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The Carrington Lions gathered on May 22 to clean the ditches along Highway 281. Eleven Lions and four volunteers cleaned the first two miles south of Carrington. Pictured front row, left to right: two volunteers (names withheld), Lions Jane Fredrickson, Mary Hoff. Middle row: volunteer Lauren Hendrickson, Lions Heather Carr, Susan Fangman, Mary Struxness, Jessica McCullough and Brenda Larson. Back row: volunteer Paul Hendrickson, Lions Dan Wick, Joyce Wick and Tom Paintner. Not pictured: Lion...
The Annual Fishing Derby sponsored by the Sykeston Community Club was held Sunday, June 2 at the Sykeston Park. There was a good turnout despite the rain. Hot dogs, chips, water and sweets were available to attendees. Children that participated received a prize. First, second and third place prizes were awarded in each of the three age groups. Co-coordinators were John and Tina Oatis....
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. Watford City alum heading to NASA Sadie Bone has always been curious. That curiosity, combined with her drive for knowledge and discovering answers, has led her to an internship at NASA. Sadie and her parents spent her early years in Butte, Mont. before moving to Watford City in 2012. The Watford City...
JUNE CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., June 10 - Stuffed Peppers, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Apricots - Board Meeting at 10:30 a.m., Pool, Bridge and Open Cards Tues., June 11 - Tilapia, Sweet Potatoes, California Blend Vegetables, Tropical Fruit - Pinochle Thur., June 13 - Salisbury Steak, Mashed potatoes, Peas, Fruit in Jello - Whist Fri., June 14 - Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Corn, Salad, Peaches - Mexican Train Dominoes Sat., June 15 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament at 1 p.m. All ages welcome...
Midkota High School held their commencement exercises Saturday, May 25, in Glenfield. The nine graduates of MHS for the Class of 2024 received their diplomas, scholarships, and well-wishes from family, friends and their teachers, as well as a few hugs and tears along the way....
The Foster County Commission had some concerns at their last meeting when hearing from Garrison Diversion representatives about the Red River Valley Water Supply Project that is running through the south end of the county. During the meeting held on Tuesday, May 21, commissioner Alan Scanson said he has concerns about the pipeline crossing on Jackson Highway as well as on the Kensal Highway due to them not providing a bypass route for traffic on the Bordulac road last year. Kip Kovar of Garrison...
Carrington School District patrons will go the polls on Tuesday, June 4 to elect one rural and one at-large member to the Board of Education. Incumbent Tonia Erickson, the at-large candidate, will run unopposed. Challenger Joseph Irmen and incumbent Kevin Wolsky will be on the ballot for the rural position. Both positions are three-year terms. Voting will take place at the main hallway of the Carrington High School, 100 3rd Ave. S, in Carrington (door 11). The hours are from 11 a.m. to 7...
It’s all smiles and treats at the Sunshine Sweets Bakery. Having seen a need for something different in the community, Christy Fritza started her new business at 61 - 4th St. North. Fritza was born and raised in Carrington and has been involved in the restaurant business for most of her life. She started off baking with her grandma when she was young and her love for the art grew from there. She said, “I’ve always wanted to own my own restaurant and over the last couple years it has evolv...
The Carrington American Legion Auxiliary Unit #25 of Carrington is proud to sponsor two area girls, Elise Wilde and Reagan Weckerly, to the North Dakota American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls State held June 9-14 on the campus of the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. Elise Wilde, a student at Carrington High School, is the daughter of Amy and Dustin Hinrichs of Carrington. Reagan Weckerly, a student at Harvey High School, is the daughter of Chad and Tessa Weckerly of Hurdsfield. At Girls...
On Thursday, May 23, at approximately 4:04 a.m., a vehicle occupied by three area residents was involved in a police chase through the streets of Grand Forks that reached speeds of over 100 miles per hour. According to a press release from the Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office, one of their deputies initiated a traffic stop of a red Dodge Charger for crossing the centerline in the city of Grand Forks. “The vehicle briefly stopped, and then proceeded to flee at a high rate of speed,” state...
Pizza Ranch manager Greg Carmona was recently honored as the Employee of the Month for April by the Carrington Chamber & Economic Development Corp. The nomination states, "Greg has completely turned Pizza Ranch around. It's our main stop after church on Sundays. It is always so clean, and the buffet is always full. He meets you with a smile and is always appreciative while you are there. Greg is a great asset to Carrington." Greg received a framed certificate and $20 in Carrington Cash....
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. Fort Stevenson breaks world record They did it! Fort Stevenson State Park officially set the new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the "Most People Making S'mores Simultaneously." The previous record was set in Texas with a mere 891 people. On Saturday afternoon 1,150 people ascended to Fort Stevenson....
Ben Gustafson played taps at the Memorial Day program which took place at the Carrington Cemetery. American Legion Post #25 Commander Tom Sauby is shown at right....
Pingree-Buchanan END OF FOURTH NINE WEEKS “A” Honor Roll 4.00 GPA 12th grade: Kalen Kinzell, Allison Thomas, Mark Thomas 10th grade: Terek Kinzell, Brynn Sorenson 9th grade: Maddie Nagel 7th grade: Emmi Odenbach “A” Average Honor Roll 3.67-3.99 GPA 12th grade: Brock Jungels, Alexia Thu, Riley Widman 11th grade: Jersey Tripp 10th grade: Payton Carlson, Chase Ova, Brayden Torgerson, Jorgen Tripp 9th grade: Violet Bohl 8th grade: Aleeya Torgerson, Taylin Zimprich “B” Average Honor Roll 3.00-3.66 GPA 12th grade: Kylen Heidt, Tyra Kamoni-Hatc...
Foster County Soil Conservation District held its 19th annual First Grade Tree Planting at 12:45 PM on May 16. This event is part of the City of Carrington's official Arbor Day celebration. Teachers Tressa Van Ray and April Berntsen, aided by paras Ben Foster and Maya Mosolf, brought their students to learn about Arbor Day and planting trees from SCD District Manager Dionn Schaaf, SCD Supervisors Curtiss Klein and Cody Montgomery, and Foster County Extension Agent Jeff Gale. The city of...
These Carrington Elementary students read a million or more words this school year and were treated at Hiway Drive-In by Bank Forward. One student read 4 million words, three students read 2 million words, six students read 2 million words and the rest reached the 1 million word goal! Taylor Skytland (back left) and Tiffany Paulson (back right) represented Bank Forward....
The Missing Puzzle Piece Support group led by Ben Foster will next meet on June 26 at the Chieftain (Buffalo Room) in Carrington at 10 a.m. The mission of the group is to bring the community closer and to create a group to break from the feeling of isolation of Autism or any disability. Parents will meet up once a month to discuss questions or concerns they may have and learn of help that is available to them....
On Memorial Day, amongst the barbecues, lake trips and a well-earned day of rest, it's those dearly departed who have given of themselves on the battlefield and in the armed forces in defense of our country's freedoms who are in the spotlight. All who have served the United States of America with distinction, honor and sacrifice have earned our lasting gratitude and respect for their sense of duty. It's that last concept, respect, that has inspired Bruce Willyard to maintain the veterans'...
Memorial Day services have been set for many cities in the area on Monday, May 27. Carrington The community Memorial Day program will be at 11 a.m. at the Carrington Cemetery on May 27. Speaker will be David Hammond. In case of inclement weather, it will take place at Trinity Lutheran Church. Lunch will be held afterwards at Trinity Lutheran Church and is provided by American Legion and VFW auxiliaries. Grace City Grace City will hold their Memorial Day Service on May 27 at 10:30 a.m. at the Gra...
Carrington’s annual cleanup time is set for Thursday, May 30 through Saturday, June 1. 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...
When applying for a new job, sometimes it helps to have friends vouch for their local community. In a way, that's one of the factors that brought new police officer Hunter Lentz to Carrington. While going to school at NDSU, Lentz had two Carrington natives, Trey Rosenau and Drew Page, as roommates, along with Teddy Allmaras of New Rockford. "I've been hunting in the area before," said Lentz of the region. "Being from the country, I just like the small community atmosphere here." The 2019 Richlan...
Ryan Zink is the recipient of the Carrington Area Healthy Communities Coalition's 2024 2nd Quarter Community Service Award. Zink was acknowledged for his dedication to providing a healthy culture at the Central City Wellness Center. In the nomination, Zink's efforts are recognized as going above and beyond what is expected in a health center. "He observes and helps where needed, leads classes, offers advice. He has created an inviting, healthy, social environment that we are grateful to be a...
Every year, Carrington's American Legion Auxiliary sponsors an Americanism essay contest for public school students with awards and prizes going to the winners. This year's topic "What Does Freedom Mean to Me?" elicited some very thoughtful, expressive writing from our local students. Of the groups which participated, the following students received cash prizes and award certificates for their writing: 11th grade: first place, Kendall Kovar; second place, Kaylin Pate; third place, London Davis...
Speakers at the May meeting of the Carrington Lions Club were Joel Lemer and Dennis Swanson. School board President Lemer spoke on the proposed high school expansion/remodel project. Swanson spoke on the summer projects of the Carrington Garden Club. The Carrington Lions Club will assist in helping with the watering of the Main Street plants again this year....
