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Informative art makes splash in Fairmont

FAIRMONT— The city of Fairmont’s public art project, which spreads a message of keeping the lakes clean, is taking off with the help of local arts non-profit, Imagine Martin. Several pieces have been completed around the community and the project is expected to wrap up with more art ...

Car Club gives back to parks

FAIRMONT – Once a month, the Backyard Kreationz Car Club has taken on the task of cleaning up Gomsrud Park. The group, headed by Pops and Tiffany Winters, started after splintering off from another local car group. Pops Winters said they do car shows, barbecues and parades. They are also ...

FACT to shake things up in “All Shook Up”

FAIRMONT— Residents of Martin County and the surrounding area are in for a treat as next week the Fairmont Area Community Theater’s (FACT) production of “All Shook Up” opens at the Performing Arts Center at Fairmont High School. The musical is set in the 1950s and features songs by the ...

Bowlmor rolls into volleyball

FAIRMONT – A new outdoor area, including a volleyball court and stage, has been added to the Bowlmor Lanes in Fairmont. Manager Brett Ekho said it started last year when they looked at their property lines and realized they had plenty of space to work with. “It's pretty obvious that we ...

Ceylon Summer Auction kicks off

CEYLON — The Ceylon Summer Auction begins at 8:30 a.m. today, July 19, with two rings of auctioneers working. Our neighbors in Welcome will have their Summer Festival this weekend with a parade at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and city-wide garage sales and more. Plan to attend. Our Savior's ...

Summer wave of new businesses

FAIRMONT – While summer is known more for heat waves, recently there has been a wave of new businesses in Fairmont. Two of them, Tangle Tamers and Prolific Memories, operate side by side at 100 North State Street. Tangle Tamers, owned by Courtney Logwood, is open to everyone but ...