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More than 18 months have passed since the roof of the historic Rockford Theatre collapsed, and efforts continue to rebuild and reopen this landmark New Rockford business. Plans to rebuild Rockford Theatre were unveiled last November, much to the delight of locals. The new theatre aims to offer a more modern and improved movie-going experience, while still retaining its history and honoring its past. The new projector room, for example, will have the latest technology for cinema screening, and th...
As per North Dakota Century Code, the Eddy-New Rockford Public Library is required to give a report to both the city and county every year, and this year's was recently delivered by librarian Susie Sharp. The report was given to county and city commissioners at their regular July meetings, and it showed that usage is the prior year. The report's data list from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 includes the following, with last year's numbers in parentheses: • Books added, 175 (371) • Books lost, 2...
Having taught pre-K and kindergarten at New Rockford-Sheyenne for 28 years and counting, Lori Demester is well known and highly regarded in the New Rockford community. As a teacher, she's taught hundreds of young students over the years, many who have gone on to become productive community members here in Eddy County. And now, this summer she's taken on yet another opportunity to provide invaluable education and unique experiences for local youth. For the past several weeks she's been working...
On Tuesday, July 9, Kristopher Abshere appeared in the Foster County Courthouse for sentencing after pleading guilty to gross sexual imposition. Abshere was charged with the Class AA felony last June after he was discovered to have impregnated a 14-year-old girl. Court documents say the sexual relationship between Abshere and the girl began in Carrington while he had been living with her and her family since May 2021, and continued when he and the family moved to New Rockford in the fall of...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. High speed police chase ends in arrest Alfred Lee Clark from Cody, Wyo., was arrested on Thursday, June 27 after a high-speed chase through both McKenzie and Billings Counties. He has been charged with five Class C felonies and one Class B misdemeanor. According to the affidavit filed with the Northwest Judicial District, a deputy with the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Department (MCSD) obs...
After taking down Langdon in a thrilling come-from-behind victory, the New Rockford Post 30 Black Sox ran into a few more roadblocks on Tuesday, July 9. Up first was Carrington Post 25, and their pitcher Kael Kovar carried a shutout into the seventh inning, while their offense rode home runs from Grady Shipman and Josh Bickett to take a crucial District 4 win over New Rockford Post 30 at Carrington's City Park Tuesday, July 9. The Redbirds got single tallies in the first, third and fifth...
On Wednesday, July 3, the Post 30 Black Sox ended a two-game losing skid in the most emphatic way possible. Playing against the Langdon Red Sox in Langdon, Post 30 were looking to get back in the win column and develop some momentum as the postseason approaches. But as Wednesday's game got underway, the Black Sox certainly didn't do themselves many favors. With Keaton Cudworth on the mound, the Red Sox were able to score a run in each of the first two innings courtesy of an RBI single and a...
At the Eddy County Commission meeting on Tuesday, July 2, commissioners discussed the failure of a ballot measure that would have raised taxes for road and bridge purposes. More specifically, the county doesn’t currently have the funding necessary to complete road repairs on County Road 10 – otherwise known as the Brantford Road – and were asking county residents to allow an increase of 20 mills to raise money for the project. The measure failed by a margin of approximately 60-40 percent, and no...
Across the state line in Minnesota, an Eddy County native and her husband have received the honor of a lifetime after years of dedicated service to their community and local sports. LeAnn Galvin, née Bichler, grew up on a farm just west of New Rockford, attended the one room Munster #3 elementary school and graduated from St. James Academy in 1962. Until recently, her big claim to fame was being named Miss Eddy County in 1962. But now, she can also say that her family name is the namesake of a f...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Traffic accident claims lives of two Red Willow Ministries staff members On June 11, at approximately 4:18 p.m., a 1999 Chevy Tahoe driven by 66-year-old Keith Williams of West Fargo, N.D., crossed the centerline and hit head-on a 2005 Chevy Express 16-passenger van driven by 22-year-old Valery Siabato of Bogota, Columbia. Traveling as a passenger with Siabato was a 17-year-old female, a...
The Post 30 Black Sox suffered another setback on Thursday, June 27, this time against the Linton-Ashley-Wishek (LAW) Rattlers at home. Much of the struggle for Post 30 of late has been their defense. In their previous loss against LaMoure Post 19 on June 24, the Sox committed eight errors and allowed two unearned runs, spoiling what was a good pitching outing for Keaton Cudworth. Their very next game against LAW was a similar story: six defensive errors and five unearned runs allowed. Another...
It's almost Independence Day, and here in Eddy County, that means an exciting week of fun activities. For many, the fun started on Sunday, June 30 with the annual Sheyenne Stampede NDRA Rodeo at Hendrickson Park in Sheyenne, and will continue with a street dance at Buck-It's Bar on Wednesday, July 3, featuring "Kissing Company," and Buck-It's will continue the celebrations with a Bloody Mary Bar beginning at 9 a.m. the next morning. Flair Boutique & Coffee Shop will also be open at 9 a.m. on... Full story
Stephen Ahokas, a former resident of New Rockford, has authored a Christmas devotional titled, "The Christmas Story As It Will Be Forever Told." The four-week Advent devotional explores the circumstances surrounding the birth of Christ and reveals an often-overlooked connection between Christians and the Jewish people, including their respective traditions and cultures. Each week dives into a different aspect of the story of Christ, including Passover, the story of Mary and Joseph, the joy...
Next Thursday and Friday, Eddy County 4-H’ers will once again take to the Eddy County fairgrounds for their annual Achievement Days. 4-H’ers will showcase some of the hard work they’ve been doing all year, including a wide range of livestock, small animal and static exhibits. The event will begin with a livestock check-in at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, with static project judging due to start at 2 p.m., which is closed to the public. Then, there will be lots of fun to be had by the whole commu...
Is it truly summer without a pool to cool off in? Well, thankfully for local youth and area residents, the pool is now open. On Saturday, June 22, the New Rockford community pool opened its doors, just in time for the high heat endured last week and for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations. Macey Wobbema, the Park District's new director, had to overcome a big learning curve and several technical issues to get the pool ready for summer, and after almost round-the-clock efforts by herself a...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Young minds in full bloom in Carrington Whether it's a part-time high school job, a diversion from the grind of college courses, or a budding passion waiting to be unleashed, Petals and Stems in Carrington has become a station for young women to let their creativity fly. Owner Brenda Bush has been a proud promoter of her employees' higher education, which began almost since the flower shop's...
After their game against Harvey was suddenly postponed on Thursday, June 20, the Post 30 Black Sox had plenty of rest going into their next home game against LaMoure Post 19 on Monday, June 25. Unfortunately for the Sox, however, that extra rest did little to stop LaMoure's excellent pitching and strong defense from outperforming them. Starting on the mound for LaMoure was Owen Lesko, who went on to pitch all seven innings while allowing just three hits, one walk and striking out seven Black...
Tuesday’s regular meeting of the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board marked the beginning of significant changes for the district. For Dr. Jill Louters, who has served as the district’s superintendent for 12 years, it was her last regular meeting with NR-S, as her contract officially expires at the end of June. School Board President Todd Allmaras began the meeting with a few kind words for the district’s outgoing administrator. “Twelve years as a superintendent of any school district right n...
Get your fancy rods and hogs waxed and ready, the annual Hanson’s Bar Poker Run is returning this weekend! Taking place on Saturday, June 29, the poker run is an opportunity to show off your nice car or motorcycle, or to simply have a good time and take in some of the beautiful classic vehicles owned by local residents. All street legal vehicles are welcome, and registration starts at 11 a.m. at Hanson’s Bar in downtown New Rockford. Registration will cost $25 per person. Those par...
Anyone who's been shopping at Miller's Fresh Foods in the past three years has likely seen Talan Gehrtz hard at work helping area residents get their groceries. Gehrtz has been working at Miller's since October 2021, and whether he's bagging groceries, running the till or stocking shelves, he always provides a kind presence that helps make Miller's a welcoming local business. His efforts haven't gone unnoticed, and the New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce has recognized Gehrtz as June's...
It's amazing what some mothers are capable of. Teresa Risovi, a mother of three young boys and a full-time special education teacher, recently earned her double Master's degree from the University of Mary (UMary) in K-12 administration and special education strategy. It's among the highest academic achievements an individual can earn, requiring years of hard work and dedication. Only 13 percent of people in the U.S. get one master's, let alone two. Risovi finally achieved hers this April, and...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Emmons County Sheriff Department won’t renew contract with Linton Emmons County Sheriff Gary Sanders told the Linton City Council at its June regular meeting that his department will not renew its law enforcement contract with the city. “I will not be seeking to renew the city of Linton contract,” he said. Sanders said the current contract between his department and the city was origina...
Keaton Cudworth has pitched another gem, this time throwing a complete game shutout against the Devils Lake B Storm on Monday, June 17. Not only did Cudworth prevent any runner from crossing the plate, he also allowed just a single hit and struck out 10 Devils Lake batters in seven innings. To state the obvious, it doesn't get much better than that, and Cudworth couldn't have picked a better day to remind everyone why he's among the best pitchers in Class B baseball. As Cudworth took care of...
Celebrate Independence Day with the Freedom 5K/10K Run/Walk in downtown New Rockford. The longtime New Rockford tradition is coming back with a twist, as this year’s event will also feature a 10K for those looking for more of a challenge. Taking place on Friday, July 5, at 8 a.m., runners will begin their journey right outside the New Rockford Transcript office on Central Avenue. They’ll make their way west along 1st Avenue North after going through Centennial Park, and ultimately find themselve...
They say the love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies. Well, this summer local youth are getting introduced to gardening at an early age thanks to grants from North Dakota State University. In May the NDSU Extension Office in Eddy County was awarded a pair of gardening grants worth a combined $1,250, which are now funding garden programs in both Sheyenne and at the NDSU Extension office in New Rockford. One of those grants is designated for youth education, meant to provide...
