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Toys for Tots returns

MARTIN COUNTY – After health issues with the previous coordinators last year led to Martin County Toys for Tots being cancelled and the Salvation Army taking over toy distribution, a new coordinator has come on board, and Toys for Tots is back on in 2026. The program is a nationwide effort ...

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT License plate covers clear or colored — James J. McLaughlin, 31, of Casco, Wis.; Tiffany L. Fichter, 46, of Massillon, Ohio; fined $115. Speeding — Jayden R. Berndt, 25, of Truman; fined $125; Krystina N. Perez, 38, of La Salle, Ill.; Hollind J. Van Eijl; fined $135. Water-related equipment-fail to remove/open drain plug/bailer/other devices while transport — Lee A. Obernolte, 57, of Fairmont; fined $135. Latell J. Chaney, 24, of Fairmont, was convicted of window tint-less than 50 percent light transmittance; fined $135. Received an additional ...

Police

FAIRMONT Friday, Sept. 25 8:53 a.m. — Police investigated an assault complaint in the 900 block of Johnson Street. 11:15 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 3600 block of Cedar Park Road. 1:23 p.m. — Illegal dumping/garbage was reported in the 100 block of Cambridge Street. 2:47 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 500 block of East 1st Street. 3:05 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 100 block of North Park Street. 8:44 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported at Prairie Avenue and Johnson Street. ...

Books bring business to Fairmont

FAIRMONT – Evermore Books is the newest business coming to Fairmont, with its grand opening happening from 2 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at 72 Downtown Plaza. The store is run by Abby Shoen, who was born and raised in Sherburn, graduating from Martin County West in 2009. From there, she received ...

Kinship programs supported with sale

FAIRMONT — In support of its youth mentorship programs, Kinship of Martin County is hosting the 22nd annual Kinship Industrial Commercial Rummage Sale and Auction. “It’s wonderful,” said Char Kahler. “It’s a double joy for me because it raises money for the Kinship kids, for my ...

Richard’s owners to retire

FAIRMONT— After 42 years in business, Betty and Richard Wiederhoeft of Richard’s Auto Repair and Towing in Fairmont are retiring. There will be new ownership by the first week of October. The two are Martin County natives, both having grown up in Truman. They married in 1978 and started ...