Ed McDonald

We discussed Three upcoming local events. Beth Maszor discusses volunteer opportunities for this summer’s Energy Express program in Mineral County. Randy Crane previews the Mineral County STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) Festival, March 28, on the WVU Potomac State College campus. Jill Baldinger invites local artists to submit work in the spirit of renowned illustrator Leslie Thrasher for exhibition and competition as part of the 2020 Minco Music and Arts Heritage Festival, coming in May.
Listen to Energy Express program, Mineral County STEM Festival and 2020 Minco Music and Arts Heritage Festival

Ashley Centofonti from Mineral County Tourism joins us to talk about the county’s participation in the March 21 regional celebration of All Things Maple.

Ed and Karen McDonald share a personal story about the importance of Braille literacy and their participation in the recent Regional Braille Challenge at the WV School for the Blind in Romney. Includes thoughts and comments from three Challenge contestants and from the event coordinator.
Listen to All Things Maple + Regional Braille Challenge

Ed and Karen McDonald share a personal story about the importance of Braille literacy and their participation in the recent Regional Braille Challenge at the WV School for the Blind in Romney. Includes thoughts and comments from three Challenge contestants and from the event coordinator.
Listen to Braille Literacy Challenge held at West Virginia School for the /blind

At the age of 89, Rev. Harry Coleman shares recollections of growing up in the community of Piedmont and attending segregated schools; a lifelong career in the ministry of the United Methodist Church; and his involvement in the struggle for civil rights. He also expresses some sobering thoughts about the current state of human rights and social justice in America.
Listen to Black History Month with Rev. Harry Coleman

For most of his eighty years, lifelong Mineral County resident Bill Pancake has pursued a passion for aviation as both a pilot and an aircraft mechanic. He has earned many awards and recognitions over the years, and earlier this year, he was recognized as the 2020 honoree during Mineral County Days at the Capitol in Charleston. This week’s Magazine features an hour-long conversation with Bill Pancake. He shares stories, anecdotes, and reflections about flying and family, including his first solo flight on his sixteenth birthday, his marriage of 57 years, and his recognition by the FAA in 2018 as aircraft maintenance technician of the year. It’s a look into the life of an outstanding Mineral Countian in his own words on this edition of Mountain Streams Magazine.

Listen to Interview with Bill Pancake, Mineral County Aviation Pioneer

A Time To Keep” was a series of LP’s produced and released by NBC News. Each contained a nearly hour-long audio documentary, recapping news and events from a particular year. Listen to 1963 program with President John F. Kennedy assassination.