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The Protecting Mother Earth (PME) Gathering, held July 28-31 at the Little Shell Antelope Society arbor west of New Town provided opportunities to reconnect with culture, interact with like-minded individuals from all over the country and to have discussions involving environmental justice and sustainable living.
City takes further steps in creating own police force
A New Town police force is a real possibility within the year.
Van Hook welcomes new ‘bait slingers’
Lake Sakakawea can be a tempting mistress. Even from an early age, Justin Ritts has been attracted to the Van Hook Arm of the lake as the North Dakota native used to camp in the area before there was a developed camping site.
Saltie Dog offering new breakfast and lunch services
Robert White would not characterize himself as much of a risk taker but three years ago the New Town native and his wife went all in on a long shot that eventually paid off.
Sheriff talks about cross-deputization
During their regular June meeting, the New Town City Council heard from Bureau of Indian Affairs Officer Dawn White and discussed possible solutions to an increase in traffic violations and other crimes in New Town.
Playground equipment debuts at middle school
Recess will be extended just a little longer for next year’s sixth grade students at New Town Middle School.
Area teens work summer jobs
Jessica Aubol is constantly moving. At any moment of the day, she could be stocking shelves, bagging cart fulls of groceries or scraping gum off of floors.
Kati Mitchell of Robert Lee, Texas, had never put much thought into North Dakota until her husband, Chris, started looking for work on the internet.
Hasby named West Region Legion Vice Commander
Ken Gene Hasby served his country on board a navy ship early in his life but it hasn’t been until recently that the New Town resident has seen the personal effects of war.
Pool closed for summer
Jim Miller is a man with some bad news. As the New Town pool manager, Miller is forced to tell several bright, shiny faces each day that their dreams of a wet and wild summer will not come true.
