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MCEDA fleshes out grant progress

FAIRMONT – Two grants were on the agenda for the Martin County Economic Development Authority (MCEDA) to discuss on Monday, one of which had already been submitted, and the other was pending approval. The first had last been discussed at the Aug. 4 MCEDA meeting, and was sent in for approval ...

Truman considers tree funds

TRUMAN— On Monday the Truman City Council heard from Troy Nemmers from Bolton & Menk regarding some project updates including one about the campground and one about grant applications. “The contractor was out there on Friday and addressed a bunch of punch list items. It looks like ...

Figueroa’s Construction growing with time

FAIRMONT – With two years under its belt, Figueroa’s Construction is servicing the needs of Fairmont area homes both internally and externally. Owner Luis Figueroa said the company originated with his father, who has worked in construction his entire life. “He retired, came home,” ...

Empower tackles youth cannabis usage prevention

FAIRMONT – Alongside new messaging from the state regarding cannabis and youth, Empower is doing its part to get information out there on cannabis and its negative effects on youth. The messaging, available at becannabisaware.org, shares facts and provides guidance on how to say no to ...

City requests help with service line inventory

FAIRMONT— More than 500 residences and business places received a letter from the city this week asking for assistance with determining what material their water service line is. This is one of many steps the city is going through in its project to remove all lead pipes per a state and ...

Cribbage tournaments begin Oct. 11

CEYLON — Our Savior's Lutheran Church will have evening services at 5:30 p.m. tonight, Oct. 4 in Ceylon. They invite area residents to the Bible Class they have at 9:30 a.m. each Tuesday morning. The Circle of Faith Parishes meet at 9 a.m. on Sundays in October at St. Peter Lutheran Church ...