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  • History of New Rockford: July 3, 2023

    K.C. Gardner Jr.|Jul 3, 2023

    On the evening of Jan. 26, 1906, two sleighloads of public school students and their chaperones Miss Anna Weiss and Miss Julia Shirley went out to the Mr. and Mrs. George Treffry farm and surprised Miss Alice and Master Ray Treffry. They spent a very enjoyable evening. Also that evening, a large number of dancers enjoyed the dance at the Opera House. On Jan. 26, 27, and 29, eye specialist F.W. Soule was at Babcock & Bucklin’s Drug Store. On Jan. 27, John Welsh came in on business. Henry B. J...

  • Savvy Senior: How to handle Social Security benefits when a loved one dies

    Jim Miller|Jul 3, 2023

    Dear Savvy Senior, How are Social Security benefits handled when someone dies? After a long illness, my 68-year-old father has only weeks left to live. I am helping my mom figure out her financial situation going forward, including what to do about my dad’s Social Security after he passes away but could use some help. Only Son Dear Only, I’m very sorry about the impending loss of your father. To help you and your mom understand what Social Security provides and what needs to be done when a fam...

  • Worth the wait

    Nathan Price|Jul 3, 2023

    On a wet and dreary Friday evening in Jamestown, N.D., the New Rockford Post 30 Black Sox found a spark as they took their second win of the season in dominant form. It had been raining for much of the day, and the grounds crew (which was basically just one guy with the help of both umpires and the head coaches) worked diligently to prepare the diamond. An hour and a half after the scheduled start time of 5 p.m., that grounds worker generously updated the patiently waiting fans to say there was...

  • On a roll

    Nathan Price|Jul 3, 2023

    The Black Sox have struggled this season in Babe Ruth baseball. Until recently, that is. During their last two games they've done anything but, as strong offense and dominant pitching has led them to their first success this summer. Against the May-Port Patriots on Thursday, June 22, the Sox proved just how good they could be on offense. And most of the damage done was inflicted by the top of the Black Sox' lineup. A single from Thomas Allmaras got things started in the first inning, followed...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: July 3, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|Jul 3, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *N.D. Dept. of Environmental Quality blue-green algae reports: Low toxin levels – Black Tiger Bay (Devils Lake), Benson Co.; East Stump Lake, Nelson Co.; Horsehead Lake, Kidder Co. Go to the agency website, (deq.nd.gov) for more information and safety precautions. Tournaments: *July 8: Lake Sakakawea, Van Hook Arm, Devils Lake, Lakewood Park. *July 9: Devils Lake, Woodland Resort. *July 12: Red River, North Forks Landing. *July 15: Devils Lake, Hay Bale Heights Ramp. Fishing: *...

  • Pee Wee ballers on the field

    Jul 3, 2023

    On Monday, June 26, the New Rockford Pee Wee team hosted the Devils Lake team in their second home game of the season. The New Rockford team was defeated by the Devils Lake team 1-9. These photos and more from this game are available online at transcript.smugmug.com....

  • NDG&F to participate in Operation Dry Water

    Jul 3, 2023

    The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will participate in Operation Dry Water as part of a nationally-coordinated effort to increase knowledge about the dangers of boating under the influence. The goal is to reduce the number of accidents and deaths associated with alcohol and drug use on state waterways. ODW weekend, July 1-3, is the national weekend of heightened enforcement directed at boating under the influence laws and recreational boater outreach. While educating boaters about the hazards associated with boating while under the...

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