daily304 - Episode 05.25.2024

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Today is Saturday, May 25, 2024.

West Virginia is a hotbed of UFO activity, according to a renowned paranormal investigator…As boating season kicks into full swing, the WVDNR urges folks to take life jackets seriously…and Innovators & Entrepreneurs chats with leaders of MHIRJ, an aviation company in Bridgeport that’s looking to hire 400 technicians…on today’s daily304.

#1 – From WV EXPLORER – A renowned paranormal investigator says West Virginia has a remarkable association with UFO activity because of its role in the search for extraterrestrial life and because it was the location of many early alleged UFO encounters.

Dave Spinks, perhaps best known for his appearances on the Travel Channel, the History Channel, and Destination America, says you can't beat the Mountain State when it comes to UFO lore.

“Two of the earliest and most famous encounters in the U.S. were reported here,” Spinks says, referring to legendary encounters involving Mothman and the Flatwoods Monster.

“But it was here, too, at Green Bank Observatory that Frank Drake established the first telescopes used in the SETI program—the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence.”

Read more:

https://wvexplorer.com/2024/05/18/west-virginia-ufo-seti-green-bank-flatwoods-mothman/

#2 – From WVDNR – When it comes to wearing a life jacket while boating, there are many myths and misconceptions that people have come to believe. For example, you’d be surprised how many people think they don’t need to wear a life jacket if they know how to swim or if they’re on a large boat with other people. They couldn’t be more wrong.

The sad reality is that nearly 80 percent of people who die in boating accidents are not wearing life jackets. As we gear up for another summer of water adventures in West Virginia, it’s crucial to set the record straight about life jackets, also known as personal flotation devices (PFDs).

Click the link to read about five common myths about life jackets and why these misconceptions are wrong. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resource encourages you to take PFDs seriously. Because your life depends on it!

Read more:

https://wvdnr.gov/life-jacket-myths/

#3 – From INNOVATORS & ENTREPRENEURS – MHI RJ is the leader in aviation maintenance for the CRJ Series, the world’s most successful regional jet. With more than 550 employees in West Virginia and state-of-the-art hangars in Bridgeport, West Virginia, MHI RJ supports the top three airlines in the US and top regional airlines in the world.

Innovators and Entrepreneurs chats with Ross Mitchell, Vice-President of MHI RJ Aviation Global, and Michael Genin, Director of Operations for MHI RJ Aviation in Bridgeport, about their company’s success in #YesWV. 

MHI RJ in Bridgeport is currently hiring about 400 technicians and is looking to fill over 100 job vacancies over the next year. 

Watch the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=R2-QqnYxZZvfK6u1&v=fs0uSJ5IgIA&feature=youtu.be

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That’s all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.