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Appreciate support for CREST To the Editor: On behalf of the CREST Board of Directors and staff, we would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all those who financially supported CREST throughout 2021 and during the Annual Appeal. Because of your generosity we will be ...

Small businesses in need of help

Local Editorials

Most economists will agree that small businesses are the backbone of the nation’s economy. They create more news jobs, provide goods and services that bigger businesses may see as not worth their while, and support their local communities. But small businesses have been struggling since the ...

Vaccine mandate struck down

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The U.S. Supreme Court didn’t take long to strike down the Biden Administration’s mandate that large employers must require their workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, or wear masks, or undergo weekly testing. The conservative members of the court ruled that OSHA lacks the authority to ...

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Father/Daughter Sweetheart Dance To the Editor: Save the date. Kids Just Want to Have Fun is hosting the annual Father/Daughter Sweetheart dance from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 at Bethel Evangelical Free Church in Fairmont. All young ladies and an adult role model are invited to enjoy ...

On MLK Day let’s hope and pray

Local Editorials

This week, many Americans celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr., who preached both an unceasing struggle against prejudice and discrimination and use of non-violent methods to win the battle. King’s high-profile leadership cost him his life. Others perished, too, during the struggle ...

Et. Cetera

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Pitching Clinic attracts many Last weekend the Rick Pauly Pitching Clinic came to Fairmont. This professional fastpitch clinic has been coming to Fairmont for six years and is such a valuable event for young women interested in softball. Every year it sees a large draw from the region. Great ...