Observer Hot Takes

Observer Live wanted the Clarksburg Water Board’s General Manager, Jason Meyers, for a real sit down interview about lead line replacement, project updates, and rising rates. Two days before the show, he backed out. So we did what we always do. We stayed transparent with you, read his email on air, and talked through what the public can actually find on the Water Board website, including the Novem...

A Clarksburg, WV family says months of ignored complaints about a vacant house ended in disaster when a fire spread and burned their longtime home. In this episode of Observer Live, Gary Keith and Shannon Welsh sit down with guest Camden Cutlip, whose parents lived on North 24th Street, to talk about what happened before and after the fire. Camden walks through the timeline of calls and emails to...

GK and Shannon tackle the nineteen million dollar I79 roadwork project and why it has become such a nightmare for drivers. A quick breakdown, one topic, straight talk. If you drive this stretch every day, you will feel this one.

In this episode of Observer Live, host Gary Keith and guest cohost Shannon Welsh sit down with Clarksburg Vice Mayor Jerry Riffle to talk about where the city stands and where it’s headed. From torn-up roads and the massive water-sewer-gas project to downtown redevelopment, housing, and the future of the Waldo and Goff buildings — nothing is off the table. We also cover city leadership, the ethics...

Observer Live: Episode 1 “Meet the Hosts”Welcome to the pilot episode of The Clarksburg Observer, a new talk show focused on truth, accountability, and open conversation about life and leadership in North Central, West Virginia. In this first episode, host Gary Keith and guest host Shannon Welsh sit down to introduce themselves, share the story behind the show, and explain what inspired them to tu...