Posted in News,Uncategorized on October 14, 2017
This year will be the 9th Annual Community Baby Shower hosted by the Marion County Family Resource Network. Each year this community baby shower has been held to assist new and expecting mothers with baby supplies. The shower will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2017. There are speakers who talk to new mothers about… read more
Posted in News,Uncategorized on September 1, 2017
This weekend is the last weekend of summer for most Americans. Many will hit the road to take one last trip during the long weekend. With more people on the road, safety becomes even more important to drivers. The National Safety Council estimates over 400 people will be killed and another 48,000+ will be seriously… read more
Posted in News,Uncategorized on September 1, 2017
The Labor Day holiday developed in the late 19th century by an organized labor movement in New York City. The Central Labor Union in New York City celebrated the first Labor Day holiday on September 5, 1882. The union urged other organizations to do the same to celebrate a “workingmen’s holiday”. It gives workers a… read more
Posted in News,Uncategorized on August 3, 2017
Daycare and schools have a lot of traffic, making them the perfect breeding ground for germs and viruses. West Virginia state law requires proof of vaccinations before the child can enter into daycare or any West Virginia public school. Getting vaccinated at the right age is something that parents are responsible for. Parents should check… read more
Posted in News,Uncategorized on October 20, 2016
Fairmont, WV — On Saturday, October 15, 2016, the Marion County Family Resource Network held its annual community baby shower for expecting mothers. The young mothers heard speakers on various topics ranging from car seat safety to nutritional guides for newborn babies. “The Community Baby shower was a very successful event,” stated Frank Jarman, executive… read more
Posted in Injuries,News,Traumatic Brain Injuries on July 8, 2016
With all the news surrounding concussions lately, many people still treat concussions as temporary events. Studies in the past have shown that symptoms of a concussion such as headaches will typically disappear in a week or two. However, a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Army Medical Research and… read more
Posted in News,Uncategorized on May 1, 2014
“The vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by man for breaking down injustice and destroying the terrible walls which imprison men because they are different from other men” Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th President, United States Early Voting for the 2014 primary election has begun for registered Marion County voters, as well as voters… read more
Posted in News,Uncategorized on February 25, 2014
The Summit Park Volunteer Fire Department in Harrison County, West Virginia, is being investigated to determine if the fire department is in compliance with state law. The investigation was requested by the family of the late Nutter Fort volunteer firefighter, Michael Garrett. Garrett was killed February 1, 2014, while responding to a communications tower collapse… read more
Posted in News,Uncategorized on February 10, 2014
S & S Communications, one of the companies involved in the February 1, 2014 cell-phone tower collapse was previously cited by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration in 2009 after an employee fell to his death. The 2009 fatal accident caused S & S Communications to receive two serious violations from OSHA and a fine… read more
Posted in News,Uncategorized on October 23, 2013
A man is dead and several others injured after an explosion occurred in Ritchie County Monday night. The explosion was reported to 911 just before 10:30 p.m. on East Myles Avenue in Pennsboro, West Virginia. Four fire departments responded to the scene to battle the blaze from the explosion which was under control by 3… read more
