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updated: Sat Jul 19, 2008 04:25 am

Fairmont News

Local news for Fairmont, WV continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

7 hrs ago | The Times West Virginian

18-year-old Fairmont man killed in accident

An 18-year-old Fairmont man was killed early Friday when his car collided head-on with another vehicle on U.S. Route 250 near Colfax Road, police said.

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Fri Jul 18, 2008

The Times West Virginian

W.Va. prescription drug program booming

West Virginia's state-managed central-fill pharmacy for people without prescription drug coverage is on pace to enroll 10,000 patients in its first year.

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Related Topix: West Virginia, West Virginia Government, Health Insurance, Health

WTAP-TV Parkersburg

W.V. Relocates Forestry Office

The agency that oversees forest fire control, logging regulation and landowner assistance in Northern West Virginia is moving.

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Related Topix: Farmington, WV

The Times West Virginian

Witness tells Congress how US taxes evaded abroad

A man wanted by Liechtenstein for leaking secret banking information that identified millionaire tax cheats across Europe and the United States has told congressional investigators how money was concealed.

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Related Topix: Fairmont State University

The Times West Virginian

4-T Arena rodeo - Day 2

CHILDREN'S Case MANAGER Accepting / resumes are currently being accepted for a Children's Case Manager to work in our Ha ... >MORE Managers STORE MANAGERS in TRAINING.

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Related Topix: Marion (Ohio State University System)

Thu Jul 17, 2008

The Times West Virginian

PREVIEW - Fire at vacant home on Chicago Street deemed suspicious

A Thursday morning house fire on Chicago Street was called suspicious by Fairmont Fire Chief Roger Wilson.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire, West Virginia, Virginia, Virginia Government

The Times West Virginian

WVU official's salary $50,000 less in new job

A West Virginia University official who was reassigned after a degree scandal involving the governor's daughter will earn $50,000 less than he did in his old job.

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Related Topix: West Virginia University

The Times West Virginian

- Welcome Home, Mary Lou Retton'

An application and ... >MORE Licensed Therapist & Supervised Psychologist Licensed Therapist & Supervised Psychologist - United Summit Center has a new salary and benefits program!!! USC is acce ... >MORE ...

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Wed Jul 16, 2008

Great Falls Tribune

Fairmont State plans public goodbye for Bradley

FAIRMONT, W.Va. - Fairmont State University is giving its departing president a public send-off next week.

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Related Topix: University System of Georgia, State University of New York System, Fairmont State University, State University of West Georgia (University System of Georgia), Bradley University, University College (University of Maryland System), University of Maryland System

The Times West Virginian

Contract error costs W.Va. DOH $170,000

A $170,000 error in a state paving contract likely will affect other road projects.

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Related Topix: West Virginia, West Virginia Government

The Times West Virginian

Judge delays final paychecks to laid-off workers

Nearly 400 workers who lost their jobs when AB&C closed call centers in Martinsburg and Ranson in March will have to wait for their final paychecks.

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Related Topix: Ranson, WV, Berkeley County, WV, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Medicine

Tue Jul 15, 2008

The Times West Virginian

Warehouse fire trial gets under way

A man accused of illegally storing thousands of tires in a Nitro warehouse that caught fire and burned for nearly 24 hours is on trial this week.

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Related Topix: Nitro, WV, Kanawha County, WV

The State Journal

Fairmont Officials Still Looking for Solutions to Collapsing Downtown Building

The old Elks Lodge on Everest Drive began falling down Monday night. Story by Karen Kiley Email Bio Other Stories by Karen Kiley FAIRMONT -- The City of Fairmont says it will be several days before a building ...

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The Times West Virginian

- We came to see a rock show!'

Summer it is a time for fun in the sun, pool-side days and sleeping in, but music fans look forward to the season for a whole different reason - music festivals.

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Related Topix: Mannington, WV, Entertainment

The Times West Virginian

A new home

"We're looking forward to being here a long time," Patti Linn said of the Fairmont Moose Lodge's new location, which opened Monday.

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Mon Jul 14, 2008

The Times West Virginian

Guardsmen return to W.Va. after 1 year in Iraq

About 150 members of the West Virginia Army National Guard are back in the Mountain State after serving one year in Iraq.

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Related Topix: West Virginia, West Virginia Government, US National Guard, US Military, Mountain State University, US Air Force

The Times West Virginian

URGENT - Diplomats: UN nuclear agency sets India meeting

Diplomats say the International Atomic Energy Agency has scheduled a July 28 board meeting to approve the agency's nuclear rules for India.

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Related Topix: World News, India, Nuclear Energy

Sun Jul 13, 2008

WDTV Bridgeport

First on 5: Fight Leads to Stabbing, Two Injured

Two people are recovering Sunday after a supposed stabbing in Downtown Fairmont.

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WBOY-TV

Authorities Investigate Attempted Murder in Marion County

Deputies are asking for help in the investigation. Story by Karen Kiley Email Bio Other Stories by Karen Kiley FAIRMONT -- The Marion County Sheriff's Department is investigating what it calls a malicious ...

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Related Topix: Marion County, WV, Worthington, WV

Sat Jul 12, 2008

WBOY-TV

Fairmont Teen Killed in Head-On Collision

It happened just after midnight on Route 250 in Marion County. Story by Karen Kiley Email Other Stories by Karen Kiley FAIRMONT -- Marion County sheriff's deputies say Ross Allen Jenkins, 18 of Fairmont, was ...

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Related Topix: Marion County, WV

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