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The American Legion, Post 25 of Carrington will meet on Tuesday, August 22, at 7 p.m. in the Carrington City Library. This meeting is to decide the future of Post 25. We ask members to please attend this meeting. Your input and vote are very important....
The Carrington FFA Land Evaluation Team of Brekka Kuss, Joe Lindberg, Molly Hansen, Abby Lee, Bryan Harris, Kelsi Neuman, and Emma Aberle placed third at the State FFA Land Evaluation Career Development Event held in Dickinson, Thursday, August 3. Individually, Molly Hansen was the first place individual and earned a $250 scholarship, a "Baby Bison" trophy and a traveling trophy. Abby Lee and Emma Aberle also received gold awards. Kelsi Neuman received a silver award. Brekka Kuss, Bryan Harris a...
Carrington Lions Marilyn Nicholson (center) and Judy Swanson (right) presented a check to Rowena Monson, activities director at Golden Acres Manor. The check from the Carrington Lions will sponsor Bingo twice a month for a year for the residents of Golden Acres. Lions Nicholson and Swanson are volunteers who help the residents play Bingo....
These junior Angus members won top honors in the junior B division of the extemporaneous speaking contest at the 2023 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, July 7 in Grand Island, Nebraska. Pictured from left are Cally Hansen, Carrington, first; and Claire Kuipers, Le Roy, Illinois, second. Photo by Pearl's Pics....
The Carrington Garden Club, along with Runnings, is sponsoring the Yard of the Week program this summer. Nominations may be made to the Carrington Chamber & EDC office by calling 652-2524 or emailing chambergal@daktel.com. This week's nomination is Paul and Kathy Hendrickson at 220 11th Ave. S....
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. New hire aware of questions about Alaska The Divide County School District’s new director of special education, Jeannie Brickley, brings 19 years of experience both as a teacher and as an administrator to her role. But she is also well aware of the questions raised about her joining the district from S...
Erin Michelle Radke of Springdale, Ark. and Troy Willyard of Melville, N.D., were married on May 15, 2023, by officiant Lynelle Lyman Hoppe. The reception was held on the couple's farm in Melville, N.D., on July 22, 2023, with officiant Jon Johnson. Parents of the groom are George and Darlene Willyard of Melville, N.D. The bride currently works as a middle school social studies teacher at New Rockford-Sheyenne public school in New Rockford, N.D., and is currently attending Mayville State...
AUGUST CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Aug. 14 - Potato Leek Soup, BBQ Chicken Salad, Minted Pears - Board Meeting at 10:30 a.m. - Business Meeting at 12:30 a.m. - Pool - Bridge & Open Cards Tues., Aug. 15 - Lemon Pepper Tilapia, Whopped Red Potatoes, Carrots & Cabbage, Peaches - Pinochle Thurs., Aug. 17 - Ham & Cheese Omelot Bake, Roasted Sweet Potato, Banana, Juice - Whist Fri., Aug. 18 - BBQ Beef on a Bun, Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Peas, Spiced Apples - Music by Steve & Nancy at 12:30 p.m. - Mexican...
August 8, 2023 Taylor Lyons, Carrington, N.D.: animal-at-large, no tags present, $50 Michael Clark, Carrington, N.D.: barking or howling dog, $25 Martin Mario Machain, Fort Collins, Colo.: failed to display number tabs, $20; driving without liability insurance, $150 Kyle Ian Marshall, Williamsville, N.Y.: exceeded speed limit, $55...
Forty-four members of the Fessenden-Bowdon FFA Chapter recently exhibited 129 items at the North Dakota State Fair held August 21-29 in Minot. The following grand and reserve champions awards were earned: The following members earned Grand Champion awards: Ryan Snively - Lasered Mirror Hanna Widicker - Rhubarb Brody Jones - Pickling Cucumbers Brody Jones - Slicing Cucumbers The following members earned Reserve Champion awards: Rylee Jones - Educational Landscape plan Brody Jones - Red Potatoes Brody Jones - Rhubarb The following were the...
CenDak Cooperative and Fessenden Cooperative Association have announced that both boards have agreed to sign the definitive agreement to merge between both cooperatives. According to a press release from the cooperatives, Fessenden and CenDak Cooperative have a long history of providing strong returns to their members, and both organizations are financially and operationally strong because of employees who are committed to serving each organization's customer base. Cooperative leaders say that...
Carrington School District Regular School Board Meeting Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Place: High School ITV Room - 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. REGULAR ITEMS A. Additions or Corrections to the Agenda B. Approve Minutes • July 11, 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. Administrative reports 1. Mrs. Helseth 2. Mr. Weber 3. Mrs. Helm B. Committee Reports 1. Transportation Committee M...
Bismarck, N.D. - The North Dakota Association of Counties (NDACo) has awarded $2,000 scholarships to six students who are children of North Dakota county officials or employees. These exceptional students will be honored at the 2023 NDACo Annual Conference in October. • Ivan Askim, son of Helen Askim, Williams County Administrator, NDSU, freshman • Emma Dockter, daughter of Karissa Dockter, Wells County Deputy Treasurer, Valley City State University, freshman • Katelyn Falk, daughter of Jason Falk, Stutsman County Chief Deputy Sheriff, Unive...
There has been a flurry of activity surrounding Arrowwood Prairie Co-op, both in front of the convenience store in Carrington and at its corporate offices. An underground tank replacement project at the Cenex C-Store is nearing completion, and Arrowwood has also relocated their office to a new space at the former High Plains Equipment dealership building on the southeast corner of the Highways 52-281/200 intersection. General Manager Paul Klosterman says the construction activity at the store...
The Foster County Treasurer as well as the auditor will no longer be an elected position. That was the decision made at the Foster County Commission meeting last week. During the meeting held on Tuesday, August 1, a motion was passed to appoint the treasurer and auditor to their positions. This all happened when Dianne Hertel resigned from her position as treasurer. Commissioner Becky Hagel said when there is a resignation, it is a good time to make a move like this. A resolution was also...
Carrington Fire and Rescue will be commemorating 25 years of the present fire department building at an Open House Wednesday night, August 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. The fire hall was built in 1998, just to the west of the then-new City Hall building. There will be burgers and hot dogs for all event attendees until they are gone, and prizes for all the kids. All are invited to come and meet the members of the fire department, and get a look at their trucks and other tools of the trade. A full article on the Open House celebration will be published in...
Carrington's annual National Night Out, an event highlighting local coordination and outreach with law enforcement, fire department, emergency medical services and other community programs, was held Tuesday night, August 1, at City Park....
The Carrington Area Healthy Communities Coalition, in partnership with the Carrington Park Board, will celebrate the grand opening of the new West Side Park playground equipment with a ribbon cutting ceremony performed by the Carrington Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, August 10 at 3:00 p.m. The playground is located at the corner of 2nd Street North and 15th Avenue North in Carrington. Popsicles will be served. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Carrington Area Healthy Communities Coalition strives to provide access to a variety of healthy opp...
Jacob Hinrichs and Joe Lindberg of the Carrington FFA Chapter participated in the North Dakota State FFA Tractor Driving Event held at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot on Friday, July 21. Jacob Hinrichs was the State Champion in the Basic Division. He received the "Baby Bison" award, a $250 scholarship and possession of the traveling trophy. Joe Lindberg received a bronze award in the Advanced Division. The Tractor Driving Career Development Event consists of driving a tractor with a...
The Carrington Garden Club, along with Runnings, is sponsoring the Yard of the Week program this summer. Nominations may be made to the Carrington Chamber & EDC office by calling 652-2524 or emailing chambergal@daktel.com. This week's nomination is John and Michelle Hollingsworth at 1371 1st Street South....
North Dakota State University Agriculture and Extension announced individuals who have been awarded promotion and/or tenure for their research, teaching and Extension contributions. Greg Endres, Carrington Research Extension Center Cropping Systems specialist was among those promoted to Extension specialist II. "NDSU values the contributions these individuals have made to the land-grant mission of the university through their research, teaching and outreach efforts," says Greg Lardy, vice...
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. Parking lot exposure leads to detainment A Garrison man was detained in a Bismarck parking lot on July 13 after he was witnessed committing indecent conduct in his vehicle. According to an incident/investigation report from the Bismarck Police Department, Bismarck PD officer Wade Nordick was dispatched to...
AUGUST CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Aug. 7 - BBQ Pork Ribs, Rosemary Potatoes, Broccoli Slaw, Cantaloupe - Pool - Bridge - Open Cards Tues., Aug. 8 - Chicken Marsala, Mashed Potatoes, Sicilian Blend, Vegetables, Apple Crisp - Pinochle Thurs., Aug. 10 - Beef Enchiladas, Southwest Corn, 3-Bean Salad, Mandarin Oranges - Whist Fri., Aug. 11 - Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Garlic Green Beans, Kiwi & Strawberries - Golf Sat., Aug. 12 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament, 1 p.m. All ages welcome. GRACE CITY,...
The International Peace Garden’s Summer Celebration August 11 – 13 features movies, magic, live music, special activities for kids, and much more. A highlight of the weekend celebration is a series of screenings of three movies produced in North Dakota. Scheduled for August 11 at 6 p.m. “End of the Rope” is a crime thriller set in McKenzie County in 1931. The film is based on the infamous Charles Bannon case about a town that rises up to take justice into its own hands when a family mysteriously disappears from the town of Schafer, North D...
July 1 – July 31, 2023 Criminal Lynne Marie Schuldheisz, Bismarck, N.D.: Driving a Motor Vehicle under the Influence/Refusal of Chemical Test. Condition: Chemical Dependency Evaluation. Complete recommended treatment. Comply with payment agreement. Not possess or own fire arms. Notify court of address change. Set up payment schedule. Unsupervised probation. Violate no criminal laws. Fees: criminal admin. fee: $125; defense/facility admin. fee: $100; fine/state: $500; victim/witness fee: $25. Confinement: Agency: Stutsman County Correctional C...
