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Tax abatement clears final board hurdle

Local News July 15, 2026

FAIRMONT — The Cress Refrigeration tax abatement request cleared its final hurdle on Tuesday as it was approved by the Fairmont School Board at its meeting. Previously, the abatement needed to pass the Fairmont City Council and the Martin County Board of Commissioners. Prior to this meeting, both had agreed to the tax abatement, which will allow Cress to build a new 6,400 square foot commercial building costing $1,074,975 on Bixby Road by the Martin County Fairgrounds. The abatement will last for five years. The issue had been brought up at last month’s meeting, and a public ...

Police

Police July 15, 2026

FAIRMONT Monday, July 13 6:49 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 600 block of Summit Drive. 7:43 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 200 block of South Main Street. 10:38 a.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 100 block of East 8th Street. A non-traffic citation was issued. 2:20 p.m. — A driving violation was reported in the 1300 block of Johnson Street. 9:09 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 100 block of East 3rd Street. MARTIN COUNTY Monday, July 13 7:24 a.m. — A ...

Storybook Theatre production on July 24

Local News July 15, 2026

SHERBURN — Today is a busy day. A CREST Lunch and Learn program will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 15, at the First Lutheran Church in Trimont. Ean Sinn will speak about cremation and answer other funeral questions. There will be lunch after the program. These educational ...

HRA gets good marks on properties

Local News July 14, 2026

FAIRMONT – The Fairmont Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) reviewed an inspection report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development during its meeting on Monday. For this inspection, done through the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate, units in Friendship Village and North Park were examined. There were only two units to inspect at North Park, and of the 123 units at Friendship Village, 26 units were inspected. North Park received a 100 out of 100 score with no notes. Friendship Village received a 98 out of 100, which HRA Director ...

Police

Police July 14, 2026

FAIRMONT Friday, July 10 3:25 a.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 2200 block of North State Street. 8:03 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 200 block of Tilden Street. 10:04 a.m. — Criminal damage to property was reported at 3rd Street and North Main Street. 2:21 p.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 1900 block of Memorial Park Drive. 3:47 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported at Lair Road and Knollwood Drive. 10:07 p.m. — A noise complaint was reported in the 200 block of Fairview Avenue. ...

Objection over Lake Ave. assessment continues

Local News July 14, 2026

FAIRMONT— The Fairmont City Council on Monday once again considered an objection from a property at 1300 Lake Avenue regarding its assessment from the 2025 improvement program. The 1300 Lake Avenue property, known as the Senne Farm and owned by DFP Limited Partnership, spans more than 73 acres and had an original proposed special assessment with a 5 percent interest of $395,237.05 over 15 years, or just a special assessment of $274,705.38, which is based on the city’s assessment policy. The public hearing on the 2025 improvement program was originally held on March 23, 2026 at ...