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The 3rd Annual Holiday with our Heroes shopping event is set for Wednesday, Dec. 6. Coordinated by Carrington Police Chief Chris Bittmann, local kids in need will have the opportunity to both shop for gifts at local businesses and interact with police officers and first responders who serve our community. Bittmann said all will gather at the Carrington Youth Center at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. They’ll partner up with a local hero and then head to the Pizza Ranch for supper. Afterwards, all will shop for gifts at Runnings and Dollar General for a...
Much like most other rural county commissions in North Dakota, the Foster County Commission is learning how hard it is for the sheriff's department to keep deputies. At the last county commission meeting held on Tuesday, November 21, sheriff Justin Johnson attended the meeting to ask the board to increase the wages for his current and incoming deputies. He explained that the bill HB1307 offers a grant from the North Dakota State Legislature called "Back the Blue Grant" to help in recruiting and...
Andrew Jager of Carrington, accused of carrying a weapon just blocks from the nearby school, has pleaded guilty to several felony and misdemeanor counts. Jager was first arrested on Friday, April 21 in Carrington after multiple calls were received about a man carrying a gun case and yelling at passersby, just two blocks from the Carrington Public School. After Carrington Police Chief Christopher Bittmann struggled to place him under arrest, Jager was charged with disorderly conduct, preventing...
The Great Plains Mobile Food Pantry will again be stopping in Carrington on Wednesday, December 13. Distribution will take place from Dakota Central’s south building at the corner of 6th Avenue North and 4th Street North from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., but will begin as soon as products are available. Patrons are encouraged to line up along 6th Avenue North (facing south) and 5th Street North (facing east). All in need of food assistance are welcome to receive food at no cost. A short intake form is filled out onsite; no pre-registration or r...
Larry leads the way down the course for his owner, Rosie Mozelle, and her sister, Lizzie Hoffert, during the Turkey Trot held on Thanksgiving, November 23, in Carrington....
Foster County 4-H'ers Emma Aberle, Jozey Retzlaff and Karlee Lesmann competed at the National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest in Louisville, Kentucky on Nov. 13. More than 120 4-H'ers from 32 states competed in the national contest. The Foster County team finished twenty-ninth overall. "The opportunity to compete at the national level was an outstanding experience for these 4-H'ers," said Jory Hansen, one of the team's coaches. Hansen continued, "The girls judged well, but this year's contest was...
Jamestown, N.D. -Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) is hosting its next JRMC U at Two Rivers Activity Center (TRAC) on Thursday, Dec. 7. JRMC Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Michael T. Dean will present information on when surgery is recommended, how JRMC guides you through the preparation and what to expect from the procedure and recovery. As we age, occasional joint pain is common, but when it becomes severe or persistent, it can start to limit mobility and reduce quality of life. Dr. Dean has...
The 2023 CPKC Holiday Train tours Canada and the United States Nov. 20 through Dec. 19, raising money, food and awareness for the important work that food banks do in their communities. Professional musicians play free concerts from the brightly decorated train's stage. CPKC makes a donation to the local food shelf at each stop and encourages attendees to also donate. Since its inception in 1999, the CPKC Holiday Train has raised more than $22.5 million and more than 5 million pounds of food...
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. Towner woman sentenced for theft A Towner woman has been sentenced after entering a guilty plea to charges that she committed theft, forgery and used personal identifying information while employed as the bookkeeper for a Rugby business. Ashley Ryan, 28, Towner, was charged with the three felony charges...
12 Years Ago December 9, 1948 Marvin Johnson of Glenfield and Paul Marriage, Carrington, are completing arrangements this month to visit Washington, D.C., after the first of the year when some 700 Farmers Union members from six midwest states descend on the nation’s capitol when the new 81st Congress swings into action. Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Andrews observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Wednesday, December 8, 1948. Their three daughters, Mrs. Ivadell Smith, Mrs. H.W. Kriewald and Mrs. F...
Deer are very active now. They are moving around, scraping bark and munching on trees in our landscapes and orchards. My epic battle versus Bambi was in a college orchard in Bismarck. Two days after planting 60 trees, our team of gardeners visited the orchard to give the trees a drink of water. It was shocking. Every tree was pruned by hungry deer. Everyone got mad – but not me. I don’t get mad. I get even. When a critter invades my territory, I seek swift justice! The most effective way to sto...
DECEMBER CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Dec. 4 - Cheese Stuffed Shells, Meat Sauce, Broccoli, Garden Salad, Rosy Applesauce - Pool - Bridge - Open Cards Tues., Dec. 5 - Cabbage Rolls, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Peaches - Pinochle Thurs., Dec. 7 - Meatballs in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Scalloped Apple Crisp - Whist Fri., Dec. 8 - Pork Stir Fry, Fried Rice, Asian Vegetables, Mandarin Oranges - Mexican Train Dominoes Sat., Dec. 9 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament, 1 p.m. All ages welcome....
Nov. 21, 2023 Steven Corpus, Alamo, Texas: exceeded speed limit, $21 Angel Tomas Mendez Mendez, Albemarle, N.C.: exceeded speed limit, $55 Barnabas Kagura, Calgary, Alberta, Can.: exceeded speed limit, $43 Dominique Marie Fox-Pierre, Plantation, Fla.: exceeded speed limit, $25 Jason Foster, Kenai, Alaska: exceeded speed limit, $10 Eduard Demciuc, Renton, Wash.: exceeded speed limit, $31 Andrew Fredrick Relling, Grand Forks, N.D.: exceeded speed limit, $40 Paul Tello, Lees Summit, Mo.: exceeded speed limit, $10 Larry S. Gallagher, Owingsville,...
The countdown to Christmas is on. As I write this, December 25 is exactly 27 days away. That means I have a lot of shopping to do, and very little time. I came across this meme on Facebook a couple of weeks ago, and it really hit me. It read, “Big companies won’t notice your purchase over the next couple months. But small businesses will, and it might even change their life.” It’s true. Small, independent local businesses are the heartbeat of our economy. And their survival is integral to our...
In this day and age you wouldn’t think something so simple as cellular telephone coverage would be so spotty, but it is. There are numerous “dead spots” across North Dakota, and depending on where you experience this, you sometimes have to shake your head because it really shouldn’t be rocket science. Joel Heitkamp talked about this on KFGO radio one day, but I’m not sure anything was ever done to rectify the situation. I personally don’t remember where all the spots are in the state, but...
With every purchase you make — at coffee shops, fast food restaurants, chain stores and more – you are presented with a digital payment screen that asks you to leave a tip. On one hand you feel guilted into leaving a tip, because the person who just rang up your purchase is staring directly at you. On the other hand, you wonder how in the world did we get to a place in which workers in so many different roles – even plumbers and mechanics – are suddenly expecting extra money just for doing their...
On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the community room of the Carrington Public Library, we would like to have an open house for all active members of the American Legion Post 25 along with anyone who is not a member, but an eligible veteran. I would like to invite all veterans to come in to visit and enjoy some refreshments along with an opportunity to bring the camaraderie back to our veterans’ group. We would like to hear from all of you on how we can build our numbers up and increase our activity in a positive manner. R...
Charles Gilje Charles J. Gilje, Billings, Montana, died November 25, 2023, at his home in Billings. He was 81 years old. Gilje was born February 2, 1942, in Rugby, North Dakota, to J.A. (Arnie) Gilje and May Gilje (former publishers of the Foster County Independent). He grew up in Carrington, N.D., graduating from Carrington High School in 1960. He attended Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, for one year, and North Dakota State University in Fargo, N.D., for three years, graduating in... Full story
Gladys Morlock Gladys Morlock, age 100½, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Center, Park River, N.D. Gladys Pearl Reutter was born June 19, 1923, in Wells County in her parents' home at Chaseley, N.D., the daughter of Barney and Addie Pearl (Basset) Reutter and was the tenth of thirteen children. Gladys attended grade school and high school in Chaseley and Hurdsfield, N.D. On May 26, 1944, Gladys was united in marriage to Harold Morlock of Heaton, N.D., at... Full story
Ray Kelly Ray McLeod Kelly, 98, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Carrington, N.D., passed away October 18, 2023. Ray was born July 11, 1925 in Langdon, N.D. and was the son of Mae and Ray Dermot Kelly. Shortly after his high school graduation in 1944, Ray entered the United States Navy, serving from aboard the destroyer, USS Wickes during World War II. He married his beloved Helen, wife of 66 blessed years, in 1949, and eventually made their home in Carrington, N.D. There, they raised their three... Full story
Grand Forks, N.D. – Twenty-eight North Dakota Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) have been honored by The Chartis Center of Rural Health as Performance Leadership Award winners, according to the Center for Rural Health (CRH) within the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Based upon the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®, the Performance Leadership Awards honor top quartile performance among rural hospitals in Quality, Outcomes, and/or Patient Perspective. “We are not surprised that over 75% of o...
Dave Michaelson, brother of CHS instructor, Karla Michaelson, is again planning for an Adult Close-Up trip in 2024. The three options are as follows: 1) Washington/Gettysburg/Philadelphia/New York City. 2) New York/Boston. 3) Washington/Gettysburg/Philadelphia/New York City/Boston. (Combination of options 1 & 2) Further information on the trips are available at [email protected] or by calling Dave’s cell phone number at 701-405-3108....
The New Rockford-Sheyenne girls' basketball team kicked off their season on Monday, Nov. 27 against the rivals from down the road – the Carrington Cardinals. However, due to the new 3-class system, the Cardinals are now placed in the Division A, Region 2 bracket and the Rockets are placed in the Division B, District 4 bracket. But the division didn't matter in this matchup. The Rockets took a strong 6-point lead in the start of the first quarter with baskets scored by NR-S seniors Kelsie B...
The move from two classes of basketball to three in the state of North Dakota is a momentous step towards what is hoped to be competitive balance. It's not the only new thing hoop fanatics will notice this season, however. Beginning this winter, there is one major rules change that will go into effect, governing free throw situations and how they are conducted moving forward. The "one-and-one" situation, in which a team is awarded a free throw upon the opposition committing the seventh team...
It wasn't the future that Carrington's basketball programs and school administration would have preferred to face. But, now that they're here, it's time to make the best of it. For the first time since the 1963 season, there will be three divisions of basketball in North Dakota instead of two, and the Cardinals have moved from among the higher enrollment Class B schools into one of the smaller programs in the new Division A. Coach Andy Braaten will embark on what is officially a quarter century...
