This week, Hurricane Helene devastated central Appalachia and disrupted the lives of people in recovery. Also, in West Virginia, fur trapping continues, even in the 21st century. And, baseball is America’s past-time. One league is making the game more inclusive.
West Virginia Public Broadcasting is proud to announce an original audio drama production “The Last Train to Glen Alum.” Experience the golden age of radio while learning about the 1914 Glen Alum mine payroll robbery, murder and chase through the hills of Mingo County.
“The Last Train to Glen Alum” audio drama premieres Friday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. on your local WVPB radio station. The broadcast will conclude with a discussion with a historian on the robbery and the conditions that led to it from a historical perspective. Written by Eric Douglas and produced by Landon Mitchell, this audio drama stars a number of local voice actors and volunteers.
(In order of appearance)
Deborah Fernsell – Narrator
Jim Wolfe – O.H. Booten
Joe Stephens – Joey Sipple
Jim Lange – Doc Amick/Rudy
Lance Schrader – Joe Sheilor
Ethan Rayment – E.D. Johnson/Ed Mounts
Joseph Zecevic – Luigi/Sheriff Greenway Hatfield
Brad Kinder – Foreman Bill
Landon Mitchell – Engineer/Runner
Zack Harold – Rush Slater
Bill Lynch – Sanford Hatfield
Stan Bumgardner – Tony Gaujot
Danny Boyd – Red Bill
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