The Talk of the Town

Delegate David McCormick, R, Monongalia, 82 on the Vape Safety Act and the possibility of an additional cut to the personal income taxDirector of Foster Care at the Chestnut Mountain Ranch, Greg Clutter on Foster Care day at the legislature and the introduction of CarePortal in Marion County. Deputy Director of Athletics at WVU on Premium seating at the Coliseum for the 2026-27 season Ed McDonald with information about the Gardner Winter Music Festival at the South Middle School in Morgantown this weekend

Delegate Geno Chiarelli, R, Monongalia 78, joins the show to discuss the legislative session.Mon County Child Advocacy Center Director of Development and Administrative Services Taylor Schultz talks about the new Barbara Myers Ambassador Program.

Olivia Miller, Democrat candidate for the House of Delegates District 80Kristen Nelson, Democrat candidate for the House of Delegates District 80Delegate John Williams, D, Monongalia, 80, on activities in the legislative session 

Executive Director of Mon EMS, Forest Weyen on the Citizens Academy coming in April. Amber Ravenscroft, Co-Chair of the West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem on the Bridging Innovation event in the city of Morgantown April 27 through May 1. Joe Statler, R, Monongalia, 77, on the EMS funding bill, athletic transfer legislation, and proposed Hope Scholarship changes  

Terry Vance- Veterans Partnership Coordinator with Valley Health Care and Matthew Higgins with Project Lean Nation. The CASA forKids 2026 Diamonds & Denim Gala with executive director Leah Turner and board chairperson Brandi WolfeNational Weather Service Meterologist David Shallenberger 

Joe Statler, R, Monongalia, 77, on the Hope Scholarship and the budget Current Marion County Schools superintendent Donna Heston on her contract situation with the board and the future of education. Executive Director of the United Way of Mon and Preston Counties on the Give to Win Raffle and Auction 

Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes on the 14th anniversary of the death of Sgt. Todd May in the line of duty. Fairmont State University President Mike Davis on their day in Charleston and the Day of Giving on Feb. 26- ThursdayState Senator Mike Oliverio, R, Monongalia, 12, on the state budget, tax cut, and school bills Justice Thomas Ewing, running for reelection to the State Supreme Court of Appeals 

State Senator Tom Willis, R, Berkeley, 15, and candidate for the U.S. Seanate on his campaign and legislative activity in Charleston. Keith Heasley from the Heasley Homestead about Mountain State Maple Days. State Senator Ben Queen, R, Harrison, 12, on the state budget and cut to the personal inccome tax. 

WVU Director of Transportation, Parking, and Mail Jeremy Evans on the federally funded repairs to the PRT Republican candidate for the Eastern District of Monongalia County Ron LytleWill Boye from FirstEnergy on their plans to build a natural gas fired power plant at the Fort Martin Pwer Station. 

United Bank Morgantown Market President Randy Williams and President and CEO of Pace Enterprises Reggie Williams on the Laurle Leadership Gala coming up in March. State Senator Mike Oliverio, R, Monongalia, 13, on edication finance bills moving through the legislature 

Fairmont city manager Travis Blosser on a $1.5 million Congressionally Directed Spending Grant for renovations to the Watson Fire Station and the Facade Program. President and CEO of WVU Medicine United Hospital Center on their $48 million surgical expansion 

Colin Street- President of the WVU Student Government Association (SGA; Logan Pierce- External Chief of Staff and State Government Liaison on legislative issues they are following. Executive director of the Mon River Trails Conservancy Ella Belling on a P@P public engagement session at the Wiles Hill Community Center. Veterans relationship coordinator with Valley HealthCare Sytem with the "Veterans Corner"

Delegate Geno Chiarelli, R, Monongalia, 78, on House Bill 5203 and his observations from Charleston MetroNews AccuWeather meteorologist Dan Pydynowski on the approaching winter storm and totals todate. 

State Senator Joey Garcia, D, Marion, 13, on bills to restore board of governors voting rights for students and faculty and his observations from Charleston. Dr. Youseph Kassar, DDS from the Mon County Health Department on Give Kids a Smile Day. State Senator Mike Oliverio, R Monongalia, 13, on the Child Care Workforce Scholarship Act and his observations for Charleston.  

Fairmont State University President Michael Davis on their day in Charleston and a brief State of the University. West Virginians Against Transmission Line Injustice President Tony Campbell and activist Keryn Newman on land agents talking to property owners about MARL right-of-way. 

Delegate Evan Hansen, D, Monongalia, 79, with his thoughts on the legislative session President of West Virginians Against Transmission Line Injustice with the latest on their efforts to educate the public about the MidAtlantic Resiliency Link project 

Dr. Jorge Atiles, dean of WVU Extension and Engagement and director of WVU Extension on WVU Day in Charleston Wednesday. Morgantown mayor Danielle Trumble on warming sherlter operations, the city budget, and relations with MUB. 

State Senator Mike Oliverio R-13, on state budget decisions. Clay District Fair representatives Freddy Eddy and Ethan Moore on changes coming for the upcoming year. MUB Senior Engineer Ken Hacker of the Evansdale pipe lining project Morgantown Municipal Airport Director Jonathan Vrabel on runway issues during extreme cold weather 

Mon County Commission candidate Julie Knight Mon County Board of Education member Shawn Smith on the Excess Levy Renewal Delegate John Williams, D, Monongalia, 80, and candidate for the state Senate in District 13 John Williams on the governor's proposal to cut the persoanl income tax. 

New chair of the House Education Committee Joe Statler, R, Monongalia, 77, on education priorities, the school funding bill, and human trafficking.State Senator Joey Garcia, D, Marion, 13, on the school funding bill.and the Taylor County abuse case 

Organizer with the Laborers District Council and President of the Ohio Valley Energy Association Kyle Kull on the strong labor market driven by local infrastructure work. Steve Wendelin- Democrat candidate for the Second Congressional District. Mon County Commission President Tom Bloom on the work of municipal employees during the winter storm. 

Mon County Commissioner Jeff Arnett on his reelection campaign Westover Chief of Police Scott Carl on the weekend storm and road conditions.Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes with a road update 

Preston County Office of Emergency Management Assistant Director Justin Wolfe and Floodplain Manager Clark Nicklow on the passing of Director Duane Hamilton Monogalia County Schools Superintendent Eddie Campbell on the Execess Levy Renewal and statewide education issues. 

MetroNews AccuWeather meteorologist Bill Deger on approaching winter weather. President and CEO of TMC Technologies Jeff Egdell on the 484 million contract for service they were just awarded by the U.S. Navy. Ace Parsi, candidate for the United States CingressPreston County commissioner Samantha Stone on Preston County Day in Charleston 

Assostant Senate Democrat Minority Leader Joey Garcia on legislative priorities.Jason Pizatella- CEO of the West Virginia Contractors Association and Chair of the Fairmont State University Board of Governors. On the winter construction job outlook and Fairmont State Day in Charleston. A tribute to Director of the Preston County Office of Emergency Management Duane Hamilton who passed away this week. 

MetroNews statewide correspondent Brad McElhinney with an update from the state capitol Clear Mountain Bank CEO and Chair of the current United Way of Mon and Preston County campaign. 

Director of Economic Research at WVU, John Deskins on the Economic Outlook he presented to state lawmakers.Retired NIOSH worker Anita Wolfe on the jobs coming back to the Centers of Disease Control. 

CPL-33 Mid-Atlantic Regional Vice President, Rick Heldreth on staffing problems and violence at USP Hazelton.Executive Director of the North Central West Virginia Airport on the addition of SkyWest as their new carrier. MetroNews Accuweather Senior Meteorologist Heather Zehr on approaching winter weather. 

Fabrizio D'Aloisio, Vice President of Enrollment Management at WVU on the status of recruiting and retention. Morgantown Utility Board president/member for 17 years on her service and growth of the utility and the area. An update from the Northern Outpost with Bill Rice 

Terry Vance, Valley HealthCare on his Veterans Corner column for the Dominion Post Director od Operations at Hazel's House of Hope Dr. Jessica Thompson Fairmont State University Political Science professor on the United States action in Venezuela Monongalia County Republican Party Executive Committee Chair Dale Sparks on the Republican Winter Meetings over the weekend. 

50% Friday with Terry Vance and Hair MechanixSenator Tom Willis, R, Berkely, 15, on his run for the U.S. Senate Chief Operatinf=g Officer for Allegheny Met, Eric Lipinski on the Bridgeport job fair 

Attorney General J.B. McCuskey on the the challenge to HB 3293 at the United State Supreme Court State Treasurer Larry Pack on his legislative priorities

The Monongalia County Schools Excess Levy Renewal with Frank Vitale and Bekah ArandaExecutive Director of the West Virginia First Foundation, Jonathan Board on the $1 million award to Jacob's LadderDelegate Joe Statler, R, Monongalia, 78

WVU Medicine epidemiologist Dr. Matt Lokant on the surrent flu season. Delegate Joe Statler, R, Monongalia, 77, on tax proposals from the governor. Comments from the host on Homeless issues

Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes on an overnight murder and the comtinuing investigation into the December 6, 2025 officer-involved shooting. Morgantown Mayor, Danielle Trumble and Deputy Mayor Brian Butcher on upcoming affordable housing listening sessions with the public. Dr. Robbie May, Director of Clinical Services for Mon EMS with an update on their whole blood program and upcoming public events. 

A rebroadcast of a conversation with the President of the West Virginia Oil and Gas Association Charlie Burd on the future demand for natural gas. A rebroadcast of the conversation with Chris Staud from the Forgotten Flag Foundation. 

Liz Finklea, moth of Katie Finklea on the The Katie Finklea Fund for Young Dancers to support, in part or in full, the continued education and training of promising dance artists. The fund is specifically for young dancers aged 12-18 who have been given a special opportunity to pursue a career in dance (such as acceptance into a summer training program or workshop), and who require financial support to attend. Eligible recipients may use the award for tuition, materials, housing, food, and/or travel expenses.Morgantowen Assistant City Manager Emily Muzzarelli on the Morgantown Trash Removal project on Monongahela River at the locks and dam

FirstEnergy Spokesperson Hannah Catlett on storm damage and power outages. WestRidge President Ryan Lynch on major projects that won't be impacted by their Chapter 11 filing and businesses that have opned this year or will open next year. Mike Oliverio, R, Monongalia, 13, On the upcoming legislative sessionMonongalia County Commission President Jeff Arnett explains how the entrances to the Morgantown Industrial Park came about. 

WVU Student Body President and Board of Governors rep Colin Street on getting more involved with state lawmakers Director of Planning and Development with the city of Fairmont, Shae Striat on future public meetings for the Parkersburg to Pittsburgh Trail and the regional economic potential.