Vinyl visuals
ABOVE: From outer space to “Scream”-themed designs, Jovie Rogge, Marissa Hartmann, Chris Bauman and about 20 more artists in attendance draw designs on vinyl records with paint markers during the Record Painting event on Friday afternoon at the Martin County Library in Fairmont.
Stats
High Friday — 74 Low Friday — 69 High Aug. 14, 2025 — 81 Low Aug. 14, 2025 — 65 Total moisture in August — 3.38 Moisture this year — 17.04 Saturday’s sunset — 8:21 p.m. Sunday’s sunrise — 6:23 a.m.
Stats
High Thursday — 75 Low Thursday — 64 High Aug. 13, 2025 — 80 Low Aug. 13, 2025 — 56 Total moisture in August — 3.08 Moisture this year — 16.74 Friday’s sunset — 8:23 p.m. Saturday’s sunrise — 6:22 a.m.
The warming climate is forcing marathons to consider changes to keep runners cool
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Paul Grinvalds has completed 114 marathons in all 50 states, but he still wilts when he races in temperatures beyond 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15.5 Celsius). It's the same for most runners, as the body can't cool down during exertion, and heat makes that even ...
Good day to golf
ABOVE: ABOVE: Pierce Brackey observes as Brooks Brackey taps the golf ball toward the hole during a game of miniature golf on Thursday afternoon at the mini-golf course near the Fairmont Aquatic Park.