The Talk of the Town

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore capito on academy appointments, the continuing resolution to fund the federal government, Senate rules changes to approve more Trump nominees, and political violencePresident of the West Virginia Coal Association Chris Hamilton on the new comprehensive energy plan announced by the governor  

Delegate Geno Chiarelli, R, Monongalia, on comments made by fellow Delegate Anitra Hamilton on the assasination of Charlie Kirk Thoughts on the Backyard Brawl Nancy Walker on the Monongalia and Preston County United Way Spice of Life dinner on Thursday. 

State Senator Ben Queen, R, Harrison, on the budget presentation from Legislative Interim Meetings. Morgantown Fire Chief Gary Freshour and Fire Marshal Jason Quinn on the ATF canine they will be receiving. Maggie Blankenship with the state Department of Agriculture on the West Virginia Grown program. 

Caitlyn Lewis- Community Development Services Coordinator for the city of Morgantown on the Mountaineer Mission: Clean and Gold clean up this Sunday.John Frederick with the Small Business Administration with an update on disaster applications in Marion County. .

Morgantown Sixth Ward Councilor Mark Downs of safe and affordable housing and the camping ban. Morgantown Police Department Deputy Chief Chris Ruehmer on the "Beard it up" campaing to support The Cure Starts Now Foundation, which funds pediatric cancer research. 

Keryn Newman from West Virginians Against Tramsmission Line Injustice MTECH welding teacher Don Robinette on the car show supporting Skills USA this weekend Mike on homeless issues in the city of Morgantown 

Terry Vance from Valley Health System on the September 11 Vetran and First Responder Fair in MorgantownJaura Blankenship from the Better Business Bureau Vice President of the Economic Innovation for WVU Liz Vitulo on the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond District Dialogue in Morgantown

Ron Justice from the Mylan Park Foundation on the opening of the Mylan Park Ic Pavillion Frank Witt, General Manager of the Mylan Park KOA Holiday Campground- on the opening of that facility. 

State Senator Mike Oliverio on the governor's plan for PEIA. KCI Aviation CEO Chuck Koukoulis on the $16 million hangar planned in the AeroTech Business Park on the grounds of the North Central West Virginia Airport. 

John Frederick from the SmallBusiness Administration on processing disaster claims in Marion County. Wisdom Academy Chairman Javaid Syed on the start of their school year in Morgantown. 

Erin Clemmens from Literacy Volunteers of Monongalia and Preston Counties on their upcoming classes. Morgantown Mayor Danielle Trumble on downtown construction, volunteer clean up efforts, and the MMMPO suvey Director of the Miracle Kids Network Taylor Griffith on the WVRC Media Cares for Kids Radiothon for WVU Medicine Children's Hospital. 

VFW Post 9916 Commander Wilbur England on flood damage to their building and how you can help. Frank Vitale, President and CEO of Forge Business Solutions, Civilian Aid to the Secretary of the Army (CASA), and author of the book  "Forge Ahead: The Blueprint to Creating a Winning Strategy in Business, Life, and Wrestling,” talks about his new title as President of the West Virginia National Guard Foundation. 

Bridgeport Mayor Robert Matheny on the internal investigations going on in the city. Delegate Joe Statler, R, Monongalia, 77, on the sanitary sewer issues in Blacksville. 

Former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin on his new book, Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense and his planned stop in Morgantown September 12. Battle of the Badges Blood in Morgantown set for tomorrow. Dan Horbachewski from the Morgantown Fire Department and Brandon Viola from the Morgantown Police Department. Monongalia County Schools Superintendent Eddie Campbell on the first day of school in the county. 

Mon Democrat Executive Committee Chairman Cal Carlson with a local party update. Mon County Sheriff Todd Forbes on the start of school and school safety officers. . 

Comcast Director of Retail Sales Nicki Kramer on the new Morgantown store and deals they are offering. Delegate Chris Anders, R, Berkley, 97, on a public meeting held in that region for the MARL project. WVAQ's Just Jamie with a Camping for Canines update. 

Monongalia County Director of Parks J.R. Petsko on the public survey regarding improvements at Mason Dixon Historical Park. Moegantown Mayor Danielle Trumble on council procedures and working together. 

Carrie Showalter, WVU Interim Dean of Students and VP of Student Experience with Shauna Johnson, Executive Director of Strategic Communications on Welcome Week and move-in for the fall semester. Mon County Republican Executive Committee Chairman Dale Sparks on the upcoming Reagan Day Dinner in October. Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes with Wanted Wednesday 

American Federation of Government Employees Local 420 President Justin Tarovisky on dangerous drugs at FCI Hazelton and how he believes they are getting in. The Principal of the West Virginia Academy Holly Honeycutt on their operations for the upcoming year. Ethan Moore on the Clay District Fair 

Fairmont City Manager Travis Blosser on FEMA locations in Marion County Trellis Smith from the Modern Homestead on the Monticello-Inspired Dinner with Peter J. HatchJust Jamoe on her annual Camping for Canines event

Secretary of State Kris Warner on thepush for poll workers for the May 2026 election Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom on the new recycling center in the Morgantown Industrial Park 

Morgantown Mayor Danielle Trumble Tony Campbell, president of West Virginians Against Transmission Line Injustice on the MARLExecutive Director of CASA for Kids in Preston and Monongalia Counties on their backpack giveaway with Northwestern Mutual - Morgantown 

State Treasurer Larry PackNew WVU President Michael T. Benson 

Mon County landowner Juliet Marlier on the Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link Jesse Vermette on the Christian Help Back to School free store Judy Ball, co-president of the West Virginia League of Women Voters of upcoming events in Mon and Preston Counties

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.