Breaking News

Opinion

Readers' Views

Letters to the Editor

Fairmont Needs the Community Center To the Editor: Fairmont desperately needs the community center and a year-round, indoor swimming pool. It’s surprising to me a town of this size does not already have this in place. It’s important because it promotes exercise, which increases physical health, mental health, and overall sense of wellbeing. A swimming pool would provide year-round swimming and classes for children, adults, persons with disabilities, and people with pain such as arthritis as swimming provides a joint-friendly form of fitness. Many physical therapy patients use ...

Readers' Views

Letters to the Editor

Charter Amendments/Ad Misinformation To the Editor: The recently submitted letter to the editor by the Chairman of the Charter Commission stated that “..the commentary included with each ballot item was placed there because of THE COLLECTIVE ACTION OF THE CHARTER COMMISSION.” This is an ERRANT CLAIM because the Commission was not aware of the ad until after it had been completely designed and submitted for publication. In fact, the Chairman, without prior authorization for either the ad or the expenditure of Commission funds, moved forward with it. The commissioners did not even ...

Readers' Views

Letters to the Editor

Watershed moment for the community To the Editor: The 1590 Project, the Fairmont Area Community Center Foundation (FACCF) and the Community Center Advisory Board (CCAB) have claimed that having a community center will bring future growth to our community and prevent a decline in population. They state, “This is yet another watershed moment for our community and city council to decide if Fairmont will join the long list of prospering communities that enjoy the benefits of a community center.” Using Wikipedia and Data USA, I have researched several communities in southcentral ...

Readers' Views

Letters to the Editor

Fairmont voters will make right vote To the Editor: I am writing my views about the Charter Commission. I served 30 years ago and there were major changes. This time we proposed the amendment to go to 5 wards to get equal representation for all wards. Fairmont is a Home Rule City which gives us more latitude. We have to govern within state statutes. The Charter is basically our constitution on how our city government functions. Our District Judge appoints the members. We are not a secret organization and have no bias against no one. We respect the mayor, the city council and the chain ...

Readers' Views

Letters to the Editor

Sky truly the limit for community center To the Editor: It is with great excitement that we acknowledge the upcoming decision in regards to the view of what the Fairmont Community Center will look like. This is a key moment in time for our community, and quite frankly, our region, as this concept will accommodate a wide array of people that will not only stay in, but also come to our community to invest their time in wellness, personal improvement and mental health. Likely unknown to many, the ice component plays a major factor in volume and traffic to Fairmont as there are many ...

Readers' Views

Letters to the Editor

Supporting Jeff Markquart for Martin County Sheriff To the Editor: We are writing to give our support to Jeff Markquart for Martin County Sheriff. Jeff grew up a few miles from our farm in Lake Fremont Township and has lived here all his life. He has given us security and protection. I appreciated his help with a delicate family matter. It is nice to have a relationship with a person in authority. He believed in me because he knows his neighbors and the people he serves. Jeff is approachable and is a good leader. He knows the people of Martin County and has developed relationships ...