Farm Safety Reminders
Recent weather trends across the Red River Valley have caused delays in agriculture. These delays can cause farmers across the region to rush and become more reckless which can lead to a farm accident or tragedy. Dawn Chisholm of If Only LLC reminds farmers across the region to slow down and take precaution when on…
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Ada Police Department to discuss potential Body Camera ordinance
During his Kaleidoscope appearance on Thursday, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager said the Ada Police Department along with the City of Ada may start discussions on a potential Body Camera Ordinance. Hager says the Ada Police Department is also excited to welcome a new Reserve Officer as well. For the full conversation with Steve Hager…
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Dekko Center seeking donations
The City of Ada is seeking donations in order to meet a fundraising requirement through the Dekko Foundation for the Dekko Community Center renovation project. Dekko Center manager Brianna Eggen tells us more. Engen says they will also be planning different kinds of fundraisers to help meet their fundraising goal, and she also encourages people…
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Thousands expected to attend World of Outlaws at Norman County Raceway
The Norman County Raceway is hard at work in what might be the biggest week in its 100 plus year history. The World of Outlaw Late Models are set to take center stage on Saturday, and Norman County Raceway owner Jake Bitker says many hours have been spent to get the “greatest show on dirt”…
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More vacation theft prevention tips
With it being summer vacation season for people across the region, R & J News alongside Twin Valley Police Chief Jason Douville is sharing things you can do to lower your chances of being a victim of theft while you’re away. Chief Douville says one of the biggest things a person can do is to…
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Department of Veterans Affairs expands PACT Act Coverage
The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced that they will be adding three more diseases to their coverage through the PACT Act, which is a law that provides health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to toxic substances. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more. Rosenberger says the PACT Act just hit…
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Wet weather affecting small grains
Months after having potential concerns over drought conditions, farmers across the Red River Valley are seeing some issues in the small grains after the consistent rainfall and mild temps over the last couple weeks. BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Deibert highlights some concerns farmers are seeing across their region in their small grains like wheat…
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Community members in Jamaica for Mission Trip this week
Members of the Ada and the surrounding communities are in Jamaica this week for the St Joseph’s Catholic Church Jamaica Mission Trip. Ada resident and St Joseph’s Church Administrator Terry Steen tells us more about the trip which will see the building of a house for a family in need. Steen also highlighted members of…
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