Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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As of January 1, the New Rockford Eagles Club has officially taken over operation of the Wonder Lanes Bowling Alley. The shift in management comes as Wonder Lanes' sole proprietor for the past two years, Andrew Saucier, ended his time at the bowling alley on December 31. Amanda Hegland, director of the New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation (NRABC) – which owns the bowling alley – said the local Eagles Club has agreed to lease the bowling alley beginning with the new year. "We're really hap...
On Tuesday, Dec. 26, Ryan Baron appeared alongside his attorney via Zoom for his initial appearance after being accused of child pornography possession. Baron was charged on November 29 with five counts of “possession of certain materials prohibited,” each a Class C felony. Baron was the superintendent and high school principal for Midkota Public Schools at the time of his arrest, which occurred after a search warrant was executed on his home after a “cyber tip” was received from the Nationa...
Every holiday season people wish for a white Christmas, but this year local residents and most of eastern North Dakota got a little more than they bargained for. The first local reports of freezing drizzle came in at around 10 p.m. Christmas evening and continued through the night. By morning, much of the state had been caked in a thick sheet of ice, creating treacherous travel conditions, road closures, car crashes and downed power lines, which of course led to several power outages. Soon,...
Another year has come and gone, which means it's time to look back on what was an eventful 2023 to say the least. Just here in Eddy County, there was a manhunt for an alleged killer, record-setting snow storms, thrilling football games, contested local elections and so much more. For the next few weeks, the Transcript will be telling the story of 2023 via the articles that appeared in our newspaper. This week, we're looking back on the months of January through April. Snow emergencies declared...
Commission Chair David Gehrtz announced approval of the Eddy-Wells County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan on December 7, 2023 by the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services Homeland Security Division. Plan development, led by Emergency Manager Lisa Thompson, required the expertise of a broad-based team of public and private partners. "The intent of hazard mitigation planning is to keep communities safer by understanding hazards and threats and then identifying action steps to reduce their...
North Dakota Dollars for Scholars is accepting scholarship applications from North Dakota high school seniors and current college students starting January 1, 2024. Approximately $220,000 in scholarships will be awarded, ranging from $600 to $2,500 each for the 2024-25 academic year. Every student who graduated from or will graduate from a North Dakota high school or home education program can apply, even if their high school doesn’t have a local chapter. Students from a wide range of backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Scholarship o...
The 2024 Lake Region Extension Roundup will be held Jan. 3-4 at the Memorial Building in Devils Lake, N.D. The annual event is hosted by North Dakota State University Extension county offices surrounding Devils Lake and covers a wide range of agricultural production topics. "Lake Region Extension Roundup provides area producers with a recap of the 2023 growing season and a forward-thinking discussion on how to prepare for crop and livestock management in 2024," says Lindsay Overmyer, NDSU...
Communities statewide are struggling to fill vacant law enforcement positions. Recent legislative measures for grants to attract officers with one-off bonuses and more advertising haven't filled the many openings, community leaders say. The situation is particularly problematic in smaller communities, they say, with housing and other service shortfalls. The recent deaths of officers in Fargo and Beulah this year also bring into stark focus the dangers of police work. Currently, at least 57...
Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Anderson does hometown proud Steer wrestler Bridger Anderson of Carrington always dreamed of bringing home a big shiny check from the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. And, for 10 days worth of rounds, Anderson cashed in for a big payday of $120,939 at this year's NFR, held at the Thomas & Mack Center on December 7-16. In the year-end standings, the 25-year-old local bulldogger a...
Those passing through Sheyenne on the evening of the winter solstice (Dec. 21) were greeted by lit luminaries on Main Street. Community members came together to light candles in remembrance of neighbors that have passed. On the longest night of the year, the luminary tradition reminds us of hope and brighter days to come. On Friday, Dec. 22, Patti and Peter Larson hosted the Margie Anderson family for Christmas celebrations. Cousins, aunts and uncles came from near and far. Ian and Joanna moved...
Members of Best of Buddies from New Rockford-Sheyenne and Fessenden School gave back to the community on Monday, Dec. 11 by donating their time at Bismarck Soup Café and for the Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign. Courtesy photo....
“Mention their name. Tell their story. Continue to live their legacy by remembering them with me.” – Nathalie Himmelrich Allen Stock, publisher of the Foster County Independent for 45 years, left this world on Christmas Day. I first got to know Allen about four years ago. He was a fellow publisher, but he hadn’t attended a newspaper convention or other gathering for several years. I remember him calling to ask if he could rerun articles we had printed in the Transcript, and he requested help se...
Here's a great New Year's resolution: get a pet. As we wrap up a very inflationary 2023, pet shelters across the country are at maximum capacity and they don't have room to house the pets people are turning in. ABC News reports that animals entering shelters began to climb in 2021. During the COVID pandemic, you see, many people adopted pets, but as they began to go back to the workplace, some decided they no longer wanted to care for a pet, so they turned them back in. The past year was...
In his landmark opinion for the U.S. Supreme Court in Marbury v. Madison (1803), Chief Justice John Marshall defined the over-arching responsibility of the High Bench: “It is emphatically the province and duty of the judiciary to say what the law is.” Marshall, the greatest name in our constitutional jurisprudence, observed that the Supreme Court is a law court, not a political court, a crucial distinction for a nation founded on the rationale that ours is a government of laws, not men. With notable exceptions, the Court, historically, has bee...
Recently, I was studying Jesus’ use of prayer and I came across a very intriguing verse that I’ve probably read a million times, but never noticed before: Luke 6:12. “One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God.” (NIV) Now what makes this verse significant to me is the context. Luke is perfectly clear that the very morning after Jesus’ marathon prayer he selected his 12 disciples. Prior to this, there was probably a small crowd following Jesus around, but afterward there was “the 12” and eve...
I hope everyone is having blessed holidays with family and friends. Spending time with those you love is much more meaningful than all the customs and traditions. The same is true with our spiritual lives, as it comes down to our personal relationship with God and the peace and joy we have living in His presence. I’ve spoken with several people over the last few weeks who have no family and spend holidays alone. However, they rejoice in the hope that comes from knowing God and trusting Him in e...
When it comes to wedding attire, there are two very important elements – the bride's dress and the groom's suit. While we tend to think of images of white wedding dresses and black wedding suits, historical images can show us just how expressive the dress (and suit) could be. Wedding dresses were often handmade, and consisted of two pieces. The bodice included the sleeves and torso, while the skirt draped to the floor. Wedding suits on the other hand were often made custom-tailored. Brides c...
On July 31, 1906, Mont Biggs left on a visit to St. Louis and other places in Missouri; he returned on Sept. 14. That night, someone entered the Hotel Davies and broke open the "two-bit" machine; however, he left without the money, possibly being scared off. On July 31 and Aug. 1, F.L. Kermott and Matt Mattson, both of Sheyenne, were down on business. On the morning of Aug. 1, Miss Julia Shirley drove to Carrington and took a Soo Line train to Minot to see her sister and other relatives. A.E....
Dear Savvy Senior, How do I go about canceling a person's social media accounts when they die? My wife passed away a few months ago and her social media accounts are still active. Sad Spouse Dear Sad, I'm very sorry for your loss, but this is a smart move on your behalf and one that often gets overlooked. Social media is part of many people's daily lives, but when a person passes away their dormant accounts can become vulnerable to scammers who can hack into them and even steal your deceased...
Gabe Inglish and Ridge Kramlich brought home state hardware for the Carrington middle school wrestling program at that level's tournament in Minot Saturday, Dec. 16. Inglish had four wins in the 7th-8th grade 80-pound weight class and Kramlich three in the 6th grade 90-pound class at the event, which was won by Wachter Middle School from Bismarck with 179.5 team points. Carrington finished 19th with 55 points, and their team score included third place showings by Mason Cook (6th 95) and Jaxon...
The Triple Threat is back in business and bigger than ever. The New Rockford-Sheyenne Esports co-op with Garrison and Hazen – named The Triple Threat – has kicked off the Esports season with its largest roster in the team's history. There are a total of 30 students competing this year, and with 14 coming from New Rockford-Sheyenne, it's clear that Esports is growing in popularity within the local school district. "The advantage of having more players is of course similar to any other sport in...
I can easily recall in the late 1980s seeing an endangered bald eagle feeding on a deer carcass off the road west of Napoleon in Logan County. Back in those days, if you saw a bald eagle and you could take a picture, you did. At the least you mentally marked the date, time and place and you made sure to phone it in. It was a big deal. While I'm still partial to the sight of a bald eagle, it's become rather routine thanks to the amazing recovery of the population. It's gotten to the point that...
Outdoor notes: Time seems to move so quickly nowadays and after more than three decades of freelance writing, it's time to move on to different adventures. This week's report signals an end of my work with as the creator of the Transcript's Dakota Recreation Report, although I will still continue doing some writing. Thank you, readers, for taking time to check out what's happening each week; sponsors for supporting it; Craig (the first publisher to pick up the report when I contacted newspapers...
Darkhouse spearfishing registration Individuals required to possess a valid fishing license (age 16 and older) to darkhouse spearfish must first register online at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov. Darkhouse spearing is allowed for all anglers with a valid fishing license and for youth under age 16. Northern pike and nongame fish are the only legal species statewide, while walleye can be speared at Stump Lake and the Devils Lake complex south of U.S. Highway 2 and the...
On the evening of Thursday, Dec. 21, the New Rockford-Sheyenne gymnasium was filled with Christmas carols sung and played by the NR-S high school and junior high choir and band. The program started off with music by the choir. Songs like "O Holy Night," "Beautiful Snow," "Snow is Falling," "December's Keep" and "Angels We Have Heard on High" were sung by both the high school and junior high choir. The middle school band followed as they played "Three Christmas Chorales" by Paul Yoder and James...
