The Talk of the Town

Delegate David McCormick, Monongalia, District 82, on the bill he sponsored that allows the DOH to hire private contractors for snow removal in Monongalia and Preston County. WVU President Michael Benson on the lighting of Woodburn Hall, his first semester, the provost search, and plans for traffic around the Mountainlair. 

Sawyer Dennison announces his run for the House of Delegates as a Republican in District 78. Mike Oliverio, R, Monongalia, 13, announces his plans to run for reelection. 

Morgantown Mayor Danielle Trumble on Small Business Saturday in downtown. Laura Blankenship from the Better Business Bureau on personal security while shopping this holiday season. 

Marion County Schools Superintendent Donna Heston and President of the Board of Education calling for more support from state lawmakers for public education. President and CEO ofMon Health & Executive Vice President of Vandalia Health David Goldberg on their plans for a new Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Lewis County. A preview of the Arise: Tree of Hope Remembrance Ceremony at the Cavalry Chapel Castle on December 6. 

President and CEO of Your Community Foundation on their celebration of Community Foundation Week and awarding $300,000 in grants. Amanda Bolyard on the Pantry Plus More Advent Calendar promotion

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito on the resolution of the shutdown, ACA subsidies, the Epstein Files, Toyota, and the recent visit of EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.Morgantown resident Jenn Hastings on Green Bag Road improvements- current and future. 

Delegate Geno Chiarelli, R, Monongalia, 78, on a recent economic development trip to Lisbon, Portugal. Founder and President of the Forgotten Flag Foundation Chris Staud on their organization- to promote Unity and Patriotism through the proper display of the flag

State Department of Highways Representative Brent Walker on the meeting in Morgantown for the next phase of work on Green Bag Raod. Senior Lieutenant Mykola Melnyk, Company Commanderof the 47th Mechanized Brigade of Ukraian Armed Forces on the state of the Ukrain-Russia War. 

Nutcracker Ballet Sales director Bobbie Christopolis on the show coming to Morgantown December 1. Aaron and Toni Marko on the Arise, Tree of Hope event at the Cavalry Chapel in Morgantown December 6. Morgantown High School Athletics Director John Bowers on signing day, a volleyball championship, and the start of high school playoff action. 

Monongalia County Schools Superintendent Eddie Campbell on the drop in enrollment. Attorney General J.B. McCusky on advising the Trump Administration not to attend the COP 30 Climate Summit, and the upcoming case defending the Save Women's Sports Act in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. 

Executive Director of National Security and Cyberspace Programs at West Virginia University Bill Walker on the Mountain State Cyber Summit in Morgantown today. Morgantown Police Department Chief Eric Powell and Sgt. Tyler Bradford, Field Training Officer on recruiting efforts. Voice of the Clay Battelle High School Football Team- Ethan Collins on their record season and playoff game this weekend.  

Lt. Gen. Bob Caslen, (Ret), member of the Board of Trsutees at Salem University, former Commandant of the West Point Military Academy, Marshal of the Clarksburg Veteran's Day Parade on his service and importance of this day. State Senator Joey Garcia, D, Marion, 13, on the future of thre four state-run health care facilities that were recently sold.  

Mon County Delegate David McCormick, R, District 82 announced a plan to distribute 100 turkeys through the Scott's Run Settlement House for those not receiving SNAP banafits or federal workers that are not being paid due to the government shutdown. Assistant Dean of the Assistant Dean of Production, Presentation, Operations, and Cultural Engagement Jamie Whoolery on holiday programing at the Creative Arts Center. Executive Director and Monongalia County commissioner Tom Bloom on local food distribution efforts. 

Marisa Clemente, VP of Philanthropy at Undue Medical Debt on how the program works. Coordinator of the Morgantown Urban Archery Deer Hunt program on donations to food pantries in the federal government shutdown. James Sanders, Titan Roofing on "Cans for Community coming up Friday and the $1,000 cash prize that will be awarded. 

Kathy Morris from the Action Network on the chances of seeing a ghost in West Virginia on Halloween. Delegate David McCormick, R, Monongalia, 82, on his appointment to be Vice Chairman of the Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism Committee. Delegate George Street, R, Preston, 83, on the proposed Bradonville Solar project. Director of Child Nutrition for the West Virginia Department of Education on the inaugural Farm to School conference in Morgantown next week 

West Virginia State Police 1st Sgt Kyle Totten on Halloween safety. University High School Athletics Director Jeff Bailey on the Mohawk Bowl. Voise of the University Hawks Kyle Wiggs with a preview of the Mohawk Bowl.

Arts and Culture Director for the city of Morgantown Vincent Kitch on Halloween activities in the city Terry Vance, Veteran Partnership Coordinator with Valley HealthCare System and Penny Lipscomb, Director of the Center for Veteran, Military and Family Programs on a free Veteran's Day Breakfast at Diversified Energy Terrace on November 11 

Shannon Everett from American Truckers United on the recent hit-and-run case involving a big rig in Monongalia County. Vice President of Alumni Relations wvu, Kevin Berry on Homecoming weekend on the WVU campus. 

Monongalia Democrat Party Executive Committee Chairman Cal Carlson with reaction to the No Kings protest this weekend,. The host talks about Morgantown housing and hmeless issues. 

Morgantown Mayor Danielle Trumble talks about affordable housing, the warming shelter, and the Morgantown Municipal Airport Michelle Risor from Wheeling for Hope- about how they use motorsports to deal with mental health challengesMonongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom on the Morgantown Municipal Airport

Director of the West Virginia Office of Emergency Services on record EMT certification scores Canaan Valley Spa and Wellness Shamanic Practicianer Angie Shockey on their grand opening and Shamanism 

Mountantop Beverage People Team Leader Beth Pratt on operations in the Morgantown Industrial Park and their community enrichment efforts. University High School Principal Kime Greene and Teacher Suzane Ernstes on the 100th graduating class and the Homecoming this weekend. 

Ken Hacker from the Morgantown Utility Board with a project update. Martin Howe from the United Way of Harrison and Doddridge Counties on their campaign kickoff and "Plane Pull.Morgantown Fire Department Chief Gary Freshour and Fire Marshal Jason Quinn on Fire Prevention Week. 

Eleanor Reigal, Chief Executive Officer · Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown, Inc.on celebrating 35 years in Morgantown and the ribbon cutting for their new expansion.Visit Mountaineer Country CVB President and CEO Susan Riddle on awards won at the recent state conference and the state of tourism.  

Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes on the interstate crash, school safety threat, and emergency aircraft landing from the day prior. Morgantown Mayor Danielle Trumble with a warming shelter and first responder pension update

Monongalia County Delegate Joe Statler discusses upcoming interim meetings. United Way MPC Board Member Steven Saab hypes up the Spooky Sprint

Barbour County Schools Sperintendent Eddie Vincent on their district consolidation plans.Dale Lee, co-president of Education West Virginia on school choice and the state funding formula

Director of Arts and Culture for the city of Morgantown with a recap of the 2025 Ruby Summer Concert Series. Richard Judy from the Young Eagles Chapter on the Morgantown event Saturday. 

Dr. Janet Rorrer from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission on Vision 2030: West Virginia Science & Technology Plan (Vision 2030)UPD Chief Sherry St. Clair on the 2024 Clery Act Report and campus safety.  

Executive Director of the West Virginia First Foundation Jonathan Board on the Momentum Grant Cycle Monongalia County Republican Party Executive Committee Chairman Dale Sparks on the 15th Regan Dinner in October Secretary of State Kris Warner with a recap of the state Economic Developemnt Conference held in Bridgeport. 

Director of the WVU Purpose Center Cate Schlobohm with an update from the Week of Purpose Monongalia County Delegate Anitra Hamilton on social media posts made after the assassination of Charlie KirkMorgantown Mayor Danielle Trumble and Walk Sarkeys on the Greatful Dead tribute appreciation concert along Deckers Creek this weekend.

Joe Klass and Brittany Irrick on Free Naloxone Day later this week. Monongalia County Delegate Evan Hansen on the Hour Democrat Kitchen Table Tour State Economic Council Chairman David Lieving on the Annual Economic Conference in Bridgeport this week