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Fisher County Sheriff proposes countywide animal control

Fisher County Sheriff proposes countywide animal control

Fisher County Sheriff proposes countywide animal control

News Staff
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Fisher County Sheriff Simon Wade has been making the rounds in recent weeks, speaking to local officials and encouraging residents to participate in a community working group, a committee for devising a solution to the county’s ongoing at-large animal problems.
Nomadic Newspaper goes glacier hopping in Alaska

Nomadic Newspaper goes glacier hopping in Alaska

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Nomadic Newspaper goes glacier hopping in Alaska

News Staff
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Kimberly Garcia (pictured) and her traveling campanion aka mom Susie Garcia took along the DMC to do a little glacier hopping in Alaska this Septemner. In the photo they are visiting the Aialik Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
- Monday • Roby CISD Board Meeting 6:30pm • Aspermont ISD Board meeting 6:30pm October 17th - Monday • Aspermont City Council Meeting 6pm October 21st - Saturday • Hobbs Homecoming TIME! Hobbs School campus, 1317 FM 1614, Rotan, TX - gather in the Annex for visitation and a meal.
Joe L. Rimes receives 65 year service pin

Joe L. Rimes receives 65 year service pin

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Joe L. Rimes receives 65 year service pin

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
A rare honor was given at the regular meeting of Aspermont Masonic Lodge on October 10, 2023. A long term service award was given to a member of the Lodge. Brother Joe L. Rimes, 84, was presented with a 65 year service pin (pictured).
Traffic is lighter these days on Rotan's Sammy Baugh Ave after summer storms and heavy rainfall has devastated local commerce, leaving many long time store fronts empty. PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ

Traffic is lighter these days on Rotan's Sammy Baugh Ave after summer storms and heavy rainfall has devastated local commerce, leaving many long time store fronts empty. PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ

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Future of downtown Rotan UNCERTAIN

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
County to lend cleanup assistance The Fisher County Commissioners agreed on Tuesday to lend assistance in aiding cleanup operations should buildings that suffered storm damage in recent months require demolition.
Porcupine Avoidance Training set for Saturday, October 21

Porcupine Avoidance Training set for Saturday, October 21

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Porcupine Avoidance Training set for Saturday, October 21

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
A “Porcupine Avoidance Training” for dogs will be held at the Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch between Roby and Snyder, TX on Saturday, October 21 from 8 am to 12:00 pm. Dr.

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Stonewall County Commissioners increase cemetary rates

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
After receiving bids for concrete work needed for the recently approved Aspermont Cemetery expansion, the Stonewall commissioners agreed that rate increases were needed to not only offset construction costs but to keep up with annual maintenance of the grounds.
Old Fisher County Jail to get new

Old Fisher County Jail to get new

Old Fisher County Jail to get new lease on life

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Fisher County Sheriff Simon Wade spoke to county commissioners on Tuesday, discussing a possible repurposing of the old county jail with the idea of possibly leasing the building to the county’s historical commission.