Honoring the past service of dedicated law enforcement officials
TAYLOR COUNTY—Citing the importance of recognizing the past, Sheriff Terry A. Austin has come up with a way to help show some of the history of the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department in a special way.
Updated: 1 week ago
Austin sworn in for second term
Taylor County Sheriff Terry A. Austin is sworn in
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Santa and his elves make the holiday bright, despite a cold and rainy night
PRUNTYTOWN—Despite the chill in the air and the rain that fell, volunteers alongside staff members from Taylor County Middle School (TCMS), gathered in front of school on Monday evening for a special holiday event.
Updated: 1 month ago
Fellowsville VFD hopes to resume fundraising in 2021
FELLOWSVILLE- While 2020 caused issues for some of the surrounding fire departments, the Fellowsville Volunteer Fire Department (FVFD) has not had as many setbacks due to them being a volunteer-based fire department. Training has been limited to the FVFD, but it has been for mostly all fire departments.
Updated: 1 month ago
Bridgeport FD ready to put pandemic behind them
BRIDGEPORT- The Bridgeport Fire Department (BFD) is ready to say goodbye to 2020, as they prepare to welcome 2021. The department, like many others, are hoping to see normalization again as they usher in the new year.
Updated: 1 month ago
GFD looks forward to 2021
GRAFTON—The Grafton Fire Department (GFD) is ready to put 2020 behind them, as they prepared to welcome the new year of 2021; hoping to see some sort of normalization once again and is looking to recover from the struggles that the COVID-19 pandemic placed on the department.
Updated: 1 month ago
New business sets up shop in Grafton to help with hardware needs
Ace Hardware, located at 245 Greene’s Plaza, is now open for business!
Updated: 1 month ago
2020 Buddy Poppy King and Queen crowned by VFW Auxiliary
GRAFTON—The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary of Post 3081 crowned their 2020 Poppy King and Queen at a ceremony held with friends and family of the court.
Updated: 1 month ago
Kicking the COVID blues this holiday season
TAYLOR COUNTY—As we approach the holiday season of Christmas, we still are all being cautious about COVID. And while getting all of the family together and around the tree may be difficult this holiday season, there are ways to keep the COVID blues away
Updated: 1 month ago
Fresh cut Christmas Trees add to the holiday spirit
TAYLOR COUNTY—With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, many families will soon be switching gears to think about Christmastime, and that means individuals will soon be on the hunt for their fresh cut Christmas Trees.
Updated: 1 month ago
Preparing for winter weather
TAYLOR COUNTY—The area saw the first flakes fall on Tuesday, and now is the perfect time to remind drivers of some simple practices that can help keep them safer this winter.
Updated: 2 months ago
Miller releases statement on changes to school calendar
TAYLOR COUNTY—With the threat of COVID-19 sweeping through the area and an announcement made by Governor Jim Justice pertaining to the safety of school children and personnel across the state, Taylor County Superintendent of Schools Christy Miller release the follow statement regarding changes to the school schedule:
Updated: 2 months ago
Flemington Assembly of God holding services
FLEMINGTON—After experiencing a fire in September, the pastor of the Flemington Assembly of God would like to remind individuals that the congregation is still continuing to hold worship services.
Updated: 2 months ago
Time and Ally Financial honor Grafton car dealer
TAYLOR COUNTY—The nomination of J.R. Toothman, president of Toothman Ford in Grafton, West Virginia, for the 2021 TIME Dealer of the Year award was announced today by TIME.
Updated: 2 months ago
Special message from Taylor Co. Superintendent
The following is a message from Taylor County Superintendent of Schools Christy Miller, in regards to the school system’s and the community’s response for COVID-19:
Updated: 3 months ago
Grafton Salvation Army gears up to rescue Christmas
GRAFTON—For the first time in 130 years, The Salvation Army is starting its annual holiday fundraising campaign early across the country in order to rescue Christmas.
Updated: 4 months ago
VFW to host hotdog sale
GRAFTON—The Grafton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3081 Auxiliary will be hosting a special event that is aimed at helping military families in their time of need.
Updated: 4 months ago
Local organizations working to supply materials for the start of school
TAYLOR COUNTY—As the start of the school year draws near, many families are left wondering what supplies will be needed, and for some, the expense of these provisions is weighing heavy on their minds.
Updated: 4 months ago
VFW providing delicious meals to help American heroes
GRAFTON—The Grafton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3081 Auxiliary will be hosting a special event that is aimed at helping military families in their time of need.
Updated: 4 months ago
United for Kids helping students gear up for school
TAYLOR COUNTY— The United Way of Marion and Taylor Counties(UWMTC) Emerging Leaders program is looking to the community for assistance in stocking up on supplies for their school pantries.
Updated: 5 months ago
West Virginia native to show at Gallery 62 West
GRAFTON—This month, through Sunday, September 6, the Taylor County Arts Council (TCAC) is honored to be displaying the work of Fairmont native, Catleen Cline Campbell at Gallery 62 West.
Updated: 5 months ago
Fairmont, WV company donates $1,800 to Marion Co Senior Center in honor of 18th Anniversary
FAIRMONT— Healthcare Management Solutions, LLC (HMS), a leading healthcare and IT consulting company headquartered in Fairmont, West Virginia, donated $1,800 to the Marion County Senior Citizens, Inc., to help support the Home-Delivered Meals Program that serves seniors throughout Marion County, West Virginia, via the Marion County Senior Center in Fairmont.
Updated: 5 months ago