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Welcome talks Dugan Street water problem

WELCOME — The Welcome City Council met on Tuesday evening and the council discussed the water issue on the 100 block of Dugan Street. The council asked for quotes or bids from two companies and did not get any company to file a quote. Rosburg spoke to Mayor Dan Schmidtke and needed more information about the length of digging and extent of repairs. There were suggestions about using the camera to also go north of the water issue to see if it would show where the water is coming from, and to line the clay tile that is not broken with a liner of some sort, and to word the quote ...

Truman Days this weekend

TRUMAN — Truman Days begin today, Thursday, July 23, with garage sales and a food truck. The classic tractor ride from Prairieland Solid Waste will be at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, July 24, and much more. Saturday begins with Dad’s Belgian Waffle breakfast on Saturday, July 25, from 7:30 to ...

Buddies at Budd Lake

Hayden Greenwood, Jace Rettke and Jep Rettke splash and play on Wednesday afternoon in Budd Lake in Fairmont.

FACT’s ‘Annie’ to appeal to all ages

FAIRMONT— It’s that time of year again when the Fairmont Area Community Theater (FACT) is gearing up to put on some live and local entertainment for the community. This year’s musical production of “Annie” is bound to please both the youngest and oldest attendants and everyone in ...

Author shares grandfather’s history as local doctor, WWII soldier

FAIRMONT – Author Tamara Thayer got the opportunity to share her grandfather’s past from her award-winning book, 'A Country Doctor Goes to War,' at the Martin County Historical Society in Fairmont on Tuesday. Dr. Ellsworth “Mike” Thayer’s story starts with his great-grandfather, ...

County begins budget talks

FAIRMONT— The Martin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday went over the preliminary 2027 budget. Department heads began filling out their requests in May with budget workshops starting in mid-June. Tuesday was the first time the board looked at the preliminary budget. While the budget information in the packet provided listed the preliminary levy at a 15.87 percent increase, board members stressed that it was just a starting point and would be whittled down greatly. Commissioner Jaime Bleess pointed out that the building CIP fund had a $2 million increase shown as being ...