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What residents are talking about in Fairmont public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Big John Salvage Superfund cleanup
Maple Grove Cemetery restoration and Wreaths Across America
Comprehensive plan update
Alleged robbery and police response
City finances
Fairmont Police Department
Republic Services contract extension
Wreaths Across America
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Fairmont from local and regional media.
Fairmont committee advances new round of mini-grants to city council
FAIRMONT — Fairmont’s new Mini-Grant Ad-Hoc Committee advanced the first wave of applications to council Thursday afternoon.
Oct 30, 2026Downtown Fairmont stabbing investigation leaves police with few clues
FAIRMONT — Officers from the Fairmont Police Department spent most of the day Thursday investigating the stabbing of an unhoused man that occurred around 1:48 a.m. on Monroe Street.
Oct 30, 2026Marion County House of Delegates candidates offer mixed views on Flock cameras
FAIRMONT — County Democrat and Republican candidates for West Virginia House of Delegates found alignment about the use of Flock cameras, but differ on privacy and civil liberties.
Oct 29, 2026Fairmont City Council clears way for Superfund coal tar dump site cleanup
FAIRMONT — City Council lifted an obstacle for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, allowing remediation of a former coal tar refinery to proceed.
Oct 29, 2026A closer look at Fairmont City Council District 1 candidate Marcella Yaremchuk
FAIRMONT — Marcella Yaremchuk is a regular fixture in Fairmont.
Oct 29, 2026Marion County 911 Director makes plea about stiffer penalty for copper theft
FAIRMONT — Thieves are stealing thousands of feet of copper wire throughout Marion County, according to Marion County 911 Center Director Chris McIntire.
Oct 29, 2026City of Fairmont launches $17M stormwater project in East Side
FAIRMONT — The City of Fairmont broke ground on its $17 million Morgantown Avenue Stormwater project Tuesday morning.
Oct 27, 2026City of Fairmont breaks ground on $17M stormwater improvement on east side
Today, the City of Fairmont officially broke ground on the Morgantown Avenue Storm Sewer Replacement Project, a major infrastructure initiative to clean up local water pathways and overhaul the city's aging stormwater system.
Oct 27, 2026A closer look at Fairmont City Council District 9 candidate Kandi Nuzum
FAIRMONT — Flooding is one of the things that are top of mind for District 9 Councilmember Kandi Nuzum.
Oct 23, 2026A closer look at Fairmont District 9 candidate Ron Straight
FAIRMONT — Ron Straight thinks City Council has a rubber stamping problem.
Oct 23, 2026A look at Fairmont City Council District 5 candidate Fran Warner
FAIRMONT — From her porch, Fran Warner enjoys her ferns, fuchsia and fall afternoon light.
Oct 22, 2026A look at Fairmont City Council District 5 candidate Donna Wade
FAIRMONT — The last eight months have been a learning experience for Fairmont City Councilmember Donna Wade.
Oct 22, 2026