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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....
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....
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...
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,...
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...
JunkFest returned to the Foster County Fairgrounds for another year Saturday, September 9, and bustling activity related to the popular showcase of antiques, furniture, art, clothing, and other curiosities continued throughout the city of Carrington during the weekend. Food vendors were present for the festival held throughout the grounds from morning to afternoon, and live music was once again provided by the "Mooncats"....
The homecoming coronation for the Fessenden-Bowdon School was held at the Fessenden-Bowdon High School on Monday afternoon, September 11. Kendra Hoff and Jackson Lematta were crowned Queen and King and will reign over homecoming week activities. A parade was held following the coronation in Fessenden. Front row, left to right: Violet Wiesz and Jack Rudel, junior attendants. Back row: Slade Stevens, sophomore attendant; Delaney Erfle and Kadence Kost, queen candidates; Kendra Hoff, Homecoming...
CARRINGTON, N.D. – The Garrison Diversion Conservancy District’s (Garrison Diversion) MR&I Water Supply Assistance Grant Program provides funding assistance to offset the costs of new customer hookups to a rural water system or district within Garrison Diversion’s member counties. The Water Supply Assistance Grant Program is also in place to aid municipal water systems or districts with extraordinary OM&R projects or emergencies impacting the delivery of water to users, introduce health and safety issues, or bring potential harm to other infra...
Cows & Co. Creamery, of rural Carrington, N.D., placed first at the Minnesota State Fair in the artisan cheese competition. The winning entry was a variety of Extra Old Gouda aged 20 months on their farmstead creamery near Carrington. This was the first cheese competition that Cows and Co. Creamery has participated in as they are a newcomer to the artisan cheese world, having made cheese for just two years. "We have been so busy with all things cheese, gelato and family for the last few years...
The Foster County Commission learned at their meeting last week that some of the truck drivers hauling for Garney Construction, working on the Red River Valley Water Supply Pipeline, has county road superintendent Nate Monson very frustrated. During the meeting held on Tuesday, September 5, Monson explained to the board that some of the truck drivers are hauling on roads that are designated as non-haul roads. He said the truck drivers were told over and over what roads to use and what roads not...
Members of the Central N.D. Steam Threshers Reunion are breathing new life into old buildings on the show grounds and have more new events planned for the 65th annual reunion set for September 15-17. The annual reunion has been held in New Rockford since the first show at the airport in 1958, and it was moved to the Eddy County Fairgrounds in the 1960s. For many years the steam show drew crowds upwards of 5,000 to New Rockford and the surrounding area. Although interest in the steam engine...
Sykeston will hold their Eve of Autumn Fall Festival Saturday, September 16 on Main Street. The Sykeston Dam Bar & Grill will be serving The Jimmy Burger (raw onions, ketchup, French fries and Mt. Dew) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. All proceeds will go to the fun run/walk fund. Kids activities will start at 4 p.m. at the Fire Hall. Pumpkin decorating, a candy corn pile, youth temporary tattoos, Cornhole, hayrides and a variety of games will entertain the kids. The Cake Walk and hayrides will start at 6 p.m.; and music, the Limbo and additional games...
King and Queen candidates for Carrington High School Homecoming 2023 were revealed last Wednesday, September 6. Court members are, left to right: Logan Weninger, son of Brad and Lisa Weninger; Owen Hagel, son of Paul and Julie Hagel; Jaxon Schaefer, son of Robert and Amie Schaefer; Sophie Garr, daughter of Ben and Sonali Garr; Madison Johnson, daughter of David and Nichole Johnson; and Olivia Threadgold, daughter of Barry and Nicole Threadgold. The King and Queen will be selected at Coronation...
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. Last issue will print on September 6 There’s a one-week reprieve for the Tioga Tribune, since we’ve determined we can put out a small issue next week in advance of Tioga’s Farm Festival. With an asking price of $75,000, prepaid advertising and subscription remainder estimated at $20,000 and the reten...
The final nomination for Yard of the Week is Dean & Janelle Helm at 270 2nd Ave. N. On behalf of the Carrington Garden Club, we would like to thank Runnings for sponsoring Yard of the Week and thanks to all residents who keep a neat yard to beautify our city! We do have a few nominations that will be carried over for next year....
SEPTEMBER CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Sept. 11 - BBQ Chicken Quarters, Roasted Parsley Potatoes, Green Beans, Mandarin Oranges - Board Meeting at 10:30 a.m. - Pool - Bridge - Open Cards Tues., Sept. 12 - Pork Chops, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, California Blend Veggies, Fruit - Pinochle - Speaker: Cathy Bryce, Vision Rehab Specialist at 12:30 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 14 - Spaghetti with Meatballs, Garden Salad, Zucchini, Garlic Toast, Fruit Salad - Whist Fri., Sept. 15 - Salmon Loaf with Lemon Dill Sauce,...
Sept. 5, 2023 Michael James Kapral, Henerson, Nev.: exceeded speed limit, $25 Teresa Bohl, Carrington, N.D.: license required, $25; Animal-at-Large (2), $50...
Carrington School District Regular School Board Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Place: High School ITV Room - 4:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 p.m. II. REGULAR ITEMS A. Additions or Corrections to the Agenda B. Approve Minutes • August 15, 2023 C. Approve Financial Reports 1. Activities Fund 2. Revolving Fund 3. Lunch Fund 4. General Fund 5. Fund Balance Reports D. Presentation of Bills and Check Register III. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Delegations B. Administrative Reports 1. Mrs. Helseth 2. Mr. Weber 3. Mrs. Helm C. Committee Reports 1. F...
August 1 – August 31, 2023 Traffic Joshua Steven Voigt, Carrington, N.D.: speeding violations, $52 Taylor Myles Bosch, Horace, N.D.: speeding violations, $10 Nita Lin Brainard, Harvey, N.D.: speeding violations, $10 Heidi Jo Cavanaugh, Saint Michael, N.D.: speeding, $45 Caitlin Cloud, Mishawaka, Ind.: speeding violations, $10 Keyara Shay Cole, Minot, N.D.: speeding violations, $10 Miranda Beth Drapeau, New Town, N.D.: failed to display registration, plates, tabs, $20 Callie Lee Enander, Fargo, N.D.: speeding, $10 Jennifer Ann Fisher, Mohall, N...
Nearly a year after 18-year-old Cayler Ellingson was tragically killed following a street dance in McHenry, Shannon Brandt was at the Foster County Courthouse in Carrington on Friday, Sept. 8, for sentencing. Brandt was charged with murder after running over and killing Ellingson on Sept. 18, 2022. But, after reaching a plea agreement with prosecutors in late May, 2023, Brandt's murder charge was dropped and he pleaded guilty to manslaughter, a Class B felony. Now, following the completion of a...
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