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The Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (2/10/26) featuring Scott Cadle, Brian McCallie and Molly WashburnScott Cadle is a former member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from Mason County and is running against sitting Delegate Jonathan Pinson to return to the Legislature. Tom Susman spoke with Cadle about why he's running.Brian McCallie, Vice President of Operations at Constellium's Millwood Facility, spoke Tuesday at the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Tom caught up with McCallie after the luncheon about why he told the Chamber.And Tom chats with Molly Washburn of Downtown Ravenswood Partners about some new standards that are being set for Ravenswood's Historical District.
2026-02-1139 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (2/6/26) featuring Steve McClure, Joe Parsons and Jonathan PinsonTom Susman has a trio of conversations in this episode of the Valley Today.First, he chats with former Jackson County OEMS Director Steve McClure about why he's running for the Jackson County School Board.Next, Tom gets a legislative update from Delegate Happy Joe Parsons of Jackson County.And finally, Tom talks with Delegate Jonathan Pinson of Mason County about some economic bills being considered by the House.
2026-02-0938 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (1/27/26) featuring Richard Gobble and Travis WillardAs 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.
2026-01-2836 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Final Cup on WMOV (12/31/25)Tom Susman fills in for Dave Miller in this episode. Tom features an interview from Metro News Talkline by Dave Wilson with David Hoyt, who as a DJ at WMOV in the 1970s was the first person in America to air John Denver's 'Take Me Home, Country Roads'.Tom also chats with VMP's Tom Hunter about the Cotton Bowl matchup between Ohio State and Miami this evening.And Tom has some advice for celebrating the New Year.
2026-01-0553 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Final Cup on WMOV (11/28/25)Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear from Tom Susman and WJEH's Tom Payne who were out in the Bend Area on this Black Friday. We also hear an interview by Tom Susman with Downtown Ravenswood Partners' Molly Washburn about the city's Shop Small Saturday tomorrow.Dave also discusses stories from wvmetronews.com on how West Virginia Retailers were preparing for the day and a holiday tradition returning to the Capital City this weekend.
2025-11-2853 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Final Cup on WMOV (10/15/25)Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announcing the state extending its committment to keep the state's national parks open during the month of October.Dave also airs an interview by Tom Susman with West Virginia House of Delegates member Dana Ferrell (R-Kanawha) about his concerns of the relationship between the WVSSAC and the NFHS when it comes to video streaming rights of high school athletics.And Dave shares a report from Michael Susman on Wahama High's performance at...
2025-10-1553 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Final Cup on WMOV (10/3/25)Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear Tom Susman's interview with Jackie Lyons of the West Virginia State Farm Museum in Point Pleasant on their upcoming Fall Festival this weekend.We'll also hear Michael Susman's interview with Wahama High football coach James Toth before tonight's Battle of the Birds between the White Falcons and the Eastern Eagles.And Dave also talks with T.J. Meadows of Metro News about his recent commentary reacting to recent comments made by West Virginia State Board of Education President Paul Hardesty about the state's...
2025-10-0353 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Final Cup on WMOV (8/25/25)Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear two interviews by Tom Susman on the issue of the use of and potential requirement of guardian caps in high school football in West Virginia. Tom talks with Charleston attorney Paul Saluja and WVSSAC Executive Director Wayne Ryan.Dave also shares a press release from WMOV and Vandalia Media Partners on Tom Hunter being named the play-by-play broadcaster for Ravenswood High Football on WMOV this fall.
2025-08-2553 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (8/15/25) Live from the Meigs County FairTom Susman and Tom Payne were live at the Meigs County Fair. Tom Payne spoke with Fair Princess Zoey Barnhart.
2025-08-2039 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (8/13/25) Live from the Meigs County FairTom Susman, Steven Figiel and Tom Payne were live from the Meigs County Fair. Tom Susman spoke with Lisa Babel of First Southern Baptist Church of Pomeroy and Jennie Ridenour of the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District.
2025-08-2040 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Final Cup on WMOV (7/28/25)Tom Susman fills in for Dave Miller. Tom talks with Jared Bloxton about the upcoming Ohio River Festival in Ravenswood.Tom also has a recap of last week's Jackson County Junior Fair.
2025-08-1253 min
Susman on SportsSusman on Sports: Chip Wood With 200 Wins and Lets Talk Javon SmallIn this episode of Susman on Sports, we lead off with a reaction to the Memphis Grizzlies drafting WVU Guard Javon Small.Michael Susman will also discuss Wren Baker’s recent comments about the sketchy departure of Darian Devries.Point Pleasant Head Soccer Coach Chip Wood joins the show.We rank the top 5 most difficult sports in order.
2025-07-0249 min
Susman on SportsFirst Annual Susman on Sports Awards for High School SportsThis week’s show highlights the First Annual Susman on Sports Awards from the past year of High School Sports!We also talk about the best sports foods and provide a little advice on hot cheese!Susman on Sports Awards Winners 1. Best Play – Kellon Schmidt (Hurricane High School – Sr.) Bicycle Kick vs. GW on 9/24 2. Coach of the Year – Kenny Church (Ritchie County Boys Basketball) 3. Best Game – Quad A Boys Basketball State Championship (Spring Mills 41 – George Washington 38) 4. Biggest Loser – WVSSAC (Postponement of the WV HS Football Playoffs) 5. Best Football Player – Connor Lambert (Wahama High School – Sr.) 6. Best Boys Basketball Player – Braydun Fer...
2025-06-2649 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMTom Susman's Report on the DNR Turkey Run Lake Meeting from ThursdayThese are Tom Susman's Valley Today reports from the DNR Meeting on the draining of Turkey Run Lake and the mitigation option. The cost to repair the damn is $30 million and no one has that kind of funds at this time. These aired on Friday.
2025-04-1909 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (4/8/25) featuring Katrena Ramsey, Chris Skeens and Dick WaybrightTom Susman catches up with Katrena Ramsey with the Ravenswood Board of Parks and Recreation. They discuss the new greenhouse, the status of the city pool for this year and some upcoming events BOPARC is involved in.Tom then has a pair of reports on some upcoming events in Jackson County. First, he speaks with Chris Skeens of the Jackson County Ministerial Association about Holy Week Services taking place in Ravenswood and Ripley this week. Then, Tom talks with Jackson County Commission President Dick Waybright about the Countywide Clean Up happening this Saturday at the Fairgrounds in Cottageville.
2025-04-0938 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (4/8/25) featuring Mike McCorkle, Chris Hall and Kelly AllenTom Susman speaks with Mike McCorkle, spokesperson for the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College, about the enrollment period opening up for summer classes and an upcoming fundraising dinner at the college.Tom then dives into the subject of talk of the federal government cutting Medicare and Medicare expansion programs, and the potential for the government to not renew the subsidies for policies purchased through healthcare.gov. Tom talks with Chris Hall of the EMS Coalition about the impact on struggling EMS agencies and with Kelly Allen of the West Virginia Center for Budget and...
2025-04-0838 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Final Cup on WMOV (3/24/25)Tom Susman fills in for Dave Miller and he gives a couple of commentaries. One on recent comments made by US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick make Tom believe the secretary does not understand how Social Security works and how important it is to older Americans, especially in our region. Tom also speaks on the West Virginia Legislature's pursuit to be exempt from Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
2025-04-0153 min
Susman on SportsAnd this one belongs to Susman On Sports….And this one belongs to Susman On Sports…. In this week’s episode of Susman on Sports, Michael Susman interviews Hall of Fame Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman; fresh off the Reds Caravan. Reds left hander Brent Suter joins the show, along with President and CEO Phil Castellini.We meet the players and coaches from WV’s top semi-pro football team, the West Virginia Leviathan, in the last segment.
2025-01-2429 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Final Cup on WMOV (12/31/24) featuring Steven Fiegel, Nick Rahall, Hoppy Kerchival and Tom HunterTom Susman fills in for Dave Miller. In this episode, Tom introduces us to Steven Fiegel, AKA The Mild Mannered Morning Man, who joins the WMOV line up beginning January 6. Tom then shares an interview with former West Virginia Congressman Nick Rahall about the passing for Former President Jimmy Carter, and an interview with Hoppy Kerchival of Metro News about his upcoming retirement. Tom and Steven then chat with Tom Hunter about Wednesday's Rose Bowl featuring Ohio State and Oregon.
2025-01-0253 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Final Cup on WMOV (12/30/24) featuring Jason Jackson and Amy GradyTom Susman fills in for Dave Miller. In this episode, Tom has a discussion with Eastern High football coach Jason Jackson on some charity work he and his family are doing for people in need. Tom also catches up with State Senator Amy Grady (R-Mason) about what a legislator does to prepare for a session.
2025-01-0253 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (12/23/24) featuring Tom WisemanTom Susman has an extended conversation with Tom Wiseman, the chairman of Ohio Valley Bank, as part of our year end discussions with community leaders in the Bend Area on how they saw the last year and what they expect in 2025.
2024-12-2438 min
The Valley Today on WMOV AMLook Ahead- Tom Wiseman, Chair of Ohio Valley BankWMOV and 93.1 The Wolf are talking with area leaders over the next few weeks to reflect back on 2024 and to look forward to 2025. Tom Wiseman Chair of Ohio Valley Bank sits down with WMOV's Tom Susman.
2024-12-2409 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (10/23/24) featuring Ryan Weld, Kelley Adcock and Mick PriceTom Susman has a discussion with West Virginia State Senator Ryan Weld (R-Brooke), who serves as the Vice-Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, about Amendment 1 on the ballot in West Virginia this election, the Protection of Person from Medically Assisted Suicide.Michael Susman has a conversation with Ravenswood High boys basketball coach Mick Price about the upcoming season.Joe Stevens talks with Kelley Adcock of Main Street Ripley about a busy weekend in the county seat.
2024-10-2438 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (10/01/24) featuring Leigh Ann Cunningham and Jeremy BryantTom Susman talks with Leigh Ann Cunningham, Nurse Supervisor of the Meigs County Health Department, about the department's upcoming Vaccine Clinic at this Saturday's Meigs County Farmer's Market in Pomeroy.Tom also speaks with Jeremy Bryant, the director of the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in Mason County, about the fall burn ban in West Virginia, and what folks can do to prepare themselves when an emergency strikes.
2024-10-0238 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (9/30/24) featuring Amy Haskins and Jonathan PinsonTom Susman chats with Amy Haskins, Director of the Jackson County Health Department, about vaccines available this fall for the flu, pneumonia and COVID.Tom also talks with WV House of Delegate member Jonathan Pinson (R-Mason) about the Special Session of the Legislature that began on Monday and some ideas the delegate has in allocating the $500 million the Governor want to spend in suplemental funding.
2024-10-0138 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (9/27/24) featuring Mark Curtis and Chris ClarkTom Susman has a conversation with Mark Curtis, political reporter with NexStar Television in West Virginia (WOWK-TV in Charleston-Huntington), about the upcoming election.Tom then speaks with Mason Mayor Chris Clark about the town's upcoming Harvest Festival and plans for the Christmas season.
2024-09-3053 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (9/24/24) featuring J.J. Barrett and Jenny KnoppTom Susman has a conversation with J.J. Barrett, the WVU Extension Agent for Wood County, about the continuing impact of the drought in our area.Tom also chats with Jenny Knopp, principal of Gilmore Elementary School in Sandyville, about the school recently being named a National Blue Ribbon School.
2024-09-2538 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (9/13/24) featuring Andrew Bourgeois and Katrena RamseyTom Susman speaks with Andrew Bourgeois, a farmer from Silverton in Jackson County, about what affects the drought has had on his farm this summer.Tom then catches up with Katrena Ramsey, the director of the Ravenswood Board of Parks and Recrecation about on upcoming concert BOPARC is sponsoring in October and plans for decorations in the city for the holiday season.
2024-09-1538 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (9/10/24) featuring Susan White and Steve WestfallTom Susman talks with Susan White, director of the Meigs County Chamber of Commerce, about the photo contest for the cover page of the county's visitor's guide for next year and the upcoming Women in Business conference.Tom then speaks with West Virginia House of Delegates member Steve Westfall (R-Jackson) about the Legislature's interim meetings, including presentations on what to do with privately owned abandoned and neglected cemeteries.
2024-09-1138 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (9/9/24) featuring Dick WaybrightTom Susman caught up with Dick Waybright, President of the Jackson County Commission, and discussed several topics pertaining to the county.Tom also has a report from Saturday's Walk for Recovery that was held in Pomeroy, Ohio, by the Lost Voices of Meigs and Mason County. He spoke with some participants and organizers of the event.
2024-09-1038 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (9/6/24) featuring Daniel Linville and Mark CurtisTom Susman talks with House of Delegates Member Daniel Linville (R-Cabell), who is the Chair of the House Committee on Infrastructure and Technology, about the proposed sale of Frontier Communications with Verizon.Tom also chats with Mark Curtis, Chief Political Correspondent with NexStar Television in West Virginia (WOWK in Charleston/Huntington, WBOY in Clarksburg, WTRF in Wheeling and WVNS in Ghent) about the Presidential Debate coming up on Tuesday and the campaign season with two months to go before Election Day.
2024-09-0738 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (9/3/24) featuring Lee Ann Cunningham and Jeremy BryantTom Susman talks with Lee Ann Cunningham of the Meigs County Health Department about their options for helping stop drug overdoses, such as naloxone, and about the upcoming Walk for Recovery that the Department will be taking part in.Tom then checks in with Jeremy Bryant, the Director of the Office of Emergency Management in Mason County, about National Disaster Preparedness Month.
2024-09-0438 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (8/30/24) featuring Fred Persinger and Faith WalkerTom Susman talks with Fred Persinger of Metro News about the start of the high school football season in West Virginia and the Metro News High School Sportsline that airs Wednesday nights on WMOV.Tom then talks with Faith Walker, Executive Director of the Great Bend Museum, about the History Alive event coming to the Alpine Theater in Ripley on September 21.
2024-09-0138 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Final Cup on WMOV (8/30/24) featuring Michael Susman and Heath BloxtonDave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he features an interview by Tom Susman with Ty Higgins of the Ohio Farm Bureau from Thursday's Valley Today. They discuss the drought and what farmers can do to get help.Dave also talks with Michael Susman about the upcoming football seasons for Wahama High and WVU, and with Heath Bloxton about the upcoming season for Ravenswood High, including their game on Friday with Williamstown.
2024-08-3053 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (8/20/24) featuring Mark Curtis and Ross MellingerTom Susman talks with Mark Curtis, lead political reporter for NexStar Television in West Virginia. The discuss the latest financial issues facing Governor Jim Justice and his companies, and the Democratic National Convention taking place in Chicago.Tom then speaks with Jackson County Sheriff Ross Mellinger about what motorists need to remember as kids go back to school and how they are helping schools stay safe with the SHIELD Program
2024-08-2138 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (8/19/24) featuring Mark Porter, Brandon Weerey and Bill HeisWMOV was live Saturday for the Meigs County Fair Animal Market Sale. Tom Hunter spoke with a pair of buyers at the sale: Mark Porter of the Mark Porter Auto Group; and Brandon Weerey of Ridenhour Gas.Tom Susman talks with Bill Heis, principal of Ravenswood High, about the upcoming school year and results of the most recent West Virginia proficiency exams for the school.
2024-08-2038 min