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The 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 (7/9/24) featuring Sara McDowell, Leigh Ann Shepard and Emily KeeferTom Susman speaks with Sara McDowell about the this year's Mountain State Art and Craft Fair that was held last week and what her takeaways of the event were.Tom then talks with Leigh Ann Shepard, board member of the Mason County Chamber of Commerce, about a program the chamber put on this year called Leadership Mason County. Tom also talks with Emily Keefer, a recent participant of Leadership Mason County.2024-07-1038 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (6/18/24) featuring Alex Easthom and Ben NeaseTom Susman chats with Alex Easthom, the superintendent of the golf course at Green Hill Country Club in Silverton, about how the course is staying green during the heat wave.Tom also talks with Ben Nease, the mayor of Middleport, Ohio, about layoffs coming to the village's police department.2024-06-1938 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (6/17/24) featuring Jared Bloxton and Simone LewisTom Susman talks with Jared Bloxton about the Ohio River Festival in Ravenswood that's coming up in the month of August.Tom also has a conversation with Simone Lewis, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Charleston, about the heat wave we are experiencing in the Mid-Ohio Valley and how you can keep yourself safe.2024-06-1838 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Final Cup on WMOV (6/13/24)Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Dave talks with Michael Susman about the West Virginia North-South All-Star Softball Tournament at Buffalo High School on Thursday.Dave then talks with Jared Bloxton about the Ravenswood High football team's Lift-a-thon fundraiser happening Thursday at Flinn Field.And then, we hear the Bend Area Connection for Thursday, where Tom Susman reports that a proposed battery plant for the BHE Renewables site in Millwood is most likely not going to happen.2024-06-1353 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Final Cup on WMOV (6/12/24) featuring Mike Caputo and Dale LeeDave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear interviews by Tom Susman from Timet's media day event at the site of the titanium plant they are building in Millwood. Tom speaks with HR Director Hannah Hesson and Director of Opertions Aaron Valentine about progress on the plant and how folks can apply to work at the facility.Dave then shares interviews from Tuesday evening's event with the West Virginia Education Association's Delegate Assembly. State Senator Mike Caputo (D-Marion), who was named the Friend of Education Award Winner, and WVEA President Dale Lee on...2024-06-1253 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (6/11/24) featuring Hannah Hesson and Aaron ValentineTuesday, Timet held a media day event at the site of the titanium plant they will be building in Millwood in Jackson County. Tom Susman attened the event and spoke with a pair of representatives from the company. First is Hannan Hesson, the Human Resources Director for Timet, and later, Aaron Valentine, the Director of Operations for the Millwood facility. They both spoke with Tom about the progress being made to the site, and how job seekers can apply for jobs at the plant.2024-06-1238 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (6/10/24) featuring Evan Wilson and Steven Allen AdamsTom Susman talk with Evan Wilson of the WVU Extention Office of Mason County about important dates for folks that want to show animals at the Mason County Fair in August, as well as the fair's entertainment lineup for the year,Tom then speaks with Steven Allen Adams, lead political reporter for Ogden Newspapers in West Virginia, about the latest in the controversey surrounding the death of a 14-year old Boone County girl and how the Governor's office, Department of Human Services, Child Protective Services and the West Virginia State and Boone County School systems are all involved.2024-06-1138 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (6/7/24) featuring Amber TattersonTom Susman catches up with Point Pleasant Mayor Amber Tatterson about the Mayor's Night Out changing its name to the Riverfront Artists Series and the first show on Friday evening.Tom then files a report from the ribbon cutting and dedication of the Walter Smittle Regional Responder Training Center in Ripley from Friday afternoon.2024-06-1038 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (6/4/24) featuring Jonathan Baker and the 370 acre Solar Farm in Meigs & Del. Pinson on Tax CutsTom Susman talks with Jonathan Baker, Vice President of Development for Doral Renewables, about a 370+ acre solar project Doral will be building in Meigs County along the Ohio River.Tom then speaks with WV House of Delegates member Jonathan Pinson (R-Mason) about the $700 million budget surplus that state of West Virginia has for the fiscal year, and what is going to happen to that money.2024-06-0538 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (6/3/24) featuring Ross Mellinger and Katrena RamseyTom Susman talks with Ross Mellinger, sheriff of Jackson County, about two law enforcement related events happening this week: The dedication of the Walter Smittle 911 Center and Training Facility in Ripley on Friday; and the Cops and Bobbers Kids Fishing Event at Cedar Lakes on Saturday morning.Tom also speaks with Katrena Ramsey of the Ravenswood Board of Parks and Recereation about the Ravenswood Farmer's Market, live music on Thursday nights at Riverfront Park and other recreational activities in the city this summer.2024-06-0453 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (5/24/24) featuring Joe Parsons, Clifton Davis and Bill HeisTom Susman catches up with Happy Joe Parsons, Delegate-elect for the West Virginia House of Delegates 16th District, about his plans to take the office in January.Tom then speaks with Clifton Davis with the West Virginia Department of Highways on the progress of the construction of the Graham Station Road Bridge in Letart.And Tom talks with Ravenswood High principal Bill Heis about the school's graduation ceremont on May 24.2024-05-2853 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (5/21/24) featuring Chris Hall and Laurie CollinsTom Susman talks with Chris Hall, executive director of the EMS Coalition, on the recent law that went to effect that allows for EMS agencies across West Virginia to provide treatment in place services to help reduce the number of emergency room visits.Tom also speaks with Laurie Collins, the director of quality and patient safety at Holzer Health System in Gallipolis, about Holzer receiving an 'A' grade for quality from the Leap Frog Group.2024-05-2253 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (5/20/24) featuring Wayne Ryan and Bob WingTom Susman talks with Wayne Ryan, executive director of the WVSSAC, who announced last week changes to be implemented for next year's regional basketball tournaments.Tom also speaks with Bob Wing with the Mason County Veteran's Memorial Committee about Memorial Day celebrations in the town of Mason, including the unveiling of a statue dedicated to Mason County Vietnam Veteran Jimmy G. Stewart.2024-05-2153 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (5/17/24) featuring Jesse Gandee and Steve WestfallTom Susman talk with Jesse Gandee with the US Department of Agriculutre about grants the USDA is awarding to small businesses.Tom also speaks with Steve Westfall, who earlier this week won an election for a seat on the Jackson Commission, about his plans and goals once he takes his new seat.2024-05-2053 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (5/14/24) featuring Conrad Lucas and Deak KerseyIt's Primary Election Day in West Virginia! Tom Susman has a conversation with Conrad Lucas, former state GOP chairman, about what the elections could mean for the Republican Party. Tom then talks with Deak Kersey, Deputy Secretary of State, about the elections.2024-05-1553 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (5/13/24) featuring Christina Gossett and Carol MillerTom Susman chats with Christina Gossett, Jackson County Clerk, about preperations for Tuesday's primary election in West Virginia.Tom also speaks with Congresswoman Carol Miller, who represents West Virginia's First District, including Mason and Jackson Counties, about her bid for re-election.2024-05-1453 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (5/10/24) featuring Lance Shinn, J.B. McCuskey and Kent LeonhardtTom Susman talks with Dr. Lance Shinn of Premier Health at WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital about sports physicals they'll be offering at Riplay High on May 13 and Ravenswood High on May 20.Tom also talks with candidate for Attorney General J.B. McCuskey and Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt about the final days before West Virginia's Primary Election.2024-05-1353 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Final Cup on WMOV (5/8/24) featuring Tom Susman and Jonathan PinsonWMOV Owner/Operator Tom Susman talks with West Virginia House of Delegates Member Jonathan Pinson about smear tactic being used against him in his bid for re-election by a dark money political group.2024-05-0853 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (5/7/24) featuring Ross Mellinger and Amy HaskinsTom Susman chats with Jackson County Sheriff Ross Mellinger about the Wall of Honor Ceremony coming up this Thursday at the Cedar Lakes Assembly Hall.Tom also talks with Amy Haskins, director of the Jackson County Health Department, about Lyme Disease prevention, how to stay safe this summer and how to removed ticks.2024-05-0853 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (5/3/24) featuring Adam Roush and Amy MullinsTom Susman talks with Adam Roush, Republican candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates 17th district, which is in Northern Mason and Northwestern Jackson County, about his campaign and why he's running.Tom also talks with Amy Mullins, the director of Rehab Services and Sports Medicine at Rivers Health in Point Pleasant, about their Wellness Center's Open House coming up on May 18.2024-05-0553 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (4/30/24) featuring Josh Downey and Kathy CoscoTom Susman talks with Josh Downey, prosecuting attorney in Roane County, who is running for Circuit Judge in the Fifth Circuit, Division 3, about his career in law and why he's running for the seat.Tom also chats with Kathy Cosco of Rivers Health about the sports physicals and screening the facility will hold on May 18.2024-05-0153 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (4/29/24) featuring Heath and Jared Bloxton and Anita Harold AshleyThis past Saturday, Heath and Jared Bloxton won the West Virginia Broadcasters Association's Excellence in Broadcasting Award for Best Play by Play for a Ravenswood High basketball game from this past December that aired on WMOV. Tom Susman talks with the brothers about what the award means to them.Tom also chats with Anita Harold Ashley, Circuit Judge for Division 3 of the Fifth Circuit in West Virginia, about her career and bid for re-election.2024-04-3053 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (4/26/24) featuring Dave Allen and Kent LeonhardtTom Susman talk with Dave Allen of Par Mar Stores about the Par Mar Scholarship and the upcoming deadline for students to apply for it.Tom also has a conversation with West Virginia Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt about a crossover of avian flu into dairy cows and what the effect of that has been on West Virginia consumer dairy products.2024-04-2953 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (4/23/24) featuring Moore Capito, Amy Haskins and Steven EschenauerTom Susman has a conversation with Moore Capito, candidate for governor in West Virginia, about what's not being talked out in the gubernatorial campaigns.Tom also talks with Amy Haskins of the Jackson County Health Department and Dr. Steven Eshenauer, an ER physician at Jackson General Hospital, about the first reported case of measles in West Virginia.2024-04-2453 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (4/22/24) featuring Mac Warner and Glenn ElliottTom Susman talks with West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner, who is running for the GOP nomination for Governor. They discuss how the campaign is going with three weeks left before election day.Tom also talks with Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott, who is seeking the Democratic Party nomination for US Senate. Elliott recently picked up the endorsement of retiring Senator Joe Manchin.2024-04-2353 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (4/19/24) featuring Montana Boggess and Rick HandleyTom Susman talks with Montana Boggess, the director of the Jackson County 911 Center, about the employees in her office and Telecommunicators week, which honors 911 center workers nationwide.Tom then chats with Rick Handley, the President of the Point Pleasant High School Alumni Association. The group is looking for PPHS grads that are not on their list, so they can receive invitations to the group's July dinner.2024-04-2153 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (4/15/24) featuring Gabe Roush and Chris ClarkTom Susman talks with Wahama High School Athletic Trainer Gabe Roush, who was recently named West Virginia athletic trainer of the year.Tom then chats with Chris Clark, the mayor of Mason, WV, about his town now provided police service to the town of Hartford.2024-04-1653 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (4/9/24) featuring Jim Wallace, Steve Westfall and Mike PlanteThere was a solar eclipse Monday afternoon and an event was held at the Jackson County Airport in Millwood to provide a viewing experience. Tom Susman talked with a couple of folks at the event, as well as Jim Wallace, who travelled to a place that saw totality of the eclipse, and Steve Westfall, who is collecting eclipse glasses to send to children in South America for an eclipse there in October.Tom also chats with Mike Plante, a political consultant, about the West Virginia Gubernatorial Candidates' recent spending reports that had been filed and what it all...2024-04-1053 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMthe Valley Today (4/8/24) featuring Larry LaCorteTom Susman chats with a quartet of business owners from the Main Street area of downtown Pomeroy, which flooded last week from rains in the Ohio River. Tom checks in to see how the recovery is going.Joe Stevens talks with Larry LaCorte of Tudor's Biscuit World about their Mountaineer biscuit in the finals for Best Biscuit in the South by Garden and Gun magazine.2024-04-0953 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (4/5/24) featuring Susan White, Jamie Seabolt, Bryan Hughes and Dr. Ben MizeTom Hunter of WJEH-FM continues coverage of the Ohio River Flood along Main Street in Pomeroy. He speaks with Susan White of the Meigs County Chamber of Commerce, Jamie Seabolt of the Pomeroy Merchant's Association and Bryan Hughes, meteorologist with WOWK-TV in Charleston.Tom Susman talks with Dr. Ben Mize, an optometrist in Ravenswood, about what pre-cautions you need to take with the solar eclispe taking place Monday afternoon.2024-04-0853 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (4/4/24) featuring John Peck, Jeremy Bryant, Jamie Seabolt and John David JohnsonThe threat of flooding in the Bend Area of the Ohio River Valley is still active as water levels continue to rise. Tom Susman chats with John Peck of the National Weather Service about the predicted crest of the flood, and with Jeremy Bryant of the Mason County, WV, Office of Emergency Management about how they are preparing on the Mountain State side of the river. Tom Hunter of WJEH-FM also has an interview with Jamie Seabolt of the Pomeroy Merchant's Association about how businesses along the river in Meigs County are preparing.Joe Stevens has his weekly...2024-04-0553 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (4/2/24) featuring Jeremy Bryant and Ross MellingerWith severe weather moving through the Bend Area Tuesday morning, and more to come Tuesday night, Tom Susman talked with Jeremy Bryant from the Mason County Emergency Managment office about what he had heard for the morning and how people can stay safe.Tom also caught up with Jackson County Sheriff Ross Mellinger about what first responders dealt with Tuesday morning.2024-04-0353 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (4/1/24) featuring Meghan Parsons and Mark CurtisTom Susman catches up with Meghan Parsons, the Assistant Director of the Jackson County Development Authority, on progress of a recent RFP published by the JCDA seeking bids for a housing development in the county. They hope to have a winner this week.Tom also talks with Mark Curtis, political reporter for Nexstar Television in West Virginia (WOWK/WTRF/WBOY/WDVM/WVNS), about a gubernatorial candidate forum he hosted that will air Wednesday evening.2024-04-0353 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Final Cup on WMOV (4/1/24) featuring Mike Stuart and Kent LeonhardtTom Susman fills in for Dave Miller today. Tom talks with State Senator Mike Stuart, who is also running for West Virginia Attorney General, and with Kent Leonhardt, West Virginia Agriculture Commisssioner, who is also up for re-election this spring, and they talk about spring planting season.2024-04-0353 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (3/29/24) featuring Home National Bank Groundbreaking and Jonathan PinsonFriday afternoon, Home National Bank held its groundbreaking ceremony at its future Ravenswood branch location. Our Tom Susman was there and airs some highlights from the day's events.Tom also chats with Delegate Jonathan Pinson, who is also the pastor at Grace Baptist Church in Point Pleasant, about the meaning of Easter.2024-04-0353 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today on WMOV (3/26/24) featuring Justin Turner and Joe StevensTom Susman chats with Justin Turner, COO of Rivers Health.Turner just took over the position and tells Tom about his career and his goals for the hospital.Tom also chats WMOV's Joe Stevens, a Baltimore-are native, about the Tuesday morning collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and the bridge's importance to not just Baltimore and Maryland, but the entire Eastern seaboard.2024-03-2753 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (3/20/24) featuring Veterans Park Event with Katrena Ramsey, Mitch Carmichael and Kelley AdcockTom Susman reports from a dedication ceremony held Tuesday at Veterans Park in Ravenswood. Among the folks Tom talked with were Ravenswood Board of Parks and Recreation Director Katrena Ramsey and West Virginia Economic Development Secretary Mitch Carmichael.Joe Stevens catchs up with Kelley Adcock of Main Street Ripley about a number of upcoming events in the city, including Saturday's Chocolate Festival at Ripley Elementary.2024-03-2053 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (3/19/24) featuring Amy Haskins and Risk of MeaselsWe have a brief report from Tom Susman to start the show from a dedication Tuesday at Ravenswood's Veterans Park. Then, Tom has a conversation with Amy Haskins, Director of the Jackson County Health Department, about the West Virginia Legislature's decision to relax child vaccine requirements and the potential consequences of their actions.2024-03-2053 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (3/12/24) featuring Steve Westfall and Michael DillonTom Susman chats with Delegate Steve Westfall (R-Jackson) about the end of his final Regular Session of the West Virginia Legislature. Westfall is running for Jackson County Commission this coming May.Tom also talks with Michael Dillon of WV Statewide, an online publication that calls itself 'West Virginia's conservative news source'. WV Statewide released a poll of candidate in the upcoming election.2024-03-1353 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (3/11/24) featuring Eric Tarr, Eric Valentine and Jonathan PinsonDuring the waning hours of the Legislature's regular session, Tom Susman caught up with State Senator Eric Tarr (R-Putnam), who also serves as Senate Finance Committee Chair, on his thoughts of the session; Tom also talks with Eric Valentine of Timet, the titanium company that is coming to Millwood in Jackson County; and Tom speaks with Delegate Jonathan Pinson (R-Mason) about what was accomplished during the session.2024-03-1253 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (3/8/24) featuring Dakota BoothTom Susman talks with Dakota Booth, the Wellness Coordinator with Rivers Health, about Rivers Health spring Weight Loss Challenge and a Couch to 5K run they are holding later this spring.Tom also talks with Mike Sigler, an electician from St. Marys, WV, and Dan Poling, a former member of the WV Legislature, about there opposition to a plan by the Senate Finance Committee to reduce unemployment benefits.2024-03-1153 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Final Cup on WMOV (3/8/24)Dave Miller chats with WMOV owner/operator Tom Susman about the final weekend of the West Virginia Legislature's regular session. Susman talks about the extention of the session by one day to deal with budget issues, what the final 72 hours are like for legislators and what the big issues that remain before the end of the session.Dave also shares a press release from the BHE Foundation, on the donation of $45,000 to Jackson County Schools made Thursday night at the county's school board meeting to benefit STEAM and technology programs at the Ravenswood Innovation Center.Dave...2024-03-0853 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (3/5/24) featuring Eric Householder and Mark CurtisTom Susman has a conversation with West Virginia House of Delegates Majority Leader Eric Householder (R-Berkeley), who is also a candidate for State Auditor. They discuss the upcoming election and the end of the Legislature's regular session.Tom also catches up with Mark Curtis, the West Virginia political reporter for NexStar Television (including WOWK in Charleston/Huntington, WBOY in Clarksburg, WTRF in Wheeling, WVNS in Ghent and WDVM in Hagerstown, MD). They discuss what goes into Mark reporting for five stations and what issues are left for the Legislature to work on before the session ends.2024-03-0653 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (3/1/24) featuring Jonathan PinsonTom Susman has a conversation with Delegate Jonathan Pinson (R-Mason) about the upcoming end of the Regular Session of the West Virginia Legislature, as well as the issue of the federal government wanting the state to re-imburse $465 million in COVID funds.It was also Career Day at the State Capitol, with various colleges, universities, technical and trade school on site. Tom caught up with a pair of students from Mason County Schools and a representative from the Roane-Jackson Technical Center.2024-03-0252 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (2/29/24) featuring Mac Warner, Moore Capito and Maggie BlankenshipTom Susman looks at the expansion of cabinet positions within the West Virginia Executive Branch. Tom shares with us his experience as both a legislator and as an acting cabinet member, as well as comments from gubernatorial candidates Mac Warner and Moore Capito, and written statements from the campaigns of Patrick Morrisey and Chris Miller.Joe Stevens has a chat with Maggie Blankenship with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture about a new Farm to Table program that West Virginia farmers can take part in.2024-03-0153 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (2/27/24) featuring Amy Haskins and Amy GradyThe West Virginia Legislature recently discussed relaxing the requirements for school vaccinations, including those for measles. In other states across the country, there are measles outbreaks. Tom Susman talks with Amy Haskins of the Jackson County Health Department about the disease and the vaccine for it.Tom also talks with Senate Education Chairwoman Amy Grady (R-Mason) about pending education legislation before both chambers.2024-02-2853 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Final Cup on WMOV (2/23/24)Dave Miller and Tom Susman discuss the latest happenings with the West Virginia Legislature, as the 60-day regular session has about two weeks left. They also discuss Tom's recent interview with State Senator Mike Stuart (R-Kanawha) on the Senator's desire to re-instate the death penalty for those who murder first responders and for large scale fentanyl dealers.Dave also discusses an arrest made by Ravenswood police Thursday of a suspected Fentanyl dealer, the news of the WVSSAC selecting Charleston to host the state high school football championship games and previews two local girls high school basketball sectional championship...2024-02-2353 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (2/20/24) featuring Steve Westfall and Faith WalkerTom Susman chats with West Virginia House of Delegates member Steve Westfall (R-Jackson) about the push towards the end of the session and progress made on a bill he's sponsoring known as the Biomaker Bill, a bill to help in the fight against cancer.Tom also speaks with Faith Walker, the Director of the Great Bend Museum in Ravenswood, about a special event the museum held Tuesday night, celebrating the restoration and acquisition of a map of the Bend Area from 1796.2024-02-2153 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (2/19/24) featuring Jonathan Pinson and Kevin TriplettTom Susman has a converstation with West Virginia House of Delegates member Jonathan Pinson (R-Mason) about foster care legislation and what he expects over the final 20 days of the legislative session.Tom also speaks with Kevin Triplett of Westbrook Health, a behavioral health center serving Jackson County, who is asking for money from the Legislature for behavioral health.2024-02-2053 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (2/9/24) featuring Doug Skaff and Heather RockholdTom Susman speaks with Doug Skaff, Republican candidate for Secretary of State in West Virginia, about how his campaign is going.Tom also talks with Heather Rockhold of Ohio Health in Athens, Ohio. They discuss Ohio Health's mobile mammography unit, something that the West Virginia Legislature would like to see more of in the Mountain State.2024-02-1153 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (2/6/24) featuring Meghan Parsons and Faith WalkerA recent legal advertisment was placed in the Charleston Gazette-Mail for an RFP for design work for a potential housing development in Jackson County. Our Tom Susman talks with Meghan Parsons, the Associate Director of the Jackson County Development Authority, about what this means and could mean for Jackson County,Tom also speaks with Faith Walker, Director of teh Great Bend Museum in Ravenswood, about the museum's recent donation of the Diary of Henrietta Fitzhugh Barr, the daughter of the founders of Ravenswood, about her time in the area during the Civil War.2024-02-0753 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (2/5/24) featuring Mark Porter and Lora Lynn SnowTom Susman talks with automobile dealer Mark Porter, who recently acquired a GM dealership in Ashland, Kentucky, about the new property and his philosophy when it comes to car sales.Tom also chats with Lora Lynn Snow, from the Ariel Opera House and Ohio Valley Symphony in Gallipolis about an event that happened at the Ariel in 2023 that aired Monday night on WVPBS.2024-02-0653 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (2/2/24) featuring Meghan Parsons and George J. Linsenmeyer IIIA recent study showed that there is a need for housing in both Jackson and Mason Counties in West Virginia with the new economic boom in the area. Tom Susman spoke with Meghan Parsons of the Jackson County Development Authority about the study.Tom also speaks with Dr. George J. Linsenmeyer III, a cardiologist with the Marshall Health Network that is joining Rivers Health, about National Wear Red Day for heart disease awareness.2024-02-0353 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (1/30/24) featuring Randy Pierce and John CaseyTom Susman interviews Randy Pierce, Vice President of Home National Bank. HNB recently announced plans to build a branch in Ravenswood, and as an act of goodwill, paid for the admission for everyone to attend Ravenswood High's boy's basketball game on January 30.Tom also chats with local businessman and contractor John Casey, who has started a new laundry business for employees building the Nucor Corp. plant in Mason County, and could bring it to Jackson County, if successful.2024-01-3153 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (1/29/24) featuring Amy Grady and Joshua HigginbothamTom Susman catches up with State Senator Amy Grady (R-Mason), who is also the chair of the Senate Education Committee, about the issue of teachers handling disruptive students and what legislative support might be coming teachers' way.Tom also speak with former House of Delegates member Joshua Higginbotham, who announced his candidacy for Agriculture Commissioner in West Virginia.2024-01-3053 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (1/26/24) featuring Steve Westfall and Todd BenzingerTom Susman meets up with Delegate Steve Westfall and talk about Westfall's bill to help cancer patients in West Virginia fight their illness and discuss the legislative session so far.Michael Susman talks with former Cincinnati Reds first baseman Todd Benzinger, who was part of the Cincinnati Reds Winter Caravan stop in Mason on Thursday,2024-01-2753 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (1/24/24) featuring Nick Krall, David Bell, Marty Brennaman and Kelley AdcockTom Susman represented WMOV at the Cincinnati Reds Radio Affliates Day at Great American Ballpark earlier this week. While there, Tom caught up with Reds GM Nick Krall, Manager David Bell and legendary broadcaster Marty Brennaman.Joe Stevens has his weekly conversation with Kelley Adcock of Main Street Ripley about some upcoming musical acts to the Historic Alpine Theater.2024-01-2653 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (1/19/24) featuring Denise Toler and Dana FerrellTom Susman catches up with Denise Toler of WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital about the hospital's new clinic in Ravenswood and new podiatrist on staff at JGH.Tom also has a chat with House of Delegates member Dana Ferrell, who is looking to introduce legislation to reverse the affects of a bill last year that opened the High School athlete transfer portal.2024-01-2353 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Final Cup on WMOV (1/18/24) featuring Amy Haskins and Jonathan PinsonTom Susman is in for Dave Miller in this episode of the Final Cup. Tom has a chat with Amy Haskins with the Jackson County Health Department about COVID, RSV and a rise in measles outbreaks through the country.Tom also discusses news that the West Virginia Republican Party is looking to close its primary and keep independent voters from participating.And Tom catches up with House of Delegates member Jonathan Pinson.2024-01-2353 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (1/12/24) featuring Jonathan Pinson and Jim StrawnTom Susman gets an update from House of Delegates member Jonathan Pinson of Mason County on how the session is progressing and his new appointment as Deputy Majority Whip.Tom also talks with Jim Strawn about the West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show at the Charleston Coliseum and Civic Center next week.2024-01-1353 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (1/9/24) featuring Ross Mellinger, Stephani Vealey and Jessica PiattTom Susman chats with Jackson County Sheriff Ross Mellinger about National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and what it means to our local LEOs.Tom also talks with Stephani Vealey and Jessica Piatt of the Jackson County Community Foundation and the Mason County Community Foundation about their annual scholarship program and the application period that just started.2024-01-1053 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Final Cup on WMOV (1/9/24) featuring Jeremy Smith and Happy Joe ParsonsTom Susman speaks with Jeremy Smith of First Choice Services, the West Virginia Navigator program for the Affordable Care Act. January 9 is Cover West Virginia Day, a day where West Virginians without health insurance can visit health providers and find out about various coverage.Tom also hears from Happy Joe Parsons, candidate for the House of Delegates from Jackson County.2024-01-1053 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Final Cup on WMOV (1/8/24) featuring Mark CurtisTom Susman is in for Dave Miller today. Tom chats with Mark Curtis, the political reporter for Nexstar Television in West Virginia (WOWK, WBOY, WVNS, WTRF) about the upcoming legislative session and the candidate filing period.Tom also revisits his interview with WV Economical Development Secretary Mitch Carmichael from January 5's Valley today.2024-01-1053 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (1/5/24) featuring Mitch Carmichael and Daniel LinvilleTom Susman talks with West Virginia Secretary of Economic Development Mitch Carmichael about the announcement made earlier this week about electronic company LG investing over $700 million in West Virginia.Tom also chats with Delegate Daniel Linville (R-Cabell), who serves as the chair of the Technology and Infrastructure Committee, about plans for broadband expansion during this year's regular session.2024-01-0653 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (1/2/24) featuring Matthew Clark and Mike StuartTom Susman speaks with attorney Matthew Clark, who represented Mason County in West Virginia's lawsuit against opioid makers, about the county seeing it first share of the state's $1 billion payout.Tom also talks with State Senator Mike Stuart, a candidate for Attorney General in West Virginia, about how he wants to build the AGs office, if elected, instead of relying on outside litigators.2024-01-0353 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (12/29/23) featuring Steve Westfall and Josh MillerTom Susman talks with Steve Westfall, member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, on the upcoming session and about his run for Jackson County Commission in 2024.Tom also hears from Ravenswood mayor Josh Miller about progress the city has made during 2023 on several projects around town.2024-01-0253 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Final Cup on WMOV (12/29/23) featuring Mitch Carmichael, Joe Stevens and Bill HeisTom Susman fills in for Dave Miller on this episode of the Final Cup. Tom talks with Mitch Carmichael, the Secretary of the West Virginia Economic Development Authority, about what development has come to West Virginia in 2023.Tom then chats with WMOV's Joe Stevens, who also serves as the executive director of the West Virginia Ski Areas Association, about skiing conditions in WV as the new year begins,Tom also re-airs his interview with Ravenswood High principal Bill Heis from the Valley Today from December 28.2024-01-0253 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (12/22/23) featuring Ben Nease and Jonathan PinsonTom Susman has a chat with Mayor-elect Ben Nease of Middleport, Ohio. They discussed Nease's vision for the city and what made his campaign for mayor successful.Tom also speaks with Jonathan Pinson, member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, and pastor at the Grace Baptist Church in Point Pleasant, about what is the true meaning of Christmas.2023-12-2653 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (12/19/23, Hour 2) featuring Megan Parsons and June KuhnTom Susman checks in with Jackson County Economic Development Authority Associate Director Megan Parsons about the JCEDA's activities in 2023, what's ahead for them in 2024 and the latest on the project in Millwood.Tom also chats with June Kuhn, the Director of Emergency Services with Rivers Health, about what to do if someone has a health or emergency issue over the holidays and the doctor's office is closed.2023-12-2038 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (12/19/23, Hour 1) featuring Megan Parsons and June KuhnTom Susman checks in with Jackson County Economic Development Authority Associate Director Megan Parsons about the JCEDA's activities in 2023, what's ahead for them in 2024 and the latest on the project in Millwood.Tom also chats with June Kuhn, the Director of Emergency Services with Rivers Health, about what to do if someone has a health or emergency issue over the holidays and the doctor's office is closed.2023-12-2053 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (12/18/23, Hour 2) featuring Amy Haskins and Shelly RanegarTom Susman chats with Amy Haskins, Adminstrator for the Jackson County Health Department, about the rise in cases of COVID, RSV and the Flu going on, and how people can take preventative measures from making themselves or someone else sick.Tom also talks with Shelly Ranegar, a bereavement counselor with Holzer Health, about how people who have lost a loved one can deal with the grief of the loss during the holiday season.2023-12-1938 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (12/18/23, Hour 1) featuring Amy Haskins and Shelly RanegarTom Susman chats with Amy Haskins, Adminstrator for the Jackson County Health Department, about the rise in cases of COVID, RSV and the Flu going on, and how people can take preventative measures from making themselves or someone else sick.Tom also talks with Shelly Ranegar, a bereavement counselor with Holzer Health, about how people who have lost a loved one can deal with the grief of the loss during the holiday season.2023-12-1953 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (12/15/23, Hour 2) featuring Ryan White and Patrick MorriseyTom Susman talks with Ryan White, who on December 15 announced his candidacy for the West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals.Tom also catches up with West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on the latest happenings with the AG's office and how his campaign for governor is going.2023-12-1838 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (12/15/23, Hour 1) featuring Ryan White and Patrick MorriseyTom Susman talks with Ryan White, who on December 15 announced his candidacy for the West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals.Tom also catches up with West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on the latest happenings with the AG's office and how his campaign for governor is going.2023-12-1853 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (12/12/23, Hour 2) featuring Kaitlyn Halley and Dr. David ClaymanTom Susman chats with Kaitlyn Halley with the Gallia Convention and Visitor's Bureau about the upcoming Heritage Light Tour in downtown Gallipolis on December 14.Tom also has a discussion with Dr. David Clayman, a Charleston psychologist, about holiday stress and what folks can do to deal with it.2023-12-1338 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (12/12/23, Hour 1) featuring Kaitlyn Halley and Dr. David ClaymanTom Susman chats with Kaitlyn Halley with the Gallia Convention and Visitor's Bureau about the upcoming Heritage Light Tour in downtown Gallipolis on December 14.Tom also has a discussion with Dr. David Clayman, a Charleston psychologist, about holiday stress and what folks can do to deal with it.2023-12-1353 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (12/11/23, Hour 2) featuring Mac Warner and Will HosaflookTom Susman chats with West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner, a candidate for governor, for an explanation on comments Warner made during last week's GOP Gubernatorial Debate about the 2020 presidential election being stolen by the CIA and by Facebook.Tom also checks in with Superintendent of Jackson County Schools Will Hosaflook on the news that JCS has been awarded over $13.5 million to renovate Ripley Middle School.2023-12-1238 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (12/11/23, Hour 1) featuring Mac Warner and Will HosaflookTom Susman chats with West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner, a candidate for governor, for an explanation on comments Warner made during last week's GOP Gubernatorial Debate about the 2020 presidential election being stolen by the CIA and by Facebook.Tom also checks in with Superintendent of Jackson County Schools Will Hosaflook on the news that JCS has been awarded over $13.5 million to renovate Ripley Middle School.2023-12-1253 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (12/8/23, Hour 2) featuring Kris Warner and Lora Lynn SnowTom Susman talks with Kris Warner, Republican candidate for Secretary of State in West Virginia, also the younger brother of current SOS Mac Warner, about why he's running for the office.Tom also chats with Lora Lynn Snow of the Ariel Opera House in Gallipolis about two concerts happening over the weekend.2023-12-1038 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (12/8/23, Hour 1) featuring Kris Warner and Lora Lynn SnowTom Susman talks with Kris Warner, Republican candidate for Secretary of State in West Virginia, also the younger brother of current SOS Mac Warner, about why he's running for the office.Tom also chats with Lora Lynn Snow of the Ariel Opera House in Gallipolis about two concerts happening over the weekend.2023-12-1053 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (12/5/23, Hour 2) featuring Jonathan Pinson and John HobackTom Susman talks with West Virginia House of Delegates member Jonathan Pinson of Mason County about corrections officers in the state. They discuss the governor's announcement to CO vacancies being filled and what the delegate feels can be done to recruit more officers.Tom also chats with John Hoback, President of Home National Bank. Home National announced that they have acquired land in Ravenswood and will be building a branch in the city over the course of the next year. They talk about why Ravenswood and what Home National can bring to the community.2023-12-0638 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (12/5/23, Hour 1) featuring Jonathan Pinson and John HobackTom Susman talks with West Virginia House of Delegates member Jonathan Pinson of Mason County about corrections officers in the state. They discuss the governor's announcement to CO vacancies being filled and what the delegate feels can be done to recruit more officers.Tom also chats with John Hoback, President of Home National Bank. Home National announced that they have acquired land in Ravenswood and will be building a branch in the city over the course of the next year. They talk about why Ravenswood and what Home National can bring to the community.2023-12-0653 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (12/4/23, Hour 2) featuring Dick Waybright and Kent LeonhardtTom Susman catches up with Jackson County Commission President Dick Waybright on what the commission has accomplished so far this fiscal year and what they hope to do for the rest of the year.Tom also talks with West Virginia Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt about the availability of Christmas trees across the state.2023-12-0538 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (12/4/23, Hour 1) featuring Dick Waybright and Kent LeonhardtTom Susman catches up with Jackson County Commission President Dick Waybright on what the commission has accomplished so far this fiscal year and what they hope to do for the rest of the year.Tom also talks with West Virginia Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt about the availability of Christmas trees across the state.2023-12-0553 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (11/28/23, Hour 2) featuring Susan White and Joe StevensTom Susman catches up with Susan White, the executive director of the Meigs County Chamber of Commerce, on the importance of shopping locally during the holiday season and the Chamber's Awards Gala at the Blakeslee Center on December 14.Tom also chats with WMOV's Joe Stevens, who also heads up the West Virginia Ski Association, on the opening of ski areas in West Virgina, such as Snowshoe Resort in Pocahontas County, this weekend.2023-11-2938 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (11/28/23, Hour 1) featuring Susan White and Joe StevensTom Susman catches up with Susan White, the executive director of the Meigs County Chamber of Commerce, on the importance of shopping locally during the holiday season and the Chamber's Awards Gala at the Blakeslee Center on December 14.Tom also chats with WMOV's Joe Stevens, who also heads up the West Virginia Ski Association, on the opening of ski areas in West Virgina, such as Snowshoe Resort in Pocahontas County, this weekend.2023-11-2950 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (11/27/23 Hour 2) featuring Steven Allen Adams and Chris ClarkTom Susman chats with Steven Allen Adams, the political reporter for Ogden Newspapers in West Virginia, including the Parkersburg News & Sentinel, about issues in higher education across the Mountain State, from WVU's budget woes to Shepherd University's right sizing to Bluefield State University's accreditation being questioned.Later, Tom speaks with Chris Clark, the mayor of Mason, WV, about the town's upcoming Christmas parade and Breakfast with Santa.2023-11-2838 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (11/27/23 Hour 1) featuring Steven Allen Adams and Chris ClarkTom Susman chats with Steven Allen Adams, the political reporter for Ogden Newspapers in West Virginia, including the Parkersburg News & Sentinel, about issues in higher education across the Mountain State, from WVU's budget woes to Shepherd University's right sizing to Bluefield State University's accreditation being questioned.Later, Tom speaks with Chris Clark, the mayor of Mason, WV, about the town's upcoming Christmas parade and Breakfast with Santa.2023-11-2853 minThe Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Final Cup on WMOV (11/21/23) featuring Tom Susman and Ceason RansonWMOV owner/operator Tom Susman joins Dave Miller to preview the release of the new WMOV/America Pulse Poll on Wednesday, November 22; Dave then talks with Ceason Ranson with the Ripley Rotary Club about their Adopt-A-Family program.2023-11-2753 min