Beulah Beacon News
Prepare for the worst
City and county officials have new flood-fighting knowledge after last week’s Federal Emergency Management Agency Mitigation workshop.
Firefighters enhance skill sets with recent training
Beulah firefighters recently had a chance to expand their experience when they went through training exercises.
County budget set for approval
With little fanfare or controversy, the Mercer County Commission completed its 2012 budget hearings with various departments at its Aug. 17 and Sept. 7 meetings.
Council takes look into likely housing options
Beulah’s City Council looked at two options at the most recent meeting that will seek to minimize the potential future lack of housing in the city.
Cenex eyeing potential relocation
Two major developments could have Beulah Cenex looking at the option of relocation: the removal of an approach off N.D. Highway 49, and a new agronomy center that would need rezoning approval to be built in town.
Past development experience could help present
Years ago Mercer County experienced a wave of new development that had the coal industry and residents working to try to find compromises that would benefit everyone. Now, with the oil patch creeping closer on the horizon, those experiences from the past could help usher in safer oil development likely in the county’s future.
Killdeer officials reflect on oil lessons learned
Large-scale development and an influx of workers has affected Dunn County for a number of years, forcing officials to react to new challenges that come up when the oil patch sets in. As the oil patch slowly creeps east into eastern Dunn County and potentially crossing into Mercer County in the future, some officials spoke about lessons learned concerning oil patch development.
Residents, officials examine proposed road realignment
About 20 people gathered Friday outside of Zap on County 17 to speak with county commissioners and each other about a proposed change in the road’s structure.
Commission hears concerns about County 17
County Road 17 was the main concern at last week’s County Commission meeting.
Area hay cuttings moving along despite precipitation challenges
Hay cuttings are one of the top orders of business for producers in the area. They’re doing the best they can, although Mother Nature has thrown plenty of obstacles their way.
