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At approximately 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, a fatal airplane crash occurred south of New Rockford, N.D. According to Eddy County Sheriff Paul Lies, several witnesses traveling on Highway 281 reported seeing the plane crash into a cornfield west of the highway, and just a few yards north of the Eddy-Foster County border. The plane was reportedly traveling west when it clipped the power lines east of Highway 281, said Lies, and ultimately went down in the cornfield immediately west of the hi...
The Foster County Commission learned at their meeting last week of a dilemma happening all across the country; fewer and fewer people are signing up to be in law enforcement. During the meeting held on Tuesday, September 19, Foster County Sheriff Justin Johnson said, “No one wants to be a cop anymore.” “Departments everywhere are experiencing this,” said Johnson. He attended the meeting to ask the commission if he could increase wages for starting deputies and his sergeant Nathan Kruse. He asked...
Danielle (Wickline) McClean tries her best to put on a brave face to the world, even when the pain and fatigue can be overwhelming. The divorced mother of three from Carrington is on a waiting list for a liver transplant, as she was diagnosed with cirrhosis in December, 2020. "We didn't know she was getting a transplant until about the end of July," her daughter, Lexi, said. "We just found out she got put on the UNOS [United Network for Organ Sharing] list for possible recipients." McClean...
The City of Carrington has rescheduled Cleanup Days. Due to forecasted rain, free cleanup days at the dump site northwest of Carrington are postponed until September 28-29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and September 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m....
Marvin 'Red' and Evie Skytland, along with Carrington Public School Superintendent Janelle Helm, stand with Carrington Cardinal players as part of a special ceremony officially dedicating the newly-named Cardinal Stadium before the start of the Homecoming game against Grafton Friday night, September 15. The Skytlands helped to fund-raise $250,000 on their own for the new stadium, an amount which was matched by CHS alumnus Michael Chambers to complete the $500,000 project. As part of the...
There's usually one in every hunting party, but this time it's the whole party and nothing but a party. This fall, DPRCA presents "Deer Camp," a hilarious take on hunting. Four buddies are set to enjoy their annual deer hunting trip, but this year is a little different. After 15 years of coming home with nothing but a hangover, their wives have given them an ultimatum: bag a deer or your deer camp days are over. Only one teeny, tiny hurdle stands in their way – none of them know how to hunt! D...
Aubree Carr (right) sold hot chocolate over JunkFest weekend and raised $200.00 for the Carrington's Daily Bread's backpack program. Aubrey is shown with her mother, Leah....
Carrington Lions Club sponsored the tailgating party on Friday, Sept. 15 before the dedication of Carrington Public School's new Cardinal stadium and Homecoming football game. Lions serving hamburgers and brats were Suzie LaBelle, Mary Hoff, Brenda Larson, Jenni Wede, Michelle Kliem, Kim Montgomery and Marius Botha....
The Great Plains Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry will be in Carrington on Thursday morning, October 12. Distribution will take place from Dakota Central’s south building at the corner of 6th Avenue North and 4th Street North. Distribution is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. but will begin as soon as products are available. Patrons are encouraged to line up along 6th Avenue North (facing south) and 5th Street North (facing east). The Great Plains Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry provides fresh vegetables, fruits, and shelf-stable items, somet...
Foster County Public Health (FCPH) is encouraging all community members over six months old to choose to be immunized against respiratory infections. Depending on your age and health factors, these could include influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19. Respiratory infections often follow a seasonal pattern, with more cases in late fall and winter. During the 2022-2023 season, these viruses placed a heavy burden on families and health care systems. People with certain chronic medical conditions, pregnant women, children under...
The North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF) will award over $725,000 in over 400 scholarships to North Dakota students in 2023. “We are pleased to be able to help these students as they pursue their higher education,” said Kevin Dvorak, President and CEO of NDCF. “And we are grateful to the many generous North Dakotans whose gifts made these scholarships possible.” In most cases, a local advisory committee recommends the grant recipient. Area students that received scholarships included: Bowdon: Jaxon Fike, North Dakota State Univers...
The days are getting shorter, and temperatures are dropping. It’s time to get lawn and garden chores wrapped up for the year. The good news is that raking leaves can be crossed off your “to do” list. New research is showing that if we use a mulching lawnmower, there will be no adverse effects from mowing up to six inches of leaves into the lawn. It may take several passes with the mower to have the proper effect. There shouldn’t be a mat of leaves laying on top of the grass during winter....
Nineteen members of the Carrington FFA Chapter attended the FFA Fall Leadership Conferences in Bismarck, Saturday and Sunday, September 16-17. Joie Helseth, Maara Kutz, Kenleigh Hinrichs, Cally Hansen, Ewan Aberle, Kirby Freeman, AJ Harris, Cyrena Kuss, and Charles Jorgenson attended the 101 Conference. The two-day 101 Conference is designed to give first year FFA members' insight into the National FFA Organization and the Agricultural Education Program. First year FFA members broke into...
The deadline for submitting entries in the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s annual Watchable Wildlife Photo Contest is Oct. 2. The contest has categories for nongame and game species, as well as plants/insects. An overall winning photograph will be chosen, with the number of place winners in each category determined by the number of qualified entries. Photographers should go to the Game and Fish Department’s website at gf.nd.gov/photo-contest. Then it is a matter of providing some pertinent information about the photo and uploading it....
The counties and cities within the state of North Dakota hold many interesting news stories. Here are just a few of the feature stories that others are reading in communities around the state. Bow hunting within Watford City begins September 1 marked the beginning of hunting season, and following the success of last year’s hunt, Watford City is once again hosting a bow hunt within city limits to curb the ever-growing deer population that calls the city home. Watford City is one of five North D...
School has started and there’s a teacher shortage across the nation. It’s a well-known fact that burnout is a common reason. I might have a solution or two that could be tried. We have dedicated teachers who are reluctantly leaving their teaching positions heartbroken, physically exhausted and emotionally drained, and returning to their families who have sacrificed the attention and energy of their mom or dad for years during each school year. Teachers are not trained in emotional disturbances, extreme academic needs and trauma-affected chi...
There’s a 1941 school map of North Dakota that hangs in my garage. Knowing of my interest in geography, one of my wife’s friends gave me that map when she moved away. I look at that map every day when I’m in the garage and after six years of hanging there, it still hasn’t gotten old (no pun intended). There’s always something to look at and the most obvious to me; something that will not change over time is that North Dakota spans 3 degrees of latitude, from 46 Degrees North to 49 Degrees N...
While skeptical North Dakotans scratch their heads over Governor Douglas Burgum’s race for president, we need to be reminded that he is not the first aspirant for the big chair in Washington. While a congressman, North Dakota’s William Lemke threw his hat in the ring as the presidential candidate for the Union Party in 1936. Of course, Doug is not burdened by the likes of Francis Townsend, Charles Coughlin and Gerald L. K. Smith, all of whom fragmented the Union message. Messages of Dis...
Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover second medical opinions? The doctor I currently see thinks I need a knee replacement, but I would like to get some other treatment options before I proceed. What can you tell me? Limping Larry Dear Larry, Getting a second medical opinion from another doctor is a smart idea that may offer you a fresh perspective and additional options for treating your knee so you can make a more informed decision. Or, if the second doctor agrees with your current one, it...
12 Years Ago September 23, 1948 Committee chairman of the 1948-49 school term were announced last Wednesday by H.G. Kraus president of the Parent-Teachers Association, when the first meeting of the season was held. Mrs. Wilfred Meyer is program chairman. Mrs. Harold Kively, lunch; Henry Kirchoff, membership; Norman Hanson, attendance; Mrs. C.L. Vreeland, publicity. Publicity was given recently in a national magazine about the success of Miss Esther Johnson, formerly of Courtenay, who is raising...
SEPTEMBER CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., Sept. 25 - Chicken Alfredo over Noodles, Peas, Garden Salad, Garlic Toast, Applesauce - Pool - Bridge & Open Cards Tues., Sept. 26 - Cabbage Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Banana in Vanilla Pudding - Pinochle Thurs., Sept. 28 - Tuna Noodle Casserole, Mixed Veggie, Garden Salad, Fruit & Cookie - Whist Fri., Sept. 29 - Turkey, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Glazed Carrots, Apple Crisp - Mexican Train Dominoes Sat., Sept. 30 - Public Cards Pinochle...
Pifer’s Auctioneers www.pifers.com Wednesday, October 25 - 10:00 a.m. Frances K. Ousley Revocable Trust Land Auction Chieftain Conference Center, Carrington on-site and online bidding available! Wednesday, October 25 - 11:00 a.m. Jackie Engelhorn-Hardy Land Auction Chieftain Conference Center, Carrington on-site and online bidding available!...
Marlin Erickson Marlin "Pete" Erickson of New Rockford, N.D., formerly of McHenry, N.D., passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, N.D. Pete's visitation will be Tuesday, from 1:00-5:00 p.m., with family present from 3:00-5:00 p.m., at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford, N.D. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, N.D. A private family burial will take pla... Full story
Kevin Pierce Kevin Wayne Pierce, 56, of Mandan, N.D., passed away on September 12, 2023, unexpectedly from health complications. Memorial service was held at 10 a.m., on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home in Mandan with Rev. Phil Leer presiding. Burial was at 4 p.m., in the Carrington City Cemetery, Carrington, N.D. Kevin was born on June 20, 1967, in Carrington, N.D., to Charles and Diane (Land) Pierce. His siblings were Dawn, Michelle, and Curtis. After the passing of h... Full story
Hugh Putnam Hugh Dyer Putnam passed away September 4, 2023, at the age of 95. Hugh was born on February 12, 1928, in Carrington, North Dakota, to parents Hugh and Blanche Putnam. He lived a life marked by many achievements and contributions. After serving honorably in the 6th Infantry Division in the Pacific and the 47th Infantry Division during the Korean War, he returned home to marry his high school sweetheart, Natalie Knott. His previous education in the local Carrington public school... Full story
