New Town News - News
Jury duty scam attempted
On the afternoon of July 8, 2014, Mountrail County Sheriff Ken Halvorson was notified by a New Town woman, that she had been contacted by a male individual who called her at home, stating he was Lt. Brian O’Connor with the Mountrail County Court.
Construction slowdown to continue through summer
If you are coming to or going through New Town, be prepared to slow down and expect to wait a while. Construction on both the east side and west end of New Town will slow traffic to a crawl for the rest of the summer.
Lakeside Bank plans to merge with Cornerstone
Lakeside Bank Holding Company, New Town, and Cornerstone Holding Company of Fargo announced a definitive merger agreement, which will take effect in late 2014 or early 2015, subject to regulatory approval. The merged entity will operate under the name Cornerstone Bank.
"Take Back the Community"
The MHA Drug Task Force wants to leave no tool unused in the battle to reduce drug use and crime in New Town, including prayers.
Nash, Niemitalo take seats on City Council
At an organizational meeting Tuesday, Dean Niemitalo and Thomas Nash took their place at New Town’s newest city council members.
Laying down the law
That’s one of the reasons he was attracted to the position of Chief of the New Town Police Department.
MHA Tourism kicks off summer season
The sun was glistening off Lake Sakakawea and bird song filled the air as a good sized crowd gathered to celebrate the beginning of summer at the Earth Lodge Village about six miles west of New Town.
No thank you
Title I is the shorthand term for federal funding, channeled through the state, that is dedicated to proving teaching assistance to low income and disadvantaged children across the county, including the New Town School District.
