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The 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 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 (8/19/24) 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 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (8/16/24, Hour 2) Live from the Meigs County FairTom Susman and Tom Hunter were live at the Meigs County Fair on Friday. In this hour, they discuss the upcoming high school and college football seasons, sports programming for the fall on WMOV, the events at the fair for Friday night, the market sale on Saturday morning and pick a winner of a family four-pack of tickets to see the Cincinnati Reds on September 1.
2024-08-1640 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (8/16/24, Hour 1) Live from the Meigs County FairTom Susman and Tom Hunter were live from the Meigs County Fair on Friday. In this hour, they talk fair food, the events happening Friday and Saturday and talk with Dave Miller back in the studio about their favorite fair experiences.
2024-08-1653 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (8/13/24, Hour 1) Live from the Meigs County FairTom Susman was live from the Meigs County Fair in Pomeroy on Tuesday. In this hour, Tom spoke with Tara Roberts, Vice President of the Fair Board; a pair of representatives from Ohio Means Jobs about the services they offer in Meigs County; and Troy Ganser with TAG Art Company about the dinosaur exhibit his company brought to the fair.
2024-08-1353 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (8/9/24) featuring Luke Swinney and Amy HaskinsTom Susman talks with Ripley High Principal Luke Swinney about the upcoming school year and some improvements being made to the school's property.Tom also talks with Amy Haskins of the Jackson County Health Department about shots children will need this year before going back to school.
2024-08-1238 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (8/7/24) featuring Ryan Smith, Quincy Wilson, Robin Fowler and Kelley AdcockWMOV's Tom Susman earlier this week attended the ribbon cutting and grand opening of Trinity Hall, a new dormitory on the campus of the University of Rio Grande. Tom spoke with URG President Ryan Smith, URG Head Football Coach Quincy Wilson and URG Board of Trustees Chair Robin Fowler about the potential impact this will have on the university.Joe Stevens has his weekly conversation with Kelly Adcock of Main Street Ripley. This week, they discuss some upcoming events that Main Street is involved with.
2024-08-0838 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (8/6/24) featuring Paula Smith, Evan Wilson and Susan DurstTom Susman spoke with Paula Smith of Tri River Transit, a company new to Mason County, about the public transportation services they offer.Tom also stopped by the Mason County Fair and talked with Evan Wilson from the WVU Extension office in the county, and with Susan Durst, who was passing out books to children with the Mason County Board of Education.
2024-08-0738 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (8/5/24) featuring Steven Allen Adams and Steve SwartzelTom Susman talks with Steven Allen Adams, politcal reporter with Ogden Newspapers, about the brewing campaign finance and state loan controversy surrounding the Pleasants County Power project.Tom also talks with Steve Swartzel of the Meigs County Health Department, about what the department is doing after a mosquito in the county was found to be a carrier of the West Nile Virus.
2024-08-0638 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (8/2/24) featuring Chris Hall, Gracie Elliott, Brent Eastman and Fred DeelTom Susman has a conversation with Chris Hall of the West Virginia EMS Coalition. They discuss problems counties EMS providers are facing with low staffs and how organizations are recruiting workers.Tom then shares some of the best reports of the week from the Gallia County Junior Fair in Gallipolis. He talks with exhibitor Gracie Elliott, GCJF board member and grocery store operator Brent Eastman and fair board member Fred Deel.
2024-08-0538 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (7/30/24) featuring Kent Leonhardt, Jennifer Long and Jared BloxtonTom Susman has a conversation with West Virginia Agriculutre Commissioner Kent Leonhardt about the drought the Mountain State is experiencing and what farmers can do to get some financial relief from the federal government.Tom also previews the Ohio River Festival, happening in Ravenswood this Friday through Sunday. He chats with Jennifer Long of Good Shepherd Family Day Care about the pole they are decorating for the festival and festival coordinator Jared Bloxton.
2024-07-3138 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (7/25/24, Hour 2) Live from the Jackson County Junior FairTom Susman was live from the Jackson County Junior Fair on Thursday. In Hour 2, Tom speaks with Jordan Casto Second Runner Up Queen about raising and showing her pig; John Curry, President of the Jackson County Junior Fair, on the fair so far; and Hannah Hesson of Timet on the plant's progress and community involvement.
2024-07-2642 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (7/25/24, Hour 1) Live from the Jackson County Junior FairTom Susman was live from the Jackson County Junior Fair on Thursday. In Hour 1, Tom talks with Amy Worl, leader of the Comet Cardinals 4-H Club; Jared Bloxton on the upcoming Ohio River Festival in Ravenswood; Cheryl Miller with Read Aloud West Virginia; and Larry Chancey, treasurer of the JCJF.
2024-07-2653 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (7/24/24, Hour 2) Live from the Jackson County Junior FairTom Susman was live from the Jackson County Junior Fair on Wednesday. In Hour 2, Tom spoke with exhibitors Carson Bourgeois and Cade McCoy, Jackson County Sheriff Ross Mellinger, and Brandi Strobe of Sisters BBQ.
2024-07-2539 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (7/24/24, Hour 1) Live from the Jackson County Junior FairTom Susman was live from the Jackson County Junior Fair in Cottageville. In Hour 1, Tom chats with Jackson County Commission President Dick Waybright, State Senator Amy Grady and fair exhibitors Kellen Anderson and Jocelyn Richards.
2024-07-2553 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (7/23/24, Hour 2) Live from the Jackson County Junior FairTom Susman was live from the Jackson County Junior Fair on Tuesday. In this hour, Tom spoke with First Runner-up Teen Queen Heidi Boggess on her experience raising and showing pigs at the fair; Olivia Fisher, First Runner-up Pre-teen Queen, on her fair responsibilities; Sarah and Max with Pleasant View Farms in Flatwoods about their store; and Rebecca Weekley and Carter Austin about raising and showing heifers.
2024-07-2443 min