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It was a beautiful end-of-summer day in Carrington City Park on Sunday, as the community walked to prevent suicide. Carrington's 2nd Annual Out of the Darkness Walk was well attended. Hosted by Carrington Area Healthy Communities Coalition, with support from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a crowd gathered to remember those lost to suicide, offer support for those who struggle, and to bring hope to the community. The message is that suicide can be preventable, and no one is...
Carrington’s biannual cleanup time is set for Thursday, Sept. 21 through Saturday, Sept. 23. Residents of Carrington can use the city-wide cleanup week to haul trash and other waste to the city’s landfill for no charge. Residents will be responsible for hauling their own waste to the landfill and each vehicle driver will be required to verify where the loads came from such as, a current water bill or stub showing proof of residency. All loads must be separated by material. Dumpsters will be provided by the city at the water tower site for bra...
On Tuesday, September 12, Lawrence Sansone and Kellie Barton were once again on the docket at the Foster County Courthouse in Carrington. Sansone and Barton were charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors after a multi-agency operation to execute a search warrant discovered $21,000 worth of drugs on a Carrington residence. Involved in the operation were the Stutsman County Narcotics Task Force, Carrington Police Department, Foster County Sheriff's Office, N.D. Bureau of Criminal...
Olivia Threadgold and Logan Weninger are the 2023 CHS Homecoming Queen and King following coronation ceremonies held Wednesday afternoon, September 13, in the West Gym. More photos from Homecoming will be published in next week's edition....
At Tuesday’s meeting, Superintendent Janelle Helm shared a new enrollment report with Carrington School Board members. She said she plans to update the chart every month to illustrate how the numbers change throughout the year. Helm reported that the district began the year down about a dozen students compared to last May. Grade K-12 enrollment totaled 554 as of Sept. 8. In addition, the Pre-K program is at its maximum capacity of 40 students. The average daily membership for grades K-12 last y...
The Carrington Lions Club had a busy summer with new and old service projects. New this summer was the Main Street Flower Watering project. The Lions helped the Garden Club with the watering of the large flower pots lining Main Street for the months of June through August. The Lions also helped with the Great Plains Food Truck in June and August. The month of July they worked at the Daily Bread Food Pantry and rode in the 4th of July parade. In August, they helped deliver Meals on Wheels for...
The Carrington Chamber & Economic Development Corporation recently awarded the August Employee of the Month honors to Gloria Garrett. Gloria works at Small Steps Childcare in the infant area. The nomination for Employee of the month stated, "Gloria Garrett is sharing her heart every day with our city's tiniest residents. Her kindness and love for these kiddos shows through in everything she does and the care she puts into her every interaction with them is so heartwarming. It is wonderful to kno...
According to the 2019 U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics, the agricultural sector is still the most dangerous in America, with 573 fatalities, an equivalent of 23.1 deaths per 100,000 workers. Fall harvest time is not only one of the busiest times on the farm, it’s also one of the most dangerous. For that reason, the National Safety Council first designated the third week of September as National Farm Safety and Health Week in 1944 under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This annual promotion of farm safety has been proclaimed by each sitting U...
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is extending the application due date for the Township Assistance Program to Oct. 6. The due date is being extended to allow townships the necessary time to plan and submit project applications that meet the program requirements. Up to $10 million is available through the Township Assistance Program. Projects that improve local corridors and project applications to match federal funds will be given priority by the selection committee. Townships must apply through their respective county....
The fall wild turkey lottery has been held and more than 1,400 licenses remain in 13 units. Unsuccessful applicants will have a refund issued to their credit card. Beginning at 8 a.m. Central time on Sept. 20, all remaining licenses will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Hunters are allowed a maximum of five licenses for the fall season. Resident and nonresident hunters must purchase a license online at the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov. The fall turkey season runs Oct. 14 – Jan. 7, 2024. Licenses remain for the following l...
At the end of each regular semester, Dickinson State University recognizes those students named to the President’s List. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time and have a minimum semester grade-point average of 3.9 or higher. The following students made the list: Jory Boote of Binford and Elizabeth Widmer of New Rockford....
Celebrating EVS team at CHI National Healthcare Environmental Services (EVS) Week is held the second week of September each year. EVS week is a perfect time to show your environmental services team how much they are appreciated, and how thankful we are for the services they provide. This team works hard each day cleaning and disinfecting the healthcare environment for the health of our patients, clinicians, and staff. The last few years have brought many changes and challenges, and these staff...
Ordinance questions brought about explanations at the Carrington City Council meeting last week. During the meeting held on Monday, September 11, Carrington resident Linda Schuster attended the meeting to ask the council what the procedure is to approve a new ordinance. Mayor Tom Erdmann explained that usually a committee will bring the proposed ordinance to the council and then a motion is made to discuss it. That is called the first reading. Then they hold a second reading and if approved, it...
A storm system passed through Foster County late on Sept. 4, bringing 0.5 to 1.7 inches of rain to the area. Rainfall amounts were greatest in the northeast part of the county where rain was especially needed. The NDAWN station near McHenry received just 22 percent of normal rainfall in July and August. The rain on Sept. 4 was a big help; however, the northeast portion of Foster County is still classified as an area of moderate drought by the U.S. Drought Monitor. +++ The row crops have matured...
It may surprise you to hear it, but as the city library director I really believe more people should be using the library! September is a great time to explore what we can do for you as it is National Library Card Sign-Up month. Why should people use the library? Here are 10 reasons: 1. The main reason people still visit the library is to check out books. Your library card can let you travel around the globe on countless adventures and through time to meet all kinds of people, fictional and...
The counties and cities within the state of North Dakota hold many interesting news stories. Here are just a few of the feature stories that others are reading in communities around the state. Juneau gets 30 years for crimes against woman The man convicted of leaving a Fessenden woman trapped in her overturned car for 11 hours on a frigid night - after he cut off her catalytic converter and stole valuables from her home, has been sentenced to 30 years on prison. The victim, Vicki Durick, 71,...
I hear that a lot from people who regularly buy PowerBall tickets, spend hours at the blackjack table and make frequent trips to the casino. My grandfather bet on horses at the racetrack in Fessenden when I was little. There hasn’t been horse racing, except for maybe an Indian Horse Relay, at the Wells County Fairgrounds in decades. My husband and I went to the casino for our anniversary several years ago. We each put $20 in the slot machines. We were both broke in a few minutes, so we headed o...
Have you ever been stopped, ticketed or even arrested by the North Dakota Highway Patrol? If so, did you notice there is something different about this law enforcement agency compared to others? It’s simply professionalism. I’m not trying to ding other law enforcement. I have friends in law enforcement, including the Nelson County sheriff, a former Ward County sheriff and a couple of local police officers. They’re good people and they do their jobs well. But NDHP officers are a cut above. And,...
It's no secret that recent years have been tough on small businesses and on newspapers. A bipartisan bill, the Community News & Small Business Support Act, that has been introduced in Congress would offer relief to both newspapers and local businesses. For too many newspapers, help can't come soon enough. Economic challenges have resulted in too many communities seeing their local newspapers being forced to lay off staff, cut back on publication days or worse yet close. On average, two newspaper...
12 Years Ago September 16, 1948 Foster County’s annual Fall Fair opens next Tuesday and will continue for four days, during which farmers, homemakers and youth organizations will exhibit their projects and compete for prizes, which total $1,000 in cash plus special awards. Advertising for the Foster County Fall Fair will be distributed to at least 17 towns in central part of the state by airplane next Saturday, the Central Flying Service, H.T, Hayashi, Jr., proprietor, having volunteered the s...
SEPTEMBER CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Sept. 18 - Cheeseburger on Bun, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Corn, Potato Wedges, Pineapple & Cookie - Pool - Bridge - Open Cards Tues., Sept. 19 - Scrambled Eggs & Ham, Breakfast Potatoes, English Muffin, Fruit & Bar, Juice - Pinochle Wed., Sept. 20 - Potluck, 12 p.m. The Skadberg Benefit Drawing will be held at 12:00 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 21 - Meat Burrito, Spanish Rice, Tossed Salad, Tropical Fruit in Jello, Bean Salad - Whist Fri., Sept. 22 - Roast Beef, Gravy...
Sept. 19, 2023 Valerie Hulbert, Carrington, N.D.: Animal-at-Large, $25 Lynn M. Robichaud, Burlington, Ontario: exceeded speed limit, $10...
ZBS Auctioneers of Harvey auctionzip.com Saturday, September 23 - 10:30 a.m. Ardyce Snyder Estate Brown Memorial Auditorium, New Rockford Heinze-Trottier Auction Service midwestauctions.com Saturday, September 23 - 1:00 a.m. Dave and Carrie Widmer 2060 72nd Ave. NE - New Rockford...
Alan Willyard Alan Willyard, age 91, died Thursday, September 7, 2023, at CHI St. Alexius Health in Carrington with his son by his side. Alan's visitation was Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 1:00-7:00 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, N.D. A funeral service was held Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at the Federated Church, in Carrington, N.D., with Pastor Rick Lowen officiating. Audra Kutz-Mehl was soloist and Clara Edwardson was...
Cynthia Miller Cynthia Cherise Miller, known as Cyndi to many, passed away with family by her side on September 9, 2023, after a brave battle with stage IV glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. On May 17, 2023, at the young age of 56, Cyndi received the disheartening news that she had a brain tumor. She remained positive and optimistic, despite the unsettling odds of what the future would hold. Cyndi was born on February 25, 1967, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, to her parents, Marilyn and Calvin...
