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FACT’s ‘Annie’ to appeal to all ages

FAIRMONT— It’s that time of year again when the Fairmont Area Community Theater (FACT) is gearing up to put on some live and local entertainment for the community. This year’s musical production of “Annie” is…

County begins budget talks

FAIRMONT— The Martin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday went over the preliminary 2027 budget. Department heads began filling out…

Sherburn City Council OKs proposals

SHERBURN — During the Sherburn City Council meeting on Monday, several Civic and Commerce Club representatives requested permission to purchase/order…

Summer Symphony in full swing

FAIRMONT — Tune into Summer Symphony, which will perform its free annual concert at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22,…

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Local Editorials

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…

Readers' Views

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

Readers' Views

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?