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We learn what the Americans for Prosperity want out of the Legislature. They advocate conservative economic policies and they want change.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses the heavy rain experienced overnight in the Mid Ohio Valley and the flooding concerns that have come with it. Dave also has an interview with Paige Lavoie, author of the Mothman in Love Trilogy of books (I'm In Love With Mothman; I'm Engaged to Mothman; I'm Getting Married to Mothman) about the books and the Kickstarter campaig...

Tom Susman speaks with Jamie Seabolt, the head of the Pomeroy Merchants Association, about a Downtown Revitalization meeting taking place Wednesday evening. Joe Stevens catches up with Kelley Adcock of Main Street Ripley about some improvements coming soon to the Alpine Theater.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear an extended interview by Tom Susman with Jason Huffman, the director of Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia, about the organization and what they want to see from the state legislature this year. Dave then discusses a story from the Ohio Capital Journal on a Buckeye State lawmaker introducing a bill in the State Senate to make so...

Tom Susman speaks with West Virginia House of Delegates member Jonathan Pinson (R-Mason) about the regular session of the Legislature scheduled to begin next Wednesday. Tom also chats with Ravenswood Mayor Josh Miller about something new in the works for Washington Riverfront Park.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a press release from the Meigs County Sheriff's Office regarding fake $50 bills being circulated in the county; Stories from wvmetronews.com on Senator Jim Justice saying the threats of tariffs against Canada and Mexico are already working, new Department of Human Services Cabinet Secretary Alex Mayer moves into his role, and s...

News of President Trump imposing tariffs on good from Canada, Mexico and China was the talk of the nation and the world this past weekend. For a local perspective, Tom Susman spoke with Meghan Parsons of the Jackson County Development Authority about the level of trading in our region with those three countries. Tom also spoke with West Virginia House of Delegates member Daniel Linville, who owns...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses the tariffs placed on goods from Canada, Mexico and China by President Trump over the weekend and the response by Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau imposing tariffs on American goods coming to Canada. Dave also discusses the four Grammy awards won by West Virginia singer-songwriter Sierra Ferrell.

Tom Susman speaks with Kent Leonhardt, the West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture, about how the state is handling the avian flu in poultry.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Dave discusses West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey's Thursday news conference announcing the identification of 72 illegal immigrants and how the state is handling the issue; Morrisey's appointment of Sissonville pastor Kevan Barlett to the State Senate; a Raleigh County jury denying mercy to Natalie Cochran after finding her guilty of m...

Tom Susman chats with Katrena Ramsey and Buddy Jones about Sunday's Groundhog Day celebration at Washington Riverfront Park in Ravenswood, including the appearance of Randy the River Rat. Joe Stevens has his weekly discussion with John David Johnson. This week, they talk about planting this year's garden.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses the breaking news of the mid air collision that took place Wednesday night near Reagan National in Washington, D.C.; the latest flu activity map released by the CDC; Verdicts rendered in two high profile criminal cases in West Virginia; and news on how the Ohio Department of Agriculture is handling the bird flu in infected chic...

Tom Susman has a conversation with Amy Haskins, the Director of the Jackson County Health Department, on concerns of tuberculosis with the outbreak in Kansas and how it is being dealt with in West Virginia. Joe Stevens chats with Ripley CVB executive director Brenda Mobley about her recent attendance of Hospitality U.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he gets a report from Tom Susman about yesterday's special meeting of the Mason County Commission and the appointments made to the county's Economic Development Authority Board. We also hear from Commission President Rick Handley about the situation. Dave also discusses a story from WSAZ-TV on West Virginia taxpayers can claim their vehicle...

Tom Susman chats with Nick Huffman of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources about the state's upcoming wild boar hunt in Boone, Logan, Raleigh and Wyoming Counties for West Virginia residents. Tom also has a conversation with Molly Washburn of the Downtown Ravenswood Partners about a recent survey taken by the city.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he airs an interview by Tom Susman with Mason County Commissioner Chris Johnson about the Commissioner's reasoning for introducing a motion at Thursday's Commission meeting to dissolve the county's Development Authority Board. Dave then discusses a story from WCHM-TV about an Ohio Republican Strategist and the leader of the Columbus Chamber...

Tom Susman speaks with Mason mayor Kris Clark about the filing period for candidates that has passed for the Town of Mason election coming up this June. Tom also chats with Joe Stevens of the West Virginia Ski Areas Association about ski conditions in the Mountain State for the next week.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses news of the Mason County Commission voting this past Thursday to dissolve the county's Development Authority Board, updates candidates running for Town Council in Mason this June and updates us on two deadly auto accidents in the area.

Tom Susman catches up with Luke Swinney, principal of Ripley High School, about recent Non-Traditional Instruction days the schools has had, how the new year is going for RHS and how preperations for standardized testing of students is going. Tom also chats with Evan Wilson, Cooperative Extension Agent for Mason County, about preparations and the need for sponsors for the Mason County Fair this su...

Dave Miller talks with Shara Shamblin, director of marketing with WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital about a new doctor and new programs at the hospital, as well as a new fundraiser they will be holding this spring. Dave also chats with Emily Bechtle, the new President of the Mason County Area Chamber of Commerce, about the Chamber's outlook for 2025 and events they'll be involved in this winte...

Tom Susman files a report on an executive order signed by President Trump this week that could have an impact on monies designed for the Timet, Nucor, BHE Renewables and the Hydrogen Capture projects in the Mid Ohio Valley. He asks both West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey and US Senator Shelley Moore Capito about the issue. Joe Stevens has his weekly chat with John David Johnson, agriculture s...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses reaction by US Senator and Former Governor of West Virginia Jim Justice reacting to current Governor Patrick Morrisey's announcement last week that the state is facing a $400 million budget deficit for Fiscal Year 2026, and a commentary by Andrew Donaldson in West Virginia Watch on the disagreement between to two over the budge...

The Ravenswood High Show Choir, Rave Revue, is celebrating 50 years this school year, and they were honored for reaching that milestone at Tuesday night's City Council meeting. Tom Susman takes a look at how Rave Revue was recognized. Joe Stevens has a chat with Brenda Mobley of the Ripley Convention and Visitors Bureau about some upcoming events in the area.

Tom Susman has a conversation with Paul Saluja, a Charleston based immigration attorney, about the executive orders signed earlier this week by President Trump dealing with the issue of immigration. Dave Miller discusses a significant power outage in Jackson County, the Reds Caravan stop in Point Pleasant this afternoon and the announcement of three more players to be included into the Baseball Ha...

What’s in President Trump’s Immigration Orders?   Charleston Attorney Paul Saluja discusses the content of President Trump’s immigration orders with Tom Susman from a legal not political lens.  This is a preliminary discussion but it is a pragmatic not political discussion.