The Talk of the Town

Harrison County Sheriff's Department Chief Deputy Rob Waybright on their upcoming National Night Out and Black PartyMon River Trails Conservancy Executive Director Ella Belling on traildamage caused by a stormy, rainy summer Monongalia County commissioner Tom Bloom on the Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link and NextEra Energy Transmission 

Fairmont State University President Mike Davis on his travels through the state this week. Weege from the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival coming later this summer.Amanda Bolyard from Pantry Plus More on school supply drives coming up 

Fairmont City Manager Travis Blosser on the Federal Emergency Management Agnecy office to be located in the Public Safety Building soon and the State of the City address earlier this week Legal Director from Disability Rights West Virginia Mike Folio- his reaction to the standoff at a state hospital in Weston and pending legal action against the state. 

Jaceena Haislet from the Osher Lifelone Learning Institute Bobby Tinney with the Thrasher Group on Clarksburg Water Board issues. 

Javier Cárdenas, M.D., chief of the RNI's Division of Sports Neurology and director of the RNI Concussion and Brain Injury Center. Information about a $300,000 grant from the University of California, San Francisco Foundation to improve post-acute care for traumatic brain injury patients. Sarah Giosi on the West Virginia Wellness Festival Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes...Wanted Wednesday 

Founder and CEO of Solar Holler on changing deadlines for tax breaks on solar installations Co-president of the West Virginia League of Women Voters on their 2025 Legislative Scorecard 

Attorney General J.B. McCuskey CSM (Ret) Paul Massullo on being awarded the Lance Corporal Russell Cyzic Veteran Award from the St. Francis Catholic Alumni 

Fairmont City Manager Travis Blosser joins the program to talk about the upcoming State of the City address and a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission.SteppingStones Executive Director Monica Marietta discusses the opening of the new inclusive playground at Mylan Park.

HealthNet Aeromedical Services President and CEO Clinton Burley joins the show to discuss the 40th anniversary celebration for the company.CDC Spokesperson Tia McClelland talks about the resturn of the Mobile Black Lung Screening Program.

Fairmont State University Foundation President and CEO Anne Bolyard on the Mike Arcure Impact Scholarship Morgantown Area Partnership President and CEO Russ Rogerson on the East End Village project in the city. Patrick Kirby with Carline Hauling and Excavating on the service issues in the Clinton Water Association area. 

Chief of Staff from the West Virginia Secretary od State Office on the lawsuit file against then by the state Board of Education. State Senator Mike Oliverio, R, Monongalia, 13 with reaction to the lawsuit and improved 3rd grade reading scores. 

Mark Gentile on the benefit for the Tonie Renner Gentile Breast Cancer Research Fund July 26 at the Westover VFW featuring Wade Hayes, Copper Crossing, and Andrew Kidd. Ten-year-old singer-songwriter Remy Adair, will open the show. Doors open at 6 p.m., with music beginning at 6:30 p.m.  Morgantown Fire Department Chief Gary Freshour, and Lt. Ashley Jenkins on the response to the Dille Street Fire July 5. 

Kieran O'Malley from the West Virginia DNR about public meeting for the State Wildlife Action Plan. DOH District 4 Engineer Earl Gaskins on lingering flood damage in Marion County from the Father's Day flooding event and a repair schedule. 

Traci Knabenshue is the sustainability director in Auxiliary and Business Services- she talks about electric vehicle charging stations added on campus this year.  Executive Director of the West Virginia First Foundation Jonathan Board with an update from the foundation and the next grant cycle. 

Lead singer of the U.S. Army Jazz Ensemble Emily Perkins 

Battelle District Fair Board member David Cottrell of the event and entertainment July 8 through July 12. Harrison County Commissioner Patsy Trecost on additional days off for holidays declared by the Gov. and how they will respond in the future. Morgantown Mayor Danielle Trumble 

Morgantown Fire Marshal Andrew Dotson on Fourth of July safety Historian with the West Virginia State Hospital Association on the historical designation for the three cemeteries associated with the former West State Hospital. 

DOH District 4 Engineer Eal Gaskins on the I-79 tractor-trailer fire and road closure at the Goshen Road exit. Morgantown Arts and Culture Director Vincent Kitch on the free Fourth of July celebration on Friday. Scotts Run Settlement House Christmas in July dnation drive with Paradise Homes on July 12.

President and CEO of WVU Medicine United Hospital Center on the American Junior Golf Association Inaugural WVU Medicine United Hospital Center Junior Championship at the Bridgeport Country Club. Delegate Evan Hansen, D Monongalia, 79, on flood relief and a response to House Speaker Roger Hanshaw's comments about him regarding the Delegate Ian Masters controversy. Kaitly Lewis and Meagan Deely from the the city of Morgantown on the Adopt a Street program 

White Hall Spirits Spokesperson Lauren Boczek joins the show to talk about Freedom Pour fundraiser scheduled for the weekend.WV Sober Living Executive Director Jonathan Dower discusses planned sober living home in Morgantown's Frst Ward.Aristotle Jones comes on to talk about his show scheduled for the Ruby Summer Concert Series.

State Senator Mike Oliverio, R, Monongalia, 13 on the budget presentation from recent interim legislative meetings. Jane Cardi on the next steps for the Historic Morgantown Post Office project. State Senator Joey Garcia, D, Marion, 13, with the Democrat view of the budget presentation 

Red Cross Allegheny Highlands Chapter Executive Director Jason Keeling on the disastercenters open in Marion and Ohio Counties. Richellle Beatty and Jared Mazezka from Leadership Mon on the upcoming class and registration. WVU President Dr. Gordon Gee reflects on his more than four decade career as a university president. 

Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom on moving the stranded trailer at the intersection of Scott Ave. and the Grafton Road. Jamie Corton, President and Founder of Genisis Partners on the Charles Pointe planned development and the Celebrate Harrison County event Thursday sponsored by Executive Magazine. Triple A Mid-Atlantic Spokeman Jim Garrity on Fourth of July travel. 

Retired Major General Jim Hoyer joins the show to talk about the 250th birthday of the United States Army.Civilian aid to the Secretary of the U.S. Army Frank Vitale talks about the importance of the military in the Mountain State.

Monongalia County State Senator Mike Oliverio joins the show to reflect on the life of former West Virginia Delegate Doug Skaff.Morgantown Community Band musician Dorothy Skidmore discusses the annual 4th of July performance at the WVU Creative Arts Center.

State Senator Mike Oliverio on recent changes to the state Department of Transportation announced by the governor. Secretary of State Kris Warner on "Super Tuesday" in the state The United Way of Mon and Preston Counties and the "Power of the Purse" program with Amy Armentrout 

Fairmont State University and their National Security and Intelligence certificate program offered this summer with Director and professor Andrew Cahall. Michael Yurs from Cheat Lake Rotary on the 2025 Flags for Heroes program 

State Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt on the state of the drought, crops conditions, cattle farmers, and support programs. Director of Grace Shelter operated by Catholic Charities at Hazel's House of Hope Dr. Jessica Thompson on the need for shelter beds in the community. 

Fairmont City Manager Travis Blosser on improvements to the Morgantown Avenue MiniPark and the city Opioid Grant program. Adam Rowe with information about the 2025 Harrison County TANK Entrepreneur Pitch Contest

Legal Director with Disability Rights West Viringia, Mike Folio on continued problems with contract workers at state-run health facilities. Westover Director of Public Works Jason Stinespring on Holland Avenue progress and the best ways to get around twon when you need to. 

Bree Starsick from BOPARC on June activities in MorgantownMorgantown Director of Communications Brad Riffee, Steve Bennett and Samantha Burgess From Valley Health on the Morgantown Alternative Sentencing programAttorney Sam Petsonk on the status of NIOSH workers in Morgantown and theminers who depend on them.  

State Division of Hiways District 4 Manager Earl Gaskins updates projects in the areaScott's Run Settlement House Executive Director Michael Richard and Outreach Coordinator on help and assistance they need and upcoming events. 

Fairmont State University Political Science Professor Robert Bolton on their Model United Nations team and trip to New YorkMain Street Morgantown President Andrew Young on the community clean up planned for this weekend. Former Star City Police Chief Jessica Colebank on her cancer battle and future in the Washington D.C. area

Fairmont State University Political Science Professor Greg Noone on the first 100 days (or so) of the Trump administration and the Democrat reaction. Revisiting changes announced by Gov. Morrisey to the state foster care system. 

Monongalia County Delegate Joe Statler on financial problems withon the EMS system across the state WVU Medicine's Project SEARCH- Instructor Nick Lafferty and Vice President of Human Resources Colleen Sybert 

Justin Williams- Director of the Affiliated Construction Trades on available careers in a wide range of trades. Retired West Virginia National Guard Major General Bill Crane onrare earth elements and developing a supply chain