New Rockford Transcript - Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883

On Sept. 27, 1905, Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Rosenberger took their infant son Raymond to St. Paul for an examination of an enlarged gland in his neck. Sheriff George Fahrer and Mrs. John Collins transported...

Breakfast is often stated as the most important meal of the day. On a cold morning, a warm bowl of creamy oatmeal flavored with cooked apple and brown sugar really hits the spot! That is, if you are...

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? My income dropped way down when I retired in 2022, so I’m wondering if I need to even file a tax retu...

It has been nearly 60 years since the Eddy County Museum held its first meeting and established a board of directors. The founding board was led by chairman Alice Rindt and secretary-treasurer Addie...

Nearly every month of the year has its holidays – some of them to celebrate joyous religious occasions, others to commemorate historical figures or events. And then, some are just plain whimsical. G...

The Sept. 22, 1905, “Transcript” carried an ad stating that the Hotel Davies, J.W. Hedges, prop., was “Strictly a $2-a-Day House in Every Respect.” It had steam heat and gas lighting. Mrs. Ben...

Dear Savvy Senior, I had dental insurance through my work for many years but lost it when I retired and joined Medicare. Where can retirees find affordable dental care? Uninsured Al Dear Al, Unfortuna...

In recent weeks, I've been sharing about the collaborative efforts that founded the museum. The Pioneer Daughters were just one of the many organizations involved. After all, they were a local...

Snow, salt and soil: Not a recipe for the latest trendy dish. But it could be a recipe for tragedy on your turf and trees. As cold and snowy weather sets in many of us focus on safety precautions, as...

The Sept. 15, 1905, "Transcript" listed the high school courses for the year as Latin, Algebra, Geometry, Ancient History, Physical Geography and Elementary Meteorology, English Composition and...

Dear Savvy Senior, I started drawing my Social Security retirement benefits back in 2021 when I was forced to retire early, but I’m now interested going back to work part-time. Will this affect my b...

On the morning of September 9, 1905, Harry Hawthorn, the 14-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hawthorn, and two boys from the gypsy camp along the river went out on the water in a boat. A shotgun...

Birdwatching has grown to be one of the most popular hobbies in the U.S. North Dakota is noted as a birdwatcher's paradise, with wide-open spaces featuring habitats that range from grasslands to...

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good reacher-grabber tools for seniors with back or hip problems who need help picking things up off the ground? I bought a cheap one a few months ago that...

The history of the Pioneer Daughters extend back to 1929 when J.M. Diving delivered a speech in Dickenson titled "The Pioneer Mother of N. Dak." The Pioneer Daughters were a special branch of the...

On Sept. 4, 1905, the Eddy County Commission (Dailey, Dafoe, Gunvaldson) met and voted to pay the following: $29.20, Mrs. M.E. Pottner, care of Mrs. Clara Swantz and for bedding destroyed; $102.50,...

WINTER. If this season is defined by cold, snowy weather – then it arrived nearly two months ago, long before the astronomical calendar-date of winter's start on December 21. Local weather reports...

Dear Savvy Senior, Is it possible to make changes to my Medicare coverage now? I know we’ve passed the fall open enrollment period, but I’ve heard that there are other times of the year...

Welcome to a newly relaunched edition of Archival Anecdotes! This exclusive feature first came to be during the 2020 pandemic and continued to the end of 2021. In past editions of Archival Anecdotes,...

On the night of Aug. 29, 1905, three residences were targeted by burglars. About midnight, a burglar entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Mulvey on Lamborn Avenue West through a window. His...

If you are someone who feels compelled to make New Year's Resolutions, here are some simple resolutions to make you happier and healthier – and they are easier than losing some weight: Become a...