Center Republican
Center-Stanton school mid-year finances not far off track
The Center-Stanton School Board addressed several issues at the Feb. 15 monthly meeting. Superintendent of Schools Curt Pierce prepared and presented a three-year revenue/expense comparison.
County communications radio tower in rough shape at Center location
The elements of weather take a toll not only on people, but on buildings, as proven by a recent inspection of the 35-plus-year-old building that houses county emergency communication tower equipment.
Valentines recall a marriage built on abundance of love, faith
People often talk about love at first sight. You know, that one moment in time that brings a feeling or romantic attraction for a stranger on the first sight of them. But how many people can really say they have experienced such a feeling? How many can say it lasted a lifetime and more.
Demolition of Gorley property a done deal
Months in coming, demolition of the house owned by Rick Gorley on Oliver Avenue will proceed. Center City Council members unanimously agreed to a motion to go ahead with the demolition at the meeting Feb. 7 after consulting with Center city attorney John Mahoney.
Angel Air Care Service makes stop in Center
Angels are indeed among us – and they can fly from Bismarck to Center in less than 30 minutes.
Snow emergency declared for Oliver County
The Oliver County Commission declared a snow emergency Friday, Feb. 4, a move that will allow access to the county emergency fund of $22,000 and allow the county to apply for further emergency grant funding.
Leaking courthouse roof still an issue for county
Only time will tell whether repairs to the leaking courthouse roof were solved after a representative of the roofing membrane company came by at the end of December.
School board still fact finding on going paperless
The Center-Stanton School Board has not yet made a decision about taking their meetings paperless by using laptop computers, but the subject was discussed at length at the Jan. 13 monthly meeting.
A busload of students, priceless
One truckload of wheat – $8,800, a tanker of diesel fuel – $28,000, one load of cattle – $35,000. A busload of students – priceless.
Oliver road crews working every day
The Oliver County shop began working a split shift Sunday, Jan. 9 in order to provide seven-day service to the county.
