FAIRMONT— Deb Barnes, administrator of Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center in Fairmont, is retiring after a long career spent in service. Barnes served at Lakeview for 12 of her 48 year career and in that time made a positive impact not just on Lakeview’s campus, but in the ...

MARTIN COUNTY – Students from multiple FFA groups in Martin County made their talents known and found success at the State FFA competitions earlier this week. Fairmont brought 18 students to state, which ag teacher Nick Pease said was a bit down from last year due to fewer of their teams ...

CEYLON — A Celebration of Life for Larry Puhrman will be from 1 to 4 p.m. today, Saturday, April 25, at the Welcome Legion Hall. He is remembered by many former students and cribbage friends. St. John's Lutheran Church in Sherburn will host a combined service and call meeting with its ...

FAIRMONT— Jason Baker is just finishing his first week as Fairmont’s city administrator. Baker comes most recently from the city of Oronoco and brings with him both experience in city government and in law enforcement. While he’s called the midwest home for the past 15 years, Baker was ...

FAIRMONT – Many local organizations are able to support and benefit Fairmont-area citizens through the giving of volunteers. These volunteers are crucial and deserve to be celebrated, especially during National Volunteer Week. Let’s Go Fishing is 100 percent volunteer run and operated. ...

WELCOME — During the Welcome City Council meeting on Tuesday, the 307 Hulseman Street property was discussed. It has been vacant for two years and is in very bad shape. There is garbage between the house and garage, a tree that blew down and damaged the neighbor's property. The owners are a ...