FAIRMONT – Locals looking to display what they’ve been able to keep running entered 13 tractors to the tractor show and parade at the Martin County Fair on Thursday. Organizers Jim Sherman of Truman and Bob Olson of Trimont led the way in their 1939 Farmall HM and 1949 Allis-Chalmers G, ...

TRUMAN— Summer is ending soon, so come to the Truman pool for the last days of fun. August 14 to 17 they will only be open until 5 p.m. during the Martin County Fair, but back to regular hours 1 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on August 18. The last late-night swim is from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Aug. ...

FAIRMONT— Four restaurants entered and two were victorious in the annual Martin County Blue Ribbon Pork Cook-Off on Wednesday at the Martin County Fair. Judging is handled in two ways. Pork industry professionals are brought in each year on a rotating basis, with one or two new judges ...

FAIRMONT— Ahead of its 100th year in 2026, the Sylvania Park Bandshell in Fairmont is continuing to get a facelift. While roof work was done two summers ago, work is now being done on the interior and exterior of the historic structure. Public Works Director, Matthew York, said, ...

CEYLON— The Ceylon City Council met on Tuesday evening. Travis Winter, engineer from Bolton and Menk, reported on the work at the Water Treatment Plant for the city. The filter was drained and some cells are not working properly so he suggested shut down of cell not working and clean out ...

WELCOME— Sundaes at the Park in Trimont will have their last event with Ryan and Braelynn Faber as the entertainment at 6 p.m. at the Park on Sunday, Aug. 17. The location in case of inclement weather is the Sinn facility in Trimont. Take your lawn chair and enjoy the music and ice cream. At ...