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CDC reversing some face mask guidelines

(AP)  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reversing course on some masking guidelines. The agency announced new recommendations Tuesday that even vaccinated people should return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the coronavirus is surging. Scientists cited new information about the ability of the […]

Valley City

City Commission approves easement

(Valley City)  The Valley City Commission met in Special Session Tuesday at noon at City Hall. Commissioners Bishop and Gulmon were not present.   NEW BUSINESS Approved   was the  Right of Way Encroachment Easement on 6th Ave NE at 6th Street NE.   City Attorney Martineck  said, a garage was encroaching […]

Sports

Rodgers reports to Packers training camp

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers has made it to Green Bay on the eve of the Packers’ first training-camp workout. Rodgers was seen arriving at Lambeau Field on Tuesday morning, the day after NFL Network and ESPN had reported the reigning MVP was closing in on a deal […]

Obits

Karen Kleingartner – Sat July 24, 2021

Karen June Kleingartner, 83, Gackle, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Ave Maria Village in Jamestown. She was born on June 3, 1938, on a farm near Jud, ND, to John and Opal (Schober) Zundel. After graduating from Jud High School, she attended Ellendale Normal College to […]

Valley City

CHI Mercy Health, CCHD seeks community imput

Valley City  (CCH-CHI Mercy Health)  In an effort to gauge the overall health needs of the community, CHI Mercy Health and City-County Health District will survey area residents during an approximately three-week period through August 10th. Results of the survey will provide guidance to local providers on better ways to […]

Jamestown

Connie Ova appointed, State Water Commission

Bismarck  (CSi) . Doug Burgum Monday appointed North Dakota Parks and Recreation Director Andrea Travnicek to lead the state’s Department of Water Resources, subject to approval by a majority of the members of the State Water Commission on Friday, July 30. The governor also appointed eight members to the State […]

Valley City

Mayor Carlsrud: Remember Crazy Daze Jul. 28

Valley City (Chamber 7-26-21)  Valley City Mayor Dave Carlrud’s  message. Remember “Crazy Daze” is Wednesday July 28! Enjoy Last Monday was the “Let’s Walk Valley City” event. There were many booths providing education, fun and fellowship for approximately 600 people who attended. Thank you for a great job to all who organized […]

Obits

James William “Jim” Smith – Jul 24, 2021

James William “Jim” Smith, 57, of Buchanan, ND passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 24, 2021 near the Smith Family Farm. Jim was born March 27, 1964, the youngest child to Ralph Eugene “Gene” and Beverly Ann “Bev” (Rick) Smith and was raised on the family farm. He attended Pingree Schools, […]

Celebrate

Fire Dept Pancake Breakfast, well attended

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Fire Department hosed their pancake breakfast as part of Buffalo Days, on Saturday July 24 at the fire hall, from 7 a.m.  to 12 noon. City Fire Chief Jim Reuther says 950 people attended, with fire department personnel visiting with those in attendance, who also […]