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  • Sex Offender Community Forum

    Aug 7, 2013

    The McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office, the Watford City Police Department, and the United States Marshals Service are sponsoring a community forum to discuss sex offender registration in McKenzie County. Law enforcement representatives will discuss state and federal sex offender registration laws, how Tier levels are assigned to registered offenders, how registered offenders are monitored and when non-compliant offenders can be prosecuted. An open forum for discussion will follow the presentations. This event will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2...

  • Babysitter Training Course to Be Held

    Marcia Hellandsaas|Aug 7, 2013

    Youth ages 11 to 15 who are interested in babysitting are encouraged to attend the American Red Cross Babysitter’s Course scheduled from 9 am to 4 pm CT on Monday, August 19 at the Courthouse Meeting Room in Watford City. Cost to attend is $35 per person, which includes the Babysitter’s Training Handbook, food for breaks and official recognition as a certified babysitter. For those interested in attending, pre-registration is requested by Thursday, August 15 – please contact the McKenzie Count...

  • Threatening Cereal Beetle Found In Region

    Warren Froelich|Aug 7, 2013

    Dr. Jan Knodel, NDSU Extension Entomologist, recently reported finding a relatively uncommon insect, cereal leaf beetle, feeding on barley and winter wheat in three new countries of North Dakota. These insects were found at the North Dakota Research Extension Center at Minot, in Burke County near Flaxton, and in Renville County near Mohall. Adults and larvae both feed on the leaves of cereal crops with the larvae being responsible for a majority of the damage which looks like elongated windowpan...

  • Threatening Cereal Beetle Found In Region

    Warren Froelich|Jul 31, 2013

    Dr. Jan Knodel, NDSU Extension Entomologist, recently reported finding a relatively uncommon insect, cereal leaf beetle, feeding on barley and winter wheat in three new counties of North Dakota. These insects were found at the North Dakota Research Extension Center at Minot, in Burke County near Flaxton, and in Renville County near Mohall. Adults and larvae both feed on the leaves of cereal crops with the larvae being responsible for a majority of the damage which looks like elongated...

  • Blaine Otto, 39, Sidney, MT

    Jul 24, 2013

    Mass of the Christian Burial for Blaine Otto, 39, of Sidney MT were at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Sidney. Wake services were at 7 p.m., Monday, July 22, 2013, at Fulkerson Memorial Chapel in Sidney. Cremation followed services under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Blaine died on Thursday, July 18, 2013 while working in McKenzie County, ND....

  • 4-H Events Kick Off Tuesday, July 30th at the Richland County Fair

    Tie Shank|Jul 24, 2013

    Have you ever wondered what 4-H stands for? The name represents four personal development areas of focus: head, heart, hands, and health. Through hands on experience and by practicing the 4-H slogan, “Learning by doing,” 4-Hers learn skills that’ll remain with them throughout their lives: decision making skills, leadership skills, interpersonal relationships, community concern and responsibility. For most 4-H families the annual county fair is the highlight of the summer. It’s the opportu...

  • Public Notification Of A Sex Offender Residing In McKenzie County

    Jul 17, 2013

    Johnny R. Gurule resides at Bakken Base Camp, 14048 Hwy 85, Alexander, ND. Sexual Assault, Convicted: 2001. NM-Registered, NM-Non Expiring ND-Status: Registered, ND-Risk Level: Undetermined For additional information concerning this and any other registered sex offender in North Dakota, go to North Dakota Sex Offender Web Site, http:www.sex offender.nd.gov/or, call the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Department for information regarding those sex offenders within McKenzie County. Community n...

  • McKenzie County Fair This Weekend

    Jul 10, 2013

    The McKenzie County Fair will take place at the fairgrounds east of Watford City July 11-13. This year’s theme is “Wild, Wild West.” General admission is a $5 button good for all three days. Some of the entertainment highlights include a rodeo, carnival, Curly the Clown and Funtastic Kid Zone, 4-H youth activities, the Olaf Leiseth Jr. Memorial Draft Horse Competition, demolition derby, KIDDYUP Goat roping and youth lil’ buckaroo rodeos. Funtime Carnival Company of Payette, Idaho will be supplying attractions ranging from kiddie rides to whiz...

  • Earl Reidle, 77, Fairview, MT

    Jul 10, 2013

    Funeral services for Earl Reidle, 77, of Fairview, MT were at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at Zion Lutheran Church in Fairview with Pastor Roberta Pierce officiating. Interment was held in the Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Earl was born east of Fairview in McKenzie County, ND on November 8, 1935, the son of John and Louise (Brunkhardt) Reidle. He...

  • Enter McKenzie County Fair Open Class Show

    Marcia Hellandsaas|Jul 10, 2013

    Entry of Open Class exhibits in the McKenzie County Fair is from 11 am to 2 pm and from 6 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday, July 10 and from 8 am to 11:30 am on Thursday, July 11 in the 4-H Building on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds, east of Watford City. Judging takes place from 1 pm to 4 pm on Thursday, July 11. Exhibit books are available at several businesses in Watford City. Top exhibit in each class can receive $10 and monetary awards will be assigned to all exhibits receiving ribbons as follows:...

  • Little Buckaroos Needed to Enter Lil' Buckaroo Rodeo

    Marcia Hellandsaas|Jul 10, 2013

    Attention Little Buckaroos ages three to five years old! You are needed in the Lil’ Buckaroo Rodeo! This year’s event will start at 3 pm on Saturday, July 13 in the Livestock Show Ring on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. This rodeo will feature: Stick Horse Barrel Racing – Child rides his/her stick horse in a cloverleaf pattern around barrels. Steer Roping – Child learns to rope a dummy steer. Goat Tail Untying –Child will remove a sucker tied to the tail of a goat. The Little Buckaroos...

  • It's the "Wild, Wild West" at the McKenzie County Fair July 11-13

    Jul 3, 2013

    Cotton candy. Hot dogs. Folks tempting you to step right up and win a prize. Youth chaotically running with tickets in hand from one ride to the next. Shrills, screams and genuine laughter. Must be fair time! For McKenzie County Fair Board members and volunteers, its crunch time as they are busily preparing for the annual fair taking place at the fairgrounds east of Watford City July 11-13. This year’s theme is “Wild, Wild West.” General admission is a $5 button good for all three days. Some of the entertainment highlights include a rodeo, carn...

  • Children Invited To Participate in Lil' Buckeroo Rodeo

    Marcia Hellandsaas|Jul 3, 2013

    Do you have a little cowgirl or cowboy in your home? If so, and they are ages three to five, you will want to enroll them in the Lil’ Buckeroo Rodeo taking place at 3 pm on Saturday, July 13 at the Livestock Show Ring on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Pre-registrations are requested at the McKenzie County Extension office by calling 444-3451 or e-mail marcia.hellandsaas @ndsu.edu. The rodeo will feature three events: Stick Horse Barrel Racing - Child rides his/her stick horse in a c...

  • Public Hearing To Be Held On July 9, To Discuss Proposed US Hwy 85 & ND Hwy 23 Bypass Routes Around Watford City

    Travis Wieber|Jul 3, 2013

    A public hearing will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CDT on July 9, 2013, at the Civic Center gym located at 213 2nd Street NE Watford City, ND 58854. The Public Meeting will utilize an open house format starting at 5:30 p.m. with a formal presentation at 6:00 p.m. and open microphone question and answer period from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The purpose of the public hearing is to discuss potential improvements and impacts associated with construction of the proposed bypass route connecting US Highway 85 and ND Highway 23 south of Watford...

  • Enter McKenzie County Fair Open Class Show

    Marcia Hellandsaas|Jul 3, 2013

    You are invited to display exhibits in the Open Class Show held during the McKenzie County Fair, July 11 to 13 at the 4-H Building on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Top exhibit in each class can receive $10 and monetary awards will be assigned to all exhibits receiving ribbons as follows: Grand - $3, Purple Ribbon - $2.50, Blue Ribbons - $2, Red Ribbon - $1.50 and White Ribbon - $1. Entries can be brought to the McKenzie County Extension Office if you cannot bring them to the Homemaker...

  • Public Notification Of A Sex Offender Residing In McKenzie County

    Jul 3, 2013

    Brian K. Danner resides at 2701 136th Ave NW., Arnegard, ND. Sex Battery of a Minor Age 16/17. Convicted: Dec/2004. ID-Registered, ID-Non Expiring. ND-Status: Registered, ND-Risk Level: Undetermined....

  • Enter McKenzie County Fair Open Class Show

    Marcia Hellandsaas|Jul 3, 2013

    You are invited to display exhibits in the Open Class Show held during the McKenzie County Fair, July 11-13 in the 4-H Building on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Top exhibit in each class can receive $10 and monetary awards will be assigned to all exhibits receiving ribbons as follows: Grand, $3; Purple Ribbon, $2.50; Blue Ribbon, $2; Red Ribbon, $1.50 and White Ribbon, $1. Entries can be brought to the McKenzie County Extension Office if you cannot bring them to the Homemaker Building during...

  • It's the "Wild, Wild West" at the McKenzie County Fair July 11-13

    Jul 3, 2013

    Cotton candy. Hot dogs. Folks tempting you to step right up and win a prize. Youth chaotically running with tickets in hand from one ride to the next. Shrills, screams and genuine laughter. Must be fair time! For McKenzie County Fair Board members and volunteers, its crunch time as they are busily preparing for the annual fair taking place at the fairgrounds east of Watford City July 11-13. This year’s theme is “Wild, Wild West.” General admission is a $5 button good for all three days. Some of the entertainment highlights include a rodeo, carn...

  • Enter McKenzie County Fair Open Class Show

    Marcia Hellandsaas|Jun 26, 2013

    You are invited to display exhibits in the Open Class Show held during the McKenzie County Fair, July 11-13 in the 4-H Building on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Top exhibit in each class can receive $10 and monetary awards will be assigned to all exhibits receiving ribbons as follows: Grand, $3; Purple Ribbon, $2.50; Blue Ribbon, $2; Red Ribbon, $1.50 and White Ribbon, $1. Entries can be brought to the McKenzie County Extension Office if you cannot bring them to the Homemaker Building during...

  • Nicholas "Nick" Jones, 64, Sidney, MT

    Jun 26, 2013

    Funeral service for Nicholas “Nick” Jones, 64, of Sidney is at 10 a.m., Friday, June 28, 2013 at Pella Lutheran Church with Pastor George Karres officiating. Cremation will follow services under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Nick died on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at his cabin in Skunk Bay, McKenzie County, ND....

  • Public Notification Of Sex Offenders Residing In McKenzie County

    Jun 26, 2013

    John E. Deragon resides at 1112 11th Ave SE, Watford City, ND. Sex Abuse/Sexual Contact With Person Less Than 14 Years Old. Convicted: Sept/2001. NY-Registered, NY-Lifetime. ND-Status: Registered, ND-Risk Level: Undetermined. Matthew C. Stephen resides at14376 42nd St NW, Watford City, ND. Criminal Sexual Conduct. Convicted:Feb/1996. MN-Registered, MN-Non Expiring. ND-Status: Registered, ND-Risk Level: Undetermined. Chris H. Acha resides at 125 East Highland Acres, Watford City, ND. Sex...

  • Violations Surge During Paddlefish Season

    Jun 19, 2013

    North Dakota game wardens issued a record number of citations during the recent paddlefish snagging season. From opening day May 1until the season closed May 19, wardens cited more than 170 individuals as part of an annual saturation effort in Williams and McKenzie counties. Last year the citation total for a similar timeframe was 82. Robert Timian, enforcement chief for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, said the agency has for many years brought in wardens from other areas of the state to help during the paddlefish snagging season....

  • Public Notification Of Sex Offenders Residing In McKenzie County

    May 22, 2013

    Samuel G. George resides at 409 4th St NW, Watford City, ND. Indecent Liberties W/Child, Lewd Fondling or Touching. Convicted: July/2005. KS-Registered, KS-Non Expiring. ND-Status: Registered, ND-Risk Level: Undetermined. Jamie L. Demeritt AKA James Demeritt resides at 15555 36th St NW., Cartwright, ND. Sexual Assault , Convicted: September/2003. ND-Status: Registered, ND-Risk Level: Low....

  • McKenzie County To Take Part in Vision West ND Planning Session

    Andrea Boe|May 15, 2013

    McKenzie County leaders and residents will get a chance to take part in strategic planning sessions as part of the Vision West ND project on May 20-21. The Vision West ND project, which covers the nineteen oil and gas producing counties in western North Dakota, officially kicked off its first Planning Session in Watford City in February 2012 and made its rounds to approximately 20 other communities and counties to conduct similar planning sessions. The McKenzie County Planning Session will take place within a two-day time period. A steering...

  • McKenzie Co. Town Hall May 20

    May 15, 2013

    McKenzie County is holding a Town Hall Public Meeting, May 20, 7 p.m. (CDT) at the McKenzie County Courthouse Meeting Room, 201 5th St. N.W., Watford City, to review and discuss local strategies for economic and community development. This public meeting is part of a larger Planning Session itinerary for the Vision West ND (regional project) in which a local steering committee of community and community leaders will: Identify the most viable strategies; seek broad input on desired projects and initiatives; identify existing and desired...

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