FAIRMONT – Fairmont Elementary School is seeing positive early signs for its Elf Shop program, but there is still plenty to do. The school’s social worker and Elf Shop organizer Amy Becker said the program is for kids in kindergarten through second grade to pick out presents for anybody ...

FAIRMONT— One of the four large murals, Peace, on the interior of the Martin County Courthouse dome was removed on Tuesday in order for an assessment to be done on needed repairs. Back in October the Martin County Board of Commissioners had approved of scaffolding to be put up in order for a ...

SHERBURN — On Monday the Sherburn City Council had its Truth in Taxation meeting with explanations of funds (general, set aside, debt services, enterprise) and levy of 5 percent (down from proposed 20 percent) and budget considerations. Budget income was listed as $1,474,906 and budget ...

TRUMAN — St. John's Antrim Church will have its 10th annual beef commercial meal from 11:16 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7. There will be seating in the church basement and takeouts as well. Today is the deadline to order your homemade baked pie. They offer apple, pecan, cherry, ...

FAIRMONT— Downtown businesses are preparing for one of their busiest and brightest nights of the year. Merry & Bright, formerly known as Holiday Delights, has been growing a little bit each year to turn into more than just a night of shopping, but an event that entire families can ...

FAIRMONT—The Martin County Board of Commissioners held is Truth in Taxation (TNT) meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday night, at which point it discussed its proposed 2026 budget and levy, which is currently at a 5.89 percent increase, which is down from the 9.76 increase that the board set as its ...