Mar. 2—FAIRMONT — Del. Mike DeVault recalls a time during the West Virginia legislative session when his colleagues offered up what he perceived initially to be bad legislation. At a caucus meeting, he brought up his concerns. A fellow delegate informed him the legislation was really about bringing a new company to the state, and […]
Feb. 29—FAIRMONT — Although Travis Blosser’s nomination was near unanimous among Fairmont City Council, one council member dissented at the choice. “I’m not saying that Mr. Blosser won’t do a good job for Fairmont, but I felt as for me, as a representative of the city of Fairmont. I was voted in to make the […]
Jan. 11—FAIRMONT — Marion County Sheriff Jimmy Riffle is one of the finalists for Fairmont city manager. “I sent a resume and it’s probably been two, three weeks ago,” Riffle said in a Wednesday phone interview. “Maybe longer than that. I haven’t heard anything else.” A source familiar with governmental procedure who requested anonymity said […]
Dec. 21—A Kingwood man who was wanted for attempted murder in Monongalia County has been arrested in Fairmont by the U.S. Marshals Service, with assistance from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Tre Tramal Waddy, 38, was arrested Wednesday afternoon around 3:30 p.m. at a residence on Harlee Street in Fairmont, according to a press release […]