New Rockford Transcript - Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883

by Amy Wobbema Tax relief is coming to New Rockford property owners, in the way of lower special assessments. Last month the Transcript reported that the street project was completed for $500,000...

On Tuesday, Aug. 29, local emergency responders were put to the test, as they took part in a mock disaster exercise at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford. The fake scenario they re...

Members of the Central N.D. Steam Threshers Reunion are breathing new life into old buildings on the show grounds and have more new events planned for the 65th annual reunion set for September 15-17....

Just one week into the 2023-24 school year, the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board was asked to release another teacher from her contract. On Thursday, Aug. 21, the NR-S School Board met for a...

The New Rockford City Commission made progress in their quest to clean up dilapidated and dangerous structures this past week. A public nuisance hearing was held bright and early the morning of...

The first week of the 2023-24 school year has come and gone, and students have gotten to know a few of the new teachers at New Rockford-Sheyenne. Last week, the Transcript introduced the community to...

Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Watford man charged with assault of elderly man A 33-year-old Watford City man has been...

Sometimes I wonder what people expect from local newspapers like the one I work for, and from local reporters like myself. While readers regularly thank us for our great coverage, we’ve also been...

Houses are getting smaller again – which is going to make many Americans happier. Americans faced with high mortgage rates and a shortage of affordable homes for sale are opting for new, smaller hom...

Lewis Wilson Mesa, Ariz. Lewis Jack Wilson, age 71, of Mesa, Arizona, died August 9, 2023 of complications from stage IV metastatic prostate cancer. Lew Wilson was born September 21, 1951, in New...

Theresa Przybycien Williston, N.D. Theresa "Terry" Mae Przybycien, has been called home after her long battle with Alzheimer's disease on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Terry Lill, daughter of Joseph and...

Karen Theis Carrington, N.D. Karen Ann Theis, age 81, of Jamestown, N.D., died on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington, N.D. Her visitation was Wednesday, Aug. 30, from 2-7...

Dear Savvy Senior, I spend a lot of time online and love the convenience of paying bills, shopping and keeping up with my grandkids on Facebook and Instagram. But a few months ago, my computer was...

On March 23, 1906, H.J. Mitchell, C.J. Stickney, and L.C. Oefstedahl went to Jamestown for a meeting of the Elks Lodge. H.L. Rood returned from a trip “down the line.” Daniel Labhardt and Richard...

Todd Buehler, Oberon N.D. Todd Jay Buehler, 65, of Oberon, N.D. passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at his home, under the care of hospice and his loving family.    Todd Jay Buehler was born...

After winning their first game this season against the North Star Bearcats, the Rockets were looking to build on their momentum in their home opener on Friday, Aug. 25. Their opponents were the Four...

by Kyrie Dauenhauer The New Rockford-Sheyenne volleyball season has officially begun with their annual season opener against the Thompson Tommies. Last season, both the Rockets and the Tommies were...

The Rockets Cross Country team competed at their first meet in nearly two years on Saturday, Aug. 26. The meet took place in Jamestown, and as the location of this year's state cross country meet, it...