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Construction crews replacing bridge along West Fork River Trail
Previous one washed away during June 2003 flooding
ENTERPRISE — Construction crews are replacing a bridge across Mudlick Run near the West Fork River.
During the past week, an enormous concrete archway has been put in place by a crane so tall that astronauts could probably see it from space.
Dan Talbott, director of the Marion County Parks and Recreation Commission, said the bridge will be 42 feet across with an archway of 12 feet at its highest point.
When the concrete portion of the bridge is in place, it will be covered with layers of dirt and gravel like that used on the 14 miles of the West Fork River Trail that connects Shinnston to Fairmont.
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‘Awesome’ performances
The second Saturday in September always means the same thing: It’s time for the Fairmont Senior High School Band Spectacular.
This year, FSHS band director Shawn Dunn said 16 bands from around the region will fill East-West Stadium with music. -
Tallest flagpole in state planned
The City of Fairmont may soon be home to the tallest flagpole in the state.
This week, C. Rick Hardman, the designer of a developing Korean War Memorial at East Marion Park, gave a thorough presentation to county commissioners relaying the details of a planned $80,000 project to put up a 125-foot flagpole and 30 x 50-foot flag on the site. -
Larry Conaway Memorial Walk Sept. 11
Pam Conaway believes that her late husband of 38 years, Larry, “would be quite honored” by the memorial walk organized in Mannington.
“He dedicated most of his life to helping athletes and students, and especially the students who needed help who didn’t always have family support,” Pam said. -
High standards
Principal Chad Norman greets students as they come and go from the cafeteria at Fairmont Senior High School during lunch break.
The students are well behaved, courteous and able to offer a few quick comments about their principal.
“Mr. Norman sets a good example, a good leader — fair, firm and consistent,” said Alex Joseph, a senior. -
Supercomputer coming to Fairmont
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is bringing a new and powerful supercomputer to Fairmont.
In July, NOAA picked the West Virginia High Technology Consortium Foundation’s I-79 Technology Park Research Center in Fairmont as the site for this project. The lease contract became effective Tuesday. -
$10,000 received in copper settlement
A seven-month investigation into an alleged “copper caper” at the county jail has resulted in a stated victory for taxpayers in the form of a $10,000 insurance check.
The first of two expected payments the commissioners are looking to receive as part of ongoing efforts to replace and restore thousands of dollars worth of copper pipes at the historic downtown facility, a negotiated bond settlement for this amount was accepted by the commission Wednesday in a 2-1 majority. -
Metz man faces sexual assault, abuse charges
Gary Sturgeon, a registered sex offender and accused arsonist, is in jail awaiting indictment on sexual assault and abuse charges following a trip to Marion County Magistrate Court Wednesday.
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Fairmont resolution supports Project Lifesaver
One local group hopes a resolution from city council will be just the springboard they need.
Friends of Autism asked city council to approve a resolution in support of Project Lifesaver. After extensive discussion, the resolution passed unanimously, and council expressed a lot of interest in the program. -
Four sentenced in cocaine case; firearms plea accepted
Last week, U.S. District Judge Irene M. Keeley sentenced four members of a Morgantown-based “crack” cocaine distribution ring and accepted a federal firearms plea from a Fairmont man.
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Moving to the beat
A catchy dance number has caught the eye of East Fairmont High School.
The dance employs elements of the Macarena and the Twist, but it will be far cooler looking when a flash mob of Bees’ students, teachers, staff, alumni and others move to the beat in unison during the big home game against University High School Friday. - More Local News Headlines
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