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Relay for Life gets new date, location

FAIRMONT – Martin County Relay for Life is coming a little sooner than normal this year. For the past few years, Relay for Life had happened in September at the Martin County Fairgrounds. This year, it will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28 at the Knights of Columbus. Relay for Life Board Member Dana Faber said the change to July and the Knights of Columbus came after buggy conditions last year and a need to have a portion of it indoors. “We have found that when we're at a time of…

Truman Days this weekend

TRUMAN — Truman Days begin today, Thursday, July 23, with garage sales and a food truck. The classic tractor ride…

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Never take for granted

We’ve all heard that we should not take things for granted, but it never hurts to give a reminder about this piece of wisdom. I was at a meeting with some local business owners recently and one of them pointed out how when we visit other cities, especially, say, up north, we often go…

Thumbs Up Council OKs phase two of harvesting The Fairmont City Council approved going ahead with…

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Letters to the Editor

Walkers and mobility devices- get a tune up

To the editor: When I recently arrived at an event at a local venue I was surprised to see an ambulance at the back door. It seems that someone’s walker “snapped” and left the owner with an injury. Thankfully, the person looked reasonably good but not walking. I hope it is a precautionary visit…

A plea for pickleball courts Dear Editor, As active pickleball players, we respectfully ask the Fairmont…

Readers' Views

No New Wars To the editor: Donald Trump campaigned on his promise of America first, no…

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Successful Triathlon weekend To the editor: It truly took a village to host the Fairmont Youth…

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Do you agree with President Trump's assertion that the Department of Justice should pay him $230 million for bringing cases against him under the previous administration?