The Official Newspaper for Foster County
The Official Newspaper for Foster County
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 35
Patricia Wick, a former Carrington day care owner who's accused of murdering an infant child, was back in court on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Wick has pleaded not guilty to murdering a 5-month-old infant child in September of 2022 after an autopsy ruled the cause of death to be blunt force trauma to the head and neck. She also pleaded not guilty to child abuse after a 6-year-old allegedly suffered a broken arm while in her care, and to a misdemeanor charge for operating a child care home without a lice...
Anyone who has spent a measurable amount of time living in Carrington, or passing through for a stop for groceries, has met Jim Indergaard at least once. Since taking his first job at Steve's Jack & Jill in 1979, at the location of the current Calvary Baptist Church, Jim, as most everyone knows him, has been a fixture at the end of the counter making sure the eggs are separate from the heavy items, and the frozen foods and canned goods are contained in their proper spots. On Thursday, October...
Rachael Otto, a 1993 NRHS grad who's among the most successful athletes to ever come out of New Rockford, is taking on the fight of her life. On Sunday, Sept. 17, Otto was enjoying a weekend at her lake cabin in Minnesota when she experienced a blood clot in the lower portion of her brain. She was immediately rushed to a hospital in Detroit Lakes, Minn. and later taken by ambulance to Fargo, N.D. where she underwent several surgeries to remove the clots. Then came a devastating diagnosis:...
The Carrington Chamber & EDC is sponsoring the Annual Trunk N Treat on Tuesday, October 31, 3:30-5:30 p.m. The event features decorated vehicles with treats in the trunk for the Trick or Treaters to come by all along Main Street. Hundreds of children attend each year! Vehicles will utilize angle parking to allow for better spacing. More information is available by contacting the Carrington Chamber & EDC office at 652-2524 or email chambergal@daktel.com....
Carrington High School is holding Drama Night on Thursday, November 2 at 7 p.m. The Junior Varsity will begin the evening with their performance of “The One-Act Play Disaster” by Don Zolidis. Dessert will be served at intermission. A freewill offering will be taken. The Varsity will then perform “Nellie” by Robby Steltz. The cost is $5 for adults and kids and preschoolers are free....
The life-saving gift of two healthy lungs is now a reality for Carrington resident Carol Sherman, but the staggering financial reality of undergoing such a surgery is about to begin. A benefit for Sherman will be held Friday night, November 3, at the Carrington Armory beginning at 5 p.m. with a Free Will Spaghetti Supper, Silent Auction and 50/50 Raffle. Sherman, who is retired from CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington Medical Center after over 40 years of service in various areas of patient care,...
The Carrington High School National Honor Society's annual Halloween Food Drive was held Sunday, Oct. 22 from 5 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The door-to-door drive benefited Carrington's Daily Bread food pantry. The drive collected 1,181 pounds and $120....
A special tree will be brightened at Carrington Medical Center on Monday, December 4, 2023, when Carrington Medical Center Auxiliary celebrates its 37th annual "Tree of Lights". This project has been rewarding and inspiring ever since its inception in 1987. The evergreen tree, which was planted especially for this project, has grown tremendously and the lighting continues to be awe-inspiring. CHI Hospice and Home Health have received one half of the proceeds for the past 18 years and will once...
Carrington High School First Quarter Highest Honor 12th grade: Hunter Bachmeier, Sydney Friedt, Sophie Garr, Ethan Gast, Sarah Hallwachs, Bryan Harris, Madison Johnson, Isabella Neuman, Kacie Rexin, Olivia Threadgold, Alex VanRay 11th grade: Joshua Bickett, Maxim Ciubotareanu, Corbin Clifton, Sierra Friedt, Krystal Klein, Kendall Kovar, Mercedes Lura, Kenadie Pazdernik, Ethan Roller, Brynn Smith, Kaydence VanRay, Hailee Weber, Isabel Wendel, Reagan Wolsky, Jazymn Ybarra 10th grade: Kirsten Biel, Jacob Boeshans, Molly Hansen, Lauren...
Once upon a time, a tale emerged about a young Chippewa boy, born to a prominent chief, who fell into the hands of the Sioux tribe. Instead of seeking a ransom for his release, the Sioux decided to use the boy as a pawn in their raids against Chippewa bands. They believed that Chippewa warriors would refrain from attacking if their chief's son was in harm's way. This arrangement lasted for eight years, during which the boy appeared to lose all connection to his own tribe. One fateful morning,...
“Once you learn to read, you will be free forever.” – Frederick Douglass. In a nutshell, that’s the core of the First Amendment – guaranteeing our freedom to read will ensure we can remain free to pursue our hopes and dreams. During October, libraries across the United States try to create awareness of the importance of this freedom and the challenges that inherently come to it. The library has a window display “I’m with the Banned,” which generates comments when people see some of the books th...
It’s likely you’ve heard news reports saying that El Niño conditions have developed for the first time in three years. El Niño typically causes our winters in North Dakota to be warmer and drier than normal. That’s welcome news to many people who still remember last year’s record-breaking snowfall. But forecasters urge caution about building too high of expectations for a “mild” winter in 2023-24. They remind us that in a typical El Niño winter, temperatures are just two degrees warmer than no...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some simplified universal television remotes for seniors? My 88-year-old dad, who lives in a retirement community, has some dementia and gets confused with all the buttons on his remote. As a result, he keeps accidently reprogramming his TV set. Searching Son Dear Searching, Most modern TV remotes – that come with dozens of unnecessary buttons – can be confusing for anyone to operate but can be especially challenging for elderly seniors. Fortunately, there ar...
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. Producer with local roots bring Native American stories to the screen Crafting images and interviewing people is what Pam Belgarde does to shine a light on Native American people and communities. “I wanted to help bring our stories to the screen,” Belgarde said. “Indigenous people are still here. We aren’t...
WASHINGTON – Administrator Isabel Guzman, the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, announced the SBA will celebrate the 10th annual National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW) from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3. Throughout the week, the SBA, its resource partners, and local organizations across the country will host a series of virtual and in-person events to highlight the entrepreneurial journeys of veteran- and military spouse-owned small busin...
I am sincerely grateful to Representative Joshua Boschee for his focus on the working families of North Dakota during the special legislative session with HB 1193, child care stabilization. I am disappointed the Legislative Management Committee voted to not move this critical bill forward, and I urge legislators to continue to find ways to fund this fundamental issue. As a co-founder and board president of Energy Capital Cooperative Child Care in Hazen, I have a front-row seat to the challenges faced by child care providers. North Dakota...
Somebody help me out here. I’ve been a football fan for a lot of years and honestly don’t know what is going on right now. Why is there so much hatred for Carson Wentz? My guess is it’s people who are hiding behind a computer screen and have never played football. I just don’t get it. Here is a guy who grew up and played football at Bismarck Century, went on to be successful at North Dakota State University, then got into the National Football League. He’s a professional football player and all...
Kicking and screaming were not involved, but it did take our 19-year-old son Gideon an interminably long time to show an interest in soloing with the drivers license he obtained at age 16. Finally, the reality of walking 20 minutes from his off-campus apartment in inclement weather made him more agreeable to letting us buy him a sensible vehicle. (Also, my over-protective mother has relinquished her habit of squawking, “Don’t let that young’un get splattered all over the road!” every time th...
Gary Cunningham Gary Duane Cunningham, age 66, of Grace City, N.D., died Sunday, October 15, 2023, at his home of natural causes. Gary's visitation was Thursday, October 19, 2023, from 1:00-2:00 p.m., followed by a funeral Service at 2:00 p.m., all at Faith E Free Church, Grace City, N.D., with Rev. Dave Fix officiating. Karol Kapelle was pianist and congregational hymns were "How Great Thou Art," "In the Sweet By and By," and "Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus." His burial was at the Grace City... Full story
Florence Gisvold Florence Gisvold, 92, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, with her family by her side at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, N.D. Florence's visitation was Tuesday, October 24, 2023, from 1:00-7:00 p.m., followed by a Rosary Service at 6:30 p.m., and a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, N.D. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington, with... Full story
Darlene Daugherty Darlene Audrey Daugherty, 86, died peacefully on October 22, 2023, in New Rockford, N.D., surrounded by her four children. Darlene's visitation was Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 3:00-7:00 p.m., with a Rosary Service at 6:45 p.m., followed by a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford, with Fr. Bernard Pfau and Fr. Reese Weber... Full story
12 Years Ago October 28, 1948 “You and Your Clothing,” was discussed in detail by the Foster County Homemakers project leaders when they gathered in Carrington on Oct. 19, for their fall clothing meeting. Mable L. Coyne, county home agent, reported. Windup of a year of 4-H work in Foster County took place Saturday evening at the armory, Carrington, when the annual 4-H banquet and program were held. The Rebekah Lodge served the meal to 175 members and friends. A new hangar, 50 feet by 60 fee...
OCTOBER CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Oct. 30 - Beef Stir Fry, Fried Rice, Stir Fry Veggie, Mandarin Oranges in Jello - Pool - Bridge & Open Cards Tues., Oct. 31 - Lemon Pepper Tilapia, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Coleslaw, Broccoli, Berry Crisp - Pinochle Thurs., Nov. 2 - Scrambled Eggs, Ham, Diced Potatoes, English Muffin, Fruit - Whist Fri., Nov. 3 - Beef Stew, Peas, Garden Salad, Apple Bar - Golf Sat., Nov. 4 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament, 1 p.m. All ages welcome. GRACE CITY, MCHENRY...
Oct. 24, 2023 Manvir Singh Malhans, Edmonton, Alberta, Can.: exceeded speed limit, $25 Eric Lien, Mound, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Craig A. McDaniel, Jonesboro, Ark: exceeded speed limit, $10 Josiah Bilow, Carrington, N.D.: Animal-at-Large, $25 Kelly Andrews, Carrington, N.,D.: Animal-at-Large, $25 Laine Hoyt, Carrington, N.D.: license required, Animal-at-Large, $50 Brian Wagner, Carrington, N.D.: Animal-at-Large, $25...
More than 4,500 locations will open to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for the Samaritan’s Purse project. Volunteers are preparing to collect shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 13 - 20. Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts – filled with school supplies, personal care items and fun toys – to children worldwide since 1993. In 2023, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoeboxes to reach another 11 million children. Anyone can pack a shoebox! Individuals, famil...
