FAIRMONT— The Martin County Board of Commissioners held a special budget workshop on Monday and talked about cuts that would bring the proposed 2026 levy down from a 9.76 percent increase to a 5.89 percent increase. In September the board had set the preliminary levy knowing that it could ...

FAIRMONT— This weekend might not feel like winter and the holidays that come with it, but it’s certainly starting to look like it, at least in Downtown Fairmont. Businesses began putting out decorations this week in anticipation of the annual Glows Parade which will take place on Friday, ...

FAIRMONT – With the last penny minted on Wednesday, officials in Fairmont are keeping an eye on a penny shortage and what it would mean for the community. Pennies will still be legal and usable tender, but with pennies no longer being produced, it will become increasingly difficult to ...

GRANADA – With their bond referendum passed, the Granada- Huntley- East Chain (GHEC) School Board took time at its meeting on Thursday to look toward the future. It started with discussing the building bond updates. Superintendent Doug Storbeck said from this point, they will continue their ...

CEYLON — The Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Ceylon will have their 5:30 p.m. communion service tonight. They also invite area residents to the Bible Class at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays. The Cribbage Tournament will begin with registration at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Welcome Legion ...

FAIRMONT — Inclusion is a key message that Fairmont Community Education and Recreation (CER) is promoting. With the conclusion of Adaptive Hoops, a non-traveling basketball program that empowers and builds sports skills for all basketball players in grades 4 to 7 with varying abilities, CER ...