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FOH builds connections with community choir

FAIRMONT — When the heart is open to experience new things, everyone has the opportunity to grow and change. The Fairmont Opera House (FOH) presented Jordanian vocalist Farah Siraj, her band and a community choir of approximately 25 age-diverse individuals, as part of the Arts Midwest World ...

Fairmont Historian recounts rock ‘n roll glory days

FAIRMONT – In the '60s and '70s, Fairmont was a training ground for Rock 'N Roll, Tom Tourville told all at the Martin County Historical Society on Thursday. And he was there. Born and raised in Fairmont, he has now written 31 books on it and other topics in Midwest music. All of them are in ...

Vaccination rates decreasing in Martin County

FAIRMONT – Across measles and the flu, vaccination rates are decreasing and concerns are rising. The Center for Disease Control’s recommendation for measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) is getting the first dose at 12 to 15 months old and the second dose at 4 to 6 years old. The percentage of ...

Ceylon City Council meets Tuesday

CEYLON — Mother's Day is on Sunday, May 11. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, grandmoms, foster moms, and those who are like a mom to area children. Please accept my apology for writing that Ceylon has a Clean Up Day today. They will not have a Clean Up Day until September. Welcome and ...

More than fitness, Cone provides community

FAIRMONT— LC FIT, a local fitness business owned by Logyn Cone, recently celebrated its 4th anniversary with a gathering of more than 100 clients. Cone strives to offer a place where people can comfortably and confidently work out together. Prior to Covid hitting, Cone worked a full-time ...

Fairmont Music programs finding strength in numbers

FAIRMONT – With the number of events and students involved growing, Fairmont High School and Elementary School’s music programs are firing on all cylinders. In May alone, six events are happening across the band, choir and orchestra groups. In addition to their standard concerts, the ...