hi, Strangeness) returns for the startling conclusion of the Bigfoot.UFO wave that infiltrated Westmoreland County in 1973. This episode has weird monsters, mysterious saboteurs and an insane UFO encounter involving two Bigfoot type creatures at a farm in Fayette County. Listen Ad-Free on www.patreon.com/bigfootcollectorsclub Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bigfootcollectorsclub Michael's eBay Shop BCC is Brought to You By... Hims: Start your free online trial today at www.hims.com/bcc -- SHOW INFORMATION Bigfoot Collectors Club is produced by Riley Bray. Patreon - BCC The Other Side: https://bit.ly/3CGjYcd Listener-Files Submissions: BigfootCollectorsClub@gmail.com. Instagram: https://bit.ly/3W7izlL | Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/bccpodcast.bsky.social Our theme song is “Come Alone,” by Suneaters, courtesy of Lotuspool Records. Follow Suneaters on Spotify https://bit.ly/3XnD4vS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State will find out tonight who it will face in the semifinals of the college football playoff. Critical infrastructure already faces an elevated risk of a cyber attack, with this past holiday season seeming to amplify the threat. How can local governments and schools can protect themselves? The new year brings with it several new laws going into effect in Pennsylvania. A warehouse and wetland sewer project is at the center of a lawsuit that could impact the entire Poconos region. Former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at age 100, helped calm Pennsylvanians after the partial meltdown at Three Mile Island in 1979. A statewide appeals court has ruled that Pennsylvania's Secretary of State has the authority to direct counties not to allow “unauthorized third party access” to voting machines or risk having those machines decertified and unable to be deployed for elections. More than 1,300 Pennsylvania consumers have received $160,000 in restitution, in a case involving an online peer to peer lending platform. The Audubon Christmas Bird Count turns 125 this year. It’s the longest running citizen science project in the country. Tag long with a group of bird census takers at Pleasant Valley Park in Westmoreland County.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search for a woman who is believed to have fallen into a sinkhole in Westmoreland County has become a recovery effort after two treacherous days of digging through mud and rock produced no signs of life. Faculty members and coaches at Commonwealth University's Lock Haven campus plan to hold a "no-confidence" vote early next year on the school's  president.  Gun reformers in Pennsylvania say they will pressure state lawmakers to pass stricter firearms laws. Groups like CeaseFire PA want the state to match a federal ban on machine gun conversion devices. Penn Medicine is launching a new program aimed at preventing gun-related injuries in Philadelphia. Organizers say firearm injuries and deaths are reported every year because of improper storage. A shelter in Lancaster will now be able to assist homeless people with extensive medical needs. A Dauphin County man is in custody after police say he shot a rifle into his home while a woman was inside. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elections officials in Lancaster and York counties have identified a large number of improperly filled-out voter registration forms.  Election day is just five days away, but unofficial results likely won't be known for a day or two. That's because Pennsylvania voters can cast ballots early, but elections officials can't start processing them until Election Day. Third-party presidential candidate Cornel West has lost a Supreme Court bid to be included on the presidential ballot in Pennsylvania.  The national and state Republican parties are appealing a state court ruling that would relax the rules for mail ballots.   An elaborate display in a Westmoreland County community's Halloween parade is drawing harsh criticism. It happened in Mount Pleasant Borough and appeared to depict Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in chains, being led by a vehicle. Elon Musk and his super PAC promised Pennsylvania voters 100 dollars if they signed a petition supporting the First and Second Amendments. A Chester County man says he has yet to be paid.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even though a president couldn't ban fracking in Pennsylvania, it's still being talked about this campaign season. We fact-check what's being said. In light of the East Palestine train derailment, advocates are pushing for more inclusion in disaster planning for people with disabilities. A new theatrical production hopes to entertain and educate people about a fuel source that comes from our own food scraps and the back end of cows. Also, EPA has finalized a consent order with a hazardous waste landfill to lower its pollution discharges into a Westmoreland County stream. Two Clearfield County municipalities are taking steps toward creating whitewater recreation parks. And passengers who ride buses in the Greater Philadelphia area could find themselves on one powered by hydrogen starting this fall.

Did you like this episode? Send us a text message and share your thoughts!We all know that on a dairy farm, it's very easy to go from zero to 50 in the blink of an eye – but nothing is more important than saving a life or preventing an injury. In this episode of Cow-Side Conversations, Matt Carr, a third-generation dairy farmer from Westmoreland County, opens up about a farm safety accident where he lost the fingers on his left hand. He describes how quickly the accident happened, what the physical and mental recovery process was like, and the lessons he learned through the incident. Their dairy operation is a true family business with some additional Spanish-speaking employees. Matt shares how developing clear protocols for their workforce, while always remembering to have fun, is one of their top priorities. He also compares running a dairy business to the years he spent running marathons – and shares how keeping your mind in the right spot is key to working toward your goals. 

"Westmoreland Cultural Trust is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to stimulate cultural and economic development in the Westmoreland County region. We promote the performing arts; we preserve and enhance our region's assets for the benefit of the community." https://www.thepalacetheatre.org/westmoreland-cultural-trust/

Hour 2- Rich Fitzgerald joins Larry in the studio for his weekly hour. They chat with the commissioner of Westmoreland County, Sean Kertes to talk about upcoming events in Westmoreland county.

In 1978, along the shoreline of the Potomac River in Westmoreland County, Virginia, people began to see…something…out in the water. Whatever it was, it seemed snakelike. But then all such sightings ended–until, over a period of years in the early 1980s, sightings proliferated around Kent Island, situated in the very middle of the Chesapeake, the eastern end of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. The “monster” was soon named “Chessie”, and perhaps because of the cute name was characterized as being a friendly monster; and while no biological traces of it were ever discovered, “Chessie” became an icon of the environmental movement to save the bay.  But what was the context for Chessie's sightings?  What might suburbanization and taking recreation as seriously as labor have to do with seeing monsters in the water? And why did so many (including, as best as I can remember, myself) need to believe that Chessie was real?  With me to discuss Chessie, and her life and times is Eric Cheezum, an independent historian, a resident of Maryland's eastern shore, and the author of Chessie: A Cultural History of the Chesapeake Bay Sea Monster, which is–not surprisingly–the subject of our conversation today. For Further Investigation David Halperin, Intimate Alien: The Hidden Story of the UFO James Elkins, The Object Stares Back: On the Nature of Seeing Hal Rothman, Devil's Bargains: Tourism in the Twentieth Century American West WBAL-TV: "The legend of 'Chessie' is alive and well 35 years later" The Chesapeake Conservation Partnership on the sightings and importance of  "Chessie: The Chesapeake Bay Sea Monster"

The federal government is betting big that creating hydrogen with solar and wind will be climate solution for hard to decarbonize industries. Some experts are skeptical. A shocking new book looks at radioactivity in oil and gas waste, and its impacts on workers who have experienced symptoms like their teeth falling out, strange rashes and cancer. Meanwhile, two fracking waste disposals facilities in Eastern Ohio are facing consequences for noncompliance. Residents in Westmoreland County are frustrated that a hazardous waste facility wasn't shut down despite violations. We head to a fish hatchery that is key to Pennsylvania's walleye population. We have news about the removal of small dams across the region to help fish and other aquatic life, and grants for schools to address lead, mold and asbestos.

Investigators are looking for the cause of a six-alarm fire in York County that destroyed the former Stewartstown Furniture Factory over the weekend. Advocates are pushing for limits on polluting industries that want to locate or expand near vulnerable communities in Pennsylvania.  Flowers and trees are blooming across Central Pennsylvania as temperatures climb higher.  But, what's invisible to the naked eye is all the pollen circulating in the air.  Spring allergy season is starting earlier, lasting longer and becoming more intense.  A central Pennsylvania county is looking into claims made by two Black women who said they were racially profiled during last week's primary -- when an election worker dismissed their efforts to enter their polling place. A Westmoreland County man is the latest Pennsylvanian to be arrested for crimes related to the January 6th insurrection.    Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Morning News Update That Takes Into Account The News Stories You Deem 'Highly Conversational' Today's Sponsor: Fundrisehttps://thisistheconversationproject.com/fundrise  Today's Rundown:EA Finally Reveals College Football Video Game Datehttps://www.si.com/college/pittsburgh/pitt-panthers-breaking-ea-sports-reveals-college-football-video-game-date Women's NCAA title game outdraws the men's championship with an average of 18.9 million viewershttps://apnews.com/article/march-madness-ratings-iowa-clark-b592435cc286c75a7ac9278c97326ad8 The Jon Snow sequel to ‘Game of Thrones' isn't happening, Kit Harington sayshttps://apnews.com/article/jon-snow-sequel-game-of-thrones-kit-harington-4bc47ca40e8d3ecd0fc8414c8a49f367 Arizona Supreme Court upholds 1864 law banning nearly all abortionshttps://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4583128-arizona-supreme-court-issues-ruling-banning-nearly-all-abortions/  Jennifer and James Crumbley, parents of Michigan school shooter, sentenced to 10 to 15 years for manslaughterhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/jennifer-james-crumbley-parents-michigan-school-shooter-sentenced/story?id=108900929 Former assistant principal charged with child neglect in case of 6-year-old boy who shot teacherhttps://apnews.com/article/teacher-shot-virginia-principal-indicted-ebony-parker-4207c41d7cadc7ae242531017832221e Florida Woman Sentenced for Stealing Ashley Biden's Diaryhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/florida-woman-sentenced-month-prison-theft-ashley-bidens/story?id=109048171 'American Society of Magical Negroes' Pulled After 3 Weekshttps://brobible.com/culture/article/american-society-of-magical-negroes-pulled-from-theaters/  Website: http://thisistheconversationproject.com  Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisistheconversationproject  Twitter: http://twitter.com/th_conversation  TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theconversationproject  YouTube: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtube  Podcast: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/podcasts  #yournewssidepiece #coffeechat #morningnews  ONE DAY OLDER ON APRIL 10:Steven Seagal (72)Orlando Jones (56)David Harbour (49) WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:1978: Volkswagen became the first non-American automobile manufacturer to build cars in the United States, opening a plant in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.1992 Comedian Sam Kinison was killed in a car crash outside Needles, California, at age 38.2007: Two Russian cosmonauts and U.S. billionaire Charles Simonyi arrived at the International Space Station. WORD OF TEH DAY: yearn / [ yurn ]https://thebigwordsproject.morebettermediacompany.com/?p=144to have an earnest or strong desire  PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Siblings Dayhttps://nationaltoday.com/national-siblings-day/  

Our special guest, John Ventre, joined me in discussing the bizarre and unexplained events that took place in Pennsylvania in 2008. Thousands of UFO sightings and other inexplicable occurrences were reported, leaving researchers and experts baffled. You can add his book to your collection right now from Amazon. About the book:Westmoreland County in Pennsylvania has had the most UFO sightings in the United States over the past 50 years. In 2008, Bucks County had the most UFO sightings in the United States. Pennsylvania receives the fourth largest number of UFO cases of any state. John Ventre has asked various Pennsylvania authors and investigators to write a chapter for this book. You will hear about Kecksburg, Presque Island, Harrisburg, the 1973 UFO wave, Carbondale, the 2008 UFO wave, and USOs and cases from Russia, along with need-to-know proof of UFOs.  Follow us on InstagramFollow us on Facebook  It's super easy to access our archives! Here's how: iPhone Users:Access Mysterious Radio from Apple Podcasts and become a subscriber there, or if you want access to even more exclusive content, join us on Patreon. Android Users:Enjoy over 800 exclusive member-only posts to include ad-free episodes, case files, and more when you join us on Patreon.  Please copy and Paste our link in a text message to all your family members and friends! We'll love you forever! (Check out Mysterious Radio!) Do you frequently miss episodes of Mysterious Radio? Don't worry; here are some tips to ensure you never miss out again:1. If you haven't already, follow or subscribe to the show to receive updates on new episodes. Even if you have already done this, it's a good idea to click the option again to ensure that you are still subscribed. This is especially important!2. Turn on notifications for new episodes in your podcast app.3. Make sure that your device allows notifications from your podcast app.4. If your app has the option, swipe down to refresh the list of episodes.

A commission approved bids to frack under Ohio's largest state park, wildlife areas and other properties. An author of a new book on deer asks us to examine our relationship with these ubiquitous animals. And a new plant in Weirton is gearing up to make storage batteries for renewable energy plants.  We have news about construction problems along the Mountain Valley Pipeline, a withdrawal of another gas pipeline in Westmoreland County and the state is capping abandoned gas wells, while companies keep abandoning new ones.

PECO customers haven't been able to log into their accounts for over a week. A UPS in Westmoreland County announced layoffs. You could get some seriously great discounts on select brands of booze at the moment. Finally, sometimes things that glitter are gold.

One of the largest employers in Westmoreland County announced its suspension in sales of its CPAP machines. Also, a “Pennsylvania utility” call may not be that at all. There could be a new hunting season coming to Pennsylvania. Plus, they took the polar plunge for charity.

We have a great episode for you today with Michael Washowich & Erik Spiegel of the Westmoreland County Housing Authority. We get a look inside at how they help to support the community and get folks into much needed housing. If you are in need of help, please visit the link below... https://www.wchaonline.com

Join us in congratulating Kevin and the team on clinching the Best Financial Planner title in Westmoreland County for the fourth consecutive year! Discover why the community has consistently chosen them as the best of the best. In this episode, Kevin discusses the unique factors that set Integrity Retirement Solutions apart. Kevin reflects on the journey since 1989, emphasizing the team's commitment to evolving with clients' needs. Hear about the comprehensive approach that includes attending classes nationwide, focusing on tax reduction, and staying ahead of retirement challenges. Kevin shares stories of clients who, after their first visit, express gratitude for discussions on topics rarely addressed by other advisors. From in-depth talks about healthcare costs in retirement to strategies for minimizing taxes, Kevin's philosophy revolves around proactive planning. Learn why understanding the aging process and addressing potential issues like long-term care are vital components of a solid retirement plan.  Discover why clients value the personal touch at Integrity Retirement Solutions, where the focus is on understanding individual goals, desires, and concerns. As Kevin aptly puts it, "If you want to have a good retirement, you have to work with someone who understands the aging process." Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from one of Westmoreland County's most trusted financial planners. Visit integrityretirementoptions.com for more details about Kevin and Integrity Retirement Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, on episode 158 of the Anybody Can Do This Show, Neighbor and Ralph are joined by Tim Phillips, the Director of the Department of Community Relations and Prevention of Westmoreland County. Tim, a recovering addict who has be sober for over thirty years, has developed programming and provided technical assistance to a wide cross-section of Westmoreland County agencies to implement countywide prevention education, awareness and outreach. Tim has been in the field of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug treatment and prevention since 1988.  Prior to becoming involved in Prevention he worked in various treatment facilities as a counselor/therapist.  He is a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (C.A.D.C.) Certified Forensics Counselor, SBIRT (Screening & brief intervention to treatment) and a NAADAC Recovery Coach. As always, the questionnaire is live on Instagram @theanybodycandothisshow and the Counter Punch inbox is live at theacdtshow@gmail.com if you want to be featured on next week's episode. Funniest entry wins a tee shirt every week!

This week on Sasquatch Experience…In 1973, residents of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, experienced a rare and bizarre phenomenon known as the “double flap,” a series of events involving sightings of both UFOs and Bigfoot creatures. The first encounter with Bigfoot occurred in December 1972, when residents of Greensburg reported seeing a hairy, bipedal creature chasing their neighbor's two dogs in the middle of the day. The following month, glowing spheres of pure white light were reported hovering in the sky, from which shards of luminous material fell toward the ground. This “double flap” was reported in nine counties, an area spanning over eighty miles!Stan Gordon, an electronics technician in his twenties, led the investigation into these events. He formed a ufology group based in Westmoreland County, which proved invaluable to the police as they became inundated with reports. The “double flap” of 1973 is a fascinating and mysterious event that continues to intrigue paranormal enthusiasts to this day.PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW ON ALL PLATFORMS: YouTube, Facebook, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, Spreaker, or wherever you listen!SASQUATCH EXPERIENCE, SASQUATCH EXPERIENCE CLASSICS, & SASQUATCH EXPERIENCE: STILL SEARCHING are brought to you by Sean Forker, Henry May, Vance Nesbitt, Matt Arner, and James Baker. Credit also goes to our consultants and associate producers, Brian Corbin and Matt Knapp.Special Thanks to all our Patreons! Without their support, this show would not be possible:The Experiencers: Jeffreylee Matthis, Jon White, and Got Knockers!Trackcasters: Bob DeCeccoThe Hollers Club: Cindy Brewer, Kevin Casey, Jim Cummins, Gail Frederick, David Hickernell, Bryley Hull, and Lori Worthington.For as little as $2/month, please consider becoming one of our supporters: https://www.patreon.com/SasquatchExperience.Our show Intro Music, “Epic Action Trailer” by Roman Senyk Music, is licensed to us under commercial use. “9-11 Bigfoot Call” is also used under Fair Use. Intro and Exit Voiceover work credited to Sean Forker and Gabriel Forker.If you'd like to hear a particular topic or guest, EMAIL US: info@sasquatchexperience.comCheck us out on Social Media:facebook.com/sasquatchexperienceX.com/SquatchEXPInstagram.com/sasquatchexperienceVisit Our Website: http://www.sasquatchexperience.comSasquatch Experience by Sean Forker, James Baker, Henry May, and Vance Nesbitt is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Based on a work at https://www.spreaker.com/show/sasquatch-experience.Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available at https://www.sasquatchexperience.com/permission.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4208641/advertisement

For years, residents in Westmoreland County complained about a hazardous waste landfill. Now, federal investigators say it may be breaking several laws. Plus, despite dozens of protestors, an Ohio commission approved fracking in state parks and wildlife areas. We also revisit an interview with Tykee James, a leader in equitable access to outdoor spaces. Plus, a story about a Pennsylvania couple who visited all 124 of Pa.'s state parks. We have news about the National Climate Assessment, the one-year anniversary of Shell's cracker plant opening, federal money for environmental justice projects, and a milestone in land conservation in Pennsylvania.

Lead organizer for the Service Employees International Union Healthcare Pennsylvania, Jacob Lindahl, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the growing privatization efforts in Pennsylvania nursing homes. Lindahl also talked about contract negotiations in Westmoreland County and his experience on the Kaiser Permanente strike. Economist with Policy Matters Ohio, Michael Shields, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his recent report on earning wage increases for the working class. Shields discussed how policymakers influence wages and one of the main tools at their disposal for helping the working class improve wages.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (11/07/2023): 3:05pm- Josh Christenson of The New York Post writes: “New emails show officials at the Department of Homeland Security created a Stanford University ‘disinformation' group that censored Americans' speech before the 2020 election, according to a House Judiciary Committee. The House panel's 103-page staff interim report says never-before-seen emails and internal communications were obtained from the group, known as the Election Integrity Partnership (EIP), and show how it worked with DHS' Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to flag, suppress and remove online speech in coordination with big tech companies.” The numerous conservative accounts targeted for censorship include President Donald Trump, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), Newsmax, and the Babylon Bee. You can read the full report here: https://nypost.com/2023/11/06/news/new-emails-show-dhs-created-stanford-disinfo-group-that-censored-speech-before-2020-election/ 3:30pm- On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral argument in United States v. Rahimi—a case that will determine whether the right to possess a firearm extends only to citizens considered to be “law abiding.” But what does being a “law abiding” citizen actually entail? Chief Justice John Roberts asked U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar if a traffic violation could disqualify gun ownership. 3:40pm- Judge Harry Smail— Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in Westmoreland County & Candidate for Pennsylvania Superior Court—joins The Rich Zeoli Show discuss his campaign and today's big election. You can learn more about his campaign here: https://votejudgesmail.com 4:05pm- Professor Alan Dershowitz—The Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law at Harvard University—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his new book, “War Against the Jews: How to End Hamas Barbarism.” Plus, Professor Dershowitz weighs-in on the civil fraud trial of former President Donald Trump and the disturbing number of Ivy League students openly showing support for the terror organization Hamas. During the conversation, Dershowitz is highly critical of former President Barack Obama and his administration's policies that ultimately served to empower Iran and endanger Israel. You can pre-order his book here: https://www.amazon.com/War-Against-Jews-Hamas-Barbarism-ebook/dp/B0CLC15QQL 4:30pm- While appearing on Fox News, George Washington University Law Professor Jonathan Turley reacted to New York Attorney General Letitia James' civil fraud trial against former President Donald Trump: “This crosses the line from law to entertainment—which should be concerning for people because it does appear that this is a case uniquely created for Trump under a law that hasn't been used in this same way against others." 4:45pm- While appearing on CNBC, billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman criticized his alma mater, Harvard University, for cracking down on free speech while concurrently protecting speech that openly calls for violence against Jewish people. Ackman, the CEO of Pershing Square, also noted that he recently reviewed Harvard's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program and was shocked to learn that it excludes certain demographics—like Asian and Jewish students. 5:00pm- State Senator Mike Testa—New Jersey State Senator representing the 1st Legislative District—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss today's critical election. Could Republicans take back the state's legislative branch? You can learn more about Senator Testa here: https://testafornj.com 5:20pm- On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral argument in United States v. Rahimi—a case that will determine whether the right to possess a firearm extends only to citizens considered to be “law abiding.” But what does being a “law abiding” citizen actually entail? Chief Justice John Roberts asked U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar if a traffic violation could disqualify gun ownership. 5:45pm- While appearing on show, Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz said of the Obama Administration assisting Iranian nuclear development and subsequently endangering Israel: “Barack Obama has been a villain in this whole thing” and, despite knowing the former president since he was a student in law school, “my relationship with him is over.” 5:50pm- According to polling data from The New York Times and Siena College, Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden in five of six key swing states: Nevada, Georgia, Arizona, Michigan, and Pennsylvania—with his lead ranging from 4 to 10 points in each state. Biden leads the hypothetical matchup by 2 points in Wisconsin, though it was within the margin of error. You can read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/05/us/politics/biden-trump-2024-poll.html 6:05pm- Attorney Matt Rooney—Founder of the Save Jersey Blog & 1210 WPHT host—joins The Rich Zeoli to break down the biggest election day races across the state of New Jersey. Plus, George Norcross was ejected from Sunday's Eagles-Cowboys game for hanging an American and Israeli flag—what's the latest? You can listen to his show every Sunday from 7-10pm on 1210 WPHT and you can find his blog here: https://savejersey.com/ 6:35pm- While appearing on show, Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz said of the Obama Administration assisting Iranian nuclear development and subsequently endangering Israel: “Barack Obama has been a villain in this whole thing” and, despite knowing the former president since he was a student in law school, “my relationship with him is over.” 6:45pm- Steven Nelson of The New York Post writes: “Delaware US Attorney David Weiss told the House Judiciary Committee that he was refused ‘special attorney' status in his investigation of first son Hunter Biden, the panel's chairman said Tuesday—though Weiss insisted that his decision-making was not impeded in the case. Committee chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) told reporters that Weiss said he initially requested special attorney status in spring 2022 from the Justice Department's principal assistant deputy attorney general, but was not granted it.” You can read the full article here: https://nypost.com/2023/11/07/news/david-weiss-confirmed-denial-of-special-status-in-hunter-biden-case-jim-jordan/

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: Josh Christenson of The New York Post writes: “New emails show officials at the Department of Homeland Security created a Stanford University ‘disinformation' group that censored Americans' speech before the 2020 election, according to a House Judiciary Committee. The House panel's 103-page staff interim report says never-before-seen emails and internal communications were obtained from the group, known as the Election Integrity Partnership (EIP), and show how it worked with DHS' Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to flag, suppress and remove online speech in coordination with big tech companies.” The numerous conservative accounts targeted for censorship include President Donald Trump, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), Newsmax, and the Babylon Bee. You can read the full report here: https://nypost.com/2023/11/06/news/new-emails-show-dhs-created-stanford-disinfo-group-that-censored-speech-before-2020-election/ On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral argument in United States v. Rahimi—a case that will determine whether the right to possess a firearm extends only to citizens considered to be “law abiding.” But what does being a “law abiding” citizen actually entail? Chief Justice John Roberts asked U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar if a traffic violation could disqualify gun ownership. Judge Harry Smail— Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in Westmoreland County & Candidate for Pennsylvania Superior Court—joins The Rich Zeoli Show discuss his campaign and today's big election. You can learn more about his campaign here: https://votejudgesmail.com

A nurse has been accused of killing three people in nursing homes with insulin. A school in Westmoreland County has upped its security after students were caught passing guns to each other on a bus. A proposed change to a state law would “level the playing field” between people and the telemarketers looking to scam them. Also, in honor of National Taco Day, here's Pennsylvania's favorite kind of taco.

Hour 2 - Larry and Marty talk to an injury lawyer about a recent case of a "killer nurse". They also are joined by Heather Abraham who shares a poem she wrote. 

On today's episode of The Confluence:The American Lung Association's annual State of the Air report finds particle pollution in the Pittsburgh metro area was worse by 24-hour and year-round measures, compared to 2022's report. Allegheny County has disputed the findings of this report, noting in a statement that it meets national standards. We speak to Kevin Stewart, the Association's director of environmental health, about the report. (0:00 - 7:22) The federal death penalty trial for the man charged in the 2018 synagogue shooting begins next week. While court rules will dictate the pattern of those proceedings, survivors of the attack say there's no guidebook for their healing journeys. 90.5 WESA's Kiley Koscinski reports. (7:44 - 15:17) Westmoreland County was founded 250 years ago, and to celebrate, the Westmoreland Historical Society opened a new exhibit over the weekend titled, “Westmoreland 250! Telling our Story with 25 Objects.” We speak to Joanna Moyar, collections manager at the Westmoreland Historical Society about the exhibit. (15:30 - 22:30)

Today in studio we're chatting with Dr. Roman Lamberski and Hayley Lamberski about their veterinarian clinic here in Greensburg, Pennsylvania Animal Wellness & Surgery... also known as PAWS.  They're celebrating their 1-year anniversary in business on February 21st and we're glad we had a chance to get them in here to tell us all about the business. They're one of the most well-equipped clinics in Westmoreland County and are the go-to place for all of your pets needs from checkups to surgeries. Check them out at the links below and as always, please share to support our local businesses!! http://pennsylvaniaanimalwellnessandsurgery.com/ Pennsylvania Animal Wellness and Surgery PAWS | Greensburg PA | Facebook

Another wonderful episode this month, featuring guests from the Rostraver Township Historical Society, Stage Right, and the Shop 'n Save Westmoreland County Airshow. Learn about upcoming lectures, shows, and chances to buy tickets NOW for next year's Airshow! Listen for last minute gift ideas and exciting plans for 2023.   Thanks as always to Saint Vincent College for sponsoring Heritage Happenings.

It's a packed episode today! First, we get to hear about the wonderful events and projects at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg from the University's President, Dr. Robert Gregerson. Then, we get into the "spirits" of the season with West Overton Village, ending with a wonderful preview of the Norwin Historical Society's Holiday House Tour. Thanks as always to Saint Vincent College for sponsoring Heritage Happenings.

Enjoy some spooky strolls in Westmoreland County, plus general fall beauty throughout this gorgeous season. This month's episode features guests from Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation, Jacob's Creek Watershed Association, and the Scottdale Historical Society. We thank Saint Vincent College for their sponsorship of this show.

It's fall y'all! Enjoy this episode of Heritage Happenings, featuring guests from the Mount Pleasant Glass & Ethnic Festival, the Compass Inn Museum & Ligonier Valley Historical Society, and Westmoreland Performing Arts. We thank Saint Vincent College for their sponsorship of this show!

A sheriff in Westmoreland County is warning folks of scammers who are posing as employees from his department. Starbucks employees in Pittsburgh have claimed that the company used intimidation tactics to dissuade them from unionizing. The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia is celebrating Constitution Day weekend with some special events. Plus, if you're looking to get into the fall mood, maybe drop by this town.

     Slam the Gavel welcomes Judge Anthony Bompiani to the show. Anthony Bompiani, Esq. graduated from Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in the field of Psychology. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University, and is licensed to practice law in the state of Pennsylvania.     Mr. Bompiani was elected Magisterial District Judge in January 2016 to January 2021 in Westmoreland County,  district 10-2-01 and began his term in January 2016 that would last five years.    He has previously been named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Trial Attorneys and the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 three years in a row.  Also he was recently featured in Forbes magazine and Mensjournal.    Great conversation regarding family court and criminal court as well as coercive control and Parental Alienation. We talked about his very insightful, helpful and informative Instagram videos. Great guest, Judge Anthony Bompiani!To reach Judge Anthony Bompiani; anthony@judgeanthony.comSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://beentheregotout.com/http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/Music by: mictechmusic@yahoo.comBustin' Chops & Callin' ShotsEach week Josh and Jon sit down to give their take on travel sports and everything in...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Shooting Straight Radio PodcastWelcome to 2nd Amendment University!! This podcast (formerly known as "Shooting...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

In this month's episode, we get to hear all about the latest and greatest at Brandywine Conservancy's Penguin Court, Latrobe Art Center, and Greensburg Art Center. There is truly something for everyone as we say goodbye to summer and move into the school year. As always, Heritage Happenings is sponsored by Saint Vincent College. We thank them for their support!

On today's episode of The Confluence: The judges who sent children to for-profit jails in exchange for kickbacks have been order to pay more than $200 million to those children; the state Department of Transportation is developing an autonomous vehicle research and training facility in Westmoreland County; and a look at how some Republican lawmakers are increasingly suggesting Christian ideology be enmeshed with politics. Today's guests include: Michael Rubinkam, who covers Pennsylvania news for Associated Press; and Mark Kopko, director of the Office of Transformational Technology at Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation.

A $20 million facility where research on self-driving vehicles will be conducted is coming to Westmoreland County. The National Aviary in Pittsburgh is looking to keep the ivory-billed woodpecker off the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's extinction list. Farmer's markets have proven to be quite the boon to local economies. Lastly, here's Pennsylvania's favorite food truck order.

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. — A chain-reaction crash seriously injured several motorcyclists on a charity ride in Allegheny Township, Westmoreland County, on Saturday. Sunday, a biker who was on the ride shared his perspective of what happened after realizing the group following him had fallen behind. The charity ride, “Riding for a Cure,” is dedicated to raising money for cancer patients, but it abruptly came to a halt in a matter of seconds in a curve of White Cloud Road in Allegheny Township. 00:00 How to get your Ride More Politic Less Hat from @demonsrow 05:50 Motorcyclist injured on Fundraiser run 09:23 Sad story right here, sad story but motorcycles show up from around country 12:12 Dirt Bike Riders Arrested for Damaging Police Car 14:20 HELLS ANGEL COLDCOCKSMAN IN HEAD https://www.wtae.com/article/biker-reflects-on-chain-reaction-motorcycle-crash-in-westmoreland-county/40765346 https://www.fox23.com/news/couple-riding-with-motorcycle-club-arrested-after-causing-damage-police-car/MSTDC7QYJVDI3OZ5HVGDLKE3DM/ https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/lafourche-terrebonne/ezekiel-harry-funeral-motorcyle-procession-houma/289-f59e40b9-e36c-42ae-8ad6-644b89a8498b https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/129453318/gang-member-punches-man-repeatedly-in-the-head-brandishes-a-knife-and-threatens-to-kill-him --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/motorcyclemadhouse/message

This month's episode of Heritage Happenings features the great duo of the Baltzer Meyer Historical Society and The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. Learn about Baltzer Meyer's upcoming Ancestry Days, plus their month-long FREE research special for the public. Hear from staff at The Westmoreland Museum about their Artist in Residency programs, plus late summer fun for the whole family! Thanks to our sponsor Saint Vincent College for making Heritage Happenings possible.

Senator Bob Casey is looking to make sure the “worst” nursing homes in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. get inspected on time. One town in Westmoreland County is thinking about establishing a “do not knock” list for solicitors. Pittsburgh's bringing back its electronic waste collection program. And be sure to look up this weekend, Pennsylvania, to catch a glimpse of the Blood Moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we welcome back Crime, Cults, & Coffee's resident medium— Laura Cifaldi. Many of you may remember her from previous episodes, in which she skimmed the surface of a few cases we had covered. In this episode, she will be reconnecting with Drew Molinari— diving deeper into a reading with Drew's mom, Dawn. If you want to acquaint or reacquaint yourself with Drew's story prior to this episode, you can go back and listen to Episode 20 of our podcast. Massive thank you to Dawn for being open to a reading and for speaking with us/allowing us to share Drew's story. Click this link to donate to Drew's GoFundMe— help get a billboard put up for him: https://www.gofundme.com/f/fund-a-billboard-for-info-regarding-drew-molinari?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1 If you have any information regarding Drew's case please contact: — The Rostraver Township Police Department: 724-929-8811 — The Westmoreland County detectives: 724-830-3949 — Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers: 1-800-4PA-TIPS (1-800-472-8477) OR submit a tip online at www.crimewatchpa.com/crimestoppers/cases/cold (tip to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous) Info for our Medium Laura: Facebook— Laura Cifaldi: New Jersey Medium Instagram— @laura_cifaldi Website— http://lauracifaldinewjerseymedium.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crime-cults-and-coffee/support

An organized theft ring that recently hit a Kohl's and Ulta is suspected of other grab-and-go's in Lehigh Valley. A Westmoreland County school board voted to keep using traditional holiday names such as Columbus Day over those deemed more inclusive such as Indigenous People's Day. A part of Gettysburg National Military Park will be temporarily closed for repairs. And an endangered bat native to Pennsylvania completed the longest-known migration of her species. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.