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FAIRMONT Thursday, June 19 12:49 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 200 block of South Prairie Avenue. 5:27 p.m. — Police investigated a shoplifting complaint in the 200 block of South State Street. 8:05 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was ...

Rainy weather gives way to sweltering weekend

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FAIRMONT—The past two weeks of rain has swollen the lakes, prompting a no-wake order as the first mid-90s weekend of the summer approaches. National Weather Service Meteorologist Jacob Beitlich said a boundary has lingered across the midwest. “That's been the focus for repeated rounds of ...

Lake Ave. project underway

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FAIRMONT— Many people will have noticed that construction work on Lake Avenue in Fairmont is well underway. Work on the project began on June 9 and is expected to wrap up around Nov. 21 The project entails a total reconstruction from Fairlakes Road to Bixby Road. This includes a new ...

Who’s the Best of the Best? You Decide!

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The Sentinel is excited to announce a new readers’ choice contest, Best of the Best in Greater Martin County, in which you can support your favorite local businesses, businesspeople, organizations and attractions. The contest kicks off this Saturday, June 21, when the nomination round opens. ...

Youth Triathlon canceled

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FAIRMONT— Due to an extreme heat warning forecasted for this afternoon, and out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of the participants, spectators, and volunteers, the decision to cancel today’s Fairmont Youth Triathlon has been made. However, hard work is still being ...

Porkchop fundraiser this Sunday

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WELCOME — An American Red Cross blood drive will be today, June 20, at the Fairmont American Legion, and on June 30 at St.Paul's Community Church in Welcome. Call (800) 733-2767 or go online to www.redcrossblood.org to make an appointment. The Welcome Burn Site will be open from 8 a.m. to ...