Hazen Star News
Hazen’s size knocks down 3 foes
Hazen boys basketball coach Randy Johnson said a bigger and stronger Bison team wore out a shorthanded Center-Stanton team Friday.
Mercer County burn ban in effect
The Mercer County Commission, under advisement by the local fire chiefs, has issued a temporary ban on open burning for all of Mercer County.
Regulations governing a change in commission
With all the talks surrounding a potential switch to a five-person County Commission this year, now is a good time to understand the regulations governing that potential change.
County, city and school officials plan for election year
Election year is upon us, and voters will have several decisions to make on the local level come polling time.
Three being questioned after shooting
By Chris Erickson A shooting occurred in Beulah in an apartment building on 3rd Ave NW Tuesday night. According to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department, a call was received at approximately 7:20 p.m Tuesday night from a residence at 1206 3rd Ave NW in Beulah. One person was injured by gunshot, one person is reported as deceased. The gunshot victim was taken to Sakakawea Medical Center. According to the Sheriff’s Department, at approximately 10:20 p.m. three persons of interest were being detained and questioned. At the time of publication it is believed that two weapons were involved. The investigation is still underway. No names have been released. No charges have been filed at this time. More details will follow in next week’s issue of the Beacon.
Fatal shooting leaves one dead, one injured
One man is dead and another is wounded after being shot Tuesday night in Beulah.
No Harvest Fest this year
In the face of rising costs and dwindling benefits, the Hazen Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to forgo Harvest Fest this year at its Jan. 5 meeting.
Wood Shed projected to re-open in early March
A Beulah man renovating the inside of the Wood Shed restaurant hopes to have it open for business by early March.
Commission: agreement with Annabelle Homes needs more work
The Hazen City Commission agreed that a drafted agreement between the city and Minnesota-based developer Annabelle Homes needed more work at the commission’s regular meeting Monday at Hazen City Hall.
City rallies support for Annabelle at meeting
Nearly 30 residents filled the Hazen City Commission meeting room Jan. 11 at City Hall for a meeting regarding the proposed residential and commercial subdivision in west Hazen.
