BY MIKE NOLTING A Fairmont State University professor was charged this week with 28 sex crimes, some involving juveniles in Marion County. Professor John O’Connor was taken […]
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Mon Commission provides funding for Little Creek PSD project
MORGANTOWN — Some current and future customers of the Little Creek Public Service District living in Monongalia County are getting assistance from the Monongalia County Commission. The […]
Farmington No. 9 service set today: 78 miners died in the 1968 disaster
The desk clerk at the motel in Fairmont had to look twice. “Huh?” he wondered. “What the heck was that?” The paperclips and pens collected in that […]
Marion 7-Eleven sells $50K Powerball ticket
CHARLESTON — A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was purchased at 7-Eleven on Main Street in Rivesville. The ticket matched four numbers plus the Power Ball, and the […]
A look at campaign money for Preston, Marion and Taylor House of Delegates races
MORGANTOWN — With the election just days away, here’s a look at campaign fundraising and spending for House of Delegates races in Preston, Marion and Taylor counties. […]
WVU Medicine Fairmont Medical opens Sleep Evaluation Center
WVU TODAY Patients in the Marion County area can now access sleep medicine studies and consultations close to home at the new Sleep Evaluation Center at WVU […]
Authorities confirm 3 deaths in Marion Co. plane crash
At least three people died Thursday night in a plane crash in Marion County. Names of the victims were not released. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department released […]
Gov. Justice declares State of Preparedness for 41 counties ahead of potential flooding
Most of West Virginia — including Monongalia, Preston and Marion counties — is expected to experience heavy rain today and Friday. This could lead to flooding, especially […]
Black Diamond Council takes nuts and candy to veterans in four states for Valentine’s Day
CHARLESTON — The Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council donated nearly 2,000 packages of nuts and candy to local veteran organizations as part of the Care to […]
Marion legislators oppose bill and DHHR plan to close John Manchin Health Center in Fairmont
MORGANTOWN – Marion County’s three delegates and state senators said in a Tuesday press release that they oppose HB 4365, to close three of the state’s four […]