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NCPR News Staff: Joanna Richards
Watertown Correspondent
Joanna Richards grew up in Louisville, Kentucky but feels like a true north country native now that she owns winter boots rated for temps down to forty below zero. She worked for an alt weekly paper, as an associate editor for the NPR series This I Believe, and as a staff writer for an arts and entertainment weekly in Louisville, before moving to Watertown in 2008 to work as a reporter for the Watertown Daily Times.
She's thrilled to be working in radio again as the Watertown correspondent for North Country Public Radio and especially enjoys doing stories about intriguing local subcultures. Outside of work, she is a regional explorer, vegetarian cook, and regular volunteer for various community groups, as well as a voracious reader, aspiring pool shark and an orange belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. E-mailStories filed by Joanna Richards
BP attorney John Harris gives a presentation about the Article X power facility siting process in Cape Vincent Thursday night. Photo: Joanna Richards
BP hears more push back on Cape Vincent wind farm
Cape Vincent, NY, Dec 07, 2012 — BP Energy was in Cape Vincent last week to give a presentation on New York State's Article X process for siting power generation projects.
It was another contentious encounter between local anti-wind power activists and BP representatives over the proposed Cape Vincent Wind Farm. Go to full article
It was another contentious encounter between local anti-wind power activists and BP representatives over the proposed Cape Vincent Wind Farm. Go to full article
Major General Stephen Townsend has taken over as commanding general of Fort Drum and the 10th Mountain Division. Photo courtesy Fort Drum
New general takes command at Fort Drum
Fort Drum, NY, Dec 04, 2012 — Major General Stephen Townsend has taken over command of Fort Drum and the 10th Mountain Division following a ceremony at the post Monday morning. Go to full article
Attorney Charu Narang is representing three women in separate lawsuits against the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department.
Three Lawsuits target Jefferson County Sheriff's Dept
Watertown, NY, Nov 28, 2012 — Three women with the same attorney have filed lawsuits against the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department and members within it for allegations relating to sexual misconduct or harassment. Go to full article
Lei Wu. Photo: Clarkson University
Clarkson prof works to modernize NY state's energy grid
Potsdam, NY, Nov 27, 2012 — Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced New York would invest $250 million to develop smart grid technologies to modernize the state's energy grid.
IBM has just awarded a Clarkson University professor working on smart energy grid systems a $10,000 grant to help him continue his research, and develop coursework for students to train the next generation to use this hot technology. Go to full article
IBM has just awarded a Clarkson University professor working on smart energy grid systems a $10,000 grant to help him continue his research, and develop coursework for students to train the next generation to use this hot technology. Go to full article
The future I-781 Fort Drum connector road under construction in 2011. Photo: Doug Kerr, CC some rights reserved
Fort Drum connector road to I-81 set to open soon
Fort Drum, NY, Nov 27, 2012 — The highway project that will create a direct connection between Interstate 81 and Fort Drum's main gate is set to open soon. Go to full article
The New York Air Brake industrial site has been the subject of resurgent concern for north side residents in Watertown. Photo: Joanna Richards
DEC: We'll keep talking with Air Brake neighbors
Watertown, NY, Nov 26, 2012 — At a packed public meeting November 7 in Watertown, state environmental and health officials spoke with members of the public concerned about pollution on the city's north side with the New York Air Brake plant at the center of concern.
Now, DEC officials say they're working with the information they got at the meeting and figuring out what might come next. Go to full article
Now, DEC officials say they're working with the information they got at the meeting and figuring out what might come next. Go to full article
Photo: Joanna Richards
Falconry pairs humans and birds in hunting
Sackets Harbor, NY, Nov 22, 2012 — Falconry, the sport of hunting with birds of prey, is ancient: its history goes back thousands of years. It was once used as a way to catch small prey, like rabbits and pheasants, before humans had guns. And the sport is still practiced today.
It takes many years to become a master falconer under New York state law. It's small game hunting season right now in northern New York, and reporter Joanna Richards went out with falconer Rick West last year, to learn what keeps him practicing this ancient sport. Go to full article
It takes many years to become a master falconer under New York state law. It's small game hunting season right now in northern New York, and reporter Joanna Richards went out with falconer Rick West last year, to learn what keeps him practicing this ancient sport. Go to full article
Fort Drum cultural resources intern Michael Sprowles refers to a map to find grave markers at Sheepfold Cemetery on the Army post.
Maps make Fort Drum's historic cemeteries more accessible
Fort Drum, NY, Nov 21, 2012 — With the outbreak of World War Two, the Army installation then known as Pine Camp expanded, to become Camp Drum and eventually Fort Drum today. In the process, it swallowed up several villages, including their cemeteries.
Fort Drum researchers have created a database and new maps that will help family members of those buried at the cemeteries to find and visit their loved ones' gravesites, both in person and online. Go to full article
Fort Drum researchers have created a database and new maps that will help family members of those buried at the cemeteries to find and visit their loved ones' gravesites, both in person and online. Go to full article
Gen. David Petraeus testifying before a congressional committe in 2009 about U.S. forces in Afghanistan. Photo: Talk Radio News Service, CC some rights reserved
Soldiers, family members reflect on fidelity in wake of General Petraeus's affair
Watertown, NY, Nov 19, 2012 — Marital fidelity is a sensitive subject for many in the military. Relationships are stressed by distance, frequent moves and the dangers of war. Gen. David Petraeus's admission that he had an extramarital affair has led some Fort Drum families to reflect on the difficulties of keeping their personal relationships whole - and their image among a public that often doesn't understand their culture. Go to full article
DEC spokesman Stephen Litwhiler reads out audience questions during a public meeting about pollution in the north side neighborhood at North Elementary School in Watertown. Photo: Joanna Richards
Concerned Watertown residents want Air Brake site study
Watertown, NY, Nov 12, 2012 — People who live in Watertown's north side community are raising concerns over pollution surrounding the New York Air Brake industrial site, which was cleaned up beginning in the 1990s.
Officials from the state departments of Health and Environmental Conservation held a public meeting Wednesday, Nov. 7, at a nearby elementary school to try to respond to those fears. Go to full article
Officials from the state departments of Health and Environmental Conservation held a public meeting Wednesday, Nov. 7, at a nearby elementary school to try to respond to those fears. Go to full article
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