Hazen Star News
Concerned county citizens organize for petition drive
In Dr. Seuss’ book “The Lorax,” a boy learns that “unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing’s going to get better. It’s not.”
New tree disposal site is open
The city’s new tree disposal site is open and ready for business.
Resident shares Annabelle concerns
A Hazen resident expressed a few concerns regarding Minnesota-based developer Annabelle Homes at the Hazen City Commission’s regular meeting Feb. 21. Judy Brunmeier, Hazen, approached the commission with information she received from a member of the Kenmare Planning and Zoning Commission. According to Brunmeier, Annabelle Homes requested the city of Kenmare complete their zoning ordinance amendments by June 2011 to enable the start of construction on dozens of single-family homes and town houses, a bank, convenience store, office space and a new baseball field in July 2011. As of Feb. 18, 2012, construction had yet to begin.
Committee gives grievant 2 more weeks
The Mercer County Policy Committee has given a former county employee until March 7 to request another hearing on a grievance filed against the Mercer County Highway Department.
Firefighters douse 2 fires near Stanton
Area fire departments were called out to two separate grass fires Monday afternoon near Stanton.
Mercer County burn ban lifted
Due to the recent snowfall in our area, the countywide burn ban has been lifted.
The importance of taking care of yourself
There are people in our community who selflessly give nearly their entire emotional and physical self to care for a family member or friend in need.
Who's out there?
National media reports remind us daily that west-central North Dakota is changing.
$1 million bond set for 2 shooting suspects
Bonds were set at $1 million each for the two men arrested in connection with shootings Jan. 31 in Beulah.
County burn ban in effect
With wisps of smoke still floating from charred prairie the afternoon of Feb. 2, Hazen Fire Chief Dan Wettstein had seen enough.
