FAIRMONT – With October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Support, Training and Employment (STEP) is helping dozens of local people with disabilities find and keep work. STEP Executive Director Heidi Smith said they offer several different ways to engage people with ...

CEYLON — The Lake Belt Bar and Grill in Ceylon has begun a new chapter. Former owners, husband and wife duo Wyatt and Jordan Burmeister, have officially passed the torch to new owners, Jake De St Hubert and Dale Creed “Creed” Francis, on Wednesday, Oct. 8, three years after the ...

CEYLON — The Lake Belt Bar and Grill will have Line Dancing lessons tonight. Horse races will be on Nov. 1. The new owners are keeping the scheduled events. A Cribbage Tournament will begin with registration 1:15 p.m. and playtime at 1:30 p.m. today at the Welcome Legion Hall. The $11 ...

FAIRMONT – With a full year under its belt, the Fairmont FFA Livestock Judging team is ready for its final stop of the season at the American Royal Nationals in Kansas City on Sunday. The team’s season kicked off around this time last year, when the varsity team of Avery Kurt, Tyler Kurt, ...

ODIN — A visit to the Odin Craft Mill is a beloved tradition for many. As it’s a biannual event, the Fall Craft and Gift Show officially opened for the season on Thursday, Oct. 9. Owner Nancy Olson is elated to begin the 25th annual tradition and keep the town a must-visit ...

WELCOME — The Trimont Farmer's Market will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the Memorial Park. Note the change of location. They will have pumpkin painting, homemade salsa tasting (bring your best salsa), coffee, goodies, social time, vendors and a fundraiser for the Martin County West Books for ...