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Highway department vigilant on bridges

FAIRMONT – With both current and new funding sources coming, the Martin County Highway Department is dedicated to keeping Martin County’s bridges in check. There are currently 182 bridges throughout Martin County. Martin County Engineer Kevin Peyman said this is under the state’s ...

Math League qualifies for state

FAIRMONT – With everything on the line Monday, Fairmont’s math league team went above and beyond to secure its spot at state. Fairmont needed to finish fourth or higher to finish at the top of their section and advance to state. Rather than having to sit on pins and needles, Fairmont ...

Ceylon City Council talks bridge repairs

CEYLON — At the Ceylon City Council meeting on Tuesday, County Engineer Kevin Peyman discussed the resolution that named County Road 8 as in the city limits of Ceylon. The council approved the resolution. Peyman explained that this would help with funds for the road. Discussions about the ...

Jaguar Strike Out Cancer shirt sales open

TRUMAN — Lewisville Legion Auxiliary will have a chicken supper from 5 to 6:30 pm Sunday, Feb. 15. An American Red Cross blood drive will be from 2 to 7 pm Tuesday, Feb. 16, at the Lewisville Legion. Schedule an appointment using the blood donor app, call 1-800-733-2767, go to ...

Garry family gift boosts FOH fundraising

FAIRMONT—A recent $100,000 pledge, offered as a matching gift from the Michael and Elizabeth Garry family to the Fairmont Opera House Capital Campaign, has rejuvenated fundraising efforts and boosted confidence in the project for the Fairmont Opera House (FOH) staff and board members. Back ...

With big changes, commission holds rare meeting

FAIRMONT – The Civil Service Commission, which oversees police matters, had much to discuss at its yearly meeting on Tuesday. For starters, the Fairmont Police Department is looking to hire one more officer in 2026. Police Chief Mike Beletti said the posting was made available on Tuesday on ...