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Annabelle Homes talks city’s possible development
Beulah’s housing needs were addressed this week when a representative from a housing development spoke to city officials.
Potential new addition to the Beulah PD
Mayor Darrell Bjerke said the decision to look for another officer originally came about when two other police officers had thought about looking for employment elsewhere.
Beulah council talks growth
City councilors got a break this week when few agenda items allowed for a faster-than-normal meeting. The brief meeting focused on an upcoming special meeting of the Beulah Planning and Zoning board and a new Beulah police officer.
County Commission talks more highway department
While proceedings were less heated than they’ve recently been, Mercer County Highway Department matters still topped the Mercer County Commission’s agenda at its regular meeting Jan. 4 at the Mercer County Courthouse in Stanton.
New drainage plan presented to Lake Shore residents and officials
Dozens of Lake Shore Estates residents turned out to the Beulah Civic Center to hear about a new plan that could keep their subdivision dry in the event of flooding.
Search increases for missing Riverdale man
Ronald Johnson, a 74-year-old man from Riverdale, went missing Oct. 15, and authorities have found little evidence of his whereabouts or his 1982 gold Fleetwood Cadillac since then. Increased cooperation from other agencies may be just what is needed to find Johnson.
2011: Year in Review
2011 saw a host of major events sweep across the world and our nation. While events like the death of Osama bin Laden and the withdrawal of troops from Iraq were of huge significance, important and interesting stories were also breaking here in Mercer County. Below is a summary of a handful of local stories that caught your eye and shaped your life in 2011.
Financial assistance programs available for producers
The North Dakota Natural Resources Conservation Service is offering several financial assistance programs to farmers and ranchers. Sign-up deadlines for these programs are fast approaching and producers are urged to contact their local NRCS office for more information if they are interested in applying. Programs with upcoming deadlines include the Conservation Stewardship Program, Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative, On-Farm Energy Initiative and the Organic Initiative.
Road Department complications once again lead to a heated commission
Road Department issues were once again the topic of heated words and outspoken arguments when the Mercer County Commission met for its second December meeting.
Zoning board hears initial plans on wind development
In addition to hearing about plans concerning residential development on Mercer County’s north side, the Mercer County Planning and Zoning Board recently heard about wind development on its south side.
