WELCOME — Martin County West has no school today for a teacher's workshop and no school on Monday since that is the Memorial Day holiday. Memorial Day programs are planned for area towns on Monday, May 25. The Welcome Legion will have a Memorial Day program at 9 a.m. Ean Sinn will be the ...
FAIRMONT – Fairmont’s water came up clear in 2025, as all required tests for contaminants were within safe levels and had no violations, according to the 2025 Water Report. Tested materials include lead, copper, nitrates, as well as PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ called PFOS and PFOA. All ...
SHERBURN — The Martin County West School Board had a meeting Monday evening and received an update on the progress of the new school building and approved a draw for construction expenses of $2,420,900-plus for R. A. Morton Company. The company president presented a construction report citing that they were on schedule and making good progress. The plumbing workers were working on pipes, floor heating and ductwork. The electrician's 12 staff were everywhere working on their projects. The framers worked on the second-floor media center and in the science area. The concrete projects, ...
FAIRMONT— Two more people filed to retain their county seat in Martin County on Wednesday. Taylor McGowan filed for County Attorney and Tyler Ask filed for District Five Soil and Water Supervisor. The filing period for federal, state and county offices will remain open through June 2.
FAIRMONT Tuesday, May 19 6:35 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 2800 block of Roland Avenue. 7:52 a.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 800 block of South Prairie Avenue. 2:05 p.m. — A disabled/abandoned motor vehicle was reported at State Street and Tilden Street. 6:12 p.m. — Police investigated a fraud/counterfeiting complaint in the 200 block of South State Street. 8:01 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported at Prairie Avenue and Victoria Street. 9:46 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 800 block ...
FAIRMONT – While not necessarily what you think of when you think food truck, Cheezers is looking to provide ‘gouda’ options in Fairmont and beyond. Owner Brett Ekho said the idea to start a food truck came from his kids. “My daughter, she's very ambitious,” Ekho said. “She ...
