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State Vet, Doctor Jim Maxwell discusses careing for livestock during these extended cold periods.

The dangerous and deadly cold weather we are experiencing in the Mid Ohio Valley can have serious effects on livestock. Tom Susman spoke with both J.J. Barrett, the WVU Extension Service Livestock Agent for Jackson and Wood Counties, and with Dr. Jim Maxwell, the Veterinarian for the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, about how to keep livestock healthy and safe during the cold snap.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a quartet of stories from wvmetronews.com: How new West Virginia Secretary of Revenue Eric Nelson will face the challenges of creating the state's budget for FY 2026 with a projected $400 million deficit; The ACLU-WV imploring Governor Patrick Morrisey to rescind his executive order calling for the cessation of DEI programs in...

Tom Susman has a conversation with Larry Pack, State Treasurer of West Virginia, and member of the Republican National Committee, who was in Washington Monday for the inauguration for President Trump and Vice President Vance. Tom also speaks with Brenda Barnhart of the Mulberry Food Pantry. They are collecting deer meat to give to those who use the pantry.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he talks about the latest advisories issued by the National Weather Service regarding the anticipated cold temperatures in the area this weekend. Dave also plays excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, I Have a Dream speech on the celebration of MLK Day and he airs an interview Michael Susman did last week with Paul Keels of the Ohio S...

Tom Susman catches up with the Stephani Vealey and Jessica Piatt of the Jackson County Community Foundation and Mason County Community Foundation about scholarships in both counties that are available to high school seniors. Tom also has a conversation with Steven Allen Adams, the political reporter for Ogden Newspapers in West Virginia, about the announcement earlier this week by Governor Patrick...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he shares audio from West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey's Thursday news conference declaring a $400 million budget deficit for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Dave also discusses the release of the 2025 Ravenswood High football schedule.

Tom Susman talks with West Virginia State Senator Mike Stuart (R-Kanawha), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, about an executive order issued by Governor Patrick Morrisey earlier this week allowing for religious exemptions for required school age vaccinations.\ Joe Stevens has his weekly discussion with John David Johnson, agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University. This week,...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey doubling down on his executive order ending Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs in state government and education, and Hoppy Kerchival's commentary calling some of Morrisey's executive orders an overreach. Dave also discusses a story from WCMH-TV that...

Tom Susman catches up with West Virginia House of Delegates member Happy Joe Parsons (R-Jackson) about his impressions of Governor Patrick Morrisey's inauguration and the events surrounding it that were held this past Monday. Joe Stevens has his weekly chat with Kelley Adcock of Main Street Ripley. This week, they discuss upcoming events to town and how you can volunteer in Ripley.

Dave Miller talks with Phillip Moulton, co-owner of Ravenswood Arts, LLC, a new art gallery in Ravenswood that will hold its grand opening this Saturday. Dave also discusses a story from Metro News on West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey issuing several executive orders Tuesday in his first day on the job. And Dave discusses the passing of Dr. Mannon Gallegly, Professor Emeritus of Plant Pathol...

Tom Susman catches up with Bob Hood, executive director of the Gallia County Chamber of Commerce, about their annual awards gala and dinner coming up on January 30. Tom also has a conversation with Brian McCallie, Vice President of Operations at Constellium Rolled Products in Ravenswood. Constellium hosted a luncheon on Tuesday for the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and McCallie gave a present...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear excerpts from the Inauguartion Day speech by West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey and an update on who Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is considering to appoint to fill the vacancy in the US Senate and when he might do that. Dave then talks with Heath Bloxton about the long layoff the Ravenswood High boys basketball team has had with t...

On Monday, Patrick Morrisey became the 37th Governor of the State of West Virginia. After taking the ceremonial oath of office, Morrisey gave an inaugural address that was about a half hour long and touched on several topics affecting the Mountain State. We'll hear some excerpts from the address.

It's Inauguration Day in West Virginia and Dave Miller and Tom Susman have a conversation about what the legacy for outgoing Governor Jim Justice will be and what the expectations for incoming Governor Patrick Morrisey are and should be. Dave then discusses the cold temperatures headed our way this week, an on-going criminal case in Southern West Virginia beginning a new chapter and remembers form...

Tom Susman has a conversation with John Mason, the director of the Meigs County Council on Aging, about what their system is for delivering food to Meals on Wheels participants when the weather is bad. Tom also discusses an issue that has come up of West Virginia Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey's appointment of Dianna Graves, the chair of the Kanawha County Republican Party, as Commissioner of the...

Earlier this month Governor-Elect Patrick Morrisey announced former Delegate and Chair of the Kanawha County Republican party Dianna Graves would be appointed as Commissioner of the Bureau Senior Services.  The office coordinates benefits and assistance for seniors and senior centers across the state. Evidently, she is unaware of the state code requirements for the office. Tom Susman examines the...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses the impending weather the area will see as a result of Winter Storm Cora. We also hear an excerpt from the eulogy by Jason Carter, grandson of Former President Jimmy Carter, from the elder Carter's State Funeral Thursday. And Dave discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on West Virginia House Speaker Roger Hanshaw yet to have a...

Tom Susman talks with Mark Curtis, a retired political reporter, about his thoughts on Thursday's State Funeral for Former President Jimmy Carter, and about state funerals in general. Joe Stevens has his weekly discourse with John David Johnson, agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University. This week, they talk about how the snow we've seen this week is affecting farmers.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he shares the opening of the Farewell Address giving by outgoing West Virginia Governor Jim Justice Wednesday to the West Virginia Legislature. Dave also discusses a bizarre story around a 911 call made on December 23 by the wife of West Virginia House of Delegates member Brandon Steele and talks about the potential hazardous weather we may...

The West Virginia Legislature met Wednesday to swear in new members for the upcoming session and that included new Senate President Randy Smith assuming his position. Smith addressed the Senate and we'll hear some exceprts from his speech. Joe Stevens catches up with Brenda Mobley, executive director of the Ripley Convention and Visitors Bureau, about some upcoming events at the Alpine Theater in...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he gives updates on area road conditions and power outages related to the winter weather the Mid-Ohio Valley has experienced. Dave then discusses announcements of change in leadership and chairmanships in both the West Virginia Legislature and the Ohio General Assembly. We also hear an interview by Tom Susman from Tuesday's Valley Today wit...

Tom Susman speaks with West Virginia House of Delegates member Jonathan Pinson (R-Mason) about his new position as a committee chairman. Tom also haws a conversation with John Casey of Casey Construction in Ravenswood about installing generators for homes and businesses to combat power outages during severe weather.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he gives an update on road conditions and power outages throughout the area. He also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on a former car dealership building in Parkersburg collapsing Monday night under the weight of snow and ice. He also airs an interview by Tom Susman with Spencer Adkins, chief meteorologist at WOWK-TV, about what goes...

Tom Susman speaks with Jackson County Sheriff Ross Mellinger and Mason County Director of Emergency Management Jeremy Bryant about how folks can help first responders and crews dealing with the aftermath of Winter Storm Blair: stay off the roads if you can! Tom also talks with Keith King of Movin' in May, a program that encourages Jackson Countians to get active. They discuss an introduction and i...