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School begins to revise $20 million building wish list

A sense of urgency over aging heating systems has led the Divide County School District to start discussing how to revise the building renovation plans that voters chose not to fund in an April ballot measure.

Posted 10/20/15 (Tue) read more »

Daycare gains momentum

Crosby Kids Daycare board members plan to break ground this fall for a facility that will give children more playful space, and give more families a chance to enroll their children in a state-of-the-art daycare facility.

Posted 10/20/15 (Tue) read more »

County pitches courthouse plan, but few turn out to hear details

Divide County Commissioners and representatives from Klein-McCarthy Architects of Bismarck presented their $10.7 million courthouse expansion plans to members of the public during a meeting Thursday evening.

Posted 10/13/15 (Tue) read more »

Dollars for Scholars Fall Auction promises fun time for all

With the chance to win a vacation, bidding on handmade pottery, good dining and being entertained by a local auctioneer, the annual fall fundraiser for the local Dollars for Scholars chapter should not be missed.

Posted 10/13/15 (Tue) read more »

BDW service to rural users hampered by lack of easements

Residents along the BDW (Burke-Divide-Williams) pipeline are being warned that a lack of easement agreements could delay delivery of rural water service. The Western Area Water Supply Authority (WAWSA) issued a statement last week explaining the issue.

Posted 10/13/15 (Tue) read more »

Samson bankruptcy notices delivered

Creditors of Samson Resource Corporation last week received mailings advising them of the commencement of Chapter 11 proceedings.

Posted 10/13/15 (Tue) read more »

Pipeline values will help lower tax rate

Divide County Commissioners were reeling last week -- in a good way -- from information regarding properties centrally assessed by the state.

Posted 10/13/15 (Tue) read more »

Newspapers hold vital role with readers

It is National Newspaper Week this week, and NNW is celebrating its 75th anniversary with the theme: Power of the Press.

Posted 10/06/15 (Tue) read more »

The Calamity Cowgirls

Cashlyn Krecklau and her trick-riding teammates are getting calls of interest from regional agricultural expos, horse exhibitions and rodeos in both the United States and Canada.

Posted 9/29/15 (Tue) read more »