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Well fire sends cloud over prairie
Tuesday morning was a busy one for Tom DeGroot. The new chief of the New Town Volunteer Fire Department got to put out his first oil well fire.
New Town Police on patrol
It’s been a long journey since the New Town City Council decided it needed to restore the New Town Police Department more than a year ago. But as of January 1, the city now has its very own law enforcement pounding a beat.
Work in progress
The New Town High School just completed its first quarter under an innovative school calendar meant to boost students’ academic performance.
Legislation could target Sakakawea area schools
Officials of the New Town Public Schools and other area school districts will be keeping a close eye on the North Dakota Legislature as it begins its deliberations this week.
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.
Standoff after home invasion
OnWednesday, Dec. 19, law enforcement agents from several departments were surrounding a north New Town home where a heavily armed man was holed up after breaking into the house sometime after midnight that morning.
Oil mist found on Lake Sakakawea
Oil mist from a well blowout went further than first thought, weather conditions should prevent contamination of Lake Sakakawea.
Well blowout near Van Hook
An oil well just east of Van Hook blew out Tuesday evening. Officials and safety teams from Slawson Exploration were on the scene Wednesday morning and said they would attempt to close off the well later that day.
Hall seeks answers about mother’s
WANTED: Information on a truck involved in an accident east of Parshall.
