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Williston volunteer firefighter is to retire
After more than three decades of service fighting fires and keeping people safe, Harold Christopherson has decided now is the time to step down and pass the torch, so to speak.

Sports and Rec show is today
Dozens of vendors and many attendees packed the Raymond Family Community Center this weekend for the 2010 edition of the Sports and Recreation Show.

Williston woman is honored
A Williston resident recently received accolades from the University of Mary in Bismarck.

Mercy behavioral health unit is closed
Williston Herald

Back to work
Williston New Public School District 8 Principal Keith Jacobson nearly died twice.

Williston school district sets goals for school year
There are plans to make the Williston Public School District 1 board packets electronic.

Police investigate stabbing
Police are investigating a reported stabbing that occurred at a Williston residence early this morning.

Park board seats are available
Seats are up on the local park board, as well as the city and rural school boards, for the June 8 primary election.

Builders association offers certified renovator class
Those who work in an industry dealing with lead paint may be subject to a $37,500 fine per day if they don't get proper certification next month.

A look at history
An authentic World War II combat tank rolled into Williston on Wednesday.

Stanley man dies
Area law enforcement found the body of a Stanley man in a pasture near Trenton Wednesday morning.

Area gas prices are on the rise
Area residents likely are noticing that temperatures aren't the only thing on the rise as spring approaches. Gas prices have also been climbing.

Program highlights women’s heart health
The annual Go Red for Women program in Williston kicks off Tuesday.

A lesson in law
First in a series

Commission recommends temporary housing
The Williston Planning and Zoning Commission voted Monday evening to recommend changes to a city ordinance to the city commission that would allow workforce temporary housing within the city limits.

Load limits take effect
Load restrictions went into effect this week for all North Dakota state roadways.

Saying goodbye
The Williams County Sheriff's Office said goodbye to three decades of law enforcement experience on Monday, as Deputy Mark Walsh moves into retirement.

Incumbent says housing, roads are big issues
District 1 Commissioner Martin Hanson looks to continue serving the residents of western Williams County by making sure their needs continue to be met.

Area girl is missing
RICHLAND COUNTY, MONT. -- Officers from the Richland County Sheriff's Office received a report Sunday afternoon of a missing girl.

Concert is planned
InPulse is technically an a cappella group, but its members prefer the term "vocal band."

Williston housing facility plan moves forward
The Williston Planning and Zoning Commission forwarded a recommendation to the City Commission for approval of a 158-bedroom temporary housing facility for Halliburton.

Two are injured in Monday accident
Staff Writer

A community gift
Katie Pizza, Staff Writer

Wolf population rose last year in N Rockies
Providing a fresh, youthful perspective and a desire to serve the community by helping it grow and progress.

Flooding not issue in area
Except for the possibility of minor flooding around the Little Muddy River, Williams County shouldn't have major flooding this spring.

District 8 approves repair bills
The New Public School District 8 Board of Education approved permission to pay part of a bill for repairs to the Stony Creek modular building and voted to go out for bids for building repair projects during its meeting Monday morning.

City Commission approves DOT purchase
The Williston City Commission approved a proposed purchase of right-of-way by the North Dakota Department of Transportation needed before beginning a road project this summer during its meeting Tuesday.

Levy system could be vulnerable to waves
Alta Mayhugh, Staff Writer

Filling area needs
La Lynda Nelson of Medicine Lake, Mont., chose Williston State College for many reasons.

County state’s attorney seeks re-election
Continuing to have the prosecution of area cases flowing in an efficient and productive manner is key to having the State's Attorney's office running as it needs to be.

Agency gets ready to renew mosquito fight
It's warming up outside, and unfortunately that means it's about time for mosquitoes.

The trip of a lifetime
The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver was the setting for one local couple's honeymoon and a vacation for a local family.

Candidate wants to give back to community
The time is right for the opportunity to give back to a community that has given him so much.

County OKs flood assistance
The Williams County Commission approved allowing the county emergency services director to travel to assist in other areas of the state in the event of flooding during its meeting Wednesday morning.

Area bridal event is planned
Preparing for a wedding can be a complex endeavor.

N.D. tax commissioner is to run for re-election
North Dakota Tax Commissioner Cory Fong began his reelection campaign Thursday with stops in West Fargo and Bismarck.

Helping hands
The devastation left behind by Haiti's earthquake has stirred some area residents to action.

New women’s health center opens Monday
The new Great Plains Women's Health Center in Williston is opening Monday.

Building’s assessed value is lowered
The Williston City Commission voted to approve a proposed reduction in the assessed value of a building during its meeting Tuesday.

County commission OKs housing plan
The Williams County Commission voted to approve temporary permission for an area resident to have a small temporary housing facility on property he owns and for another company to place pipeline for transferring water.

Moving forward
Jim Lawson hopes to continue representing the people of Williston as well as helping in the city's efforts to grow by being re-elected to the Williston City Commission.

Commission to draft transparency resolution
The Williston City Commission moved Tuesday evening to begin drafting a resolution outlining what the city does to provide transparency while also studying what it might consider adding to it.

Pipeline ‘onramp’ negotiations continue
Local and state leaders met in Billings last week to urge TransCanada to allow North Dakota and Montana companies access to a proposed pipeline to the Gulf of Mexico, with executives saying they'll consider it.

District looks to raise AYP scores
Williston New Public School District 8 officials are excited to try a new tool that may aid in boosting its AYP status as well as provide another way for district residents to know what's happening in the district.

Rimes is to entertain at Richland County Fair
The Richland County Fair hit the jackpot this year with the landing of county music superstar LeAnn Rimes as its main entertainer Aug. 7.

Sheriff believes he can stand on his record
Nick Smith, Staff Write

Group looks for local entrepreneurs to honor
There are many entrepreneurs in the area, and a group of organizations are looking to honor a few of them this spring.

Recipient chosen
The Williston Basin Skating Club is the recipient of the 2010 Mercy Community Sale.

Break in occurs at intrepretive center
Two break-ins occurred over the weekend, one in Williston and one out in Williams County.

Injury accident reported
Two people were injured early Sunday morning in a two-vehicle accident near New Town.

Plains Reporter

For The Record

Ambulance
6:33 p.m. Sunday Williston Fire Department sent a quick attack team to a local residence for a possible fire. The fire was out upon arrival.

Police
A theft was reported by Nathan Luebbe on Thursday afternoon. Luebbe reported the theft of an iPod Touch from his pants pocket between 4:30 and 5:15 p.m. while playing basketball at the Raymond Family Community Center. The estimated value of the stolen item was $250.

Hospital
Saturday – A girl, 6 pounds, 13 ounces, to Amber and Beau Anderson, Williston.

Hospital
Saturday – Kelli Hall, Williston; and Selmer Helgeland, Williston.

Hospital
Saturday – Joseph Frick, Watford City; Meagan Overby, Williston; Shirley Runion, Williston; and Richard Sheaffer, Watford City.

Business

China trip meeting is planned
The China Trip Sunnyside Breakfast sponsored by the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce has been moved to 7:30 a.m. March 30 at the El Rancho.

Business briefs
Representative wins an award

SOS moves to town
A staffing corporation has made Williston its new home.

Farm & Ranch

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