http://www.timeswv.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:28:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_324032907.html http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_324032907.html After participating in the Mad City Money program on Thursday, freshmen at Fairmont Senior High School gained a new appreciation for their moms and dads and the financial decisions they make.This was the third year that the Marion County Chamber of Commerce and Fairmont Federal Credit Union partnered to offer Mad City Money, an educational budgeting simulation, to freshman students in the county’s three high schools. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:26:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_324032648.html http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_324032648.html Tow trucks are on standby to reel in vehicles that were ticketed by police last weekend as part of Phase I of Project Safe Neighborhood. Lt. Kelley Moran, Fairmont Police, said at least 10 cars parked illegally or abandoned in the Fourth Street area around Walnut Avenue were ticketed so as to warn the owners that if nothing was done, these cars would be towed on Saturday. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:20:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_323102200.html http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_323102200.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:19:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_323032035.html http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_323032035.html “‘Please’ and ‘thank you’ are the words to say. We use manners all through our day!”That’s the new cheer the Fairmont State University cheerleaders wrote for the students at Watson Elementary to help them remember to respect others. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:15:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_323031548.html http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_323031548.html The former Moose Lodge and YMCA building in downtown Fairmont is coming back to life thanks to the efforts of the Fairmont Community Development Partnership.Wednesday, the county commission agreed to grant an $80,000 loan at zero percent interest to go toward putting a sound roof on the historic structure. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:15:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_323031650.html http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_323031650.html Though it will cost more to repair the water treatment plant, the money is there to make it happen.The overall price tag to fix the plant went from about $10.1 million to nearly $12.1 million.Since the project will cost more, city council approved the first reading of an ordinance last week that would repeal the $10.1 million bond that was previously passed in October. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:14:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_323031457.html http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_323031457.html Although Mannington water customers are still awaiting word on a proposed total 70 percent water-rate increase, they will still be paying more for water following the recent approval of an interim rate hike.Earlier this week, the West Virginia Public Service Commission officially approved an interim rate increase of 42.7 percent for all direct and resale city customers. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:13:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_323031412.html http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_323031412.html If everything goes as Benedum Airport Authority members plan, groups of middle schoolers from Marion and Harrison counties will be boarding a plane to the nation’s capital for a day of aviation education next month.Wednesday, authority members met and discussed plans for two upcoming charter flights to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., that are currently in the works at the North Central West Virginia Airport. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:38:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_322003915.html http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_322003915.html The Christmas Toy Shop is now just over a week away, and more toys — and volunteers — are still needed.The Christmas Toy Shop giveaway is scheduled for a week from Friday. It is planned for needy Marion County families for whom the economy has been pretty rough this year. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:36:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_322003653.html http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_322003653.html Want to buy a fire truck for Christmas?The large yellow truck comes complete with lights and sirens. Firefighters not included.“It runs fine, sirens still work, pumps still work — a good Christmas gift,” said Fairmont Fire Chief Roger Wilson. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:26:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_322002633.html http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_322002633.html One man is concerned about a deep sinkhole located within a playground in the Montana Mine community near Pricketts Fort.From the surface, the hole is about two feet across, but a quick glance inside reveals a cavern 15 to 20 feet deep. Water flows at the bottom of the sinkhole. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:22:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_322002329.html http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_322002329.html An incarcerated Fairmont man will be spending a few more years in jail following a plea hearing in Marion County Circuit Court Tuesday.Raymond Frederick Leonard, 27, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of delivery of a controlled substance and violating terms of probation for an incident in which he allegedly delivered hydrocodone pills to undercover officers. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:22:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_322002249.html http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_322002249.html A convicted bank robber charged with holding up the Hi-Life Lounge on Fairmont’s East Side this summer is back in prison following a federal preliminary hearing last week.Farmington resident Roy Franklin Hillberry II, 31, allegedly violated conditions of federal supervised release when he was charged with first-degree robbery for the Hi-Life Lounge incident in July. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:18:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_321011927.html http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_321011927.html When Debbie Seifrit needed to find a doctor, the Fairmont General Hospital employee knew she wanted to see Dr. Richard Simpson — even though he went to the University of Pittsburgh as an undergrad. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:16:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_321011222.html http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_321011222.html With a split vote, the Marion County Board of Education has awarded a $715 stipend to most employees.