New Rockford Transcript - Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883

 Patty Hilbert, Eddy County's long serving recorder and clerk of court, will soon be calling it a career.  Ahead of this year's midterms, Hilbert decided not to run for reelection, choosing...

 Jeffrey Erman and Dustin Wolf, two men charged after a videotaped hunting altercation in eastern Eddy County went viral, have both pleaded not guilty to their charges stemming from the incident....

 At their regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 15, the New Rockford-Sheyenne School Board gave the go ahead for a student trip to our nation’s capital.  Matt Shaffer, New Rockford-Sheyenne’s Social...

 The holiday season is upon us. For some, the tree is already up and a slew of gifts have already been purchased. For others, all their holiday planning is shoved into a few weeks, or even a few...

 Nelson County Arts Council (NCAC) hosted the One-Act Play Luncheon on Saturday, November 12 featuring the drama departments of Dakota Prairie and MIdkota Schools. The delicious luncheon was catered...

Changes in health care are a fact of life. Nowhere is this felt more than in rural facilities. Challenges that all health care systems face are magnified in small community hospitals and clinics....

Rachel Allmaras, CPA of Widmer Roel, has earned the certified public accountant designation.  Allmaras, as a Tax Associate, will continue to provide tax and accounting services to a wide range of...

Fort Totten, N.D. – Cankdeska Cikana Community College (CCCC) is proud to announce that Nichole Beston, CCCC Social Work Student, has received a Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring...

People who have given of their time and talents to North Dakota State University Extension and the NDSU Research Extension Centers were recognized at this year's fall conference held Nov. 1-3 in Fargo...

 Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Garzas accept plea agreement  On Wednesday, Nov. 2, the Garza Brothers - Christobal,...

 I don’t know why, but this past year I’ve gotten hooked on the TV reruns of Gunsmoke.  And, the reason is easy to explain. I have cut out watching the news, most of which is on the national...

 A sheriff’s deputy roared into our driveway the other morning, rang the bell, and asked my wife if she knew my whereabouts.  Alarmed at first, then puzzled, Amy answered honestly: “He’s...

Lois L. Brown New Rockford, N.D.  Lois L. Brown, age 90, passed away on November 12, 2022, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford, North Dakota.  Lois Isabel LaPlante was born M... Full story

Steven W. Westby Sheyenne, N.D.  Steven Wayne Westby, age 69, of rural Sheyenne, N.D., died November 12, 2022 at his home.  Steve was born August 26, 1953, to Sherman and Shirley (Kruger) Westby,... Full story

Peter M. "Pete" Kuntz New Rockford, N.D.  Peter M "Pete" Kuntz, age 85, of New Rockford, N.D., died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 at Sanford, Bismarck, N.D.  Peter Matthias Kuntz was born May 9, 1937, to... Full story

Dear Savvy Senior,  I started a walking program a few months ago to help me lose weight but I’ve been having problems with my legs and hips hurting during my walk, although they feel better once...

 Thanksgiving, for many, is the favorite holiday of the year! Food takes center-stage as tables are graced with savory and colorful sides of sweet potatoes, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy,...

 On July 12, 1905, Herb Losee and John Schaefer left for the West Coast to take in the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition in Portland, visit some western states, and look for some land to buy;...