The Talk Of The Town

Retired Major General Jim Hoyer joins the show to talk about the 250th birthday of the United States Army.Civilian aid to the Secretary of the U.S. Army Frank Vitale talks about the importance of the military in the Mountain State.

Monongalia County State Senator Mike Oliverio joins the show to reflect on the life of former West Virginia Delegate Doug Skaff.Morgantown Community Band musician Dorothy Skidmore discusses the annual 4th of July performance at the WVU Creative Arts Center.

State Senator Mike Oliverio on recent changes to the state Department of Transportation announced by the governor. Secretary of State Kris Warner on "Super Tuesday" in the state The United Way of Mon and Preston Counties and the "Power of the Purse" program with Amy Armentrout 

Fairmont State University and their National Security and Intelligence certificate program offered this summer with Director and professor Andrew Cahall. Michael Yurs from Cheat Lake Rotary on the 2025 Flags for Heroes program 

State Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt on the state of the drought, crops conditions, cattle farmers, and support programs. Director of Grace Shelter operated by Catholic Charities at Hazel's House of Hope Dr. Jessica Thompson on the need for shelter beds in the community. 

Fairmont City Manager Travis Blosser on improvements to the Morgantown Avenue MiniPark and the city Opioid Grant program. Adam Rowe with information about the 2025 Harrison County TANK Entrepreneur Pitch Contest

Legal Director with Disability Rights West Viringia, Mike Folio on continued problems with contract workers at state-run health facilities. Westover Director of Public Works Jason Stinespring on Holland Avenue progress and the best ways to get around twon when you need to. 

Bree Starsick from BOPARC on June activities in MorgantownMorgantown Director of Communications Brad Riffee, Steve Bennett and Samantha Burgess From Valley Health on the Morgantown Alternative Sentencing programAttorney Sam Petsonk on the status of NIOSH workers in Morgantown and theminers who depend on them.  

State Division of Hiways District 4 Manager Earl Gaskins updates projects in the areaScott's Run Settlement House Executive Director Michael Richard and Outreach Coordinator on help and assistance they need and upcoming events. 

Fairmont State University Political Science Professor Robert Bolton on their Model United Nations team and trip to New YorkMain Street Morgantown President Andrew Young on the community clean up planned for this weekend. Former Star City Police Chief Jessica Colebank on her cancer battle and future in the Washington D.C. area

Fairmont State University Political Science Professor Greg Noone on the first 100 days (or so) of the Trump administration and the Democrat reaction. Revisiting changes announced by Gov. Morrisey to the state foster care system. 

Monongalia County Delegate Joe Statler on financial problems withon the EMS system across the state WVU Medicine's Project SEARCH- Instructor Nick Lafferty and Vice President of Human Resources Colleen Sybert 

Justin Williams- Director of the Affiliated Construction Trades on available careers in a wide range of trades. Retired West Virginia National Guard Major General Bill Crane onrare earth elements and developing a supply chain 

Chairman of the Wisdom Academy in Morgantown Jvaid Syed on the upcoming opening later this summer Civilian Aid to the U.S. Army Frank Vitale on Memorial Day and the upcoming 250th U.S. Army birthday celebration in June  

Mid-Atlantic Triple A spokesman Jim Garrity on Memorial weekend travrel .Michael Biafore from Biafore Landscapin on the Landscape Plants for West Virginia" Susan Riddle, President and CEO of Visit Mountaineer Country CVB on Geochache XXI the upcoming USA Diving American Cup coming to Mylan Park 

Mon Health President and CEO, Executive Vice President of Vandalia Health David Goldberg on the new Mon Health Harrison Neighborhood Hospital Fifth Ward Councilor from Morgantown Danielle Trumble of the city-wide clean up planned for May 31 

River Road Volunteer Fire Department on the Elimination Dinner and Concert coming up June 14. Morgantown Community Development Services Coordinator Caitlyn Lewis on the city clean up event planned for May 31

Monongalia County Delegate David McCormick on the Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom on the impact of federal budget cuts on local food programs 

Glenville State University President MarkManchin on moving their nursing program in-houe. Kyle Wiggs on local baseball and softball 

BOPARC's Bree Starsick on the new Marilla Park Aquatic Center, Krepps Park Pool and available activities in May Program Specialist from the West Virginia Education Collaborative Canyon Lohnas on the Remake Learning Days festival Director and Chief Pilot from the Fairmont State University Center for Aviation Excellence on new aircraft in the program and increased capacity.