The Talk Of The Town

Mon County Commissioners Sean Sikora, Tom Bloom and Jeff Arnett are in-studio for the show talking about a variety of issues as 2024 comes to a close. 

It's a Christmas Eve edition. Dave's sister Brooke stops by. Football Commentator John Halbritter and Dave's wife, Jenna makes a surprise appearance. 

Former hosts Kay Murray, Sunshine Wiles and Sarah Giosi are in the studio for the entire hour in one of the best shows of the year. 

Talking to a couple of area non-profits. Libera has been awarded a major grant for transitional housing for at-risk young women. The Salvation Army is also holding an Angel Tree event and the Red Kettle drive continues. 

Brad McElhinny stops by. Morgantown Basketball Coach Dave Tallman previews the Little General Holiday Classic at Morgantown High this weekend. 

UHS Punter, Jimmy Gregg, raised money for childhood cancer research with every punt this season. He joins the show. Plus a recap of Morgantown City Council's meeting. 

Todd Forbes, Mon County Sheriff-elect, was sworn-in Monday. He stops by to discuss priorities going into office, including school safety. Kyle Wiggs previews the Frisco Bowl. Dave discusses what happens when sports and politics collide and when they don't. 

Mon County is getting sued over is Vehicle and Pedestrian Safety Ordinance. Plus, an event coming up this weekend for anyone touched by addiction. 

A recap of Morgantown City Council's discussion of the police and fire pension fund. 

Chuck Campbell, President of the local Firefighters' Association, talks about the city's pension problems. Morgantown will be looking for a new city manager. 

Greg Carey discusses Neal Brown's firing and what is next for WVU Football. How did the city of Morgantown end up with $100 million in unfunded liabilities with the fire and police pension fund? 

Congressman-elect Riey Moore talks about his transition to Capitol Hill. Joe Brocato previews the HS Football Playoffs and recaps the WVU Soccer win. 

Dr. Clay Marsh & Ret. Gen. James Hoyer are co-chairs of the United Way of Mon and Preston Counties fundraising campaign. They join the show. Accuweather's Jeff Nordeen has the latest on possible snow. Dave recaps another tense city council meeting. 

Dave Jecklin, co-host of High School Game Night and attorney, breaks down the supreme court decision on high school football playoffs. Mike Nolting recaps a busy day in news. 

Morgantown High AD John Bowers weighs in on the HS Football Playoff saga and explains the logistical challenges of being in a holding pattern. Duncan McIntyre, CEO of Highland Electric Fleet, talks about transitioning to electric school buses. 

A preview of the busy Thanksgiving Day travel period coming up. Joe Brocato has the latest on the high school football playoff saga, Mountaineer football and WVU Soccer. 

The latest on the HS Football Playoffs and fund with numbers from the General Election. 

John Kelley, WAJR Football Analysit and UHS Football Coach, shares his thoughts on the high school football playoff debacle. Plus, Dave has an update on the camping ban saga in Morgantown.