Joseph Nevera’s trial on a charge of first-degree murder has been rescheduled to April 14, Monongalia County Prosecutor Gabrielle Muccicola said. Nevera, whose trial was originally set for Tuesday, was […]
Author: Jim Bissett/ The Dominion Post
Building it: Fairmont State grad program in architecture earns national accreditation
FAIRMONT – Josh Merritt found himself in lofty circumstances this past summer at Fairmont State University. How lofty? Try more than 30 feet up on scaffolding, as he helped craft […]
Disc golf competitors ready to let ’em soar at the 22nd Ice Bowl
FAIRMONT – There are a lot of trees to be found in rustic Morris Park and its 112 acres reaching high in the hills above Pleasant Valley near Fairmont. Oaks, […]
Marion BOE takes on home improvement — in an institutional way
FAIRMONT – The Marion County Board of Education is aiming to get students right where they live. During the school day, that is. The district has retained the services of […]
Family with deep roots digs in after fire takes their home
MORGANTOWN – Sometimes, it’s more than just a house. It’s a heartbeat. This particular dwelling at 929 Bloody Run Road built by the Ayersman family more than 60 years ago […]
Go a-storyin’ next month at Fairmont State
FAIRMONT – Lee Maynard, the late reporter and novelist known for weaving scatological tales of his occasionally misspent youth in the Mountain State in the 1950s – began practicing the […]
Ballot for May primary crowded in Marion County
FAIRMONT – Political veterans are dominating the May 12 primary ballot in Marion County. Tom Mainella, Dan Weber, Barry Bledsoe and David Kennedy – all of whom have served on […]
Registration now on for Summer Avalanche
MORGANTOWN – With all this winter weather of late, can an avalanche be far behind? One is brewing, in fact, and Monongalia County Schools couldn’t be happier. Registration kicked off […]
Digging in, having fun: Don and Helen Pyle, wed on Groundhog Day 1951, are celebrating their 75th anniversary
MOUNT MORRIS, Pa. – No shadow of a doubt here. Don Pyle knew Helen Stiles was the one for him. And when he proposed, she said yes. That’s why they […]
Elks ‘Kidpreneur’ event looking for the next big star in business
MORGANTOWN – Say you’re a kid. A kid with a brain for business – whether you shovel walks for spending money or harbor big dreams for owning your own company […]
