FAIRMONT – Taking advantage of the Martin County Fair’s 160-year history, the Martin County Historical Society (MCHS) showcased its information during a presentation on Tuesday. Curator James Marushin led the exploration. In the first three years of the fair’s existence, he said, the ...

SHERBURN — Healing Hearts Housing, a non-profit residential organization in Sherburn focused on women overcoming drug and alcohol addiction, has been ‘running on fumes’ for four months. It requires help from the community to keep the house’s foundation strong. “We have a really ...

FAIRMONT – Setup for the Martin County Fair is in full swing before opening day on Monday. One saving grace Martin County Fair Board Vice President Steve Pomerenke said they have is that a previous event has taken care of some setup already. “We rent the buildings out during the winter ...

FAIRMONT – With a successful first year in the rear-view mirror, Disability Awareness Day is looking to be bigger and better than ever for people with disabilities on August 14 at the Martin County Fair. Human Rights Organization (HRO) Secretary Jane Lintelman said she found a similar event ...

FAIRMONT — One of the many things an individual may look forward to during the summer is the county fair and its bright, colorful midway, tasty food, animals and live entertainment. The Martin County Fair has all of that and more. Secretary and Board Member Lisa Stromberg, on behalf of the ...

CEYLON — The Ceylon Quasquicentennial/125th Anniversary Festival is this weekend. Line Dancing, Bingo, and Door 49 were at the Lake Belt Bar and Grill, and tonight they have Karaoke at 8 p.m. with Rob. The vendor show will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Aug. 9 at the Lake Belt Bar and ...