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Council given street project information

WELCOME — The Welcome City Council met on Tuesday, July 1. Bolton and Menk Engineer Derek Behrens proposed a project payment of $71,000 for the street project. The council approved the proposal. He left newsletters about the project which listed the website residents may go to for ...

Truman Active Living to meet July 10

TRUMAN — Friday is the Fourth of July, so as we celebrate our nation’s independence, let's thank those who have served and sacrificed for our nation. Let’s respect one another. We won’t always agree, but we can approach our differences with open minds and a willingness to listen to our ...

Welcome museum open this weekend

WELCOME — Please have a safe and happy Fourth of July. Saturday, July 5 is the first Saturday of the month, so the Welcome Historical Society Museum will be open from 2 to 4 p.m. Check out the interesting items and displays of Welcome at the museum on Hulseman Street. On Sunday the Circle ...

Board hears that LEC needs are many

FAIRMONT— On Tuesday the Martin County Board of Commissioners delved into the repair and maintenance needs of the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) during a work session. The LEC houses the Martin County Sheriff’s Office and administration, jail and communications center and the Fairmont Police ...

County passes transportation tax

FAIRMONT— The Martin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday held a public hearing on the consideration of a Countywide Transportation Sales and Use Tax. The board had just in the past two months asked County Engineer Kevin Peyman to prepare materials prior to the public hearing. Peyman ...

Summer Playground Program boosts connections

FAIRMONT — Community Education and Recreation (CER) for its ninth year is offering families the Summer Playground Program, which is be held three days a week from June 24 to Aug. 14 at four parks (Gomsrud, Lincoln, Sylvania and Amber Lake) in Fairmont. Program activities include sports, arts ...