Former Project BEE director sentenced
BISMARCK – The former executive director of Project BEE in Minot has been sentenced to three years probation after pleading guilty to felony theft in embezzling federal funds. Elizabeth Larsen Myers was sentenced to three years of probation, rather than the two years in a plea agreement, in ...
Ward County finalizes 2027 budget
Ward County taxpayers could see a decrease in the county portion of their next property tax bills. Based on no change in assessment, the average home assessed at $225,000 would pay $608 in taxes, down about $15, according to information from the Ward County Auditor’s Office. The Ward County Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 23, to finalize a 2027 budget of $66.13 million, which includes $62.05 million for county operations and $4.08 million for associated organizations – Council on Aging, Garrison Diversion, N.D. State Fair, Soil Conservation, Souris River Joint Board and Water ...
Former EDC director charged with theft
BOTTINEAU – The former director of the Bottineau Economic Development Corp. has been charged with theft in Northeast District Court in connection with more than $600,000 in suspected unauthorized expenditures from the EDC and City of Kramer.. Whitney Lynn Gonitzke, 46, Kramer, is awaiting ...
Surrey considers filling police positions
SURREY – The City of Surrey is moving forward to fill vacancies on its police following the resignations of three officers in August. The city has been accepting applications after deciding to fill two full-time police officer positions. Surrey’s police department is operating with a part-time chief and part-time officer, with backup assistance from the Ward County Sheriff’s Office, but Chief Kevin Howe has indicated his interest in retiring. The Surrey City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 22, with Howe and Capt. Jason Kraft of the Ward County Sheriff’s Department to discuss ...