Hazen Star News

Answering a call, filling the need
Teachers have their hands full this year preparing lesson plans and organizing classrooms, with social distancing, mask concerns and online learners.
Possibilities for Stanton buildings
For several months, the issue of doing an asbestos survey for two Stanton properties owned by the county has been a looming issue for the county commission to address.

Meet Miss North Dakota International for 2021
Megan Koehler is now Miss North Dakota International. She was officially crowned on Jan. 10. She competed as Miss Beulah International as the pageant took place in Fargo.
Cenex prepares for 2021 renovations
As spring draws nearer, so do plans for Hazen Cenex to spruce up its looks and services going forward.

Dance team seeks opportunities to shine
Like many other facets of school life, Hazen Highlights has found itself struggling to adjust to the “new normal” imposed by COVID-19 and the resulting restrictions.
Commission debates approach to CARES Act funds
As 2020 wraps up, so does the payments the county received that year through the CARES Act, which is designed to help offset some of the costs facing counties with the ongoing pandemic.

Zoning board approves landfill expansion for Basin Electric
With about four years remaining for their existing landfill’s capacity, Basin Electric Power Cooperative is looking to expand the Antelope Valley Station special waste landfill.
Setback concerns are raised as wind ordinance debated
After a two month hiatus, the Mercer County Planning and Zoning Board resumed meeting with new board members to rehash some familiar topics.

Top 12 stories from an unforgettable year
At the end of 2019, a new industry possibility exploded onto the scene in Mercer County.
School leaders train to rapid screen
When it comes to figuring out a person’s status related to COVID-19, the process can be lengthy.