Marion County

Fostering Discovery And Community: Jaime Phillips Ford Inspires Students Through Science And Leadership

Jaime Phillips Ford, a science teacher at East Fairmont High School in Marion County, has earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s September 2025 Above and Beyond Award. Ford’s passion for science, hands-on learning, and community connection shines through in everything she does. As the advisor of the Interact Club, a high school version of the Rotary Club, Ford helps students make meaningful contributions to their community. Together, they placed food in Blessing Boxes, delivered cards to nursing homes and Meals on Wheels, cleaned up local roadways, and filled boxes of food for global distribution.

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Temporary Order Stops Sale Of Manchin Facility In Fairmont

Marion County Circuit Court Judge Matthew S. Delligatti issued a temporary restraining order Friday against the sale of the John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center in Fairmont to Marx Development Group.

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FSU Expands Academic Opportunity For Students In Foster Care

The Middle College program originally aims to provide students in foster care with a high school diploma and an associate's degree in two years, plus guaranteed admission to FSU for those seeking a four year degree—all before aging out of care.

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