Farmer’s Union Oil Company in Beach held its 96th annual meeting on March 9 in the Community Center, sharing how the company performed financially in the last year, comparing to how they performed …
The principal of Lincoln Elementary, Lynn Swanson, was placed on administrative leave on Jan. 6. The open investigation report conducted by the North Dakota School Boards Association on Feb. 20 …
Located in the mini-mall in Beach, The Local is a skin spa and retail space where customers and clients can come in, receive care and walk out feeling better than before. Owned by Tiffany Hardy, the …
The Beach City Council met on the evening of March 16, discussing various city construction repairs, including the vent cap on the water tower and possible solutions for repairing muddy alleyways …
The Sentinel Butte City Council met March 16 at Sentinel Butte City Hall. Mayor Jason Lee was absent, so Council President Denise Dietz chaired the meeting. The meeting was called to order and the …
Located 30 miles north of Beach, Gasho Ranch debuted their online beef store in December 2025, where they will sell their premium, farm-fresh meats to local community members and customers. The …
High winds and scattered rain showers ripped through Golden Valley County March 11. The National Weather Service reported wind gusts of 71 miles per hour in the Beach area. Power outages were …
The Beach School Board met on the evening of March 11, in the company of nearly 30 community members who attended the meeting. In the beginning of the meeting, President Robert Sperry read the …
The Golden Valley County Commissioner’s monthly meeting was held May 12 at the courthouse. In addition to the commissioner’s meeting, the Golden Valley County Park Board held its annual meeting …
The 2026 Region 4B Boys Basketball tournament held at Killdeer High School wrapped up on March 12, with the Central McLean Cougars as the champions, Wilton-Wing Miners in second place and the Bowman …
Southwest Water Authority (SWA) welcomed families and community members to West River Community Center in Dickinson on March 7 for a free open swim event held as part of the Make A Splash Water …
The third grade classroom at Lincoln Elementary had a few visitors the week of Feb. 22 for parent career days. Their teacher, Deb Dietz thought the students would like to learn more about the jobs …
The Lone Tree District School Board held its monthly meeting March 11 at the Golva School. Board member Brad Maus was absent for this meeting. The first order of business was to approve the agenda …
It’s almost that time again. Spirit of the West (SOTW) 2026 planning has begun! This year’s theme is “The Bucs are Back in Town.” Watch future issues of the paper for a full schedule of …
A coterie of tea enthusiasts gathered at the Beach Community Center on March 8 to enjoy a Sunday afternoon of tea and cookies. Wearing elegant dresses, many of the young tea drinkers took pictures …
Units from Beach Central Rural Fire Department responded to a stubble field fire on the afternoon of March 2. The blaze was located six miles north and two miles west of Golva, west of the Steve Zook …
The Beach City Council held its first regular meeting of the month on March 2, discussing upcoming city events, important election information and the county fair. City Auditor Kim Gaugler informed …
Residents of Golden Valley County who are interested in serving a position within local government have until 4 p.m. on Monday, April 6 to submit paperwork for their information to be placed on the …
History of Local Newspapers The first printed newspaper in what is now Golden Valley County was the Billings County Republican, published by Editor Walter A. Shear in Sentinel Butte. The first issue …
Pickleball is a sport that has grown in popularity over the last few years. Somewhat similar to tennis it was promoted as an alternative pastime for the ‘’older”generation. Now, as its …
