Mountrail County Record News
Gold Star father to make “Leap of Faith”
Thanksgiving marked a painful anniversary for Paul Good Iron.
From New Town To DC
Each state and territory of the United States was represented in the parade that marked the second inauguration of President Barack Obama.
All Chiefs Society participate in Inaugural Parade
The Fort Berthold Community College All Chiefs Society was invited to participate in the 2013 Inaugural Parade in Washington, DC.
Bill would keep oil production tax dollars in oil affected counties
House Dem-NPL Leader Kenton Onstad of Parshall has introduced the Catch Up and Plan initiative which would direct 80 percent of the revenues from the oil production tax to oil producing counties during the 2013-15 biennium.
2013 Street Project gets go-ahead
Bids will soon be let for the second phase of Parshall’s comprehensive street and sewer improvement project.
Oil field water trucks cause home owner headaches
Bulk water sales have been a boon for the City of Parshall. The added income the city has earned selling water for oil field fracking is financing a comprehensive street and sewer renovation for the entire city as well as helping pay some of the costs that will come with the city’s expansion.
Standoff ends in felony charges
A house owned by Connie Azure was nearly demolished, the schools were locked down and 10-15 neighbors on Ninth Street were evacuated for 34 hours last week.
Oil cleanup near Van Hook continues
Cleanup continues on an oil well blowout near Van Hook Dec. 12. About 33,600 gallons of oil and 16,800 gallons of brine or saltwater are being cleaned up, according to Dennis Fewless, director of water quality for the North Dakota Health Department.
Oil mist found on Lake Sakakawea
Oil mist from a well blowout went further than first thought, but weather conditions should prevent contamination of Lake Sakakawea.
PACF issues first ever grants
The Parshall Area Community Foundation has awarded their first ever grants. This year’s recipients are the Parshall 2000 School for Tots and the Parshall Resource Center.
