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School Board gets good bond news for facilities maintenance

FAIRMONT – The Fairmont School Board received good news on its bond ratings for a 10-year maintenance plan during its meeting on Tuesday. Ehlers Representative Beth Downes said they received really good results for the $17.8 million in general obligation facilities maintenance bonds for the ...

Ceylon dives back into water treatment plans

CEYLON — During the Ceylon City Council meeting on Tuesday, funding the water treatment plans was discussed. The CD will mature on Oct. 27, and the council approved withdrawing $62,000 to help with the water treatment plant expenses. One bill will be $45,000, and one will be $17,000. The ...

City council, school board, meet Monday

TRUMAN — Truman Public Schools will not have school today, Oct. 16 or Oct. 17, because of MEA Break. There will be no school for Truman Public School students on Monday, Oct. 20. Parent-teacher conferences will be held from 1 to 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 20. All participants of the Truman ...

Open house goes over referendum details

FAIRMONT – Several community members took the chance to learn about Fairmont Area Schools' proposed referendum during a talk and open house after the school board meeting on Tuesday. Superintendent Andy Traetow started the proceedings by talking about the upcoming vote on Nov. 4 at the ...

City to pursue new agreement for ice arena

FAIRMONT— The consideration of a termination notice to the agreement between the city of Fairmont, Fairmont Hockey Association and Martin County Fair Board was on the Fairmont City Council agenda on Monday. Interim City Administrator, Jeff O’Neill, said staff has been working with both ...

Community Chest Annual Drive is underway

SHERBURN — A CREST Lunch and Learn will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sinn Celebration of Life Center in Sherburn. These fun and educational programs are free to senior citizens from Martin County. A free will donation is appreciated. Hamburger Night will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at ...