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Dave Miller talks with Scott Cunningham of RMA Presents about the musical artists RMA is bringing in to our area for the Gallia and Mason County Fairs and the Ravenswood Ohio River Festival this summer.

Tom Susman talks with Alicia Silverio of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, who gave a presentation Wednesday at the Meigs County Chamber of Commerce's Lunch and Learn. Joe Stevens speaks with John David Johnson, agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University, about spotting insects in trees this summer.

Dave Miller spoke with Mason County Commissioner Rick Handley on the July 11 episode of the Final Cup on WMOV. Here is the full interview between Dave and the Commissioner.

Dave Miller talks with Rick Handley, member of the Mason County Commission, about how the county fared last fiscal year, as well as how the finances are looking for this fiscal year, and what projects the commission will be funding or undertaking this year. Dave also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on the West Virginia Department of Human Services asking a federal judge for a summary judgem...

Tom Susman has a conversation with Amy Haskins, the director of the Jackson County Health Department, about the vaccinations needed for students entering kindergarten, 7th grade and 12th grade this year. Joe Stevens talks with Lois Hilbert, a volunteer with Main Street Ripley, about the Mill Creek Float coming up this Sunday.

Dave Miller chats with Mason Dishong, director of Marketing and Advertising with Holzer Health System, about the Kids Safety Day and Outdoor Movie Night Holzer is sponsoring on Saturday at Gallipolis City Park. Dave also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com about the first study now required by state law into the homeless population of West Virginia and some of the things to take away from the s...

Tom Susman speaks with Sara McDowell about the this year's Mountain State Art and Craft Fair that was held last week and what her takeaways of the event were. Tom then talks with Leigh Ann Shepard, board member of the Mason County Chamber of Commerce, about a program the chamber put on this year called Leadership Mason County. Tom also talks with Emily Keefer, a recent participant of Leadership Ma...

The Mason Chamber is taking applications for a new class in Leadership Mason and this aired on  WMOV during The Valley Today on July 9, 2024. 

The fireworks set for the Gallipolis River Recreation Festival's on July 4 were cancelled and there's a lot of blame being passed back and forth between the Gallia Chamber of Commerce and Grand Finale Fireworks of East Cleveland, Ohio. Dave Miller examined the situation on the July 9 episode of the Final Cup on WMOV. We'll hear comments from chamber executive director Bob Hood from the 4th of July...

Dave Miller spoke with Jackson County Commission President Dick Waybright on the July 9th episode of the Final Cup on WMOV. They discussed the county's finances, both how the 2023-24 Fiscal Year ended for the county and how the 2024-25 FY budget looks; The advancement of projects in the county, from water and sewer projects in Millwood, to renovations for the bleachers at Fairgrounds show arena an...

Dave Miller caught up with Jackson County Commission President Dick Waybright and discussed how the county's finanaces are looking for the new fiscal year, on going projects in the county and his thoughts on a new commissioner coming on board in 2025. We also continue our coverage of the cancelled fireworks show from the Gallipolis River Recreation Festival and hear from both sides: Gallia Chamber...

Tom Susman talks with Amy Haskins, administrator of the Jackson County Health Department, about vaccines needed for student heading to school for the first time, as well as those entering 7th and 12 grades this year. Tom then speaks with Nic Carmagano of Grande Finale Fireworks about the situation regarding the cancelled fireworks show from Thursday's Gallipolis River Recreation Festival.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Dave discusses the recent story of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Police announcing the addition of a 10-person diving team to the force and aired comments from Governor Jim Justice at the press conference introducing the team last Wednesday in Hinton. Dave also discusses a commentary at wvmetronews.com from Joe Brocato on...

Tom Susman spent Friday at the Mountain State Art and Craft Fair at Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley. Tom spoke with Larry Weese, Jr., and Rusty Nesmith of Mountaineer Woodturners, Donna Onderko of WV Twisted Sister Creations and Eddie Smolder, who put on a sheep shearing demonstration, as well as a child that witnessed Smolder's exhibition.

Tom Susman and Natasha Lemley were live from the Mountain State Art and Craft Fair at Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley. They spoke with a number of guests: Jean Smith, president of the fair; Abby Wilde of Appalachian Willows and Brooms; Jerry Adams of Edison Art; Paul Ronk or Ronk Family Farms; Musicians Kaylee and Chris Polk; and Sara McDowell, member of the MSACF Board.

Tom Susman has a conversation with Charleston attorney Troy Giatras about the US Supreme Court's recent ruling on Presidential immunity from criminal prosecution and what it means going forward. Joe Stevens catches up with Kelley Adcock about the numerous event happening during Ripley's Fourth of July Festival.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Tom Susman talks with Charleston attorney Troy Giatras about the ruling made earlier this week by the US Supreme Court in the Trump immunity case and what the legal ramifications are of it. Dave also discusses the events of the Ripley Fourth of July Celebration, the Gallipolis River Recreation Festival, Point Pleasant Liberty Fest and Town...

On Monday, Governor Jim Justice gave his final revenue report for the fiscal year. Justice announced the not only had the revenue brought in for the year triggered a 3-4% income tax cut, he also said that he's considering bringing back the Legislature in late summer to consider an addition 5% cut to income taxes. Tom Susman got contrasting views on the Governor's announcement. First, we'll hear fr...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear an interview by Tom Susman with Ravenswood Mayor Josh Miller, who just began his third term as mayor, about his vision for the city for the next four years. We then hear remarks from West Virginia Governor Jim Justice, who gave his last revenue report to the state on Monday, announcing a 3-4% reduction of the state's income tax will...

Tom Susman catches up with Ravenswood Mayor Josh Miller, about beginning his third term and his vision for the next for years for Ravenswood. Tom then talks with Susan White, the executive director of the Meigs County Chamber of Commerce, about a number of events coming up that the chamber is involved in.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear an interview by Tom Susman with Amy Peterman, a volunteer with the Racine, Ohio, Fourth of July Celebration, about this year's festivities, including the frog jump. Dave then discusses a number of events happening in the area during the week of the 4th of July. Dave also talks about two national news stories: the anticipation of the...

Tom Susman talks with Ashley Peterman about the upcoming Fourth of July Celebration in Racine, Ohio. Events include a chicken barbecue by the fire department and a frog jump. Tom then talks with Cole Massey of the new Center for Economic Development of the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College. The center assists small businesses and recently won a special award for their effor...

Dave Miller speaks with Dr. Robert Rupp, retired Political Science professor from West Virginia Wesleyan College, about Thursday night's Presidential Debate and what happens next for the two parties and their candidates. Dave then discusses the Thursday evening Special City Council Meeting in Ravenswood about the potential removal of City Councilwoman Denise Toler. And Dave chats with Faith Walker...

Tom Susman talks with Meghan Parsons of the Jackson County Economic Development Authority about a legal advertisement that was in Thursday's Charleston Gazette-Mail looking for builders for a 30,000 sq. ft. spec building in the county. Joe Stevens has his weekly chat with John David Johnson, agriculture specialist with West Virginia State University. This week, they discuss spotting insects in you...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he airs questions asked to Governor Jim Justice in his press briefing Wednesday about the potential for tax cuts, what will become of the nearly $800 million surplus the state has headed into the new fiscal year, and criticism from his US Senate opponent Glenn Elliott about his recent trip to Wheeling, where Elliott is mayor. Dave then disc...