Breaking News

Uncategorized

Briefly

Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont welcomes new provider FAIRMONT — Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont recently welcomed Paige Meyers, a nurse practitioner, to the Department of Family Medicine. "My goal is to be open and honest in my care. We will have open communication, so that together we can develop a plan to help you achieve personal health goals," says Meyers. "I believe in treating my patients with the level of care and respect I would for those closest to me." Meyers received her doctorate of nursing practice at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. She received ...

Briefly

Local teens can win free trip to Washington, D.C. JACKSON — A local teenager will experience firsthand the pride of being an American by winning a free trip to Washington, D.C. from June 14-19, 2022. Federated Rural Electric, Jackson, will select the winner of this trip through its annual Youth Tour Contest. High school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors, attending a high school in Federated’s service area can enter. Pick up an application from your school counselor or contact Federated (info@federatedrea.coop or call 1-800-321-3520). The application and information are ...

Briefly

ABCM Corporation invests in local Assisted Livings ARMSTRONG/SWEA CITY — Main Street Manor Independent & Assisted Living in Swea City and Spring Creek Independent & Assisted Living in Armstrong, both owned and operated by ABCM Corporation, have recently completed the installation of new generators to provide safety for tenants in the event of a power outage. Dawn Runksmeier, administrator at Valley Vue Care Center in Armstrong, which oversees both of the assisted livings, says she is excited to see the completion of the project for both facilities. “We are blessed with having ...

MCSAP receives 2021 Valero Benefit for Children grant

FAIRMONT — MCSAP (Martin County Substance Abuse Prevention) Coalition received a charitable grant of $10,000 from Valero Benefit for Children this year, thanks to the Valero Texas Open golf tournament and associated events. Due to the incredible generosity of Valero's business partners, donors, and sponsors, more than $16 million in the net proceeds from the Valero Texas Open will be distributed to agencies across the United States, fueling the work of hundreds of charity partners like MCSAP Coalition. "Valero's driven to make a difference in our community, and we're proud to be part ...

Briefly

FAIRMONT — Kinship of Martin County received a charitable grant of $10,000 from the Valero Benefit for Children this year, thanks to the Valero Texas Open golf tournament and associated events. Several Valero employees surprised the Kinship directors with news of the grant at a local community meal on Sunday, November 14. They were thankful to be able to share the excitement with other members from the community. Kinship continues to be grateful for the relationships they have with the businesses and individuals in Martin County communities, and the Valero Benefit for Children grant ...

Briefly

FAIRMONT — Santa's busy little elves are returning to Fairmont, and they need your help. Each year, Fairmont Elementary School hosts an Elf Shop, a place where students in kindergarten through second grade are able to get gently-used or new gifts at no cost for Christmas for immediate family members. The families self-determine whether they want their students participating in this event. With the potential for more than 300 students to participate, donations of new or gently used items are being sought. In 2019 more than 2,600 gifts were chosen by students for their families. Items ...