FAIRMONT – Local officials are spreading the word on fire and fire safety as part of the national Fire Prevention Week. Fairmont Assistant Fire Chief Colby Whitmore said some fires are more common than others in this area. “We have a lot of rural fires for buildings,” he said, ...
SHERBURN – Sherburn Library has found itself in a bit of a pickle, as they have to move everything into a new building. Martin County Library Director Jenny Trushenski said it happened when the city of Sherburn, which owns the old library building itself, brought a contractor in to check ...
WELCOME — Oct. 11 is a busy day in Welcome. The Burn Site will be open from 8 a.m. to noon., for Welcome residents only. Wood six inches in diameter or smaller should be brought to the site. Thank you for your cooperation. The Vendor Show sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary at the Sinn CLC at ...
MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Sayra Zuniga Medrano, 24, of Fairmont; Giselle T. Munoz, 18, of Sioux City, Iowa; Richard L. Paille, 76, of Reno, Nev.; Alana C. Petrucci, 23, of Coon Rapids; Jeffrey B. Witwer, 20, of Golden, Colo.; each fined $125. Child passenger restraint ...
FAIRMONT Wednesday, Oct. 8 12:22 a.m.— Police received a report of an ordinance violation in Lincoln Park. 12:16 p.m. — Police received a report of shoplifting in the 200 block of South State St. 12:18 p.m. — Police received a report of a theft in the 700 block of Victoria ...
MARTIN COUNTY – As part of a five-year initiative, National 4-H Week is themed “Beyond Ready.” Martin County 4-H Extension Educator Lauren Pilarski said the past year has had several projects for area 4-H groups. “We had our day camps this summer,” she said. “We did library ...