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Schaffner declares candidacy for U.S. Senate

(CSi)  Paul Schaffner of Minot, has declared his candidacy for GOP nomination for United State Senate.  Schaffner, a former teacher and coach currently works in the oil and gas industry. The news release states: “I am pleased and honored to announce my candidacy for the United States Senate. And, I […]

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Trail starts for James Watson, former LaMoure Chief

Beach, ND  (Dickinson Press) The first of three jury trials for the former LaMoure police chief accused of continuous sexual abuse of a child began in Beach on Wednesday. The Dickinson Press reports, 52 year old James G. Watson, of LaMoure, faces the following charges: Golden Valley County: One count […]

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A Forbes North Dakota man arrested

Forbes –  A Forbes, ND man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a 9-year-old child in Dickey County in December. 49 year old Robert Miner was arrested Tuesday with assistance from the James River Special Operations Team, the Red River Valley SWAT, North Dakota Highway Patrol and North Dakota Bureau […]

Jamestown

GCR Tire Center, closes Jamestown location

Statement from GCR Tires & Service: GCR Tires & Service continually evaluates its business strategy to ensure it is aligned with the needs of the fleet customers. After careful consideration and thorough business performance assessment, GCR made the difficult decision to close its store in Jamestown, ND effective January 30, […]

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Train crashes carrying GOP lawmakers to retreat

Washington  –   Fox News reports that an Amtrak train carrying Republican members of congress to a retreat, crashed on Wednesday morning, west of Charlottesville, Virginia, headed to the Greenbrier resort, in West Virginia. Fox News reports, minor injuries were reported by those on board. But the White House confirmed […]

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Toyota Recalls 645,000 vehicles

DETROIT (AP) Jan 31, 2018— Toyota is recalling about 645,000 vehicles worldwide to fix an electrical problem that could stop air bags from inflating in a crash. The recall covers certain Toyota Prius and Lexus RX and NX SUVs. Also covered are some Toyota Alphard, Vellfire, Sienta, Noah, Voxy, Esquire, […]

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Coffee companies targeted, warn of cancer risks

(KTLA) California coffee shops may soon be forced to warn customers about a possible cancer risk linked to their morning jolt of java. The state keeps a list of chemicals it considers possible causes of cancer, and one of them, acrylamide, is created when coffee beans are roasted. A lawsuit first filed in […]

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Great Plains Mobile Food Pantry lists stops, Feb 8

(CSi)The Great Plains Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry will visit Edgeley, Oakes and Gwinner on Thursday February 8. The truck supplies, fresh vegetables, meat, bakery items and boxed goods. Anyone in need of food assistance in each town or neighboring communities are welcome to attend and receive food at no […]

Jamestown

JRVLS has one Board opening to fill

Jamestown (CSi) The City of Jamestown is currently accepting applications for the following: One opening on the James River Valley Library System Board—3 year term to March 2021 Anyone interested in serving on the above committees/boards should complete an “Application for Appointment”. The application may be obtained in person at […]

Jamestown

“Mercy Boxes,” for homeless, Blessing Bags

(Cassie DuBray)   The North Dakota Region VI Homeless Coalition is partnering alongside of the Jamestown Ministerial Association, Triumph Inc, and Edgewood Senior Living to provide bags of essential care items to people experiencing homelessness and or other hardships. The movement provides “mercy boxes” where people can donate new and […]