Matt Offutt News Today

I thank the Times West Virginian for its steadfast vigilance over the activities of the Marion County Commission. It is evident from the reporting of TWV that some commissioners have

FAIRMONT — The Marion County Commission annulled its April decision that created the position of Director of Media and Events and gave County Attorney Chuck Shields authority to negotiate a

Cheers to both the Greater Fairmont Council of Churches and the Marion County Chamber of Commerce for joining forces Friday for a ribbon-free ribbon cutting held at Central Christian Church

Cheers to Marion County students Cooper Keener, Alexander Merrifield, (Ava) Echo Smith, Julius Zinn — all from West Fairmont Middle School and Ashleigh Waldron of East Fairmont Middle School who

Jeers to freshman Marion County Commissioner Bobby DeVaul for convincing County Commission President Ernie VanGilder to collude together to create the new, unnecessary position of Director of Media and Events

FAIRMONT — Marion County has created and filled the position of director of media and events, but questions have been raised about the fairness of the hiring process.

There are a lot of questions Marion County residents should be asking after Wednesday’s county commission meeting.