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As the holiday season approaches and you’re thinking about adopting or buying an animal as a gift, you may want to stop and think a bit first.

MARION COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) - A man from Marion County was charged with strangulation after a domestic dispute. Police spoke to Alfred Sine, who said the situation was “all his fault.”. Police say Alfred and another person were in a physical altercation at their home and they were both...

According to WDTV, a Marion County man who pleaded no contest in the murder of his girlfriend’s child will receive no mercy. Walter Richardson, 36, of Fairmont, entered a no contest plea during his trial for the first-degree murder of his girlfriend’s son in 2021 on. Monday, according...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Thursday is $3.202, a week ago the price is $3.246 , according to AAA.

A Marion County man has been charged with filing false tax returns that resulted in overpayments of more than $800,000 from the Internal Revenue Service.

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near waynesburg.

FAIRMONT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Staff at WVU Medicine Fairmont Medical Center gathered last week to cut the ribbon on the hospital’s two new endoscopy and gastroenterology suites, which officially opened to patients on Monday.   “It is another exciting day for West Virginians living in Marion and the surrounding counties, as Fairmont Medical Center expands services […]

MARION COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) - There will be traffic delays on I-79 between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, between mile markers 132 and 133. Contractors are preparing to demolish the northbound section of the South Fairmont West Virginia Arch Bridge as part of an Interstate Widening project carried out from Harrison County to the Pennsylvania State line, according to the WVDOT.

In this article, we're exploring three popular hot dogs available in Fairmont. Have you had the chance to taste any of these yet? If yes, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

A man has been charged after allegedly forcing a woman into his truck at a gas station in Marion County and then driving away while there were three children in the vehicle.

MARION COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – National Miners Day is an important day in the Appalachian Region. In Marion County and throughout the Mountain State, it is also a very somber day as the observance stems from a tragedy that hits close to home for many. Dec. 6, 2023 marks the 116th anniversary of the two […]

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – A new trial to determine the mercy phase for convicted murderer Shaundarious Reeder is scheduled for the week of February 13, 2024. Reeder and Terrell Linear were convicted of first-degree murder in the 2020 shooting death of WVU student Eric Smith at the College Park Apartment complex.

The Lenhart family in Fairmont is hosting a light show at their home this holiday season to benefit CASA of Marion County.

MARION, W.Va (WDTV) - A post on the Marion County Homeland Security & Emergency Management Facebook page says there will be planned power outages at certain locations in the vicinity of Bridgeport, Enterprise, Fairmont, Gypsy, Haywood, and Shinnston. The outage will affect 3776 customers, 196 of which are in Marion...

WEST VIRGINIA– A touchdown catch that happened during a high school high school football championship game in West Virginia is being called the best ever. On Friday night in the West Virginia Class-AA State Championship game between Fairmont and North Marion High school in Wheeling, West Virginia, North Marion High Landon Frey made an unbelievable […]

FAIRMONT, W.Va. – The Marion County Board of Education has announced plans to put the 5th Street Gymnasium facility up for auction. Marion County Schools Superintendent Donna Heston says the facility is currently used by several youth basketball leagues, and the Fairmont Senior High School baseball program is operated from the facility.

INDIANAPOLIS — After decades without answers, part of a cold case has been solved. Investigators say remains found in the 1980s are those of missing Wisconsin woman, Connie Christensen.  Her body was found in the woods near Jacksonburg, Indiana, but no one was able to identify her at the time. The Dane County resident was […] The post Woman’s Remains Identified in Decades-Old Cold Case appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

I've got some exciting news to share! 📢✨ Get ready to mark your calendars because the Hometown Holiday Celebration is just around the corner! 🗓️🎊. 📍 This year, the festivities will take place on Main Street Fairmont, where all the magic happens! 🎇✨ You won't want to miss out on the biggest Feast of Seven Fishes yet! 🐟🍽️

Fairmont Senior High School's wrestling team aims to defend its state title after breaking a 63-year streak in 2023. The team features seven podium finishers, including two state champions, returning for another year together. However, the team will face the challenge of losing their senior leaders and preparing the football players for the wrestling season. The wrestlers are focused on team bonding and teaching the freshmen wrestlers what it takes to succeed.

Jamie Patton, daughter of Jeff and Jeanie Patton from Waynesburg, PA and Colten Hageman, son of Allen and Crystal Hageman from Gettysburg are engaged and planning a wedding for Dec. 23 at the Sacred Heart Church. Jamie currently works for the South Dakota State Historical Society in Pierre, while Colten works part time at C & B Operations in Gettysburg and farms just north of town.