Jay F. Thornton, 50, Jamestown, ND died Friday night, December 5, 2014 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND. Jay Thornton was born November 20, 1964 at Jamestown, ND, the son of Floyd Thornton and Betty L. Thornton. He received his education at Cleveland and graduated from Medina High School in […]
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Richard G. Presler – Dec 3, 2014
Richard G. Presler, 94, Oakes, ND, formerly of Gackle, ND, died Wednesday night, December 3, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Society in Oakes, ND. Richard Presler was born July 26, 1920 on the family farm Southwest of Gackle, ND, the son of John Presler and Othilda (Domdie) Presler. He received […]
Serious injuries 2 crashes near VC
Valley City (CSi) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol rports, two separate serious crashes happened Sunday morning eight miles west of Valley City. At 7:46 a.m., 32 year-old Philip Maxwell of Minot, lost control of his vehicle because icy conditions. His vehicle rotated, slid into the median and rolled. He […]
State Insurance Dept fines Noridian
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s Insurance Department has levied a $60,000 fine against the state’s largest health insurer for violating state law. Noridian Mutual Insurance Co. does business as Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota. Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm says a state examination uncovered several violations and “deficiencies” […]
Jimmies lose to Missouri Baptist NAIA volleyball
Jamestown (CSi) The 18th ranked University of Jamestown volleyball team was swept by Number 6 Missouri Baptist College on Wednesday night, 25-19, 25-20, 25-18, at the NAIA national volleyball tournament in Sioux City, Iowa. With the loss the Jimmies (25-8) will not advance to the 12-team tournament portion of the […]
Minimal damage rural house fire
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Rural Fire Department responded to a house fire about 10:36 a.m., Wednesday at 8394 32nd Street Southeast. The cause of the fire was a dryer outlet in the main floor utility room. Damage was confined to the dryer, along with the electrical outlet and the wall […]
Jimmie golf signs 4
University of Jamestown’s golf coach Dustin Jensen announces the signing of four incoming freshman who will join the Jimmies in the 2015-2016 season. “We are very excited to add these fine young men and women to the University of Jamestown family,” Jensen says. “Recruiting from our own backyard is extremely […]
Dalrymple’s budget expands tax relief
BISMARCK (CSi) Gov. Jack Dalrymple Wednesday released his 2015-2017 Executive Budget, a structurally balanced plan that provides more tax relief, strong support for western North Dakota as well as major investments in education, outdoor recreation and other statewide priorities. “With this budget, we are taking advantage of North Dakota’s success […]
Tourism approves July 4 fireworks
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Tourism’s Grant/Executive Advisory Board met Wednesday at the CSi Technology Center, at Historic Franklin School. The Board approved allocating $10,000 for the 2015 community fireworks display, to be held on the 4th of July. The Executive Board also voted to proceed with plans for another community calendar. A […]
Company committed to Courtenay wind farm
Jamestown (CSi) Geronimo Energy officials are committed to building the $320 million Courtenay Wind Farm. The Stutsman County Commission has unanimously approved support for the proposed wind farm as company officials committed to providing the same amount of tax revenues to the county despite possible savings Geronimo may receive if […]
