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Board approves wage increase

The Rugby Public School board approved an increase for wages of ancillary staff atThe Rugby Public School board approved an increase in wages of ancillary staff at the regular meeting on Tuesday. Superintendent Mike McNeff said an increase was proposed following a review of wages offered by ...

Northeast District Court Dispositions

Pierce County Aug.6-Aug. 13 Martinus Dave Hein, 18, Rolette, driving under the influence of intoxicating liquors (Class B misdemeanor), 30 days in the Heart of America Correctional and Treatment Center, 30 days suspended, 18 months of unsupervised probation, random testing, 40 hours of ...

Tuchschers make $100,000 donation

Two charitable funds dedicated to keeping local health care viable received donations of $50,000 each from members of a family with strong roots in Pierce County. Good Samaritan Health Services Foundation, a fundraising arm for Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby and the Rugby-Area ...

Rugby Panthers girls’ golf anxious

Although this year’s Rugby Panthers girls’ golf team has fewer and younger golfers. Coach Angie Zietz has high hopes for the season, which began Thursday, Aug. 10 in Velva. “We had two seniors graduate last year,” said Zietz. This year’s Panthers squad has six golfers: junior ...

Council hears law enforcement, roadwork reports

The Rugby City Council held its bimonthly meeting Monday, July 17 at the Rugby Armory. During the meeting, Rugby Police Chief Scott Bommersbach reported officers responded to 87 total calls. Calls included eight for medical assistance and five for traffic collisions. Officers made five ...

4-H Achievement Days highlight Pierce County Fair

Rugby 4-H members received rewards for work done on projects at Achievement Days 2023, held at the Pierce County Fairgrounds July 6-8. The three-day event began with static exhibits displayed in the fairgrounds’ community building Thursday, July 6. Entries ranged from home baked goodies to ...

Pierce County 4-H, Fairgrounds prepare for busy weekend

The Pierce County Fairgrounds saw a flurry of activity Wednesday, July 5 as workers prepared rides, food booths and barns for the opening of the Pierce County Fair and 4-H Achievement Days. The fair opened on Thursday, July 6 and ends on Sunday, July 9. Inside the community building, NDSU ...

‘Young’ Rugby Panthers boys’ golf team heads to state

Six state qualifiers for the Rugby Panthers Boys’ Golf team traveled to Wahpeton’s Bois de Sioux Golf Course June 5 for the state class B tournament held June 6 and 7. Coach Mike Santjer said the six on Rugby’s state team represented the top golfers among 35 on the team this year. ...

Norma Lavik

Oct. 25, 1925-June 1, 2023 Rugby Norma Genevieve Lavik, the daughter of George and Virginia (Hammond) Fahrnkopf was born on October 25, 1925, in Willow City, North Dakota. She died at the age of 97 years on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Trinity Hospital in Minot, North Dakota. Norma was ...