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Council hears further development plans
Talk on three new projects started off the most recent meeting of Beulah’s City Council this week. Councilors listened as the projects – a diesel pump island, Annabelle Homes and the rezoning of the old nursing home – were presented.
County zoning board talks regulation changes
Mercer County Planning and Zoning commissioners took one last look at county regulations after hearing some public input on the subjects of temporary workforce housing and commercial vehicle parking.
Miners win 1, 2 more to go
Beulah boys basketball coach Jeremy Brandt is a bit of perfectionist. So when the Miners eliminated New England 68-54 Monday night to advance to the semifinals of the Region 7 Tournament, the coach had a few things he wasn’t happy with. A chance at a regional crown wasn’t on the list.
P & Z denies old nursing home rezoning request
Beulah’s Planning and Zoning commission was put between the proverbial rock and a hard place during its last special meeting when board members once again heard plans and concerns about turning the old nursing home into rental units.
Halliday school nearly doubles enrollment
So many new faces have enrolled this past year at Halliday School District that the small student body has nearly doubled in size.
$1 million bond set for 2 suspects
Bonds were set at $1 million each for the two men arrested in connection with shootings Jan. 31 in Beulah.
County approves online transportation permitting
In 2010, Mercer County issued $4,850 worth of transportation permits. That figure leaped to $44,455 in 2011.
Mercer County burn ban in effect
The Mercer County Commission, under advisement by the local fire chiefs, has issued a temporary ban on open burning for all of Mercer County.
Three being questioned after shooting
By Chris Erickson A shooting occurred in Beulah in an apartment building on 3rd Ave NW Tuesday night. According to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department, a call was received at approximately 7:20 p.m Tuesday night from a residence at 1206 3rd Ave NW in Beulah. One person was injured by gunshot, one person is reported as deceased. The gunshot victim was taken to Sakakawea Medical Center. According to the Sheriff’s Department, at approximately 10:20 p.m. three persons of interest were being detained and questioned. At the time of publication it is believed that two weapons were involved. The investigation is still underway. No names have been released. No charges have been filed at this time. More details will follow in next week’s issue of the Beacon.
Beulah Police Dept. grows by 1
A new addition to the Beulah Police Department just began working in the city, and he said he’s looking forward to growing – in both law enforcement and within the community.
