Plant safety: Officials say ammonia plant won’t put area in any big danger of spills, other risks
The proposed $1.2 billion Spiritwood Nitrogen Project by CHS Inc. — expected to be completed by the second half of 2016 — would be one of the largest projects in state history, as referenced by the recent announcement of the proposed fertilizer plant by Gov. Jack Dalrymple and CHS officials.The Jamestown Sun, 09/25/2012
Plant will produce high amounts of ammonia
Last week’s announcement of a proposed $1.2 billion fertilizer manufacturing plant in Spiritwood, N.D., begs the question of how exactly the plant will operate once construction is expected to be completed in 2016.The Jamestown Sun, 09/22/2012
DAV raising money with flower sales
Dating back to the years right after World War I, a blue flower has been a symbol used for more than 90 years to honor the memory of those who have been injured and disabled in the line of military duty. From 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, forget-me-nots will be sold at six locations in Jamestown by the Jamestown Chapter of Disabled American Veterans.The Jamestown Sun, 09/20/2012
Peggy Lee’s daughter visits artist’s former home
It was an emotional trip back in time Wednesday for Nicki Lee Foster, daughter of famous jazz artist Peggy Lee. Foster, 68, traveled nearly 1,100 miles from Twin Falls, Idaho, along with her son David to get her first look at the Midland Continental Railroad Depot Transportation Museum in Wimbledon. The depot was home to Foster’s mother from 1934 to 1937 prior to the Jamestown-born artist launching a more than 60-year career as a singer, songwriter and actress.The Jamestown Sun, 09/20/2012
Toso to retire: JPS superintendent to finish duties June 1
After spending the last 37 years in education as a teacher, administrator and superintendent, Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Bob Toso will retire at the conclusion of the 2012-2013 school year.The Jamestown Sun, 09/18/2012
Four decades of care: Bossingham retires from day care after 42 years
For the last 42 years, all Ruth Bossingham has known is taking care of children — whether it’s her own or the 432 others that have come through her home day care service in Jamestown since 1970.The Jamestown Sun, 09/17/2012
State, county rank high on numbers of insured
Stutsman County has the fourth highest percentage of under-65 residents with health insurance in all of North Dakota, according to a report released by the U.S. Census Bureau.The Jamestown Sun, 09/15/2012
Street, police departments rescue kitten from sewer
A nearly hour-and-a-half rescue mission by the Jamestown Police and Street Departments successfully brought about the rescue of a wild kitten on Thursday.The Jamestown Sun, 09/14/2012
Soldier returns home: Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Schuchard returns from Kosovo and retires
After serving 34 years in the North Dakota Army National Guard, Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Schuchard returned home to Jamestown from a deployment on Thursday — his last day of military service.The Jamestown Sun, 09/14/2012
Company plans $1.2 billion project to make fertilizer at Spiritwood site
Plans for a $1.2 billion fertilizer manufacturing plant at the Spiritwood Energy Park Association industrial park in Spiritwood, N.D., were announced by Gov. Jack Dalrymple and leaders of the nation’s largest farmer-owned cooperative on Wednesday.The Jamestown Sun, 09/13/2012
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