http://www.timeswv.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:43:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_244124507.html http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_244124507.html A national safety group says Text messaging, Twitter and social networking Web sites could help families stay in touch in the wake of a disaster. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:37:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_244123757.html http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_244123757.html An independent reform group is contending that security at the U.S. embassy in Afghanistan is compromised by the failings of a private contractor hired to protect the nearly 1,000 diplomats and staff who work there. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:36:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_159093734.html http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_159093734.html He officially starts work June 30, but incoming West Virginia University President James Clements is already easing into the job. Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:27:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_157192850.html http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_157192850.html His patience tested, President Barack Obama on Saturday promised a new and stronger response to defiant North Korea, saying that while he prefers diplomacy he is now taking a "very hard look" at tougher measures. A Pentagon official said no military moves were planned. Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:23:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_157192547.html http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_157192547.html Searchers found two bodies and the first confirmed debris — a briefcase containing an Air France Flight 447 ticket — in the Atlantic Ocean near where the jetliner is believed to have crashed, a Brazil military official said Saturday. Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:19:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_157192115.html http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_157192115.html President Barack Obama honored the valiant dead and the "sheer improbability" of their D-Day victory, commemorating Saturday's 65th anniversary of the decisive invasion even as he remakes two wars and tries to thwart potential nuclear threats in Iran and North Korea. Mon, 25 May 2009 02:20:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_145022127.html http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_145022127.html Most Marion Countians remember the gentleman who got into a real scuffle last week with a much larger man who was charged with beating up a woman companion.“I was just sitting in my car, watching the river and feeding some ducks and relaxing,” said the man, who was later identified as Frank Presley. Mon, 25 May 2009 02:20:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_145022033.html http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_145022033.html If you pick up the phone and dial 9-1-1 for a health emergency, you expect to see an ambulance at your doorstep within minutes. And if it truly is a health emergency, does it matter what the name on the side of ambulance is? Sun, 24 May 2009 02:34:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_144023442.html http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_144023442.html Sgt. Ralph Suter Jr. didn’t die on the battlefields of Iraq, but in his sleep months after returning home.“When I got that call about what happened to my son, it was one of the lowest points in my life,” said Suter’s father, Ralph, Sr. “I was devastated. I remember asking, ‘Are you sure?’ I never thought he could be dead. I couldn’t believe it. He was home and safe, and then he just dies.” Sun, 24 May 2009 02:31:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_144023209.html http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_144023209.html Local lawmakers are gearing up to return to Charleston this week for the Legislature’s first full assembly since the adjournment of its annual 60-day session last month.House Majority Whip Mike Caputo, D-Marion, described this initiative as a budget/interim/special session set to begin Tuesday and likely last about eight to 10 days. Sun, 24 May 2009 02:29:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_144023025.html http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_144023025.html One student has received a long-lasting impression from a school project.Travis Blosser, a junior at East Fairmont High, saw a challenge when French teacher Bridgett LaFontaine gave out an assignment last fall. Sun, 24 May 2009 02:11:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_144021213.html http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_144021213.html Eric Popovich woke up in his hometown of Masillon, Ohio on Saturday morning and set out for Fairmont 200 miles away with a car full of pepperoni rolls, determined to participate in the third annual Amateur Pepperoni Roll Bake-Off at the West Virginia Three Rivers Festival. Sat, 23 May 2009 02:30:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_143023109.html http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_143023109.html It’s doubtful any interim president has left a mark on an institution like the one Charles McClain has left at Fairmont State.At the regular FSU Board of Governors meeting Thursday — McClain’s last as interim president — there were good wishes, kind words and gifts. Sat, 23 May 2009 02:26:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_143022726.html http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_143022726.html A meeting will be held June 4 in Charleston to reconsider two changes that will affect the insurance policies of public employee retirees. The Public Employees Insurance Agency finance board will “revisit” two decisions made last week, said Diane Holley, communications director for the state Department of Administration. Wed, 20 May 2009 01:25:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_140012627.html http://www.timeswv.com/todaystopnews/local_story_140012627.html The City of Fairmont and its partners are getting help from the community to improve the Beltline neighborhood.Community members gave their input on the redevelopment of the city’s Beltline during a recent public meeting. The event was held May 14 at West Fairmont Middle School.