Heard every weekday morning from 8-9am on NewsTalk 1230, WFVA, host Ted Schubel talks with Fredericksburg, Virginia, area leaders about events and issues affecting the region.
Town Talk REcent Episodes
Town Talk: Alexis Innis/Red Cross Blood Services
Alexis Innis with the local Red Cross talks about the need for blood donors and sponsors to hold blood drives. She also talks about giving blood in these COVID times.
Town Talk: Meg Bohmke/Stafford Board of Supervisors
Stafford Board of Supervisors Chairman Meg Bohmke (Falmouth) talks about race relation discussions in Stafford, downtown Stafford, and local government during a pandemic.
Town Talk: Stafford CARES Act/John Holden
Stafford Economic Development and Tourism Director John Holden discusses CARES Act Funding-3 business grants for Stafford County. Details beginning Friday morning on www.GoStaffordVA.com beginning at 9am Friday. Grant opens August 17th, closes August 26th.
Town Talk: Micah Ministries/Meghann Cotter
Meghann Cotter with Micah Ministries talks about a grant to move homeless in motels to homes. Now what’s needed are landords.
Town Talk: Legal Aid Works
Legal Aid Work’s Ann Kloeckner talks about unemployment benefits, protections for tenants and the upcoming special General Assembly session. legalaidworks.org
Town Talk: Mental Health America of Fredericksburg
Jordan Alpert and Cathleen Pessolano with Mental Health America of Fredericksburg talk about their work in the community, depression and suicide warning signs, the Another Day virtual walk and Share a Smile signs. mhafred.org
Town Talk: Patrick A'Hearn/Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
Patrick A’Hearn previews the Sip and Song Supper Club and the tentative plan moving forward. riversidedt.com
Town Talk: Allen and Allen Hometown Heroes
Allen and Allen’s Hometown Heroes 2020. Allen and Allen Fredericksburg attorney Danielle Bringard and Hometown Hero Neesa Hart. Neesa organized signs for Stafford County High School graduates. allenandallen.com
Town Talk: Rappahannock United Way
Rappahannock United Way President Janel Donohue talks about the new ALICE report (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) and what it tells us about the region. Also information on the Rent and Mortgage Assistance program available locally.
Erin Creighton: Central Rappahannock Regional Library
The Adult Services Department Head at the Porter Branch talks about holds pickups at the Towne Centre Branch, Music on the Steps, Virtual PAWS for Reading and Lunch and Learn.
