The Official Newspaper for Foster County
The Official Newspaper for Foster County
Sorted by date Results 26 - 50 of 1960
The Annual Parent-Member Banquet of the Fessenden-Bowdon FFA Chapter was held on Monday, March 25, in the new gym of the Fessenden-Bowdon School. The annual banquet was a way for the chapter to recognize the accomplishments of its members and the students enrolled in agriculture education. This year the chapter celebrated their 75th year of FFA in Fessenden and their 69th Annual Parent-Member Banquet. The first main item on the agenda was the Initiation of the Greenhand members. The Chapter...
(Jamestown, N.D.) - North Dakota Farmers Union is celebrating a 90-year milestone with the start of its youth summer camping program in June. "What began on the shores of Spiritwood Lake near Jamestown in 1934 is still going strong today," said NDFU Education Director Miranda Letherman. "The longevity of our program is a direct reflection of basic ideals and activities we implement that never grow old." Last summer, more than 1,200 farm and city kids from across the state attended a four- or...
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. Gullickson sentencing finalized On Wednesday, March 20, former Our Savior Lutheran Church in Max, Pastor Erin Gullickson, was formally sentenced. South Central District Judge Cynthia Feland sentenced Gullickson to more than half a year of jail time, probation, and full restitution of more than $81,000 she...
April CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., April 8 - Hamburger, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Sweet Potatoes, Corn, Pineapple - Board meeting at 12:30 a.m. - Pool - Bridge - Open Cards Tues., April 9 - Chicken Breast, Potato Salad, Green Beans, Pears - Pinochle Thurs., April 11 - Stuffed Peppers, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Apricots - Whist Fri., April 12 - Scrambled Eggs, Hashbrown Patty, English Muffin, Banana - Mexican Train Dominoes Sat., April 13 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament, 1 p.m. - All ages...
March 26, 2024 Rupinder Kumar, Regina, Sask., Can.: speeding, $15 Taylor Justin Robb, Carson, N.D.: speeding, $37 Kevin Alan Ingalls, Williston, N.D.: speeding, $15 Tyler Steven Carr, Carrington, N.D.: failed to yield at intersection, $20 Jessica Ybarra, Carrington, N.D.: animal-at-large, $25 Josh Bohl, Carrington, N.D.: animal-at-large, $25...
It's no small task. Contractors have been hard at it for months, preserving the Foster County Courthouse from the ground up. The Foster County Commission accepted a $2,175,000 bid from General Roofing & Construction, a local firm owned by Leo Straley. In January, the firm went to work on Phase One, which covers the majority of the basement square footage. On Monday, Project Manager Ted Keller gave the Independent an exclusive look behind the scenes at the major overhaul underway. As shown in the...
Members of the Carrington Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter attended the 57th annual North Dakota FBLA State Leadership Conference March 24- 26, 2024. Over 60 FBLA chapters from across the state participated in this conference, connecting approximately 1,300 middle and high school students to test business skills against their peers from around the state. The most exciting aspect of the conference is the competitive events program. Students have the opportunity to test the...
Carrington School District Regular School Board Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 Place: High School ITV Room I. CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 p.m. II. REGULAR ITEMS A. Additions or Corrections to the Agenda B. Approve Minutes • March 12, 2024 C. Approve Financial Reports 1. Activities Fund 2. Revolving Fund 3. Lunch Fund 4. General Fund 5. Fund Balance Reports D. Presentation of Bills and Check Register III. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Administrative Reports 1. Mrs. Helseth 2. Mr. Weber 3. Mrs. Helm B. Committee Reports IV. ACTION ITEMS 1. Motion to A...
The Carrington FFA Chapter held their Annual Parent/Member and Awards Banquet Tuesday, April 2 in the Carrington High School Commons. The annual banquet recognizes the members of the Carrington FFA Chapter for their accomplishments throughout the year. It also serves to recognize those businesses and individuals that have helped to support the local chapter throughout the year. The banquet received greetings from the State FFA Treasurer, Anna Hauge from Flasher. The chapter recognized Janelle...
"You took away my sweet baby. We now have to sit here in constant pain, seeing other kids his age do everything for the first time, as tears run down my face wondering who our sweet son would be today." Those were the gut-wrenching words of Brittany Nelson, as she fought back tears to deliver an intense victim-impact statement in front of a packed Foster County Courthouse on Tuesday, April 9. Listening was Patricia Ann Wick, the former Carrington daycare owner accused of murdering Nelson's... Full story
The 2024 construction season will be the busiest yet along the route of the Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP) pipeline. Three construction contracting companies will have crews living and working in and around the City of Carrington, as they install more than 20 miles of the 72-inch diameter pipeline. Vance Miller of Black & Veatch will return to Carrington for a second construction season. As Lead Resident Project Representative, he will keep track of daily construction operations...
In the first of several regional informational meetings, Duane DeKrey, Merri Mooridian, Kip Kovar and Kim Cook of Garrison Diversion Conservancy District and Steve Burian of the Red River Valley Water Supply Project, explained to the Carrington City Council the need for the pipeline that will run from the Missouri River to Fargo and other eastern North Dakota cities. Burian explained how Carrington could benefit by participating in the project. He said that one day, Carrington may need more...
The Carrington Youth Center will once again host a Princess Dance on Saturday, April 13 from 6 - 8 p.m. All father figures are invited to escort a special little girl in their life. Tickets are $20 at the door on the night of the dance. The ticket price will include light refreshments. Bring a camera. A photo booth will be available. Contact CYC with any questions at 701-652-2159....
Carrington High School held their Athletic Awards Night Tuesday, March 26, in the West Gym. Athletes from all Cardinal sports teams were honored at the event, and Madison Johnson and Logan Weninger (center) were named Top Female and Male Senior Athletes for 2024. Peggy Smith (left) and Evie Skytland (right) were presented with the Honorary 'C' Club Awards for their contributions to the CHS athletic programs. For profiles of the major award winners and the list of all sports honorees for this...
The Carrington FFA Ag. Sales Team placed third at the State Ag. Sales Career Development Event held in Minot on Monday, March 18. Team members included Joe Lindberg, Izzy Neuman, Bailey Ness, Mercedes Lura and Sierra Friedt. Individually, Lindberg placed fifth, earning a gold award. Neuman and Friedt also received gold individual awards. Ness and Lura received silver individual awards. Students prepare a sales demonstration on an agricultural product that is presented to a pair of judges. They...
Shoo-be-doo-wop! You'll flip your lid for this one! DPRCA presents "The Marvelous Wonderettes," a must-take musical trip down memory lane featuring over 30 classic '50s and '60s hits. The show opens during the 1958 Springfield High School prom. Meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy: four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts. They go on about their lives and loves, all the while belting out classic '50s hits including "Lollipop," "Dream Lover," "Stupid Cupid,"...
Congratulations go out to Jana Lesmeister on being the recipient of the Above & Beyond award this year by the Carrington Chamber and Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC). Jana has been an active member of the Carrington Youth Center, headed up the Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt for many holidays events throughout Covid, spearheaded many fundraisers to offer funds toward a new swimming pool and has cared for many littles in her day care. This is proof of Jana's strong sense of community...
Chris Bichler, a Career Agent for Nodak Insurance Company in Eddy and Foster County, has been recognized for achieving Associate status with the company. Bichler earned this recognition for his outstanding sales performance in property/casualty and life insurance production in 2023. In addition, he was recognized as the business unit leader and was a Strive for Excellence qualifier. Chris has been a Nodak Insurance Agent since 2008 and he has offices in Carrington and New Rockford where he...
The Foster County 4-H Livestock Judging Teams wrapped up their season at the state contest in Watford City on Saturday, March 2. The senior team finished seventh among 15 teams in the event. Individually, Molly Hansen placed 13th, Isabel Wendel 14th, and Cyrena Kuss 38th. Seventy senior 4-H'ers competed in the state contest. The Foster County juniors finished fourth in their division. Individually, Cally Hansen placed third, Kadence Spickler was 11th, and Josie Topp was 32nd among 79 junior...
April is Youth Financial Literacy Month. North Dakota State University Extension in Foster and Eddy counties, local banks and credit unions are partnering with schools in Carrington and New Rockford to provide a lesson to first grade students on earning, spending and saving. The goal of the program is for students to learn positive money behaviors at an early age. As part of the lesson, each student is provided with a piggy bank that is theirs to keep. They decorate the bank for a "Piggy Bank...
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. Bids sought for 14th state park The North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department (NDPRD) is excited to move forward with development of the state's 14th state park at the Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area (PGSRA) and is currently accepting construction bids for the project. Located near Walhalla, N.D.,...
April CARRINGTON All meals served with Milk, Coffee, Bread & Butter, Dessert Mon., April 1 - Southwest Turkey Wrap, Tortilla Chips, Carrot & Raisin Salad - Pool - Bridge & Open Cards Tues., April 2 - Beef Stir Fry, Fried Rice, Stir Fry Vegetables, Oranges - Pinochle Thurs., April 4 - Ribs, Baked Potato, Baked Beans, Peaches, Cookie - Whist Fri., April 5 - Tilapia, Diced Potatoes, Green Beans, Fruit in Jello - Mexican Train Dominoes Sat., April 6 - Public Cards Pinochle Tournament, 1 p.m. All ages welcome. GRACE CITY, MCHENRY GLENFIELD Mon.,...
Eight members of the Fessenden-Bowdon FFA Chapter recently traveled to the N.D. State Fair Center in Minot to participate in the Winter CDE championships for Agronomy, Livestock and Ag Sales Career Development Events on Monday, March 18. Five members of the Fessenden-Bowdon FFA Chapter participated in the State FFA Agronomy Career Development Event and earned the honor of being named the top FFA Agronomy team in the state of North Dakota. Four members finished in the top 10 overall. Gavin Mason...
There has been a growing concern in the Central City recently, namely unlicensed vehicles, building materials and tires littering the yards of residents. In response to this issue, the city council has directed Carrington Chief of Police Chris Bittmann to educate residents about Chapter 34 of the city ordinances, known as the "junk ordinance." According to Bittmann, the primary goal of this ordinance is to promote a clean and aesthetically pleasing community, while also seeking to deter crime...
"Which road would you like us to fix? Because $318,000 (currently 10 mills) will only overlay one mile of road," said Foster County Commissioner Alan Scanson at the special commission meeting held on Friday, March 15. The meeting was held to decide how many road and bridge mills they want to ask for on the 2024 primary election ballot in a county measure. The commission can legally levy 10 mills for roads without a vote of the people. Any mills over 10 must be approved by a vote. A mill is...
