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FAIRMONT Friday, June 19 12:14 a.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 100 block of Albion Avenue. A verbal warning was issued. 6:13 a.m. to 5:34 p.m. — (5) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. Two of the calls were cleared. 7:13 a.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 600 block of Burton Lane. 11:25 a.m. — Theft (includes attempt) was reported at 4th Street and Prairie Avenue. 3:20 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 100 block of East 5th Street. 10:09 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported at Winnebago Avenue and ...

Citizen-led movement reviving Sherburn silver screen

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SHERBURN – With the Sherburn Theater closed since March because its cinema server stopped working, Sherburn citizens have come together to raise funds to bring movies back to their community. The theater opened in 1940 with assistance from the Works Progress Administration as both a theater ...

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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Levontae L. Counsell, 25, of Chicago, Ill., was convicted of cmv-restrictions on windshield or window coloring or tinting; fined $135. Also convicted of cmv-tire defects; fined $50. Also convicted of cmv-previous seven days of duty status not available for inspection (log book); fined $100. Also convicted of cmv-broken or cracked windshield; fined $50. Also convicted of no front plate foreign state if state requires it; fined $100. Driving after suspension — Leslie Winters II, 56, of Fairmont; Wilmer Y. Recinos Garcia, 29, of Fairmont; fined ...

Cruz is newest member of Fairmont PD

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FAIRMONT— Officer Nain Cruz joined the Fairmont Police Department on June 1. Cruz’s addition to the department is not only special because he is bilingual in both English and Spanish, but he is also bringing the department to fully staffed with 18 officers. Cruz did his schooling, both ...

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FAIRMONT Wednesday, June 17 12:43 a.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 900 block of Redwood Drive. 1:13 a.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 100 block of East 3rd Street. 7:06 a.m. — A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 1600 block of Knollwood Drive. 12:20 p.m. — A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 600 block of North Prairie Avenue. 12:41 p.m. — Police investigated a threats complaint in the 1100 block of North State Street. An adult arrest was made. 2:04 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 500 ...

Our Savior’s Lutheran last service today

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WELCOME — Juneteenth has been celebrated on Friday, June 19, commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. The American Red Cross blood drive will be on June 29, at St. Paul's Community Church in Welcome, Trimont Covenant Church and Truman Community Building. Call 1-800-733-2767 (1-800-RED-CROSS), visit www.redcrossblood.org or text ‘BLOODAPP’ to 90999 to make an appointment or get further information about blood drives in the area. Blood supply is always lower in the summer months, but the demand for blood is higher, so give blood if you are eligible (age 16 or older, ...