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Parent-teacher group revived at Fairmont Elementary School

FAIRMONT – Parents and Educators Teaming Together (PETT), which went dormant at the K-6 level during the COVID-19 pandemic, is being revived with Principal Michelle Rosen at the helm to start off. PETT was formed in 2010, when the K-2 and 3-6 grade schools were merged into one school. “Both sites prior to us becoming one site had parent advisory groups,” Rosen said. “As we looked at that, it just felt more formal, and we really wanted parents and educators to team more together, so that we're all learning together, working together for what's best for students.” When PETT ...

Welcome talks sports complex, code updates

WELCOME— The Welcome City Council met on Tuesday evening and discussed the Aug. 24 meeting with Fox Lake Area Sports Complex. Those who attended felt the meeting was successful. The jobs were getting done well and on time. There was good communication on both sides and the list of job description for the field attendant and the list of work that needed to be done were reviewed. Requests for more dragging of the field if possible, lime and dirt removal by the city after the field has been edged and spraying for weeds was acknowledged and the city employees will do that. Lime ...

Pork chop fundraiser on Sept. 14

TRUMAN—Due to Monday, Sept. 7 being Labor Day, the Truman City Council will now meet at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Truman High School starts on Sept. 8 and the elementary starts on Sept. 10. Breakfast and lunch will be free for the 2026-2027 school year.  Please fill out the lunch ...

Year after flooding, Dunnell is back better

DUNNELL – This time last year, a flash flood caused by an isolated storm that downpoured on Dunnell waterlogged their lift station, ruined their trash water pump and caused sewer water to back up into some people’s homes. Now, they have picked up the pieces and put things on the right ...

In 3rd budget talk, council looks at 2027 tax levy

FAIRMONT— The Fairmont City Council held its third budget workshop on Tuesday morning and the focus of this one was on the general fund and proposed 2027 tax levy. Right now, the city is looking at a proposed levy increase of 11.9 percent. In the prior two budget workshops, the council talked about the five year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects and budgets for each department, including parks and streets, fire and police and also proposals for a potential parks master plan and facilities condition and staffing needs assessments. Finance Director Paul Hoye said that on the ...

75-year-old stops in Fairmont on cross-country journey

FAIRMONT – Looking to raise awareness and funds for Save One Life, an organization that helps children with bleeding disorders around the world, 75-year-old Richard Williams of Montana is going from Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine, 300 miles a day, on just his 1980 Honda Gold Wing ...