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Cows and Co. Creamery held their "Christmas at the Creamery" event Saturday, Dec. 7, at the business's headquarters at the farm of Casey and Maartje Murphy, located just over five miles east of Carrington. Wagon rides were a popular attraction, along with market vendors offering their wares, a nativity scene in the barn, live reindeer on display, and games for the kids, not to mention the creamery's delicious food offerings....
The Pleasant Valley 4-H Club presented a Live Nativity Scene before the start of the Light Parade at Christmas on the Town Monday, Dec. 2. Participating in the display were, front row: Mylee March, Wyatt Stickel, Layne Montgomery, Peter Lindberg and James Lindberg. Back row: Kenleigh Hinrichs and Molly Hansen....
November 19, 2024 "It's the old story: no work and no pay make jack pretty scarce," as writer Howard Brubaker once said. Wander back to Christmas 1930 and the height of the Great Depression with DPRCA's heartwarming holiday musical, "The Gifts of the Magi," opening Saturday, Nov. 30. It is Christmas in New York, but for two young lovers, Jim and Della, the prospects are bleak. It's the height of the Great Depression and both are out of work and penniless. But as those familiar with O. Henry's...
Click the link to see our full page spread on CHS Homecoming 2024, including the full schedule and the Homecoming Court! https://www.fosterconews.com/home/cms_data/dfault/pdfs/misc/2024-09-16.pdf Thank you to the local businesses who make this possible with their sponsorships.... Full story
Your local newspaper is teaming up with your local pasta producer to put together something the Central City has never seen before. Introducing 8th Avenue and Main Pasta Fest, a community event that blends together fantastic food and Carrington camaraderie. It's Central City's first potluck pasta party, set for National Pasta Day – Thursday, Oct. 17. Downtown businesses have the opportunity to host a chef or team, who prepares a dish and serves it to attendees at their place of business. S... Full story
Get ready for four days of fun at the 92nd annual Foster County Fair, happening from Wednesday, June 19, through Saturday, June 22. The Mighty Thomas Carnival will once again bring rides, lights and cotton candy to the fairgrounds all four days. Save money by purchasing advance vouchers at Leevers of Carrington, Hi-Way Drive In, Carrington Drug and Central Pharmacy. The $50 Super Pass gives access to rides for all four days. Fairgoers are in for a treat with a diverse lineup of musical and... Full story
Kick off the Independence Day weekend with the Freedom 5K in downtown New Rockford. Registration begins at 7 a.m. at the Transcript Publishing office, 817 Central Avenue in New Rockford. Race time is 8 a.m. Early bird registration is $25 for adults, and $20 for youth 12 and under through Monday, June 19. Registration increases to $35 for adults and $30 for youth as of June 20, and full price registration will be available on the day of the event. Prizes awarded to the top 3 overall adults and... Full story
The music departments for both Carrington Elementary and Junior High/High Schools let their holiday cheer shine through at their respective Christmas Concerts, held Thursday, December 1 and Tuesday, December 6. Student musicians from Kindergarten through ninth-12th grade provided wondrous melodies, ranging from the humorous to the introspective to the sacred. More photos from the concert are available for viewing or purchase on the Independent's photo web site at transcript.smugmug.com, under...
Headlocks Bar in Carrington hosted its first annual BBQ Cookout competition on 9th Ave. S. Saturday, September 10, in conjunction with JunkFest festivities also held that day. All proceeds from the free-will offering at the event went to Lee Ann Hoppe for medical expenses....
Austin Hewitt and Caroline Cardenas were married on August 27, 2022. Their wedding took place at the home of Caroline's parents, Joe and Veronica Cardenas, in Helena, Montana. Austin is the son of Kent and Cindy Hewitt of Carrington. Both Caroline and Austin are doing their surgical residency training at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin....
See our 24-page tab featuring all the accomplishments of the Foster County 4-Hers, in full color! Click here to download the tab in pdf format, https://www.fosterconews.com/home/cms_data/dfault/pdfs/misc/2022-07-25.pdf Congratulations to all, and thank you to our local sponsors who make it possible....
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