The Talk of the Town

Health Officer, Dr. Brian Huggins ans PIO Marywade Burnside from the Monongalia County Health Department on their upcoming move. David McCormick, R, Monongalia, 82, on his report to the Public Service Commission about poor service from Republic Services and changes in vape regualtions statewide that go into effect tomorrow. 

President and CEO of HealthNet Clinton Burley on their 40th anniversary and fleet of helicopters.Veteran Partnership coordinator at Valley Health System Terry Vance on his column for the 250th birthday of the nation. David Cottrell on the Battelle District Fair July 6 through July 11. 

Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes on a wrong way driver overnight on I-68 in the Cheat Lake area. Tabitha Lafferre from Fairmont State University about the The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2026 Civil Engineering Student Championships, hosted by Fairmont State University. Marion County Schools Superintendent Dr. Donna Heston on the recent review by the West Virginia Board of Education. Professor ameritus from the WVU School of Music on the 35th Independence Day Concert on the lawn of the Creative Arts Center July 4. 

Chair of the Wisdom Academy Board Javaid Syed and Wisdom Academy Principal Debra Hamilton on the $1.1 million grant received from the SBA. Chief of the Grant Town Volunteer Fire Department on the Grant town Volunteer Fire Department Junior First Responder Academy WVAQ's Just Jamie on Camping for Canines at Kendrick Family Ball Park this weekend.  

Gil Wite from the National Federation of Independent Business on the negative sentiment among small business owners, and legislative priorities. AFL-CIO President and CEO Josh Sword on the governor's plan to take away civil service protections from state workers. State Treasurer and Chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board on the growth and future of the scholarship program. 

President and CEO of the Morgantown Area Partnership with an update on the East End Village redevelopment project. Triple A spokesman Jim Garrity with a Fourth of July travel forecast Ethan Collins with a World Cup updaye. 

Brad McElhinney on the battle for the Greenbrier David Tucker, Member of the 201st Artillery Regiment that returned home from Desert Storm 35 years ago 

Fairmont State University Political Science professor Robert Bolton on the leftward lurch of the Democrat party. 

Delegate Evan Hansen, D, Monongalia, 79, on Behind the Meter technology Democrat candidate for the Second Congressional District in the fall, Ace Parsi on current events and the campaign 

Kaitlin McCormick from NextEra Energy Transmission, Senior Project Director for the Mid- Atlantic Resiliency Link on the culmination of Public Service Commission public comment sessionsFairmont City Manager Travis Blosser on the 1 year anniverary of the Father's Day floodsClark Nicklow with Preston County Emergency Management on the Cascade Dam

Hoppy Kercheval in Omaha with a Mountaineer update from the College World SeriesDerek Board and Russ with Commemorate Through ChordsSecond District Congressman Riley MooreMorgantown Arts and Culture Director Vincent Kitch

Reporter Joe Nelson with reaction to the WVU sendoff to Omaha Vice President of Alumni Relations, CEO of the WVU Alumni Association, Kevin Berry and Jasmyn Goodwin, Executive Director of Visit Omaha on the College World Series trip. Delegate David McCormick, R, Monongalia, 82, House Bill 4005- the Youth Apprentceship program.  Anne Montague and Robert Karchnyak with information on the Rosie the Riveter Bluebird Trail” during a special two-day installation of bluebird nest boxes across five locations from Sunday afternoon, June 14, 2026, through Tuesday morning, June 16, 2026. 

Scott Frederick on the restoration of the Lilly's Crown Jewel clock he restored that is now in downtown Morgantown. Tony Campbell, president of West Virginians Against Transmission Line Injustice and Juliet Marlier, owner of property along the proposed route of the MARL on PSC public comment hearings in Mon and Preston Counties. 

Democrat State Senator Joey Garcia, Marion, 13, and Republican State Senator Jay Taylor, Taylor, 14, on reforms to the Child Protective Services system and the DoHS. Veteran Partnership Coordinator with Valley Health Care Terry Vance on the importance, meaning, and care of the American flag. Steve Lindsey from the Bruceton Brandonville Volunteer Fire Department about their plan to stage AED devices in public areas and free CPR classes for the community. 

Co-president of Eduducation West Virginia Dale Lee on what he wants to see lawmakers prioritize when it comes to education. Morgantown Director of Arts and Culture Vincent Kitch on the start of the Ruby Summer Concert Series tomorrow night. 

The parents of former Morgantown police officer Zane Breakiron on the 3rd annual Zane Breakiron Memorial Ride. June 3 is the third anniversary of Zane's passing as a result of an accident in 2023. Titan Roofing owner, James Sanders on the 6th Annual Vetran Roof Giveaway Ti Xu with Gathergov.com on the Behind The Meter concept to power data centers. 

Executive Director of the West Virginia First Foundation, Jonathan Board on the Community Catalyst Grant. Producer Ethan on the WVU/Kentucky Regional final. Monongah resident Andrew Biro on their opposition to proposed utility rate increases 

Commissioner of the West Virginia Acoholic Beverage Control Administration, Fred Wooton on the implementation of new vape laws this summer. President of West Virginians Agianst Transmission Line InjusticTony Casmpbell on upcoming public meetings related to ther MARL project. State Treasurer Larry Pack with the SMERT529 Sweepstakes winner 

Dr. Samantha Godbey, Director of the Civics Institute at Fairmont State University on their civics-based student survey. Betty Critch and Denise Palmer on the 100th anniversary of the Quota Club and AED donations.Grafton resident Ronnie Burns on the protest he organized this weekend seeking Child Protective Services reforms 

Taylor Helms from Monongalia County Parks on the beginning of the Chestnut Ridge Park Summer Conerct Series this weekend. Vice Provost from West Virginia University and the expansion of their Rare Earth Element programs Communications director for Visit Mountaineer Country CVB on the NCAA Regional to be held at the Kendrick Family Ballpark this weekend. 

Monongalia County Schools Superintendent Eddie Campbell on the rainy graduation ceremonies and future plans. Elyssa LaPoe, Clay Battelle High School parent on staffing changes in the district concerning parents. Morgantown High School Track coaches Dan Fink and Katie Leedom on the accomplishments of their teams this past season. 

MetroNews Sports Reporter Joe Brocato joins the show to talk about the upcoming NCAA Baseball Regional taking place in Morgantown.Morgantown Mayor Danielle Trumble appears in-studio to announced the return of the 4th of July Parade.

Attorney General J.B. McCuskey on the Hope Gas Pathwats to Hope program Kelsy Crawford teaching instructor, engineering technology, WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. A tem from the college recently won first place at the inaugural Project MFG Additive Manufacturing National Championship. Executive Director of the Scotts Run Settlement House, Brian Butcher on their mission and the Christmas in July event coming up on July 18. 

West Virginia State Senate President Randy Smith on the outcome of the primary election. Monongalia County Board of Education President Mike Kelly on passage of the Excess Levy Renewal and reelection of board members.Meteorologist Matt Brudy on the approaching heat wave.

Chairman of Gene Vance Jr. Foundation Michael Minc joins the program to discuss the 15th Annual Gene Vance Jr. Day.Democrat nominee for Mon County Commission Julie Knight reflects on her primary election campaign after defeating incumbent Commissioner Jeff Arnett.

Matt Epling with the Transportation Division of the Public Service Commission about their participation in the 2026 International Roadcheck on I-68 just outside Morgantown. Director of University Events at WVU- Kelly Saunders Flanagan on May Commencement this weekend. Bill Walker, Executive Director of National Security and Cyberspace Programs, and of WVU Cyber on the partnership with the company Twnety. , 

Veterans Partnership Coordinator at Valley Health Care System, Terry Vance on his Veteran's Corner column and importasnt patriotic days coming in May. Chairman of the Monongalia County Rebulican party, Dale Sparks on their golf scramble at the Lakeview Cortlee Robey on the Bright Horizons Learning center coming to Hazel's House of Hope, Servando Arredondo from the Mountaineer Food Bank about the Zero Waste, Zero Hunger donation program in Kroger stores.  

Fairmont city manager Travis Blosser with recap for his second State of the City Address WVU Hospitals COO Nathan Burt on the future on the Mon County Health Department properties acquired from the Mon County Commission. Democrat candidate for the Second Congressional District Stephanie Tomana

Carolina Aguilera and Katie Luceanie on the Saving Grace Septic and Rentals and WVRC Media Diaper Drive at the station on Earl Core Rpad on Friday. Associate professor at the WVU College of Law on the use of AI in the legal system John Williams, D, Monongalia, 80, candidate for District 13 of the state senate on his campiagn and jail operating costs for counties. 

State Senator Mike Oliverio on jail bills in Monongalia Counjty and across the state. Director of the Chestnut Mountain Ranch Greg Clutter on the All In Foster Care Summit Wednesday in Morgantown at the Chestnut Mountain ChurchPreston County PSD 1 customer Michelle Hatch on the complaint she filed with the PSC on the board. 

Delegate David McCormick, R, Monongalia, 82, on his campaign and reconstruction of Easton Hill Road. Tom Willis, R, Berkeley, 15, os his run for the U.S. Senate Scott Willis on the Grafton Memorial Day Parade 

Jessica Dobrinski, chief of staff with the Cardinal Institute on Vandalia Health closing labor & delivery services. Amber Ravenscroft from the Bridging Innovation Institute on Bridging Innovation Week held in Morgantown. Fairmont city manager Travis Blosser on the plan for properties damaged during 2025 Father's Day flooding. 

Preston County Commission president Hunter Thomas on the proposed EMS Impact Fee.Democrat candidate for the House of Delegates seat in District 82 Eddie WagonerCambrie Gerdes from NEVA on their concert to support WVU Medicine Golisano Children's Hospital

Delegate Geno Chiarelli, R, Monongalia, 78, on Gas Station Heroin, the campaign, and primary activity by the governorEddie Wagoner, Democrat candidate for House of Delegates District 82Cambrie Gerdes with NEVA about their concert May 2 to benefit WVU Medicine Golisano Children's Hospital

Mon County Commissioner on the health department move Thomas Ramsey, Democrat candidate for the House of Delegate District 82 Executive Director at Christian Help Colleen Lankford honored to win the $25,000 gift from 100 Plus People Who Care 

FOP Lodge 87 President Brandon Viola explains more consternation with Morgantown's new personnel rules. Plus, the latest on the Morgantown Ice Rink renovations plans.