FAIRMONT—The past two weeks of rain has swollen the lakes, prompting a no-wake order as the first mid-90s weekend of the summer approaches. National Weather Service Meteorologist Jacob Beitlich said a boundary has lingered across the midwest. “That's been the focus for repeated rounds of ...

FAIRMONT— Many people will have noticed that construction work on Lake Avenue in Fairmont is well underway. Work on the project began on June 9 and is expected to wrap up around Nov. 21 The project entails a total reconstruction from Fairlakes Road to Bixby Road. This includes a new ...

The Sentinel is excited to announce a new readers’ choice contest, Best of the Best in Greater Martin County, in which you can support your favorite local businesses, businesspeople, organizations and attractions. The contest kicks off this Saturday, June 21, when the nomination round opens. ...

FAIRMONT— Due to an extreme heat warning forecasted for this afternoon, and out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of the participants, spectators, and volunteers, the decision to cancel today’s Fairmont Youth Triathlon has been made. However, hard work is still being ...

WELCOME — An American Red Cross blood drive will be today, June 20, at the Fairmont American Legion, and on June 30 at St.Paul's Community Church in Welcome. Call (800) 733-2767 or go online to www.redcrossblood.org to make an appointment. The Welcome Burn Site will be open from 8 a.m. to ...

FAIRMONT—With another legislative session over, state legislators representing Martin County are evaluating what they were and weren't able to do. Senator Rich Draheim was in the minority as a Republican in the State Senate. Being in the minority, he said he couldn’t pick and choose what ...