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Council dives into issues, opportunities in workshop

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FAIRMONT— The first of two goal setting workshops held by the Fairmont City Council on Wednesday focused on industry, both the challenges and shortages, communication and code enforcement. City Administrator Jason Baker open the workshop by telling the council that its purpose wasn’t about solving every issue that was facing the city, but instead was an opportunity to step back from regular meeting agendas and focus on the bigger picture for the city of Fairmont. “As elected officials, each of you bring unique experiences, perspectives and priorities to the table. While we may ...

Welcome talks Dugan Street water backup

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WELCOME — The Welcome City Council held a meeting on Tuesday night. Bolton and Menk Engineer Travis Winter reported that in construction areas, blemish spots had been taken care of. Some seeding was needed, but the grass is mostly growing well. He said the NuWay septic system may have had grinder problems and a camera was used to examine the reason for back-ups. He gave a pay request for $130,000-plus to be given to Holtmeier Construction. The council approved it. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the water on Dugan Street at the buildings owned by Bill Peterson, Richard Koons ...

Trimont Farmers’ Market begins today

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Trimont Farmers’ Market begins today WELCOME — The first summer Trimont Farmers’ Market will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Friday, June 5, at Anderson Park in Trimont. During the farmers’ market, coffee and a meal with local, seasonal vegetables, fruits and treats will be served ...

Courts

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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Melissa M. Brase, 44, of Fairmont, was convicted of driving after revocation; fined $285. Also convicted of vehicle registration/permit/plates required; fined $30. Also convicted of driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle; fined $200. Gustavo Reyes Regidor, 43, of Fairmont, was convcted of disorderly conduct-offensive/abusive/boisterous/noisy/obscene; fined $100, sentenced to jail 90 days, stay 30 days for one year, sentenced to service 40 hours for indeterminate, defendant shall serve 60 days in jail in two separate segments, the ...

Police

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FAIRMONT Wednesday, June 3 12:17 a.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 200 block of West Lair Road. A verbal warning was issued. 7:39 a.m. to 8:24 p.m. — (4) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. One of the calls was cleared. 12:39 p.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 500 block of East 6th Street. 12:41 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 80 block of Downtown Plaza. 7:22 p.m. — Police investigated a harassment complaint in the 400 block of North Prairie Avenue. 7:40 p.m. — A driving ...

Truman/Lewisville library events approaching

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TRUMAN — Thank you to all who attended the Memorial Day program and the pool fundraiser picnic lunch provided by the pool commission at the Truman Community Building. Kevin Lutterman spoke, Marial and Callie Parish sang and Jackson Clow did a reading. Thank you to our Legion for posting ...