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November 30, 2017 1:15 pm Leave your thoughtsWith its cold weather and long nights, the holiday season has continually been a time when families spend more evenings... View Article
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With its cold weather and long nights, the holiday season has continually been a time when families spend more evenings... View Article
From paint-your-own pottery activities to owl banding, Marion County has many ways to celebrate the brisk, refreshing month of November.... View Article
This morning, I welcomed a couple visiting from the eastern panhandle. I asked what brought them to Fairmont. The answer,... View Article
Put away those swimsuits! Throw out those flipper floppers! Quick, find a hat and a light jacket! It’s almost fall,... View Article
Not since Adam has there been a more buzz about a rib! You will find estaurants, festivals, cookbooks, magazine articles,... View Article
Autumn brings a new season and plenty of new entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Therefore, whether your passion... View Article
The hallmark of autumn is the changing colors of the leaves. We may not be quite there yet, but soon... View Article
There are many factors that go into a great photograph. The type of camera (or smartphone used), the time of... View Article
We have a tendency to rush the seasons and the 4th of July often feels like summer’s half-way point. But... View Article
Growing up, I usually asked my mom what was for dessert, not what was for dinner. I am of the... View Article
What does the 18th century, a rock band and antique cars have in common? You can find them all at... View Article
Summer is finally here and there is no better place to celebrate the season than in Marion County! It’s true... View Article
If you’re driving along Interstate 79 and have time to stray away for half a day, Marion County is an... View Article
Sometimes creativity and even fun need to be scheduled to ensure they happen. So this summer when you are looking... View Article
If we talk summer without mentioning ice cream we wouldn’t be doing summer justice. Ice cream is a treat enjoyed... View Article
June ushers in the official start of summer, and with that the annual rite of loading up the car for the... View Article
Native Americans practiced companion planting known as a Three Sisters Garden. By inter-planting the trio of corn, beans and squash ,... View Article
May very well be the month with the shortest name, but it’s not short on things to do in... View Article
Golf season is gearing up in north-central West Virginia. Winter is a distant memory and terms like Hole, Fore, Bogey,... View Article
Your favorite snack gets a vegan, gluten-free upgrade. Rising concerns about nutrition have led Marion County to denounce the pepperoni... View Article
Ahh spring, when a young man’s fancy turns to thoughts of ADVENTURE! Who has time for love when there is... View Article
Little girls like to play dress up – and guess what, so do big girls. We often recall our dearest... View Article
March is an exciting month! Buzzer-beaters, unlikely heroes and unthinkable upsets! That’s right, March Madness is getting closer and closer.... View Article
Hear the name Pricketts Fort and you might conjure up the Calvary standing guard to protect the settlers on the... View Article
There are many reasons people travel. Some travel to visit family and friends while others travel mostly for work. You’ll... View Article
What does disc golf, chili and non-perishable food have in common? More than you think! Hear the term Ice Bowl... View Article
Look at the calendar and you might think Marion County is in hibernation mode. But that’s far from the case.... View Article
How much do you know about the “Father of West Virginia” besides this often-used designation? Below are 45 facts about... View Article
The kids are on break, the house is in total chaos and the excitement of the holidays is wearing off.... View Article
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It is believed that the Babylonians were the first to make New Year’s resolutions. And it would appear that people... View Article
The Feast of the Seven Fishes Festival is a reunion of sorts. Italian or not, everyone is treated like... View Article
Looking for ways to get into the holiday spirit? Then look no further than these three charming activities: ... View Article
The holiday season can get quite hectic to say the least. But here are some unique events you will want... View Article
Since retailers seems to push Christmas on us earlier and earlier, it is hard not to get caught up in... View Article
If you’re interested in historic home exploration, generous residents of Marion County are preparing to open their homes, per the... View Article
What exactly do we celebrate on Veterans Day? To be sure, Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, is our... View Article
Winter is coming, but Marion County keeps November warm with upbeat music, patriotic events and Christmas merriment. Upcoming... View Article
The only thing cuter than Owl is… . . . perhaps, THIS owl! A really... View Article
By the decorations in the stores, it’s pretty obvious Christmas is nearing. Before the hecticness of the holidays take over,... View Article
Marion County has a great rail trail system. With more than 6 well-tended trails, this is a great way to... View Article
Spicy autumn weather, homemade pies and ghosts. Celebrate fall with us! Fall festivities and Halloween fun You won’t have... View Article
Just as fall temperatures drop making way for sweater weather, football season heats up – and so do the... View Article
Are you a history buff? Maybe you’re more of an explorer, attempting to find history and know it for where... View Article
Traditional Music originates everywhere and nowhere at the same time. By definition, it is the first music developed in a... View Article
With summer ending and fall coming, September at Palatine Park is a month of fun! From BBQ and Blues to... View Article
Fall is in the air and Marion County just can’t get enough of it! From spectacularly colored leaves to the... View Article
Join us for car shows, mud bogs, disc golf and lots of live music! Fun at the fort Try your... View Article
Marion County schools will soon be back in session, but that does not mean summer is over. Don’t miss a... View Article
The end of summer is looming and soon it will be time to send the kids back to school. But... View Article
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