A recognition and awards banquet will be held at Memorial Hall on Dec. 10 for New England and Amidon ambulance service, firefighter volunteers and law enforcement officials.
DICKINSON — Restrictions on burning in southwest North Dakota have been implemented as dry weather conditions prompted 'red flag' warnings for southwest and south central North Dakota. The National Weather Service in Bismarck specified the warning was active from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Police say the incident remains under investigation following a high speed crash that sent one man to the hospital on Thursday and destroying the school entrance sign.
During a monthly meeting Monday, the City of New England bid farewell to Mayor Marty Opdahl, provided funding for the Hettinger County Sheriff's Office K9 program and addressed complaints related to an alleged ordinance violation.
"As Mr. Glover was the only person engaged in criminal activity at the school that day and, he has passed away rendering the matter moot, I am closing this file as case closed, no charges filed," a BCI investigative memo reads.
The New England City Commission met Monday for its regular meeting. Commissioners addressed one complainant who argued that the city does not do enough to promote local business; The Lions Club announced the start of a new community wide challenge.
Joan and Patrick Blake, of Arcadia, Oklahoma, were swept away in their truck after attempting drive across a low point in the Cannonball River in rural Hettinger County.
The Hettinger County Commission held its regular monthly meeting Monday morning, which was delayed from its usual time due to blizzard conditions. The commission discussed law enforcement finances, road repair and a new vehicle purchase.
Jeffrie Ray Glover Jr., was shot and killed Thursday afternoon at Mott-Regent Public School after allegedly assaulting a deputy with the Hettinger County Sheriff's Office.
