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Pennies no longer easy change in Fairmont

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 ...

GHEC addresses future plans, changes

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 ...

Line dancing lessons tonight at Lake Belt

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 ...

CER looks back on Adaptive Hoops program success

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 ...

City plans for administrator absence

FAIRMONT— As Fairmont’s interim city administrator, Jeff O’Neill, will soon end his role with the city on Nov. 23, the Fairmont City Council on Monday talked about a transition plan. O’Neill has been serving as interim city administrator since November of 2024. This past fall the ...

Vaccines at high rate during fall season

FAIRMONT – For those looking to protect people from catching a seasonal flu or cold via vaccines, there hasn’t been a shortage of demand. United Hospital District (UHD) Infection Preventionist and Employee Health Nurse Tomarah Brand said they offer the same vaccines at the Fairmont clinic ...