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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Phillip W. Weber, 43, of Northrop, was convicted of domestic assault-gm-subsequent violation; fined $160, sentenced to jail 364 days, stay 360 days for two years, credit for time served four days, supervised probation two years, follow all State and Federal criminal laws, cooperate with the search of your person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by your probation officer, sign releases of information as directed, do not use or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives, domestic abuse counseling/treatment, pay for, ...

Legion Riders chapter starting in Fairmont area

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FAIRMONT – While the American Legion Riders program has chapters across America, there has never been one in Fairmont until now. American Legion Riders, according to Director Trent Johnson and Assistant Director Donna Johnson, is done to help the Legion and veterans in whatever way ...

Church blessing bikes for upcoming riding season

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FAIRMONT – The First Congregational United Church of Christ and Lee C. Prentice American Legion Post 36 are sponsoring the second annual Blessing of the Bikes at 9 a.m. on May 30 at 319 Downtown Plaza. While this event was done last year, it was done early in the year and in poor weather conditions, meaning only three riders showed up. This year, the event has been pushed back and is looking to be held in warm conditions. Reverend Cory Germain said that when it came to a Blessing of the Bikes, he got inspiration from other churches. “I'd seen it offered at some other churches, ...

Council moves ahead requests

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FAIRMONT— On Tuesday evening the Fairmont City Council considered a property tax abatement request from Cress Refrigeration, as the business intends to build a new facility in order to grow. The Fairmont Economic Development Authority had previously recommended approval of the request. “The proposed project includes adding additional staff, two service technicians and an office manager to the company’s existing workforce and payroll,” Koppen said. He said that Cress is seeking a five year tax abatement and that they will be working with the county and school district ...

Jackson WWII pilot laid to rest after 83 years

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JACKSON – Dozens of flags adorned the streets of Jackson and the Riverside Cemetery on Wednesday as, after being missing for a little over eight decades, Jackson native Thomas Arthur Ruth was laid to rest next to his parents, Thomas and Ethel Ruth, with full military honors. Ruth was in ...

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FAIRMONT Tuesday, May 26 12:46 a.m. — A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 1400 block of South Prairie Avenue. 1:01 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 40 block of East Ken Rue Lane. 3:22 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 100 block of Lincoln Street. 5:13 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 600 block of South State Street. 10:37 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 1800 block of Knollwood Drive. MARTIN COUNTY Tuesday, May 26 9:00 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 2300 block of ...