Just about every corner of the globe is experiencing negativity – with mass shootings, political and personal conflicts and just-plain social unrest breaking out every minute. Hardly a good tone […]
Author: Jim Bissett/ The Dominion Post
Mon Schools readying for 2026 district spelling bee
Brian Kiehl says he expects things will be hunky-dory for the 2026 Monongalia County Schools Spelling Bee, which takes off Jan. 21 at the district’s central offices in Sabraton. “Yes, […]
Pierpont CTC launches presidential search
FAIRMONT – The search for a new president of Pierpont Community and Technical College has officially begun. Pierpont wants to have a new president in place by April 2026, the […]
A chance to dance: YCF honors a mom and teacher’s legacy
As judged by the weather standards of coastal Massachusetts … this one was a not-quite Nor’easter. Still, everyone who grew up there was quite certain the rain storm that lashed […]
Fairmont State partnership fast-tracks med school admissions
FAIRMONT – Getting into medical school is making for more POMP and a lot less circumstance for Emma Christie and Olivia Lowther. The two Fairmont State students are bound for […]
Definitely not the North Pole: Gusting winds and a chagrined Santa
MONONGAH – It’s not every Yule that Santa ends up on his own “naughty” list, but that’s what happened overnight Thursday in Monongah. Don’t judge the Big Guy too harshly, […]
Citizens ask Mon BOE to respect the original 1925 deed for Suncrest Primary property
A poignant thing happened on the way to the start of the demolition of the former Suncrest Primary School two years ago. When the heavy equipment showed up that December […]
Church raises $30K for Tygart Valley United Way campaign
FAIRMONT – Do unto others. A church in Fairmont put that timeless call most of us learned as kindergarten and Sunday school kids into action two weeks ago. That’s when […]
Weekend’s Arctic onslaught was fleeting
FAIRMONT – A majority of north-central West Virginia was still digging out Monday after a pre-winter calling card over the weekend. The storm clamped down with Arctic cold and copious […]
Feast of the Seven Fishes Festival served up this weekend in Fairmont: It’s the 19th annual of the Yule event that celebrates food and family
FAIRMONT – Mangia, mangia. And Buon Natale, too. It’s once again time for the Feast of the Seven Fishes Festival in Fairmont. The 2025 edition of the gathering that celebrates […]
