24 March 2022

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Consider Causes Of Hair Loss, Itching In Cattle

Consider Causes Of Hair Loss, Itching In Cattle


Perhaps the long and cold winter in North Dakota and Montana is coming to an end, but not soon enough for those cows exhibiting itching behavior with missing patches of hair. A number of causes and contributing factors can result in hair loss and itching, according to North Dakota State University Extension veterinarian Gerald Stokka. “In some cases, just dry skin and winter hair causes

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Heidner Celebrates Birthday

Heidner Celebrates Birthday


Pastor Arch and Sandy Woodstock and Les and Helen Toews of the Community Bible Church hosted a birthday party for Thomas Heidner on his 96th birthday Sunday, March 20, after the morning service. During the service, Les Toews gave a tribute to his former Sunday school teacher. He pointed out that Heidner had been a founding charter member of Community Bible Church and his wisdom was still appreciated.

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Grasshopper Workshop Set For March 29 In Sidney

Grasshopper Workshop Set For March 29 In Sidney


After eastern Montana and western North Dakota farmers and ranchers endured the second largest grasshopper outbreak of the last 35 years in 2021, they’re naturally nervous about what may be coming next, particularly given persistent drought in the region. And it appears everyone is rightfully on edge. Annual grasshopper surveys taken last fall by the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection

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Sharon Brock

Sharon Brock


Sharon Lee Brock, 57, died March 8, 2022, in Wolf Point. She was born June 23, 1964, to Pete and Ruth (Hawk) Brock in Wolf Point. She was the second youngest of 10 children. She worked at A& S for a handful of years. Due to health conditions and family needs, she took time off to take care of herself and her family. She later went to work at Town Pump where her smiling face was present for 21 years. She also did home health care for her sister, Mary, and recently took in her grandchildren, Jonathan and Aubrey. Her biggest accomplishment was her son, Jason. She was his biggest fan, attending his sporting events and making sure he succeeded through high school. They spent many hours together listening to music, battling in different games and joking around. She was one of the nicest people with the biggest heart. She worked hard and loved even harder. She took all under her wings that needed extra guidance and was known to keep them in check, never letting them

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