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Weed removal business helps local find the right path

FAIRMONT – While the Curly Leaf Pondweed issue in Fairmont has affected many, removing it has helped one resident stay clean and keep the lakes clean. Dominic Hill of ClearShore Solutions said he was a troublemaker in his younger years and struggled with drug and alcohol addiction. That all ...

Old Alley Quilt Shop reflects on support as it prepares to close

SHERBURN — After more than 20 years in business, Old Alley Quilt Shop in Sherburn, the only quilt shop and one of the only craft shops in Martin County, is projected to close in mid-August of this year. “It’s not something I want to do,” Store Owner Valerie Smith said. “It’s just ...

Planning coming to fruition for IHD

FAIRMONT – After a year of planning, decision-making and setup, Interlaken Heritage Days (IHD) is fleshed out and ready to go for another year. To start with on Thursday, June 11, IHD is working with the Lions Club on a fundraiser for the heritage days by having Beatles tribute band A Hard ...

Ceylon hosts town meeting, hears resident concerns

CEYLON — The Ceylon City Council had a special town meeting on Tuesday evening at the Mondale Park shelter house. It was attended by approximately 25 residents. Discussions were held regarding what the residents want from the city as far as help with concerns and what the residents are ...

Coffee Lovers meet Thursdays at Lake Belt

CEYLON — Our Savior's Lutheran Church will hold their usual 5:30 p.m. service tonight, Saturday, June 6, with communion. The congregation is planning a special closing or decommissioning service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 as the congregation will be ending their services. The Circle of ...

Graffiti Corner marks 10 years as ‘gathering place’

FAIRMONT— It was always meant to be more than a coffee and frozen yogurt shop. When John Kasper opened Graffiti Corner in Fairmont a decade ago, he knew he wanted it to be a place for community members to get together. While he was born and raised in Fairmont, Kasper spent many of his adult ...