New Rockford Transcript - Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883

After well over a decade in office, Senator Joan Heckaman of New Rockford has announced her retirement from the North Dakota Legislature. Heckaman, one of just seven Democrats in the N.D. Senate, has...

A local farmer is offering a new way for ranchers and farmers to document their stories and well-earned memories after a year of hard work. For as long as she can remember, Chelsey Erdmann, née...

She made a name for herself caring for local people's animals. Now, she is an experienced field veterinarian for USDA. Carolyn Tedrow, DVM, is the Chamber's Employee of the Month for December. Tedrow...

The home of Bryan and Becky Hilbert (1210 3rd Ave N.), was the big winner in the 2nd Annual Holiday Lights Driving Tour. Jordan & Stephanie Grossman (223 5th St. N) and Sarah Kolstad (906 3rd Ave...

At its regular meeting on December 6, the Oberon City Council denied a liquor license to Karen's Place for 2022, and one of the bar's owners is seeking redress. Without a new license, Karen's Place...

The annual Team Boyd remembrance and fundraising effort brought in $1,000 from the sale of custom apparel and donations....

After holding their convention virtually in 2020, the township officers were anxious to meet in person this year on December 6 and 7. In spite of weather concerns, the in-person turnout at the Bismarc...

Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the most interesting headlines from newspapers across North Dakota. Grafton moves ahead with street repairs This year’s Walsh County property tax statements t...

Virginia Freeman Carrington, N.D. Virginia (Carr) Freeman, 88, of Carrington, N.D., passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington. Mass of Christian Burial was...

Gloria Bush Fargo, N.D. Gloria Bush, 93, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 at Sanford Health in Fargo, N.D. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021 at St. John's Catholic...

‘Tis the season for giving — or, for some legislators, a good time to demand that the government force taxpayers to give others a large gift. A few weeks ago, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took to...

FORT MYERS, Fla. - The traffic light on Winkler Avenue was green, yet the Camaro in front of me hit the brakes. I managed to avoid him as he stopped short for the duck and her eight babies, who were...

Lois (Koloen) (Bollingberg) Hopwood Jamestown, N.D. Lois Hopwood, 87, Jamestown N.D., formerly Courtenay N.D., passed away on Dec. 17, 2021 at Eventide at High-Acres in Jamestown. Funeral service was...

Jeanne Trowbridge Carrington, N.D. Jeanne Trowbridge, 89, formerly of Williston, N.D. died peacefully on Dec. 12, 2021 in Golden Acres Manor, Carrington, N.D. Funeral service was held on Saturday,...

Alan Hegvik Glenfield, N.D. Alan Hegvik, 65, of Glenfield, N.D. died unexpectedly Dec. 8, 2021. Visitation will be Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m. to be...

The Christ Child in the manger and other pictures of the story of Bethlehem have been used in church services from the first century. But the crib in its present form, and its use outside the church...

On the evening of Aug. 29, 1904, a hail storm passed west and northwest of town, but its effect was not general as many crops were not hit; losses were 20 to 30 percent, with most covered by...

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you decipher the different types of housing options available to seniors, and recommend some good resources for locating them? I need to find a place for my elderly mother and...

Life is complicated, I think most of us can agree on that. So when I came across this unique card for a Happy New Year, I knew I wanted to share. It features several geese in the barnyard,...