August Brings Nostalgic Fun to Marion County
August 3, 2016 12:48 pm Leave your thoughtsLive local tunes Get ready for more free concerts at historic Pricketts Fort. This month, catch up with harmonious bluegrass... View Article
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Get the scoop on Marion County’s Ice Cream Parlors
July 25, 2016 8:38 am Leave your thoughtsWhen you get the urge for a snack on a hot, humid summer night, what’s the first thing that comes... View Article
County Courthouse 101
July 20, 2016 2:03 pm Leave your thoughtsTwo Indians and a single settler. That’s how the story of Marion County began. The day David Morgan walked to... View Article
Marion County’s Famous Artists, Musicians and More
July 15, 2016 2:44 pm Leave your thoughtsFrom our Fairmont’s First Friday concerts to our Palatine Park events, from our small coffee shop shindigs at Joe n’... View Article
Marion County’s Famous Government and Military Leaders
July 15, 2016 2:18 pm Leave your thoughtsWhen driving into Marion County off the Gateway Connector, you may notice an extra-large American flag. That flag isn’t the... View Article
Marion County’s Famous Sports Figures
July 12, 2016 11:50 am Leave your thoughtsMarion County may be famous for pepperoni rolls, but this area has produced much more than bread and meat—it boasts... View Article
Where the People Are: Places for Extroverts in Marion County
July 7, 2016 9:54 am 1 CommentYou’ve spent your 40 hour work week surrounded by the blank walls of a cubicle and the endless stacks of... View Article
Let’s Go Parking in Marion County
June 30, 2016 4:29 pm Leave your thoughtsWhen the weather is warm and the days are long, what better way to shoot the breeze than to go... View Article
“Alone Time” in Marion County: Places for Introverts to Recharge
June 24, 2016 3:39 pm Leave your thoughtsAfter the hustle and bustle of festivals, picnics and parades this summer as you explore Marion County, you may find... View Article
Honor Your Father
June 17, 2016 10:13 am Leave your thoughtsA young boy knelt in the dust of the Babylonian sun and carved into a clay tablet. He wanted the... View Article
The Monsters of Marion County
June 16, 2016 9:11 am Leave your thoughtsThe West Virginia wilderness creeps with tales of unknown beasts roaming the land. Marion County boasts many monsters of its... View Article
Pets and their People: Places for Animal Lovers in Marion County
June 10, 2016 1:35 pm Leave your thoughtsTails wag. Birds chip. Claws paw. Mouths bark, whine and beg. Pets love the summer months almost as much as... View Article
Music in Marion: 8 Opportunities for Music Lovers this Summer
June 3, 2016 9:11 am Leave your thoughtsWhether you love a good beat on the electric guitar or hanker for a throwback to simpler times with the... View Article
Finding Fairies in Marion County
June 1, 2016 11:20 am Leave your thoughtsHave you ever heard the fluttering of tiny wings or seen a flash of fair gold at the end of... View Article
The WV Three Rivers Festival: 10 things to know before you go
May 26, 2016 10:06 am Leave your thoughtsThe end of May in Marion County means more than just hotter temperatures and another day off work. For those... View Article
7 Off the Eat’n Path Restaurants in Marion County
May 20, 2016 1:05 pm 5 CommentsYou and the family have taken every vacation imaginable. You’ve hiked the Appalachian trail and swam with dolphins in Miami.... View Article
Marion County’s Crafty Corners
May 17, 2016 1:50 pm 4 CommentsNow that warm weather is peeking around the corner and cicadas are starting to buzz, summer projects can begin for... View Article
Getting Chic with Antiques
May 10, 2016 10:23 am Leave your thoughtsWhat’s chic and filled with antiques? Marion County! We know a thing or two about history and antiques. Our local... View Article
Uniquely Fairmont
April 29, 2016 3:58 pm Leave your thoughtsEach of our 50 states has its own food scene and quirky cuisine. Virginia has its ham. Texas is king... View Article
17 Summertime Activities for Kids
April 28, 2016 3:23 pm Leave your thoughtsAlready fearing the two most dreaded words in any kid’s vocabulary? “I’m bored!” Then read on. Here are 17 Summertime... View Article
Get “Reel” in Marion County
April 28, 2016 1:14 pm Leave your thoughtsTake home a trophy fish or brag about the one that got away because Marion County has some of the... View Article
“Wild and Wonderful” West Virginia
April 28, 2016 12:41 pm Leave your thoughts“Wild and Wonderful” West Virginia offers a plethora of activities for its visitors. West Virginia’s rugged terrain was formed by... View Article
Top Dogs in Marion County
April 15, 2016 11:51 am Leave your thoughtsWest Virginia is a place known for trains, coal, mountains and pepperoni rolls. One delectable item that is sometimes forgotten... View Article
7 Places to Celebrate National Hot Dog Day in Marion County
March 25, 2016 11:42 am 1 CommentWest Virginia is a place known for trains, coal, mountains and pepperoni rolls. One delectable item that is sometimes forgotten... View Article
Prickett’s Fort 18th C. Gun Show
February 24, 2016 12:43 pm Leave your thoughtsPrickett’s Fort is a must-stop for any nature or history lover. The rustic fort overlooks the scenic Monongahela River, filled... View Article
Feed the Body & Soul
February 10, 2016 10:05 am Leave your thoughtsTired of the weather always cancelling your plans? Have no fear! The 12th Annual Fairmont Ice Bowl & Chili Cook... View Article
A Snow Day in Marion
January 12, 2016 11:25 am Leave your thoughtsIt’s that time of year! When boots are always necessary. When scarves, hats, gloves and extra socks are a must.... View Article
“Iceless” Ice Skating!
December 17, 2015 10:23 am 6 CommentsEvery time you go out on the ice, there are slight flaws. You can always think of something you should... View Article
Preserving the Your Heirloom Textiles
December 8, 2015 11:03 am Leave your thoughtsAccording to Webster’s dictionary an heirloom is a valuable object that is owned by a family for many years and... View Article
Home for the Holidays
November 20, 2015 12:23 pm Leave your thoughtsThe 21st Annual Holiday Historic Homes Tour, presented by Marion County Historical Society, will take place Saturday, November 28th. Pre-ordered... View Article
Fall Fun(k)
October 14, 2015 10:47 am Leave your thoughtsPut away those swimsuits! Throw out those flipper floppers! Quick, find a hat and a light jacket! It’s almost fall,... View Article
Discover and explore Marion County— and its memories!
October 14, 2015 10:29 am Leave your thoughtsAre you a history buff? Maybe you’re more of an explorer, attempting to find history and know it for where... View Article
The fall fest of fun, fire and fright will commence!
October 12, 2015 11:12 am Leave your thoughtsWarning: Not for the faint of heart. Not for the easily scared. For the brave, by the brave. Finally! The... View Article
How to Celebrate National Mud Pack Day!
September 30, 2015 9:13 am Leave your thoughtsWhat do beauty blogs, women’s magazines and best sellers have in common? They all tout the French for leading in... View Article
What I wish every visitor knew about Marion County
September 23, 2015 10:38 am Leave your thoughtsWhat I wish every visitor knew about Marion County. This statement was posed recently to some North Marion High School... View Article
August Music
August 7, 2015 3:28 pm Leave your thoughtsRock Out in Marion County This August Wow. If you love live music, just about any genre, Marion County is... View Article
Savvy Shopping in Marion County
July 9, 2015 10:29 am Leave your thoughtsSavvy Shoppers Know to Take Exit 136 This upscale, resale boutique on Fairmont’s East Side is worth the drive. We... View Article
Fourth of July
July 2, 2015 4:24 pm Leave your thoughtsFour Ways to Celebrate the Fourth in Marion County This county takes celebrating our nation’s independence pretty seriously. In fact,... View Article
Spend an Afternoon Learning How to Chalk Paint
June 29, 2015 10:56 am 2 CommentsSpend an Afternoon Learning How to Chalk Paint Miss Lillian’s NO-Wax Chock Paint exists due to a happy accident. Six... View Article
Find Out Why “Ya Got Trouble” on Stage at Prickett’s Fort
June 18, 2015 3:30 pm Leave your thoughtsFind Out Why “Ya Got Trouble” on Stage at Prickett’s Fort “Ya got trouble, my friend, right here, I say,... View Article
Take a Marion County Genealogy Road Trip
June 12, 2015 3:41 pm Leave your thoughtsTake a Marion County Genealogy Road Trip If your family has roots in Marion County, plan a genealogy road trip... View Article
Experience Appalachian Culture at the West Virginia Folklife Center
June 8, 2015 11:20 am Leave your thoughtsExperience Appalachian Culture at the West Virginia Folklife Center The Appalachian region boasts a rich cultural heritage—from quilting to old-time... View Article
Nothing like a linen dress on a hot summer’s day! Did you know those are the fibers of the flax plant? You would if you visited #PrickettsFort!
May 26, 2015 5:46 pm Leave your thoughtsNothing like a linen dress on a hot summer’s day! Did you know those are the fibers of the flax... View Article
Five Fab Finds from Feathered
May 18, 2015 9:02 am Leave your thoughtsFive Fab Finds from Feathered If you’re a fan of that vintage “Mad Men,” ModCloth look, you will fall in... View Article
Arts & Antiques Marketplace
April 30, 2015 3:42 pm 2 CommentsNew Arts & Antiques Marketplace: 30 More Reasons to Shop Downtown It’s a good thing that the former Friendly Furniture... View Article
Ramp up your day!
April 23, 2015 11:06 am Leave your thoughts“Ramp” up your day! The hunt for the wild leek! This beautiful green bunny eared staple of the woods is... View Article
Spring Fever
April 15, 2015 4:29 pm Leave your thoughtsIf you haven’t caught “spring fever” already, guess what? You will! And the only cure is having fun! So take... View Article
Old Boaz
March 23, 2015 1:21 pm Leave your thoughtsOld Boaz The Victory Bell, located at the heart of Fairmont State University’s campus, has been an iconic symbol for... View Article
Old Boaz
March 23, 2015 1:21 pm Leave your thoughtsOld Boaz The Victory Bell, located at the heart of Fairmont State University’s campus, has been an iconic symbol for... View Article
Tackle the Wild and Wonderful Waters of Marion County
March 10, 2015 1:09 pm Leave your thoughtsExplore the wild and wonderful that makes West Virginia almost heaven. Whether you are a local or just passing through,... View Article