Local Stories
Eastern Panhandle
As I continue my travels throughout West Virginia, I had the opportunity to visit the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia,...
Read moreFalcon Family ‘Homecoming’ Activities To Be Celebrated This Weekend
By LEIGH C. MERRIFIELD News & Journal Editor Fairmont State University will celebrate its Homecoming event this weekend with lots...
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Amy Reasinger Allen, An Advocate For Cancer
Prevention & Control For 23 Years The Shinnston News & Harrison County Journal has named Amy Reasinger Allen as September’s...
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Upcoming Fall Cleanup Details Offered
For Clarksburg Residents By LEIGH C. MERRIFIELD News & Journal Editor Spring is not the only time when families devote...
Read moreBridgeport Native Participating In SRU
The first dance concert of the year at Slippery Rock University may have a title fit for a carpenter's tape...
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FSU Student Government Selling T- Shirts To Benefit United Way
The Fairmont State University Student Government Association is supporting the Tygart Valley United Way, which represents Marion, Taylor, Randolph, Barbour...
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Bus Tours Give Travelers A Touch Of Local History
A bus load of jovial and enthusiastic visitors descended upon Adaland Mansion at Philippi earlier this season. The visitors came...
Read moreCougars Pleased With Recent Fundraising; Efforts Continue
By LEIGH C. MERRIFIELD, News & Journal Editor It is difficult to weather a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, but...
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Avoid Packing On “Pandemic Pounds”
Healthy Suggestions To Avoid Weight Gain For Children & Adults By LEIGH C. MERRIFIELD, News & Journal Editor Do you...
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World War II Vet Donates Hand-Crafted Gift
To Thank VA Hospital For Its Service Okla Edgell didn’t learn to sew until he was 80 years old, taking...
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