FAITH JOURNEYS

Being grateful for the grace

  • By The Rev. Jordan Trumble | Rector, Christ Episcopal Church

John 1:16 (NRSV): From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. Read more

WHITE HALL COLUMN

There are plenty of yard sales to choose from this weekend

  • By Claudia Holbert | For The Times West Virginian

Dust is a little better at the Middletown Commons. You may drive through by Subway and park in front of Rita’s and White’s Jewelry, and then drive through to the rest of the parking in front of the Commons. Read more

LOCAL PERSPECTIVES

Keeping students engaged this summer

  • By Randy Farley Marion County School Superintendent

Marion County Teachers and Administrators who will be participating in the Summer SOLE — Student Opportunities for Learning and Engagement — program engaged in professional development on June 2nd and June 3rd. Read more

FAITH JOURNEYS

The hope and promise of God's love

  • The Rev. Jordan Trumble | Rector, Christ Episcopal Church

Mark 1:9-12 (NRSV) “In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved;… Read more

FAITH JOURNEYS

God honors the little things

  • By Val Gittings | First Baptist Church Fairmont

Jesus watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. Then he called his disciples and said to them, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are … Read more

Will my words or deeds hurt someone?
FAITH JOURNEYS

Will my words or deeds hurt someone?

  • By Rev. Val Gittings | First Baptist Church of Fairmont

Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive: As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.” (Matthew 18:21-22) Read more

LOCAL PERSPECTIVES

Our friends and family

  • By Frank Jarman | Marion County Family Resource Network

I cannot imagine what it’s like for them. Read more

FAITH JOURNEYS

Would you stand up?

  • Cathy Reed | President, Greater Fairmont Council of Churches

Proverbs 31:8-9 “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” Read more

FAITH JOURNEYS

Love your neighbor

  • Cathy Reed President Greater Fairmont Council of Churches

In today’s world of turmoil one needs to realize that we need to be in accord with all. Proverbs 3:29 “Devise not evil against thy neighbor, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.” Mark 12:31 and the second is this/thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself-there is no other commandment greater t… Read more

WHITE HALL COLUMN

Get ready for the 6th Annual Strike Out Cancer

  • By Claudia Holbert | For The Times West Virginian

This past year has been like no other. COVID, wearing masks for safety, sanitizing, staying home, getting back to work, crazy weather, and summer just around the corner. Read more

MANNINGTON COLUMN

Here's your chance to own a piece of the former Mannington High School

  • By Judy Carson | For The Times West Virginian

Good morning Mannington! People say that warmer weather is on the way. Yes, the nice weather means more work to keep lawns looking nice and I must say Mannington residents are doing just that. I noticed on a short trip through town that a lot of mowing is being done and everything looks so p… Read more

The squeaky wheel really does get the grease
LOCAL PERSPECTIVES

The squeaky wheel really does get the grease

  • By Tina Shaw | Marion County Chamber of Commerce

As I sat at a luncheon sponsored by Mon Health and the Marion County Commission last week, I was listening to a presentation from David Goldberg, CEO of Mon Health. He was talking about the new Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital currently under construction at the Middletown Commons. Read more

FAITH JOURNEYS

Reconciliation today

  • By D.D. Meighen | Retired UMC Minister

2 Corinthians 5.19: That is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us. Read more

Obituaries

Spragg, Nellie

Nellie Grace Spragg, 78, of Hundred, WV died Thursday, June 10, 2021 at her residence. She was born October 9, 1942 at Hundred, a daughter of the late James Herbert Strope and Iva Haines Strope. Nellie worked many years ago at Oneacre Drug Store and the Bank of Hundred. She loved her animals…

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