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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, ...

Businesses finding room to breathe

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FAIRMONT – Lake’s Attire and Awards, formerly known as Fairmont Awards, and Rewind Med Spa are both moving into new locations, with Rewind going where Lake’s Attire used to be. Lake’s Attire is now located at 1105 North State Street in Fairmont, in a portion of the building where ...

Museum’s interactive room ready for action

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FAIRMONT— While normally you’re not supposed to touch artifacts in a museum, the Martin County Historical Society’s Pioneer Museum is inviting people to do just that in its new interactive room. The room, which has been in the works for the past five years, is now about 99 percent ...