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While the Times West Virginian does not often endorse candidates for elected office, we believe current circumstances demand we break precedent and endorse Tom Dragich for the Middletown District seat

FAIRMONT — The public got a chance to know several school board candidates Tuesday at a public forum.

FAIRMONT — The public got a chance to know several school board candidates Tuesday at a public forum.

FAIRMONT — Fairmont City Council passed two large ordinances, one of which could bring 200,000 visitors to Fairmont per year.

FAIRMONT — Fairmont’s Planning and Development Department was hard at work throughout 2021.

A man is in custody after he allegedly set at least seven fires near homes in Greeley, according to police.

The crime spree Monday morning caused about $20,000 in damage, police said.

FAIRMONT — City Council continued its mission Tuesday to clean up blighted areas of the city through the purchase and demolition of condemned buildings and subsequent sale to developers.

FAIRMONT — All Council members were present at Tuesday evening’s Fairmont City Council meeting. Before starting the city’s official business, Mayor Tom Mainella made a statement of apology regarding a

4 hrs ago Shae Strait, Fairmont’s city planner, said in a city council work session Tuesday that the city is on track to demolish 15 derelict homes this year. TWV FILE Photo FAIRMONT — Fairmont City Council discussed the city’s derelict home demolition efforts at a Tuesday evening work session. Council member Barry Bledsoe said he’s been on council for three years and he said since day one council has talked about the demolition issue and ...