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Amid property tax shifts, increases, Assessor’s Office can help

FAIRMONT—Residents of Martin County will soon get their Truth in Taxation notices which give an estimate of property taxes based on the preliminary rate set by the jurisdiction the property is located on. Jessica Laue, the new Martin County Assessor, acknowledged that most everyone’s ...

Community rallies around recovering farmer

FAIRMONT – It was meant to be a planned six-hour surgery for a heart defect undetected since birth. Instead, Fairmont Farmer Mark Lenort underwent a 14-hour surgery that landed him in the hospital for two months. Lenort said they had performed a CT scan, ultrasound, MRI and angiogram, but ...

November events are here

CEYLON — Tonight is the date to turn the clocks back one hour to return to Standard Time instead of Daylight Saving Time. Unless you really want to get up or stay up until 2 a.m. to change the clocks. I don't. Today is the first of November. That means it is the first Saturday of the month ...

Local experts discuss winterization

FAIRMONT – With winter fast approaching, local Fairmont experts are sharing advice on how people can keep their homes safe. Day Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Owner Bill Krumholz said plumbing and heating are the main things people can look out for right now. With heating, he said whatever ...

City looks for citizens to sit on boards

FAIRMONT – For those looking to get involved, the city has openings for multiple advisory boards and commissions. The Public Utilities Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and Charter Commission have spots available, with the Charter Commission having three and the others having one spot ...

Turkey Dinner on Sunday at St. Paul’s

WELCOME — Today is Halloween. There are several events in the area for the area children. Have a safe and fun Halloween. This Sunday is the date to return to Standard Time instead of Daylight Savings Time. Turn your clock back one hour on Saturday so that by Sunday at 2 a.m. they are ready ...