FAIRMONT – A preliminary tax levy increase of 19.28% was set by the Fairmont School Board during its meeting on Tuesday. Schools need to set a preliminary levy by Sep. 30 and Business and Finance Director Jessica Korte said schools differ from other levies. “They're able to, and it's ...
FAIRMONT – Fog has been a recurring theme for mornings the past few days. National Weather Service Meteorologist Melissa Dye said visibility Monday morning dropped to a quarter mile or less. “Because we've got really light winds, it takes a little while for that fog to mix out,” she ...
SHERBURN — This is Homecoming week at Martin County West Schools and the activities are numerous. The Homecoming Court was named last week with Addison Wohlhuter, Courtney Anderson, Madison Lyon, Michael McCorkell, Kain Grandgenett, Tyler Poppe, Emily Schettler, Brycen Kettener, Torrey Paplow ...
GIRLS TENNIS Fairmont 6, TCU 1 MONTGOMERY – Fairmont High School tennis bested Tri City United 6-1 during Tuesday afternoon’s matchup. The Cardinals swept their singles matchups while taking two of three doubles contests over the Titans. Emelia Klanderud beat Ellie Adams, 6-1, 6-3. ...
MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driving after revocation — Desiree A. Briseno, 50, of Fairmont; fined $285. Driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type — Devon Q. Ingram, 21, of Mason City, Iowa; fined $185. Dog/cat at large-first offense — Stephanie J. Jenson, 47, of ...
FAIRMONT— After a lengthy discussion about vehicle replacement, the Fairmont City Council on Monday set the preliminary 2026 budget and tax levy at a 8.2 percent, or $612,000, levy increase. The council will not set the official budget and levy— which can be decreased but not increased— ...