Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Oil July 31, 2019 — It was on this date in 1955 that the state’s monthly oil production topped the one million barrel mark for the first time, when 1,000,154 barrels were produced in July of that year. It was in 1916 that the Pioneer Oil and Gas Company began drilling the state’s first wildcat well southeast of Williston. It turned up dry, but that didn’t stop the many attempts that followed it. All told, it took 45 years for dry holes to turn into gushers. The Amerada Petroleum Corporation finally discovered oil near Tioga in April 1951. The w...
Paul and Janel Fortney have claimed their prize in this week’s Yard of the Week contest hosted by the New Rockford Area Betterment Corporation. The Fortneys were nominated on multiple occasions. Their fans rave: “Not only does the front yard look beautiful, the backyard is breathtaking” and “This yard is well kept with shade trees, plants, and flower pots in the front and beautiful, colorful flower beds in the backyard.” Yard of the Week nomination forms are available at City Hall, Miller’s...
Good luck to the Black Sox in their state Babe Ruth tournament appearance. Radio coverage of the games can be heard on 101.1 FM....
It didn't take long for the Raymond B. Thorn Post 30 Black Sox to get their feet underneath them for the start of the postseason battles. The 'Sox, the number two overall seed at the District 4 Tournament at City Park in Carrington, wore a path around the bases with nine steals, scored 10 first inning runs, and had no issues getting past seventh seed Wishek/Linton Post 87, 14-0. The first round game was played Wednesday afternoon, July 24. Leadoff hitter and center fielder Bo Belquist set the...
Dogs were the sure favorite at the 4th Corporation Self Advocacy Club's 3rd Annual Pet Show on Friday, July 19. This year's 13 entries included dogs, cats, chickens, a goat and rabbit. Self Advocacy Club President Jason Ehni welcomed everyone to the Pet Show, and the crowd enjoyed watching all the pets show off their tricks and best behaviors. The audience then voted for their favorites. Refreshments were served and prizes were awarded in four categories. In the dog category, Wilbur -a French...
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