FAIRMONT;  By Liz Smith This reporter recently had a rare opportunity to see behind the scenes of one of the region’s most specialized law...

TRIMONT;  By Liz Smith    What began as a meeting focused on cooperation and routine city business ended in visible frustration Monday night, as...

SHERBURN;  By Liz Smith An impassioned hearing was held February 17 before the regular board meeting of Martin County West School District. The...

   TRIMONT   by Liz Smith     An emergency hearing held Feb. 11, 2026, drew a standing-room-only crowd as members of the Trimont Fire and Rescue...

MARTIN COUNTY   by Liz Smith    When you call 911, the voice you hear is often the calmest person in the crisis. That voice belongs to one of our...

The 5th Annual Karson Kent Janssen Hoops for Heart event provided heart screenings for 24 individuals, bringing the total number of 11–34-year-olds screened through the KKJ...

   FAIRMONT  By Liz Smith Flashing lights, squad cars, fire trucks, and the people behind them set the stage for a powerful learning experience on...

 Imagine Martin continues to expand its role in promoting local creators and enhancing tourism in Martin County through its downtown visitors hub,...

FAIRMONT  By Liz Smith  County commissioners voted to table support for an Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant at their recent meeting, a decision that raised...

Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center of Trimont, Sherburn, and Welcome, is proud to announce theopening of its new on-site crematory, located at...

by Lizette Goddard SmithThis is a note of retraction regarding the non-renewal of the Zehm’s Volleyball coaching contract. As there  have been several responses to this...

Founded on GodTake a walk across a landThat says to you and me.We’re all created equal!And we are free to be! Free to be our own true self…Free to own our dreams!But...

DUNNELL ; by Liz Smith   The commitment required to serve as a city council member or mayor can be more demanding than many expect. These positions are often transitional,...

SHERBURN— Public safety concerns over snow removal, major infrastructure planning, and several operational contracts took center stage at the...

DUNNELL — Residents of Dunnell are voicing growing concerns about the reliability of local telephone service, citing dropped long-distance calls, connection failures, and...