Last week was a tough one for track and field. The Buccaneer junior high track team was set to compete in Bowman on April 14 and Hazen on April 17, but both meets were canceled. Their next two …

When most people think of school staff members, teachers, principals and secretaries might come to mind. But there’s another profession within the school system that works just as hard and is …

Audre’ Marie Bar thel, age 96 of Wibaux, MT passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. A Vigil service was held at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025 at St. …

The Golva City Coun cil met April 9th at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Guests in attendance included Jan Kuchera, Scott Trot ter, Lea Massado and Milton Booth. Scott Trotter ap peared before the council to …

Everyone knows New York City is the largest, most densely populated city in the entire US, with 8.4 million people all in just New York City. Close-Up students from Beach recently traveled to New …

The Beach City Coun cil met April 7th at 7. p.m. at City Hall. Coun cilman John Stonehock er attended the meeting via phone. The agenda was approved with several additions. The minutes were reviewed …

The North Dakota High School Rodeo Asso ciation (NDHSRA) has the schedule out and is ready to gear up for the season. According to their web page, “NDHSRA is an in dependent student athlet ic …

In every school, they lend their aid With patience, they guide each day. Their gentle touch, a bond is made A helping hand, they light the way. Through every task, they stand beside With every child, …

A Graveside Service for Virginia Wetzel, 90, of Wibaux, MT will be held at 11 a.m. CST on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the Glen Ullin Cemetery in Glen Ullin, ND. Virginia passed away peacefully on …

On Saturday, April 5, 2025, Rosemary Emma Hodges joined her Lord and Savior for eternity. Rosemary was born to Robert and Irene Jones on June 28, 1941 in Beach, ND, where she lived until leaving for …

Theodore (Ted) Roy Zinda, age 71, went to his heavenly home on March 30, 2025 in Sun City, AZ. He suffered a massive heart attack while taking a walk with his wife, Jean. Ted was born Sep tember 9, …

Janet Mary Bacon, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 21, 2025, at the age of 92. She was sur rounded by loved ones at Sun City Banner Del Webb Hospital in Sun City, AZ. …

“Close Up” yet far away is what the students at Beach High School (BHS) were the end of March. Students of BHS traveled to Washington D.C. and New York City for one week. Mr. Eric …

The Golden Valley County Commissioners met on Tuesday April Ist at 9 A.M. at the court house. All members were present as were County Auditor Tamra Sperry and State’s At torney Christina Wenko. …

Members of the Beach High School Future Business Lead ers of America (FBLA) chapter attended the 58th annual North Da kota FBLA State Leader ship Conference March 30 - April 1, 2025. Over 60 FBLA …

Three teams com prised of 14 members from the Golden Valley County FFA Chapter in Beach competed at the 2025 ND State Winter CDE Contest in Minot on March 24th. Information from the ND FFA …

If you are looking for a story of struggle and triumph in the real world, look no further than With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Ace vedo. If you’ve ever read any of Acevedo’s work, …

On March 26th representatives Andrea Bowman and Brooklyn Englehardt from the Roosevelt Custer Region al Council came to Beach to gather input from area citizens and busi ness owners on tourism in the …

Diane Marilyn (Dunn) Watembach, age 82, of Wibaux, MT passed on Tues day, March 25, 2025, at Glendive Medical Center. Visitation was held from 4 to 6 p.m. at Silha Funeral Home in Wibaux on Thursday, …

Editor’s Note: This feature highlights the 75 year history of Home On The Range (HOTR) near Sentinel Butte, ND with information and pictures provided by the staff at HOTR. By Jolene Obrigewitch …