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FHS Yearbook triumphs after national acclaim

FAIRMONT — It’s a feat that’s one for the books. The Fairmont High School (FHS) yearbook team has claimed the Gold-Tier National Yearbook Program of Excellence award by memorabilia company, Jostens. With this award, the student-run team is acknowledged for the successes of the 2024-2025 ...

Winter programs aplenty in Fairmont area

FAIRMONT — There’s plenty to do in the Fairmont area over the winter months thanks to organizations like the Martin County Library and Community Education and Recreation. Both groups put a special emphasis on indoor activities over the cold winter months. The Martin County Library in ...

Council examines two new administrator candidates

FAIRMONT—The Fairmont City Council held a special meeting on Friday so that the council could interview two new city administrator candidates, Jason Baker and Tiffany Duboski Ledee. The city has been without a full-time city administrator since November of 2024 and without an interim city ...

GHEC hears from four-day week educators

GRANADA – Over a dozen teachers sat in on the first work session regarding a potential four-day school week for Granada-Huntley-East Chain at the school board meeting on Thursday. To speak on the subject, Superintendent Doug Storbeck brought in three representatives from ...

MCW School Board elects officers

SHERBURN — The Martin County West (MCW) School Board meeting on Thursday began with the election of the officers of the board. President Sarah Rohman and Clerk Laura Borchardt were elected by acclamation. Vice Chair Mark Wohlhuter was elected on a 4-3 ballot and Treasurer Nathan Vrieze was ...

Ceylon FD to host Sunday breakfast

CEYLON — Today is the last day to drop off real Christmas trees at the Sherburn Nursery or the City Shop in Fairmont to recycle them. Thank you to those drop off business places for helping recycle. The Lake Belt Bar and Grill in Ceylon will have their Game Race Day at 2 p.m. today. One ...