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Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he shares an interview by Tom Susman with State Senator Eric Tarr (R-Putnam) who filed for re-election yesterday. Tarr will face two challengers in the primary this coming May. Dave also shares a story from wvmetronews.com on the Senate Education Committee meeting yesterday to discuss House Bills 4574 and 4575, which would establish an emer...

As poitical season heats up and the filing period starts to wind down in West Virginia, Tom Susman talks with two area men who have thrown their hats into the ring. Tom talks with Ripley City Councilman Rick Gobble about why he's decided to run for mayor. And Tom chats with Travis Williard, who is running for the West Virginia State Senate in District 4.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear remarks made by West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey Monday at a press briefing where he gave an update on how the state has handled its response to Winter Storm Fern. Dave also chats with T.J. Meadows of Metro News about his recent commentary saying that the winter weather provided an opportunity for West Virginia to continue to...

Tom Susman talks with Lance Wheeler, a Kanawha County Commissioner, who is running for State Senate in the 8th District, which includes part of Jackson County. Tom also talks winter weather and cold temperature preparedness with Mason County Office of Emergency Services Director Jeremy Bryant and Jackson County Sheriff Ross Mellinger.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses the dangerously cold weather that the Mid-Ohio Valley will be facing for the next week, current road conditions as crews deal with ice and snow removal and a few power outages in the region. Dave also features a report by Tom Susman from Sunday's 'Appalachia Matters' on the West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show that took place...

Winter Storm Fern is predicted to hit the area this Saturday and Sunday, bringing heavy snowfall, freezing rain and dangerous ice. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey held a news briefing Friday afternoon urging the state's residents to prepare for the worst this weekend. We'll hear excerpts from the Governor.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he gives an update on the winter storm that is anticipated to move through the regional this weekend and we hear Tom Susman's interview with Jeremy Bryant of the Mason County Office of Emergency Management from Thursday's Valley Today on preparing for the weather. Dave also has a conversation with T.J. Meadows of Metro News about legislator...

With a blast of winter weather expected to hit the Mid Ohio Valley this weekend, Tom Susman talks with J.J. Barrett, WVU Cooperative Services Agent for Wood County, about what precautions farmers need to take when protecting crops and livestock from the cold and snow, and with Jeremy Bryant, Director of Operations for the Mason County Office of Emergency Management, on what you can do to prepare y...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a busy day for road crews and first responders after ice caused a lot of problems for motorists in Mason, Jackson and Wood Counties this morning, from accidents to a power outage in New Haven. Dave also discusses the threat of a major winter storm anticipated to hit the Mid Ohio Valley this weekend. And Dave shares a story from...

Joe Stevens chats with Brenda Mobley of the Ripley Convention and Visitors Bureau about some upcoming events in the community. Joe also has his weekly discussion with John David Johnson, the agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University. This week, John David tells area cattlement what they need to be thinking about this calving season.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear a report by Tom Susman on Senator Jim Justice's visit Tuesday to Rivers Health in Point Pleasant to discuss rural health care and to see progress on renovations to their Emergency Room that is funded by grants issued while Justice was Governor. Dave also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on the State Senate being more deliberat...

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced on Monday that Frontieras North America closed on 183 acres of land in Mason County that they will use to develop a facility that's part of an $850 million investment in the region. Tom Susman got reaction to the news from Mason County Commission President Rick Handley and State Senator Eric Tarr about the news. Tom also has a conversation with Ade...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear Tom Susman's interview from Monday's Valley Today with Chris Gilkey of the Ohio DNR on his recent recognition as the Ohio State Wild Turkey Officer of the Year and how he feels its more of a team award rather than an individual one. Dave also talks with T.J. Meadows of Metro News on the House of Delegates passing a bill to provide e...

Chris Gilkey, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Officer for Meigs County, was named the National Wild Turkey Officer of the Year for the state of Ohio. Tom Susman caught up with him to find out more about the award and how it's more of a team award than an individual award.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on West Virginia Governor Morrisey requesting $20 million for state parks to take care of some deferred maintenance. Dave also discusses a press release made the the Governor's office announcing Frontieras North America has closed on 183 acres in Mason County where they are going to make an $850 mil...

The candidate filing period opened earlier this week and one race that is starting to garner attention is a seat on the Jackson County Commission. Incumbent Mitch Morrison has filed to run for another term, but he will face a challenge from Ravenswood resident John Gorrell. Tom Susman spoke with the pair about why they're running and what they would bring to the Commission if elected. We'll hear f...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he airs Tom Susman's interview with Delegate Happy Joe Parsons (R-Jackson) on his new role in the House and his plans for running for re-election. Dave also has a conversation with T.J. Meadows of Metro News about breaking news of the West Virginia State Board of Education taking over Hancock County Schools and T.J.'s thoughts on the frist...

Tom Susman catches up with West Virginia House of Delegates member Happy Joe Parsons (R-Jackson) about his new position in the House and his plans for running for re-election this spring. Tom also talks with Jeannie Smith, President of the Mountain State Art and Craft Fair. The Fair is seeking new vendors this year, but they must be jurried before they can sell. Jeannie tells us all about the proc...

Dave Miller and Tom Susuman discuss West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey's State of the State Address from last night about what the Governor said and did not say, as well as the the Legislature will be up to during the month of January. Dave also gives an update on snowy conditions in the Bend Area and discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on health officials in state growing in concern of th...

Joe Stevens chats with Kelley Adcock of Main Street Ripley about a new program coming to the Historic Alpine Theater. Joe also has his weekly conversation with John David Johnson, the agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University. This week, they discuss some tips for gardeners for this time of year.

Tom Susman spoke with Dwayne Pugh, who is running for mayor of Ripley, about why he's running and what he'd like to do if elected. * This aired as part of the Valley Today on January 13, but was not recorded due to a technical issue. What was recorded, including Tom's interview with candidate for mayor Steve Donohew, can be found on the main page.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he airs interview by Tom Susman with two people who have filed to run for Mayor of Ripley, Steve Donohew and Dwayne Pugh, about why they are running and what they'll do if elected. Dave also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on a significant change in Committee Leadership in the State Senate as the West Virginia Legislature prepares to...

As the candidate filing period continues in West Virginia, Tom Susman caught up with a pair that have filed to run for mayor in the City of Ripley. Tom talks with Steve Donohew in the first half hour. * Due to a technical issue, the second half of the program did not record. Candidate Dwayne Pugh's interview will be in a seperate podcast on the main page.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear Tom Susman's interview from Monday's Valley Today with Jackson County Clerk Christina Gossett about the first day for candidates to file to run in the Primary Election coming up this May. Dave then has a conversation with T.J. Meadows of Metro News about his recent commentary and fears Dave has about the West Virginia Republican Par...

Monday was the first day for candidates to officially file in West Virginia to run in the primary election this May. Tom Susman spoke with Jackson County Clerk Christina Gossett about what she had seen in her office on the first day of filing. And Tom spoke with Mason County Commission President Rick Handley, who filed to run for another term on the Commission.