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FAIRMONT Thursday, May 28 12:47 a.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 600 block of North Orient Street. 1:49 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 800 block of Johnson Street. 6:07 a.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 400 block of North Orient Street. 7:01 a.m. — A disabled/abandoned motor vehicle was reported in the 400 block of North Main Street. 8:50 a.m. — Illegal dumping/garbage was reported in the 500 block of North Orient Street. A non-traffic citation was issued. 9:34 a.m. to ...

Fairmont outdoorsman wins person of the year

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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 Dollars for Scholars scholarship winners

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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. Bird/Lester Baumann/Helen Pierce/Dr. and Mrs. Donald Ruble. All former Fairmont educators. — Karissa Newville 2. Alice F. Peters. Alice, a FHS graduate, funded this for a student attending a four-year college. — Cadence Montgomery, Ethan Pockrus 3. Alison Lutterman Memorial. For a female ...

Ceylon town meeting on June 2

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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 ...

City details CLP harvesting plan

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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 ...

New leadership heads Aquatic Park opening

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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 ...