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FAIRMONT Friday, May 15 1:57 a.m. — A suspicious person was reported at 10th Street and North Main Street. 9:25 a.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 300 block of West Lair Road. 10:00 a.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 1200 block of Goemann Road. 11:05 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 1200 block of North State Street. 4:11 p.m. — Theft (includes attempt) was reported in the 500 block of East 3rd Street. 4:35 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 800 block of South Park Street. 5:22 p.m. — An animal ...

Filing opens today in Martin County

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FAIRMONT— The filing period opens at 8 a.m. today for federal, state and county offices and it will remain open until 5 p.m. on June 2. Those interested in running at the county level can file over the two week period at the county auditor/treasurer’s office. The filing fee for county positions is $50. The Martin County seats up for reelection are: County Commissioner District Two, representing the following precincts: the city of Fairmont: Ward 2, Precinct 2; and Ward 3, Precinct 1 and 2. The seat is currently held by Jaime Bleess. County Commissioner District Four, ...

Lake Belt cornhole tournament on May 23

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CEYLON — Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Ceylon will have its 5:30 p.m. service with communion tonight, Saturday, May 16. They invite area residents to join them for Bible Study at 10 a.m. each Tuesday. The Helping Hands of Ceylon reminds those who signed up for Heaven's Table food boxes ...

After flight class, FHS students pursue aviation

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FAIRMONT— A number of students who have taken Jerry Brooks’ Principles of Flight class at Fairmont High School have gone on to pursue a career in aviation. Four graduating seniors have plans to further their education and go down a career path in aviation as well. The two-semester class ...

Veterans Memorial continues to evolve

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FAIRMONT – As Memorial Day approaches, the Martin County Veterans Memorial Committee is still hard at work keeping things in tip-top shape with the Veterans Memorial in Fairmont. The big project they are working on now is a new statue entitled Compassion and Valor. Board Member and County ...

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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Alex G. Neitzel, 24, of Fairmont, was convicted of traffic-driving while impaired-operate motor vehicle under influence of alcohol; fined $610, sentenced to jail 90 days, stay 90 days for one year, unsupervised probation one year, complete comprehensive assessment, complete and pay for comprehensive assessment within 60 days of sentencing and follow recommendations in a timely manner, defendant must sign all releases for assessor to obtain collateral information from assigned probation agent(s), assigned social worker(s) if any, mental health treatment ...