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Carrington Post 25 endured all the highs and lows of the postseason experience, packaged into three days of action at the State 'B' American Legion Baseball Tournament from the friendly confines of City Park July 26-28. The Redbirds, hoping to deliver one last championship for Head Coach Tim Ranum in his final games leading the program, instead finished in fourth place at the season-ending event. Play began Wednesday, July 26, with a 10-5 loss to three-time defending state titleist LaMoure Post...
Along with the State American Legion Baseball Tournament and various CHS class reunion activities, the Central City Bash hit Carrington July 26-30 for several days worth of downtown and community-wide events....
Connie Krapp is proof positive that if you have an idea in your head and a dream and vision to see it through, it's best to pursue it before it's too late. A momentary health crisis caused Krapp to re-evaluate and dedicate herself to one of her life goals, and she is now a published children's author. The first of Krapp's debut offering in the four-book "Ozzy Ox" series of children's books, Ozzy Ox: Candy Stash, is slated for official launch today (July 31) on Amazon. Krapp, who lives with her...
The fully-completed West Side Park playground equipment made its debut with the general public last week, and kids from around Carrington flocked to the shiny-new slides, jungle gym, and other play stations....
Emmie Lura, left, and Jessie Fiebiger, right, exchange smiles as they run side by side in Carrington's annual Youth Track Meet, which was held at Stadium '22 Monday night, July 17, and sponsored by CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington Medical Center. A total of 172 kids signed up to run, jump and throw in the meet....
Workers construct new playground equipment at West Side Park in Carrington, with the slide the first structure to be erected. The newly-renovated park has reached its fundraising goals for the playground side of the complex, and project coordinator Michele Seil said that plans are to build restroom facilities at the park site. Completion of that part of the project is planned for next summer....
The North Dakota State University Carrington Research Extension Center held its 64th Annual Field Day Tuesday, July 18, at its campus located three miles north of Carrington. The Carrington REC conducts research and educational programs to enhance the productivity, competitiveness, and diversity of agriculture in central North Dakota....
With no pressure of advancement needed to secure another State 'B' American Legion tournament berth, Carrington Post 25 pinned their ears back and had some fun. The top-seeded Redbirds took a 13-0 five-inning win over New Rockford Post 30 in the first round of play at the four-team District 4 Tournament in Steele Monday, July 17. On Tuesday, Post 25 had their one major challenge of the tournament, getting past the Linton-Ashley-Wishek Rattlers, and did so, 7-5, to advance to the championship...
Khendra Garcia and Jazmyn Ybarra became trailblazers last season as part of CHS' first varsity girls' wrestling program, and raised the bar further with another recent accomplishment. The two were the first female athletes from the school to enter into the 2023 U.S. Marine Corps Junior/16U Freestyle National Championships at the Fargodome July 15-22, as part of Team North Dakota. The tournament is the world's largest event for the sport, with over 7,000 total athletes participating over the...
A total of 172 youth from ages preschool through sixth grade, participated in the 22nd Annual Youth Track Meet at Stadium '22 here on Monday night, July 17. The event is produced by a host of volunteers in the community and features running, throwing and jumping events geared for the age group. Organizers Shane and Mary Wendel wish to thank the sponsor of the Youth Track Meet, CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington Medical Center, Carrington Public School for the use of the track, Leevers Foods for...
On a green patch of grass just east of Carrington Elementary School, a group of wide-eyed, impressionable young boys and girls spend their Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings learning the intricacies of the most popular worldwide sport. Those kids have signed up for the summer as part of the city's first youth soccer program, and recently-graduated CHS student Jack Paulson is leading the club into existence. Paulson, who played the sport for Jamestown High School and was named Most Valuable...
The meat of Carrington Post 25's American Legion Baseball summer schedule from July 5 to July 11 delivered good, not-so-good, and mixed results over its duration. It started out with a tremendous pitching performance courtesy of Hudson Schmitz's no-hitter over the New Rockford Post 30 Black Sox, 4-1, to keep the Redbirds' league record untarnished for the moment. That was followed up with a showing of one win and two losses at the very-tough Jack Brown Classic in Jamestown, and a doubleheader...
The Carrington Redbirds Babe Ruth team, to borrow casino parlance, hopes to run the table at the Red River Valley League Tournament in Hillsboro July 12-16. Carrington is the number four seed in the tournament, and played fifth seed Mayville in the first round on Wednesday in double-elimination action. Other first round games pitted top-seeded HCV against the Thompson 'B' team, #2 Thompson 'A' versus #7 Nelson Co., and #3 New Rockford taking on #6 Hatton-Northwood. The tournament concluded...
When dual tragic events hit Carrington and the greater Foster County area last fall, Kenzie Edland decided she wanted to do her best with the time she's been given. Kenzie, the daughter of Greg and Teresa Edland of Carrington, went on the adventure of a lifetime for a two-week mission in Uganda, Africa, to offer her medical assistance, energetic spirit and love for her fellow human beings. "I decided to go to this medical outreach in Uganda to see how other cultures and how different people's li...
Three friends, fitness enthusiasts and aspiring business partners decided to do something about one vacant storefront on Carrington's Main Street. Central City Wellness Center is now in operation at the former Rusty's Hardware Hank location on the 9th-10th Ave. block, as the business opened last Wednesday morning, June 14. The center is the brainchild of Josh Sherman, Mason Wede and Ryan Zink, who shared the intent of creating something positive in the Carrington business district. "All three...
The Carrington 12U girls' softball team elected to go one extra inning with the score tied at 5-5 against visiting Rugby on Wednesday, June 28, and that mutual decision, agreed to by both teams, ended up with a win for the Redbirds by the final score of 6-5. The team's overall record sat at 4-2 following the contest....
The Fourth of July in Carrington, as always, was a festive affair of patriotism. The fireworks display at the Foster County Fairgrounds returned to the Central City with a dazzling array of pyrotechnics....
The small, but proud community in southeast Wells County sitting on the banks of Lake Hiawatha since 1883 is celebrating a milestone birthday. Sykeston's 140th Celebration is scheduled for July 7-9, with an extensive slate of events planned. On Friday, July 7, 140th Celebration registration will be held at the Fire Hall downtown from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Bingo will be held at the Fire Hall starting at 7 p.m., with prizes of $250, $500 and $1,000. From 8 p.m.-midnight, Bradee Schroeder will provide DJ s...
Brynn Twedt, daughter of Sam and Emily Twedt of McHenry, shows no signs of fear as she grabs onto a speeding sheep and hangs on for a clean ride in the Mutton Busting competition, held at the Foster County Fair Friday night, June 23....
This year's honorees for the Foster County Fair dedication ceremony were Jodie Davis and Tami Aljets. The two received the annual award Wednesday night, June 21, for their tireless work in helping to promote the Fair in various capacities for many years. Present for the presentation of plaques are, front row (L-R): Fair Board member Jan Topp, Davis, Aljets and member Sara Hinrichs. Back row: Board members Joel Lemer, James Stickel, Jeff Gale, Shane Wendel, Darwin Solberg, Jay Kulsrud, Sheila...
Dru Carr, right, and his passenger, London Davis, get a taste of what impaired driving can do to one's sense of orientation in this obstacle course on the Foster County Fairgrounds. The course was presented to fair-goers on each and every day of the Foster County Fair courtesy of Vision Zero, which aims to educate North Dakotans on the dangers of drunk or distracted driving and to eliminate highway fatalities in the state....
Carrington Post 25 garnered a pair of victories at the Mid-Summer Classic, taking a 9-3 win over the Royals of Valley City Post 60, and needing extra innings to take down the Grafton Post 41 Spoilers, 8-7. Both of Post 25's games were played at Charlie Brown Memorial Field in Valley City over a two-day span, Friday and Saturday, June 23-24. The Classic also held several games in Jamestown as well. The Redbirds had seven hits in the win over the hosts on Friday, and leadoff hitter Jack Erickson...
The Carrington Redbirds Babe Ruth baseball team took two wins over Thompson Wednesday, June 21, at City Park. The 'Birds took wins by scores of 12-2 and 11-1....
The 91st Annual Foster County Fair was held June 21-24, 2023, at the Foster County Fairgrounds. The Fair had something for everyone, including the Mighty Thomas Carnival, live performances by Mylo Hatzenbuhler and the Boys of Summer, The Feud, Pinochle tournament, Spartan Race, and 4-H static exhibits, livestock shows, horse, rabbit and poultry shows, Mutton Busting, the Ranch Rodeo, and much more!...
