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The dance must go on!

‘Nerve-wracking’ weather didn’t stop prom in its tracks

After the threat of a typical North Dakota winter storm in March, prom went on with slight adjustments for the Beulah students to dance the night away. According to Prom Coordinator Jocelyn Simpfenderfer, Midnight Masquerade went over well with 124 student participants attending March 23. “The members of the prom committee worked hard to create a nice experience for everyone,” […]

A number of seats are open this election cycle

Those wishing to run must file by April 8

Between local cities and school boards, along with seats open at the county level, there are many opportunities for people to place their hat in the ring for the 2024 election cycle. However, time is running out to do so as the filing date is April 8. Beulah According to City Auditor Heather Ferebee there are four council positions and […]

City cancels townhall meeting regarding Main Street Project

Mayor clarifies the city cannot hold a meeting without the publication of the assessments list

The city of Beulah canceled the townhall meeting originally scheduled for March 25 as the assessment committee has not yet published their list. “The meeting was never posted because it was not confirmed,” said Beulah City Auditor Heather Ferebee in a statement to the Beulah Beacon on March 26. The Beacon reached out for clarification on why the meeting was […]

Finding healing, sharing hope


It has been a long and challenging road for one mother and son duo to find healing amidst numerous struggles, but now they hope their story can help others break free of their hurts and bad habits also. “I’ve always been a worrier,” Cathy Unterseher, of Hazen, said. “My husband said to me, if I had nothing to worry about, […]

Incredible talent on the ice

‘Play that tune!’

Oliver County hosts many seats up for election cycle

Those wanting to run have until April 8 to file

Between local cities and school boards, along with seats open at the county level, there are many opportunities for people to place their hat in the ring for the 2024 election cycle. However, time is running out to do so as most filing dates are April 8. Center According to city of Center Auditor Tammey Schutt, there are five seats […]

Coyote Creek Fencing awarded apartment demolition bid

City attorney placed condemnation tax lien on the property

A bid of just under $11,000 was awarded to Coyote Creek Fencing to demolish an apartment building within the city of Beulah. According to Ward 4 Councilmember Gary Miller at the March 4 city of Beulah Council meeting, the planning and zoning board recommended the bid by Coyote Creek Fencing in the amount of $10,890 as it was the lowest […]

Hazen wrestlers show their skills at State meet


Even at the highest levels of varsity competition, two middle school students from Hazen demonstrated their wrestling prowess and showed they could hold the mat against opponents around the state. Josh Ternes, an 8th grader, and Brennli Wilkens, a 7th grader, not only qualified but placed at their respective Boys and Girls Wrestling State Meets in February. Both Ternes and […]

Learning the ropes, knowing the changes


When it comes to the use of certain pesticides, there is a mandate that requires producers to undergo routine training to ensure the chemical is used and applied properly. On March 12, producers from throughout Mercer County gathered at the Hazen City Hall for a class and training related to these “Restricted Use Pesticides”. Designated as such by the Environmental […]


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