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Welcome Legion Fish/Shrimp Fry tonight

WELCOME — A Fish and Shrimp Fry will be from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight, Friday, March 27, at the Welcome Legion, sponsored by the 11U baseball team in Northrop. The Martin County West Drama Department will show its spring musical, “The Olympians,” at 7 p.m. today, Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28 at the Sherburn Theatre. The musical is about the Greek Goddesses challenging their male-dominated hierarchy of Mount Olympus. Three mortal champions are selected to compete in a quest to become an Olympic heroine. Local talents will be led by director Alaina Baker, accompanied by the ...

Experienced officers bring Tac Med to Fairmont

FAIRMONT – With both having over 20 years of law enforcement experience, Cory Ballard and James Tietje are sharing their experience in dealing with emergency situations with BlueLine Tac Med. Ballard is currently a Patrol Sergeant with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. He has 27 years ...

Building Blocks joins USDA program

FAIRMONT – Building Blocks Learning Center and Childcare in Fairmont has been accepted into the federal nutrition program Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Director Shea Ripley said it had been something on their radar since they became a part of Lakeview Methodist Health Care ...

Fifth-generation Grotte forging path forward

FAIRMONT – Juggling helping his father with construction and his own work, 22-year-old Colby Grotte is making his own path early on. Colby is a fifth-generation Grotte. The family originally came from Norway. He started working for his dad, Greg Grotte, while he was in school in Fairmont, ...

Getting ready to sell? Local realtors say to focus on curb appeal

FAIRMONT— The Spring season is often the time people get serious about making a move. Several realtors at Century 21 Northland Realty shared some things, both big and small, that can be done to get your home ready to put on the market. “Things start ramping up in the spring,” said ...

Truman Pride to meet April 1

TRUMAN — Recycling Day is Wednesday, April 1. Place recycling containers on the curb by 7 a.m. Egg cartons, pizza boxes, styrofoam and plastic grocery bags are prohibited. All recycled items must be cleaned. Truman Pride will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1. Pride in the school, pride in the students and pride in our future. They work together to promote, support and accomplish fun things and resources for students, staff and the school. All are welcome. It is okay to bring your kids. Be a part of something positive. Happy birthday to John Toothaker on April 2. Cards can be sent ...