Holzer Health, Ohio Valley Bank and Eastman's Piggly Wiggly Stores of Gallia and Mason Counties are teaming up to provides bags of groceries for some folks in need. Tom Susman spoke with Gary Roach of Holzer Health and Larry Miller of Ohio Valley Bank about the undertaking of this program.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear Tom Susman's interview with Evan Wilson from Thursday's Valley Today about an upcoming meeting for Mason County farmers about establishing an agritourism network in the county.

Dave also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on the Roane County Board of Education voting Thursday night to close Walton Elementary/Middle and Geary Elementary/Middle Schools.

And Dave talks to T.J. Meadows of Metro News about his commentary on the Roane School Board making the right decision and about the retirement of former US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.

The Jackson County Commission on Wednesday announced they were providing additional funding to the county's food banks. Tom Susman spoke with Commission President Dick Waybright about the decision, as well as how residents can get involved with county government.

Tom also talks with Evan Wilson, the WVU Extension Services Agent in Mason County, about a meeting coming up on Monday night for Mason County farmers about starting an Agritourism network in the county.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a recent article that appeared in the Cleveland Plain-Dealer newspaper asking the question if Ohio's 607 public school districts were too much and if consolidation of districts needs to happen.

Dave also discusses activity on social media by West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey and State Senator Chris Rose reacting to the election of Abigail Spanberger as Governor of Virginia and their encouragement of conservatives in the Commonwealth to consider relocating to the Mountain State.

Joe Stevens talks with Brenda Mobley of the Ripley Convention and Visitors Bureau about some upcoming events in our area.

Joe also chats with John David Johnson, the agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University, about cleaning up your garden before winter arrives.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses the results from yesterday's election in Meigs County, including school levies for the Eastern Local and Meigs Local Districts failing to pass.

Dave also promotes the upcoming non-perishable food drive WMOV and WJEH are taking part in this Saturday at the Mulberry Center Food Pantry this Saturday from 9 until noon.

Tom Susman has a conversation with Paula Smith of Tri River Transit, who is now offering free bus rides during the federal government shutdown and the cessation of SNAP Benefits in it's territory, including Mason County.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses Election Day in Ohio, Meigs County, Middleport and the Eastern Local School District.

Dave also promotes an upcoming food drive WMOV and WJEH will be taking part in on Saturday at the Mulberry Center Food Pantry in Pomeroy.

And Dave talks with T.J. Meadows of Metro News about what's happening in West Virginia with the SNAP Benefit crisis in the state, as well as what he's looking for over the next year before the Mid-term elections in West Virginia.

Open Enrollment is about to begin for Medicare and Medicare Advantage programs. Tom Susman talks with Andy Richardson about various programs and the process for seniors to go through to get benefits.

*This interview originally aired on the November 2 edition of Appalachia Matters. You can find the full interview in that podcast on this channel.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on the West Virginia School Building Authority holding its annual hearings for NEEDS funding grants. Dave also discusses submissions of requests for Mason and Jackson County Schools.

Dave also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on PEIA Public Hearings begin today in Wheeling and will take place throughout the state for the next three weeks.

As SNAP Benefits will not be available Saturday due to the government shutdown, Tom Susman has a pair of conversations with representatives of local food banks to gauge the impact and what food banks are doing to prepare for increased demand. Tom talks with Cyndi Kirkhardt of the Facing Hunger Food Bank about what they're doing to help in Mason County and with Kathy Garrett who volunteers with the No Hunger Food Bank in Ravenswood.

*Note: Interviews were recorded prior to Governor Patrick Morrisey's announcement of an additional $2.5 million for the state's food bank and two federal judges ruling that the Trump administration must distribute contengency money for SNAP as soon as possible.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses the news of the bridge on Old Route 21 at Sycamore Creek in Ripley being closed due to a major sinkhole. He also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on a Kanawha County jury finding a man guilty of second degree murder and other charges related to the shooting death of a Jackson County woman in 2021.

Dave also talks with T.J. Meadows of Metro News about his recent interview with West Virginia Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin and his recent commentary on the elimination of the penny from circulation.

Due to the federal government shutdown, millions of Americans and thousands of West Virginians will not receive their SNAP Benefits on Saturday. Tom Susman has a conversation with Bridget Lambert of the West Virginia Retailers Association about the potential impact retailers and grocers may see starting this weekend.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he gets an update from Daniel Woods of Metro News on the trial of Michael Smith, who is accused of murdering a Jackson County woman in 2021, and the closing arguments set for this morning in Kanawha County Circuit Court.

Dave also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on the United Mine Workers of America President Cecil Roberts officially retiring Wednesday and West Virginia native Brian Sanson taking over the position.

Joe Stevens catches up with Brenda Mobley, the executive director of the Ripley Convention and Visitors Bureau, about some upcoming events in the city.

Joe also has his weekly chat with John David Johnson, the agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University. This week, John David explains what farmers need to be on the lookout for this time of year.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear Tom Susman's interview from Tuesday's Valley Today with Katrena Ramsey, the director of the Ravenswood Board of Parks and Recreation, about some historic buildings the city and the city council are considering demolishing.

Dave also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on a trial continuing of a Kanawha County man accused of murdering a Jackson County woman in 2021.

And Dave discusses a social media post by historian Heather Cox Richardson about the 96th anniversary of the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and gave a commentary on several events that led to the crash are happening again today.

More than 3,000 children in our area will be removed from food assistance starting November 1, due to funding being frozen by the federal government shutdown.Tom Susman has a conversation with Seth DeStefano of the West Virginia Center for Budget and Policy about the situation.

Tom also talks with Katrena Ramsey, the director of Ravenswood Board of Park and Recreation, about some historic building in the city that may be torn down.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a story from wvmetronews.com by Brad McElhinney on how the state of West Virginia is preparing for food assistance benefits not being available November 1.

Dave also has a discussion with T.J. Meadows of Metro News about his recent commentary on the rise of 'Republican Socialism' and his thoughts on the McElhinny article and what the state is doing.