FAIRMONT – Fairmont conservationist, outdoorsman and volunteer Doug Hartke was awarded 2026’s Person of the Year by Outdoor News. The journey for Hartke started in high school, where he was naturally drawn to the outdoors. “There's nothing better than going out on a marsh on a fall ...

FAIRMONT— One of the efforts the city of Fairmont is taking to combat Curly Leaf Pondweed (CLP) in the chain of lakes is harvesting and its contractor, Premier Lake Harvesting, started doing that just last week. CLP is an aquatic invasive species that started being really visible in the ...

FAIRMONT – A new year means new leadership at the Fairmont Aquatic Park as the finishing touches are being put on for opening day, June 1. The work started after the pool closed last year, as Building Maintenance Worker Eric Sandwick said they were up against the weather’s eventual ...

CEYLON — This coming week ushers in June. The Ceylon City Council will have a town meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, at the Mondale Park shelter house. Residents are encouraged to bring concerns or ideas to the council. Please be concise, courteous and explain what is on your mind ...

Fairmont Dollars for Scholars recently awarded 192 scholarships totaling $407,200 to Fairmont High School Seniors and Graduates. Since 1974 they have awarded 5,243 scholarships totaling $5,874,629. Applicants can receive up to four awards for their postsecondary education. 1. Al Zinter/John F. ...

FAIRMONT – While the American Legion Riders program has chapters across America, there has never been one in Fairmont until now. American Legion Riders, according to Director Trent Johnson and Assistant Director Donna Johnson, is done to help the Legion and veterans in whatever way ...