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Human Services advisory meeting Jan 20

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Human Services’ regional human service centers in Fargo and Jamestown are holding their quarterly regional advisory group meetings on Wednesday, Jan. 20. Members will receive updates about operations, staffing, and services, and will discuss membership, regional needs, and the planning and provision […]

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Battle of the Badges record blood drive

Jamestown (CSi) The January 7-9, 2016, “Battle of the Badges,” blood drive, was the single-largest blood drive held in Jamestown for United Blood Services. It partnered with local law enforcement and fire departments for the first ever Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, at the Jamestown Civic Center. Donor recruitment […]

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JFD responds to mobile home smoke

Update… Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Fire Department responded to a report of smoke after a cooking fire at about 11 p.m. Monday, at 156 Sunnyside Trailer Court. Lt. Sheldon Mohr said the units set up fans to extract smoke after the cooking fire in the oven had been extinguished by […]

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School board reviews new bus contract

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Public School Board, Monday, received preliminary figures for a new bus contract that would cost around $100,000 more than the previous year. Dietrich & Sons Inc., General Manager, Brian Yanish said the Valley City-based bus company tis due to complete its six-year contract with Jamestown Public […]

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LeFevre to run for SE Dist. judge seat

Jamestown (CSi) Stutsman County Assistant State’s Attorney Troy LeFevre will run for the Southeast District Court judge seat currently held by Judge Thomas Merrick, who announced earlier this month he won’t seek re-election. LaFevre has been an Assistant State’s Attorney since 2006. LeFevre says he was caught by surprise when […]

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Ken Aune nominated, state Favorite Music Educator

(CSi)  The North Dakota Music Awards of 2016 categories have been announced and a Jamestown educator has been nominated for an award. Ken Aune, the Instrumental Music Educator at  Jamestown Middle School, has been nominated for the “Favorite Music Educator” of the year award.  Aune conducts band for grades 6th, 7th, […]

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Library improvements noted

Jamestown (CSi) The James River Valley Library System Board of Directors has announced that lights in the children’s library will be replaced by February. The board also announced a shelving project in the children’s library and the replacement of library Director Joe Rector’s office door is underway. Rector also said […]

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Curbside recycling costs under review

Jamestown (CSi) Estimated costs for curbside recycling in Jamestown are under review. Numbers used in the calculation were found to be inaccurate. The information was discussed at a meeting Thursday with Brent Erickson, civil engineer for HDR Engineering, Dan Buchanan, city councilman, City Administrator Jeff Fuchs and the Jamestown Area […]

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Energy Park anticipates break even in 2016

Jamestown (CSi) The Spiritwood Energy Park Association (SEPA) Board of Directors anticipates SEPA will about break even in 2016. The projections are based on projected revenues of $1.17 million and projected expenses of $1.14 million and was discussed at the board meeting Thursday. SEPA had a loss of $16,000 in […]