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Beletti moves into Captain role

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FAIRMONT— Mike Beletti of the Fairmont Police Department has recently been promoted to the Captain position. Beletti began his new role, left open by the retirement of Eric Tonder, on Oct. 2. Originally from the metro area, Beletti began his career as an officer in 2009 in Winnebago after a ...

Referendum at GHEC to match growing student populations

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GRANADA – With the student population growing relatively quickly at Granada-Huntley-East Chain (GHEC), the district hopes this referendum can provide students with the space they need to succeed. The referendum has three main pieces of growth. Renovating and expanding the Career and ...

Line dancing on Oct. 18 at Lake Belt

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CEYLON— Today, Saturday, there will be a Cribbage Tournament at the Welcome Legion Hall beginning at 1:15 p.m. with registration and play will begin at 1:30 p.m. There will be another tournament on Oct. 18 at Welcome. The cribbage tournaments will be held on the second and third Saturdays of ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Drew R. King, 39, of Burnsville; Gerald Edward RC Kline, 59, of Genoa, Ill.; each fined $125. Seat belt violation-driver and passengers must use — Logan M. Henderson, 19, of Lakefield; fined $110. Failure to drive with due care — Boaz L. ...

Police

Police

FAIRMONT Thursday, Oct. 9 10:00 a.m. — Police received a report about narcotics found. An adult arrest was made. 12:00 p.m. — Police received a threats complaint in the 100 block of West 12th St. 1:59 p.m. — Police received an animal complaint in the 400 block of Victoria ...

Area has fruitful Fire Prevention Week

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FAIRMONT – Local officials are spreading the word on fire and fire safety as part of the national Fire Prevention Week. Fairmont Assistant Fire Chief Colby Whitmore said some fires are more common than others in this area. “We have a lot of rural fires for buildings,” he said, ...