The Talk of the Town

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 

Chairman of the Wisdom Academy in Morgantown Jvaid Syed on the upcoming opening later this summer Civilian Aid to the U.S. Army Frank Vitale on Memorial Day and the upcoming 250th U.S. Army birthday celebration in June  

Mid-Atlantic Triple A spokesman Jim Garrity on Memorial weekend travrel .Michael Biafore from Biafore Landscapin on the Landscape Plants for West Virginia" Susan Riddle, President and CEO of Visit Mountaineer Country CVB on Geochache XXI the upcoming USA Diving American Cup coming to Mylan Park 

Mon Health President and CEO, Executive Vice President of Vandalia Health David Goldberg on the new Mon Health Harrison Neighborhood Hospital Fifth Ward Councilor from Morgantown Danielle Trumble of the city-wide clean up planned for May 31 

River Road Volunteer Fire Department on the Elimination Dinner and Concert coming up June 14. Morgantown Community Development Services Coordinator Caitlyn Lewis on the city clean up event planned for May 31

Monongalia County Delegate David McCormick on the Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom on the impact of federal budget cuts on local food programs 

Glenville State University President MarkManchin on moving their nursing program in-houe. Kyle Wiggs on local baseball and softball 

BOPARC's Bree Starsick on the new Marilla Park Aquatic Center, Krepps Park Pool and available activities in May Program Specialist from the West Virginia Education Collaborative Canyon Lohnas on the Remake Learning Days festival Director and Chief Pilot from the Fairmont State University Center for Aviation Excellence on new aircraft in the program and increased capacity. 

Dr. Paul Ziemkiewicz, Director of the WVU Water Research Institute on the extraction of rare earth elements from acid mine drainage Morgantown area postal carrier Justin Jarman with a recap of the recent Stamp Out Hunger event 

Bridgeport candidate for mayor Robert Matheny Chairman of the Gene Vance Jr. Foundation on Gene Vance Day in Morgantown this Saturday. 

Bridgeport candidate for mayor Clayton RiceWVU Director of Strategic Communications Shauna Johnson and WVU senior Katie Short on commencement exercises this weekend.  

Mountain Line Transit AuthortyPresident and CEO Maria Smith on their propane bus testing program Dee Singh-Knights from the WVU Extension on her agritourism guide that is in development Kaitlan McCormick- Senior Director with NextEra Energy Tansmission on theor proposed 105 mile 500kv Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link 

Greg Clutter from Chestnut Mountain Village with a CarePortal update and info from the most recent Foster Care Summit. New Morgantown City Manager Jamie Miller gets to know the communityAristotle Jones and his new song "First Flowers of Spring"  

Attorney General J.B. McCuskey joins us at 9:15- we'll discuss the recent settlement with Pfizer regarding the drug Lipitor, the creation of a new second amendment task force at the federal level, he's right now fighting for a trucking company in the state that is battling the federal government, and another state has establidhed a climate superfund similar to New York.  The Stargazing Cabins at Coopers Rock State Forest received two awards – an AIA WV Honor Award for Excellence in Architecture, Residential and an AIA WV Honor Award for Excellence in Craftsmanship. We'll talk to Adam Kranson and Acting Chief of Parks Dillard Price from the West Virignia Department of Natural Resources about thos cabins and more... 

Reaction to the Morgantown City Council meeting and camping ban Marion County Schools Superintendent Donna Heston on the closure of the Flipside after school program 

David McCormick, R, Monongalia, 82, on House Bill 2960 and themost recent legislative session to include PEIALauren's Wish Founder Michael Cole and Emcee of the Lauren's Wish Fashion Show C'Anna Keffer 

UMWA Treasurer Brian Sanson on the NIOSH firings Morgantown Police Chief Eric Powell on their "Ride with a Recruiter" program 

Director of the North Central West Virginia Airport Rick Rock on the new terminal and development Morgantown Third Ward Councilor Weez Michael on reaction to the camping ban 

West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association Longenecker Scholarship winner Adaline Cumpston joins the program.Visit Mountaineer Country CVB President and CEO Susan Riddle discusses the 3rd Annual Tourism Summit.

Fairmont City Manager Travis Blosser of their trip to Washington D.C. to meet elected leaders from the state about their Congressionally Directed Spending requests Agile 5 Technologies, Inc.- Chief Technology Officer Peter Fritch and Jacob Brozenick, Chief Information Security Officer on their work to help secure government systems 

2025 Monongalia County Schools Teacher of the Year Erica Diaz Executive Director of the West Virginia Service Personnel Association Joe White General Manager of the West Virginia Black Bears Leighann Sainato 

Executive Director of the West Virginia First Foundation, Jonathan Board...on Drug Take Back Day, Lauren's Law, and the next steps for the foundation Kyle Kull, Organizer with the West Virginia Appalachian Laborers District Council on their program to give back to communities and their participation in a Morgantown area clean up project and becoming a laborer

Morgantown city clerk Christine Wade on the April 29 election Morgantown Fire Chief Gary Freshour on the response to severe weather 

Morgantown Third Ward councilor Weez Michael on the community clean up in DOH right-of-way areas. Also, the Morgantown Municipal Election Director of Advocacy for the American Lung Association on the State of the Air Report 

The 27th Truman Scholar from West Virginia University Sophie Slaughter. Jenna Russell from the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties on the Gold and Blue Mine sale. Jesse Vermette and Coleen Lankford from Christian Help on their Open House April 26 in downtown Morgantown. 

MECCA 911 Executive Director Jim Smith on weekend storms and response. Senior Director of Marketing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on the Month of May First Energy Spokesman Will Boye on power restoration efforts. WVU Director of Sustainability Traci Knubenshue on their new 24-goal sustainability program. Chestnut Ridge Park Superintendent Corwin Hoban on damage in the park from weekend storms  

Mary Anne Buchanan from West Virginians for Life on the 27th Rose Dinner April 25 in MorgantownMorgantown Mayor Joe Abu Ghannam on the new city manager and other city issues 

Evan Hansen, D, Monongalia, 79, his reactions to the latest legislative session President of WVU Medicine UHC David Hess on the more than $400 million in improvements at multiple locations throughout the state Joe Woods- WVU Davis College Store Manager and Business Manager for The Davis College Store and Rural Business Incubator on the 2025 Spring Plant Sale 

Monongalia County Magistrate Ron Bane on HB 3111- the failed effort to get raises Monongalia County Republican Party Executive Committee Chairman Dale Sparks on their relief efforts to McDowell CountyMonongalia County Delegate Joe Statler, R, Monongalia, 78, on gains made for first responders during the legislative session 

Delegate David McCormick, R, Monongalia, 82, on the legislative session- the snow removal bill and effort to get pay raises for the judicial branch President of the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Jen Giovonitti on Focus Foward coming to Morgantown Secretary of State Kris Warner on an awards ceremony at the Grafton High School and voter registration event at Phillip Barbour High School Morgantown Director of Arts and Culture Vincent Kitch on voting for the USA TODAY 10 BEST Readers' Choice Awards program as a nominee for Best Outdoor Concert Series

Mon EMS and their Whole Blood program. Executive Director Forest Weyen along with Dr. Michael Shukis and Dr. Robbie May Geno Chiarelli, R, Monongalia, 78, a recap of the 60 day legislative session Adelheid Schaupp, Winner of the National Association of Home Builders Young Pressional of 2024 

Jonathan Vrabel- Morgantown Municipal Airport Director on increasing enplanements with the addition of SkyWest Airlines Greg Clutter from the Chestnit Mountain Ranch on CarePortal, a way to connect those in need with churches and others for assistance. The program bypasses government and relies on community support. 

9:15 An update from J.B. McCuskey on the recent coal ceremony in Washington D.C. and the Secnd Amendment 9:30 Grant Writer from the city Of Morgantown on their 18 month Community Development Block Grant Impact Fund program 9:45 State Senator Mike Oliverio with an update as the legeslative session wraps up

President of Local 420 of the American Federation of Government Employees Justin Tarovisky on federal attempts to limit overtime and collective bargaining. Evan Widders, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Academics, and Joy Carr, Director of University Advising, on their record freshman retention rate Director of Communications for the Morgantown Utility Board, Chris Dale, on their upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day 

Cliff Bates with American Truckers United on the growing wave of truck drivers nationwide unable to speak English Fired NIOSH worker Kyle Mandler- a former pulminary toxicologist in Morgantown 

Executive director of the West Virginia Public Education Bollaborative- Donna Peduto on Focis Forward 2025 coming to Morgantown April 22 Associate Vice President of Creative and Scholarly Activities at WVU Melanie Page on Research Week 2025 Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom on changes coming to the recycling program 

Liz Finklea on the International Street Festival in Morgantown this weekendState Treasurer Larry Pack on Senate Bill 439 and WVABLE Laura Blankenship from the Better Business Bureau of Greater West Virginia on their Indentity Theft Prevention event in Morgantown