Flemington News

Craig E. Crimm is seen here being sworn into office as the new Grafton Fire Department Chief by Larry Richman, Grafton City Clerk.

A Preston County woman pleads guilty to child neglect charges in Taylor County. 23-year-old Mary A. Johnson plead guilty to one county of child neglect. via WDTV Bridgeport

A Preston County woman pleads guilty to child neglect charges in Taylor County. 23-year-old Mary A. Johnson plead guilty to one county of child neglect. via WDTV Bridgeport

“He saw the bus and kept walking but after the bus left he U-turned back to the car.”

IT WAS back in 2002 when your columnist, disguised as the Sunday Age Spy , caught auctioneer James "Jimmy the Gun" Tostevin using his dear papa as a dummy bidder. via The Age

“The 'Deputy Phil' program is a bridge to help us reach our children to instill a responsible level of positive attitudes and safety awareness. These ideas are presented to our youth through a unique series of illustrations and work projects.”

Grafton Police Department Sergeant Mike Kochka helps Deputy Phil and two Flemington Elementary School students answer questions about safety. via Mountain Statesman

US Marshals in Michigan have arrested a Fairmont man on sexual assault charges. The Fairmont Police say Duane Bates, 46 of Flemington, sexually assaulted a 14 year old juvenile from 2003 to 2006. via WBOY-TV

The Taylor County's Sheriff's Department is searching for a man's who's been missing since Tuesday afternoon. via WDTV Bridgeport

“Thank you for allowing my children to have their money spent this way.”

DESIGN wizard Joost Bakker has had it with birds . His artistic installation of 45 caged budgies in the Armadale store of fashion designer Lee Mathews was paid a visit by the RSPCA last week and, as luck would ... via The Age

Flames rip through a home in Taylor County, keeping fire crews busy for hours and leaving one family devastated. via WDTV Bridgeport

“It seemed odd, because I know I saw somebody”

The trial of a Galloway woman accused of helping her boyfriend kill a man and burn his remains in a trailer in December 2006 began in Barbour County Circuit Court Monday. via The Inter-Mountain

“Add to that its close proximity to those race tracks that were once so popular in our community, there is no doubt that visitors to the Phillipsburg Mall throughout the week of this event will be in for a truly exceptional experience.”

The first Dirt Track Heroes Race Car Show scheduled to be held at the Phillipsburg Mall is fast approaching. via NJ.com

Former Marion County Commissioner Cecily M. Enos will be running again in the May 13 Democratic primary in a bid to regain a seat on the county commission. via The Times West Virginian

Former Fairmont Police Chief Ted Offutt has filed to run in the Democratic primary for one of four open magistrate court seats. via The Times West Virginian

“She's very positive and always ready to jump in and just try her best”

On a given day, 8-year-old Audra Knotts might play with her classmates in gym class, attend her jazz dance class and use a wheelchair to get around. via The Times West Virginian

IN THE "DAWG" HOUSE - Bill Marsh of Elkins makes marks for where he will paint the name of the new business, "Dawg House," on Randolph Avenue in Elkins Tuesday afternoon. via The Inter-Mountain

“I did a lot of leaning forward”

THEY unveiled the first "face" of the 2007 racing season yesterday but, it must be observed, there was only one place punters would be looking if Hilary Berry's outfit yesterday is any guide. via The Age