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Rhana True passed away 2021-10-16 in Norman, Oklahoma. This is the full obituary story where you can express condolences and share memories. Services by Havenbrook Funeral Home.

FAIRMONT — Vaccine mandates dominated the conversation during a town hall with West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey Wednesday night.

BARRACKVILLE — The historic Barrackville covered bridge is ready for a face lift. Or, a bridge lift to be more precise.

Hello Barrackville!

1 of 3 Fairmont State University President Mirta Martin, left, congratulating Farley on his retirement with a statement from the university. PHOTO BY DAVID KIRK PHOTO BY DAVID KIRK PHOTO BY DAVID KIRK FAIRMONT — Randy Farley will certainly be missed at the Marion County Board of Education. Employees, school board members and community leaders all gathered together Monday afternoon at the boards central office to congratulate Farley on his retirement. In March, Fa...

1 of 3 From left, Marion County Board of Education Vice President Donna Costello, Del. Joey Garcia, D-Fairmont, and W.Va. Sen. Mike Caputo, D-13, listen as Board of Education Treasurer Scott Reider breaks down the budgetary issues facing the district. PHOTO BY DAVID KIRK The Marion County Board of Education met with state lawmakers Thursday to discuss issues about the states funding formula. PHOTO BY DAVID KIRK At right, State House Majority Leader Amy Summers, R-Taylor ...

3 hrs ago U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., speaks Friday at the Marion County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Wrap Up. Photo by Sarah Marino FAIRMONT — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin said he wants West Virginia to set an example for the nation when it comes to using funds from the American Rescue Plan. “I want West Virginia to be the leader and basically to be the poster child of how you should be responsible for the people’s money,” said Manchin...

2 hrs ago New data from the 2020 Census says West Virginia will lose one seat in Congress after losing about 65,000 residents from 2010-2020. Photo by Paul Sancya FAIRMONT — Newly-published data from the 2020 U.S. Census shows West Virginia lost nearly 65,000 residents in the previous decade. John Kilwein, associate professor of political science at West Virginia University, said the result is that the Mountain State will lose a seat in the U.S. Congress...

Apr 19, 2021 Flowers spring into bloom just days after the 2021 West Virginia Legislature ended its 60-day session that saw a mix of bills that lawmakers term both good and bad. Photo by W.Va. Governors Office FAIRMONT — State legislators who represent Marion County said the 2021 legislative session was a mix of both good and bad. Del. Joey Garcia, D-Fairmont, said he is glad to have worked to bring more broadband to West Virginia and getting some of the...

Mallow One-hundred red lights mean 100 no votes in the West Virginia House of Delegates for House Bill 3300, which would have eliminated the states personal income tax. Photo by Del. Guy Ward CHARLESTON — Marion County lawmakers say Gov. Jim Justices plan to eliminate the state income tax died for various reasons. Del. Phil Mallow, R-East Side, said House Bill 3300 was unanimously voted down after coming back from the Senate given there were tax incre...