Hazen Star News
Hazen Star sold to NorDak Publishing
In the midst of change, one thing remains constant: a focus on community. Last Thursday, The Hazen Star, The Beacon and The Center Republican were sold to NorDak Publishing. The sale also includes the Dollar Saver shopper.
Hazen kids smash record
Hazen Elementary School students demonstrated their incredible passion and dedication to helping a worthy cause. Over the course of about a month, students from all grade levels at the elementary school raised over $17,000 for the American Heart Association through their participation in the Kids Heart Challenge program.
Girls softball team preps for first game
It didn’t look like Hazen girls would have the opportunity to compete in softball a month and half ago.
Skaters take their skills to the ice again
At about this time, one year ago, skaters and their coaches and families watched the news with anticipation, trepidation and finally heartbreak. It was in March 2020 that the full outbreak of COVID-19 led to the cancellation of school and many events
Backwards fun with upcoming shows
Fifteen Hazen High School students are coming together to bring a lot of fun and laughs to the community this week. But you might have to look upside down and back-to-front to figure it out.
A taste for community spirit
On March 29, Hazen residents can come out and interact with each other and local businesses during one of the most fun events of the year.
Hazen students bring success and fun together
By bringing their different skills together in a fun way, six Hazen High School students shot to the top at a recent competition.
Tigirlily and Unity: Hazen Success Stories
Sisters Kendra and Krista Slaubaugh have made it big on the county music scene in Nashville, recently charting #1 on iTunes with their hit “Somebody Does”. Alex Valley and Blaze Sommer are also finding new success there, with their health and wellness brand UNITY and its unique products. But, before these successes, all four were friends and students together in Hazen. Pictured here from those old glory days: Kendra Slaubaugh, Alex Valley, Krista Slaubaugh and Blaze Sommer.
Timeline for wind ordinance questioned
It appears that the new county ordinance governing wind energy development in Mercer County nears its long-anticipated conclusion. But before the process of public hearing and county commission approval or rejection, there are a couple remaining issues to address.
Alumni plan to gather again this year
After the unfortunate cancellation of the 2020 Hazen All School Reunion, plans are underway to bring a new opportunity for alumni to gather this coming summer.
