Community group plans to redevelop, preserve building By Jana MackinNewsroom@DominionPost.com What sublime ruin the old Fairmont YMCA: A Neoclassical, tripartite temple on Fairmont Avenue, once dedicated to the glory of […]
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It’s fun to fix up the YMCA
Groups work to restore old building to its former glory By Jana Mackin Newsroom@DominionPost.com For decades, the old YMCA building has loomed over downtown Fairmont as an edifice of neglect. While […]
There are ways to enjoy fall safely
Outdoor activities offer options to get out during COVID by Olivia Murray OMurray@DominionPost.com The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a wrench in the autumn and holiday festivities of Americans. Fear of disease […]
Halloween Haunts: Fairmont residents decorate homes for the holiday
FAIRMONT — Between wailing banshees, howling werewolves and mummy “wrap” music — well, it’s enough to wake the dead in Fairmont, as Halloween nears.Of course, that’s the object of the […]
Mon Health holds a ribbon cutting for new physicians building in Fairmont
Mon Health Primary Care, Cardiology is expanding its footprint in Marion County with a ribbon cutting of its new location in the Fairmont Technology Park. “The residents of Marion County […]
Mon Health takes first step toward new hospital
Mon Health System will begin construction later this month on a physician office building in Fairmont, a first step toward building the Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital. “We’re excited to […]
NASA IV & V Facility, W.Va. leaders celebrate Katherine Johnson Day
Newsroom@DominionPost.com FAIRMONT — After going decades as a hidden figure in her work for NASA, Katherine Johnson’s legacy as a mathematician, barrier-breaking Black woman and West Virginian was recognized Wednesday […]
Free screening for COVID-19 in Fairmont
FAIRMONT – How do you box out COVID-19? A basketball player for the WVU Mountaineers had a three-point answer Thursday in Fairmont. “Wear a mask,” Jalen Bridges said. “Practice social […]
Mural Honors Historic Figures
FSU professor, students dedicate art to black history Fairmont’s Palatine Park has a new mural — under the bridge separating its north and south sides — which honors some of […]
Falcons Fighting for the Arts hosts press conference June 8
Fairmont State University Board of Governors voted in May to discontinue music and theater programs at the end of the next academic year.It didn’t take long for an advocacy group […]
