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‘A lot of big hugs’

2012-02-10T05:04:00-05:00

Food pantries exist to help people that are struggling, people that need a hand at a time when no one else seems to care.
But what happens when the pantry is struggling?

Strict EPA rules lead to closures

2012-02-10T05:03:00-05:00

Based on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rules, FirstEnergy Corp. has to close the Rivesville Power Station and two other coal-fired power plants in the state, said FirstEnergy spokesman Mark Durbin.

‘Coffee with Congress’ brings D.C. to county

2012-02-10T05:02:00-05:00

The local Chamber of Commerce’s “Coffee with Congress” series brings Washington, D.C., to Marion County.
Congressman Nick Rahall will be the guest speaker for the upcoming event in the series, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 18, at noon at the Robert H. Mollohan Research Center in Fairmont’s I-79 Technology Park.

Five dogs die after being shot

2012-02-10T05:01:00-05:00

It’s easy to take animals for granted. Sometimes, sadly, familiarity can lead to abuse.
Five dogs, a mother and four puppies, are dead after being shot and left to die in Rachel. Marion County officials are investigating.

WVU Children’s Hospital Gala set Saturday

2012-02-10T05:00:00-05:00

Snow arrived just in time this week as the West Virginia University Children’s Hospital Gala gets under way with the theme “It’s a Winter Wonderland.”
Organizers chose that theme to herald the return of the event to its original Valentine’s Day weekend time slot after it was held during the spring for the past two years.

Fairmont man indicted on child pornography charge

2012-02-10T05:00:00-05:00

A Fairmont man has been indicted by the Office of the United States Attorney Northern District of West Virginia on a child pornography charge.
Clyde Bates, 67, was named in a one-count indictment charging him with possession of child pornography in Fairmont on Aug. 27, 2010.

A brighter day

2012-02-09T05:19:00-05:00

Sitting on a pink polka blanket with pink bows tied around her ears, Pebbles the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel brightens up the day of a patient at the Arbors at Fairmont nursing home.
“I always had a dog,” said Max — who preferred that his last name not be used — to Pebbles’ human, Sharon Spevock.

‘New heights’ NASA’s mission

2012-02-09T05:17:00-05:00

The NASA Independent Verification & Validation Facility in Fairmont has accomplished a lot over the years, but also has a long way to go, said Gregory Blaney.
Partnerships will allow the agency to continue to move forward.

Man indicted on 14 counts of sexual abuse

2012-02-09T05:16:00-05:00

A Mannington man has been indicted by the Marion County grand jury on 14 counts of sexual abuse.
James Edward Carpenter, 34, of 100 Parkview Drive, Apt. 101, Mannington, is charged with four counts of first-degree sexual abuse and 10 counts of sexual abuse by parent, guardian or custodian.

BB&T to remain a part of Farmington community

2012-02-09T05:15:00-05:00

Thanks to community members who made their voices heard, the BB&T branch in Farmington is staying open for business.
The office was full of excitement and hugs Wednesday as employees and community members celebrated the news that this location will continue to service clients.