Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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After eight years of dedicated service to the Eddy County community, Shannon Anderson, District Manager of the Eddy County Soil Conservation District, has announced her departure to take on a new position with the Nelson County Farm Service Agency (FSA). “I want to thank Eddy County for allowing me the opportunity to serve you over the last eight years,” Anderson said in a letter to the community. “It has been a true pleasure to contribute to conservation efforts by planting and selling trees, and I’m proud to see my work flourishing within...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Fugitive arrested in Carrington following jailbreak Law enforcement agencies worked together Saturday, Nov. 2 to capture fugitive Kyle Maez-Schaak, 32, of New Rockford, N.D., who escaped from Grand Forks County Jail. Carrington Police Chief Chris Bittmann said he was alerted earlier that day that Maez-Schaak, who was granted a furlough for a dental appointment, “never returned.” Maez-Schaak, with an extensive criminal record, was previ...
Toys For Tots is a program run by the U.S. Marine Corp Reserves that collects new, unwrapped toys for children in families in need at Christmas. In each community, one individual – whether a Marine, a member of a Marine Corps League Detachment, or a member of a local community organization – is appointed as the Toys for Tots Coordinator. Glenda Collier, a downtown business owner in New Rockford, has chosen to take on that role in her community, as she's a big supporter for programs that are affiliated with veterans. As the coordinator, she is...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Leevers Foods acquires Harvey's Warehouse Grocery Leevers Foods will officially take over Harvey's Warehouse Grocery in Devils Lake on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, marking the completion of a month-long negotiation. The sale, which had been suspected by many of the store's loyal customers, was confirmed this week after Donna and Rob Marthe, who have owned the store since 1996, waited for Leevers to make the official announcement. James L...
Flickertail Wind, LLC has officially opened an office in New Rockford, aimed at enhancing community engagement for its wind energy project. The company encourages people to stop in at their open house in their new space on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 4-7 p.m. Their office is located in the New Rockford City Hall. Lucas Buerkley, a Fargo native and land agent for the company, emphasized the importance of being accessible to local residents. "We want to be present and available for those who have...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Granville Veterans Memorial grants awarded Granville’s American Legion Post 155 commemorated the installation of a new Veterans Memorial Monument in Granville Cemetery this week. The project received a $750 grant from the Rural Development Fund Corporation (RDFC), which was matched by Souris River Telecommunications (SRT), bringing the total contribution to $1,500. The monument stands on a hill where four crosses have honored two World War...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Fires burned nearly 90,000 acres Fires that erupted on Oct. 5 and 6 have scorched nearly 89,000 acres in central and eastern Williams County, making it the largest fire in North Dakota. The flames stretched approximately 20 miles, with one main fire starting 12 miles north of the U.S. Highway 85 and U.S. Highway 2 intersection and extending past Ray, while another fire moved from northwest Ray to south of Tioga. As of Thursday, the fires a...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Two dead from grass fires fueled by high winds Two people have died and thousands of acres, some rural homes and farm buildings were burned over the weekend from grass fires fueled by winds in excess of 70 mph across part of Williams County, including Divide County. First responders reported one death from the fires over the weekend, Johannes Van Eeden, a 26-year-old South African farmhand, died from injuries sustained in the fires near R...
