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Just last week, a petition was circulating in the area to have the New Rockford-Sheyenne School District officially audited by the North Dakota Auditor’s Office. The Transcript learned of the petition when a petitioner brought it to the newspaper office to solicit signatures, and Emily Dalzell, Communications Director for the Office of the State Auditor, confirmed the petition audit has been approved for circulation. “We, the undersigned, being qualified electors request an audit authorized by...
Cross country is returning to New Rockford-Sheyenne. After disappearing for the 2022-23 school year, NR-S will once again have a cross country program this year, giving those that love to run an exciting opportunity and further bolstering the district’s already strong track program. The team’s new head coach will be Joe Greiner, a successful cross country athlete in high school and an avid runner to this day. Greiner said he was first approached about the possibility of restarting cross cou...
A local institution rich with history in New Rockford recently celebrated a milestone anniversary. The Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd (LHGS), New Rockford's skilled nursing and assisted living facility, has now been providing much needed care to their residents for 60 years. They celebrated the milestone with a dessert social on Sunday, July 23, where individuals could celebrate and reminisce about the institution's history and importance to the region. Sixty years ago, the New Rockford...
On Friday, July 28, the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board held a special meeting via Zoom for the release from contract of Shane Wetzel. Less than a week later, they hired his replacement. Wetzel was hired to teach high school science earlier this year, following the resignations of both the school’s previous science teachers. However, even as the ink was practically still drying, Wetzel requested that the school board release him from his recently-signed contract just weeks before the first d...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Arrest made following armed robbery of mail carrier On Monday, July 17, a mail carrier in Frontier, N.D. was the victim of an armed robbery. Less than a week later, law enforcement had their suspect. Deshaun Holmes, 21, has been arrested for the armed robbery of that mail carrier, and is currently being held at the Cass County jail on federal charges. The robbery took place at around 11:15 a...
The New Rockford Post 30 Black Sox began their summer season with three consecutive losses, and seemed destined to replicate the results of their disappointing spring. But the Black Sox didn't give up, they continued to battle and they were rewarded by winning three of their next four matchups – suddenly, they'd become the hottest team entering the District 4 tournament on July 17. However, all of that momentum was soon halted by the Carrington Post 25 Cardinals, who breezed to a dominant 1...
North Dakota motorists beware, the laws are changing. As of press time, N.D. state law dictated that a driver in North Dakota could not be ticketed for being unbuckled unless first pulled over for a separate violation – but that won't be the case for long. Beginning Tuesday, August 1, not wearing a seat belt in the state of North Dakota will be a "primary" traffic violation, meaning a police officer can initiate a traffic stop and issue a citation if they spot a driver without their seat b...
“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” as the old saying goes, and it’s once again that time of the year when New Rockford residents get to make that saying a reality. The annual city-wide garage sale hosted by the New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce is just over the horizon. This year’s city-wide garage sale will take place on Friday, Aug. 4 and Saturday, Aug. 5, and it’s sure to offer up a whole host useful and unique items – some of which you probably didn’t know you needed! This...
New Rockford’s water plant is once again running at full capacity, bringing a return to higher-quality drinking water for the city’s residents. For a number of weeks the plant’s new reverse osmosis (RO) system had been forced to run at half capacity, and wasn’t running at all on Friday, July 14. The problem was well understood – a “pressure line” that allows water to go through the RO system that typically runs at 20-30 psi (pounds per square inch), had suddenly leaped to 60 psi. The cause, ho...
On Tuesday, July 25, the New Rockford Area Betterment Corp held their first-ever youth track meet at the north park in New Rockford. Hundreds of youth ages 12 and under attended the event. More photos from this event are available on transcript.smugmug.com....
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Petition underway to end property taxes in North Dakota North Dakota property owners could get a chance to vote on the future of property taxes if a new initiative gets to the ballot in 2024. Rick Becker, a Bismarck doctor and one-time state representative, is leading a 25-person committee that has gotten approval from Secretary of State Michael Howe to collect signatures from North Dakota r...
From Friday, July 21 through Saturday, July 22, the New Rockford Sheyenne Black Sox competed in the Class B Babe Ruth State Tournament in Park River, N.D. They qualified for the event following a stellar run to end their regular season, followed by a perfect run in the District 4 Babe Ruth Tournament in Hillsboro, N.D. However, against the best teams in North Dakota, the Sox weren’t able to find that same success. The Sox began their tournament on July 21 against the team from Velva, N.D., a...
During her superintendent's report at the school board's regular meeting on Monday, July 17, NR-S Superintendent Jill Louters announced administrative changes ahead of the 2023-24 school year. She began by announcing that Avolt Baumbach, the district's high school principal since 2014, has been given a new title: "Coordinator." Louters said his responsibilities will include district transportation, overseeing systemwide and state testing procedures, and acting as the district representative at...
Your New Rockford Black Sox are District 4 Babe Ruth Baseball Champions! After a tough start to their season, the Black Sox had been on a roll ahead of the District 4 Babe Ruth Tournament in Hillsboro on July 12-15, and were hoping to carry that momentum through to the post-season. Not many, however, could have expected a district championship and a ticket to the State Tournament – but that's exactly what they got. The Black Sox' championship run began with a close win over Hatton-Northwood o...
It was a bittersweet moment last week when the Rockford Theatre's marquee was removed and hauled away. Hager Excavating completed the task on Monday, July 17 – another necessary step toward rebuilding the theatre after its roof collapsed last winter due to heavy snow load. The 100-year-old theatre's iconic "Rockford" sign was removed on January 25, and this summer Hager Excavating began opening up the structure's back wall so they could remove the collapsed roof and rubble inside. Once that w...
The stage for a murder trial has likely been set after Nicholas Poitra, the man accused of murdering 35-year-old Troyal Thumb at Rindy’s Bar in Sheyenne earlier this year, recently rejected a plea agreement. Eddy County State’s Attorney Ashley Lies said Poitra elected to continue with his pleas of not guilty to the charges against him – which includes Class AA felony murder – during his pretrial conference on Thursday, June 13 despite being offered the plea agreement. Lies said the details...
On Thursday, July 13, the New Rockford Fire Department rushed to the Brown Memorial Auditorium in downtown New Rockford. The scene sparked concern among community members for a downtown New Rockford building and for the children of Mindy's Clubhouse, a daycare that operates inside the Brown Memorial. Thankfully, however, there was little cause for concern. New Rockford Fire Chief Brian Hopfauf confirmed that no one was injured and that the cause was quickly identified. The roof of the Brown...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Two people found deceased At around 7:53 p.m. on July 5, 2023, the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of two deceased individuals having been found dead at a single-family residence south of Watford City. When law enforcement officers entered the home, they found one juvenile female and one adult male deceased and with apparent gunshot wounds. Law Enforcement det...
Question: What's better than one local team qualifying for state? Answer: Two local teams qualifying for state! That's right, the New Rockford Post 30 Black Sox have joined the New Rockford Babe Ruth team in qualifying for their respective state tournaments! Post 30 punched their ticket to the legion baseball state tournament in a nail-biter against the Linton/Ashley/Wishek Rattlers on Tuesday, July 18. The win also advanced them to the grand finale against the Carrington Post 25 Cardinals, but...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne School District will have a music program for the 2023-24 school year. What would have been an obvious statement this time a year ago is now music to the ears of many students and parents, who feared the worst after both of the district’s music teachers resigned this spring. However, at a special meeting via Zoom on Friday, July 7, the NR-S school board carried a motion to hire Jeff Ingerson to the position of high school music. Ingerson is a licensed music teacher i...
“Enough is enough.” That was the sentiment expressed by city commissioners on Monday, July 10, after receiving a less-than-ideal update on the city’s water plant. More specifically, that was the sentiment expressed by commissioner Jim Belquist. “I for one, like everybody else, am just really losing patience with this and I don’t get a sense of urgency here ..., I just don’t,” said Belquist. “I think I’m about ready to ask our attorney to start getting ready to file a lawsuit against everybody...
After months of searching, Eddy County finally has a new extension agent. In a press release sent on July 3, the North Dakota State University Extension Eddy County Office announced that Michelle Gilley has been hired as the county's agricultural and natural resources agent. Gilley, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in agronomy from Virginia Tech and a Master of Science in plant pathology from NDSU, begins her new role on Monday, July 17. "Michelle developed strong relationships and an...
The New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation (NRABC) is putting together yet another exciting opportunity for local youth. On Tuesday, July 25, the NRABC will host their-first ever youth track meet for children 12 years old and younger. NRABC Director Amanda Hegland said kids of all abilities are invited to participate in the track meet’s events, which will include a 25-yard dash, 50-yard dash, 100-yard dash, a hurdle run, standing long jump, soft ball throw, a distance race, and if enough l...
On Tuesday, July 11, a number of big cases were on the docket at the Foster County Courthouse in Carrington. Up first was Kristopher Abshere, the 33-year-old individual accused of impregnating a 14-year-old girl in Carrington last summer. Abshere's hearing on Tuesday was only an initial appearance, where defendants are informed of their rights, the charges filed against them and the maximum and minimum penalties of those charges should they be found guilty. Also, Abshere's court-appointed...
