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Fairmont man gets returns on nature exploration project

FAIRMONT – Having lived in Fairmont all his life, Corey Gatewood knew he wanted to get people out and about to explore the natural features of Fairmont. The answer? Hiding a bait puck. The puck, which looks similar to a hockey puck, is 3-D printed by his 10-year-old daughter, Kallyn. It ...

Welcome Legion pork chop feed tonight

WELCOME — Garage sales will be available today, Friday, July 17, in Welcome. Check out the post on Facebook. Welcome Fire Department Relief Association Pork Chop Feed will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. today, Friday, July 17, at the American Legion Hall in Welcome. The menu includes potato salad, ...

Ceylon talks Emerald Ash Borer treatment

CEYLON — During the Ceylon City Council meeting on Tuesday, Kevin Njoes from the Terreplenish (ash tree treatment) part of Easy Environmental Solutions reported to the council on the treatments available for the 58 ash trees on city property (eight in the park and 50 others), with possible 30-plus resident trees paid by residents. Njoes reported that he looked at trees in the city and rated them with one if they were beyond help (dead) and 10 if they were perfectly healthy and most trees he listed were about four or five. The deterioration happens quickly, within months. He ...

Truman bringing back fireworks for 250th

TRUMAN – After celebrating Truman’s 125th with fireworks in 2024, the Truman Fire Department is bringing them back, with help from the community, to celebrate America’s 250th. Before 2024, firefighter and former Truman Fire Chief Dave Bentz said they had not done fireworks. At that ...

Fairmont schools ahead of the curve on rule changes

FAIRMONT – As multiple new laws and changes took effect July 1 from the state legislature, Fairmont Area Schools found themselves ahead of the curve with some changes already implemented. Starting July 1, all school districts must either begin work on an anonymous threat reporting system so ...

Truman city-wide garage sales coming up

TRUMAN — Notice is hereby given that the general election in the City of Truman, will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. The following offices shall be filled: one mayor with a two year term and two councilmembers with four year terms. Filing is available until 5 p.m. on July 28, 2026. The ...