Fiscal sustainability To the Editor: What is the driving force behind the MCW referendum? Above and beyond all is fiscal sustainability. That might seem like an interesting reason, as building a new school is not cheap. However, all other options paint a bleak picture for the future of OUR ...

Dark side to the lakes To the Editor: I would like to share my stories about growing up in Fairmont. It was a great town and I have a lot of happy memories from growing up on Hall Lake but there is a dark side to the lakes. I know the lakes were dredged to make them deeper and improve the ...

MCW voters have bond referendum questions to consider To the Editor: The Martin County West School District will be asking voters to consider two bond referendum questions on May 14, 2024. The first referendum question proposed is for a $64.7 million bond that would fund a new PreK-12 grade ...

Impact of referendum for MCW community To the Editor: Hello, MCW community. The school board has placed two questions on a referendum ballot for a special election May 14, 2024. Early voting begins March 29 at the MCW central office. We are a group of volunteers, of all ages, from every ...

Thoughts on abortion legislature To the Editor: Our state legislature is dominated by the Democratic Party at this time. In committee, they have been attempting to codify abortion into our state constitution. Since there is no committee hearing being offered on this subject, they are ...

Support Knights of Columbus auction event To the Editor: It’s almost here...the annual Knights of Columbus Silent/Live Auction. This year it will be held Saturday, April 6, in the gym at St. John Vianney School, starting at 6 p.m. There will be a variety of items to bid on based on your ...