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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Stonewall County Commissioners increase cemetary rates

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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.Since his appointment to the office of sheriff only 90 days ago, Sheriff Wade said...
Nomadic Newspaper visits the Garden state!

Nomadic Newspaper visits the Garden state!

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Nomadic Newspaper visits the Garden state!

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
Roby hometown native, Pat Morton and wife Dina travelled to Stratford, New Jersey in August to visit their son, Michael and daughterin- law Sheri. They are pictured above in front of the National Memorial Arch in Valley Forge National Park located in Pennsylvania.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
6 th - Friday • “Wildlife Field Day” will be held at the Ribelin Ranch in Stonewall County on Friday, October 6 from 9 am to 3:30 pm. The Ribelin Ranch is located 3 miles East of Aspermont, TX towards Stamford on US HWY 380.