Lyn Widmyer

Ascend WV offers $12,000 over 2 years to encourage people living outside West Virginia to bring their jobs and businesses to our state. Evelyn Alberty took advantage of the program to move to WV from Arizona. Hear more about Ascend WV and Evelyn’s experiences in this video.

Katie is the owner of Bolivar Bread Bakery. The bakery is small and Katie plans to keep it that way so people — not machines — make the delicious rolls and breads they sell.

John Amos is founder of SkyTruth based in Shepherdstown, WV. SkyTruth uses satellite imagery to identify environmental threats around the world. Learn about their latest project Cerulean, which detects chronic oil pollution from ocean vessels and offshore oil platforms.

Stephen Skinner’s law firm has identified and analyzed the worst intersections in Jefferson County, WV. The increase in traffic due to new development often exceeds the capacity of the road system. Stephen talks about safety issues and why residents need to express their concerns to the WV Department of Highways. Check out Stephen’s website: http://skinnerfirm.com/intersections Check out the firm’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SkinnerFirm

Matt Knott started as a raft guide at River Riders while still in college. He now owns the business and is offering more and more recreational opportunities, including a water park and snow tubing course. Learn more about Matt's mission to make Jefferson County an outdoor playground.

Richard McDonald has been an educator for 54 years. He officially retired in 2011 from Wright Denny Intermediate School but continues to substitute teach there. Hear this legendary teacher share his thoughts on education and watch as he demonstrates the patented Mr. Mac stare down of unruly students.

Randy Tremba is a retired Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church pastor. His book The Bible Reexamined offers new insights into the Bible and explains why Eve is a hero.

Because of my mom, our family crossed the Atlantic on the SS United States in 1969. Now the aged ship is being prepared in Mobile Alabama to become the world's largest artificial reef. Seeing the ship in drydock rekindled memories of my family's voyage and my mom’s determination that we enjoy a trip of a lifetime even though she was seriously ill.

Wedding season is upon us! What’s new? What’s different? Leanne Cobb shares her thoughts after organizing and planning more than 125 weddings.

The Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 ended US control of the canal and ensured its neutrality. West Virginia Senator Robert Byrd successfully navigated the treaty through the Senate. Ray Smock, noted historian and resident scholar at Shepherd University, tells us more. This is a timely topic in view of President Trump's interest in regaining US control of the canal.

Liz Wheeler recently retired as Director of the Jefferson County Farmland Protection Board. To date, local farmers have placed permanent easements on almost 7000 acres of farmland. Listen to my conversation with Liz to learn more about the easement program and more about Liz's culinary career.

During his 51 year coaching career at Jefferson High School, John Lowery amassed 1399 wins and only 350 losses. He is the winningest high school coach in the state. John shares the qualities of a successful baseball player and reflects on his future as a coach.

Sara Howle, Assistant Director at the Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library, explains how to get electronic access to books, magazines, movies and even tutoring for free— and all you need is a library card. West Virginia Library Commission: www.librarycommission.wv.gov To access services, click on State Library Patrons to sign up for a card. Libraries in Jefferson County, West Virginia: Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library (304.535.2301) South Jefferson Public Library (304.715.6227) Shepherdstown Public Library (304.876.2783) Charles Town Library (304.535.2301)

I am NOT a West Virginia state senator but AI (artificial intelligence) thinks I am. John Maxey explains why.

AI (Artificial Intelligence) is here to stay and only getting stronger and more pervasive. John gives us a basic course on how AI affects our lives. Subscribe for more videos from Lyn!

Karen and her husband sold their house 10 years ago and have been travelling ever since. Karen talks about how pet sitting has allowed her to travel the globe.

After 50 years, George Rutherford is completing his last term as president of the Jefferson County NAACP. Learn of his proudest achievements as a civil rights activist and his advice to those wishing to continue the struggle. Thumbnail picture credit: Steve Pavey

Henrietta Lacks died in 1951 but her immortal cells live on. HeLa cells have been instrumental in medical advances that have saved millions of lives. Dr. Sara Reynolds explains why the cells are immortal and shows us a living HeLa cell at her laboratory at Shepherd University. Welcome to Jefferson County, Ms. Lacks!