Future plans for Mitchell Avenue



During the past two years, the City of Steele has been working with Kidder County and Wold Engineering to make upgrades on Mitchell Avenue. Numerous meetings have been held and the plan is now in place. Starting this summer (2018), the City of Steele will replace the main water line and all shutoffs on Mitchell Avenue. Pavement on the west […]

Galbreath receives certification



After two years of online classes through the North Dakota State College of Science at Wahpeton (the only Pharm Tech program offered in North Dakota), Tana Galbreath of Steele recently earned her title of Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). When Tana applied for a job at Steele Drug in October of 2015, she knew that getting her Pharm Tech certification was […]

BEK Broadcasting Network invests in Dakota Pro Football, LLC.



BEK Broadcasting Network, North Dakota’s leader in live and local sports broadcasting, is pleased to announce their investment and partnership in Dakota Pro Football, LLC., owner of the Bismarck Bucks. BEK Broadcasting Network’s expansive involvement furthers the Bismarck Bucks franchise and secures statewide broadcast rights to all games, along with providing expert assistance in advertising and the high-level development of […]

Off the Bookshelf

A MOTHER’S GIFT

Holly Faye Lovell is a fourteen year-old girl growing up in the tiny little town of Biscay, Mississippi. She lives with her single mom, Wanda, in a small, but tidy, house. Her mother, an excellent seamstress, makes all of Holly’s clothes. Holly and her mom are very close. Even though Holly has a boyfriend, a nice young man whom Holly’s […]

Coming events



Steele Feb. 21 – School Board meeting, 4:00 p.m. Feb. 25 – Marv Zander entertains at Golden Manor, 2:00 p.m. Feb. 26 – Quilting at Trinity, 1:00 p.m.; Kidder County Food Pantry open, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; K.C. Ambulance Board Feb. 27 – Card playing at Senior Center, 1:00 p.m. Tuttle Feb. 26 – Tuttle Fire Protection annual meeting, 7:00 p.m., Senior […]

NDFB Week is celebrated March 11-17



Kidder County Farm Bureau is celebrating NDFB Week, March 11-17. The future success of farming is a vital part in providing healthy food and fiber for generations to come. Therefore, we continue to “Farm for our Future”. Have some fun with Ag Trivia and answer these questions, cut the quiz out and mail it along with your name and address. […]

From the Heart



Valentine’s Day is usually a day when people show love to each other, but this year, the day also became one of mourning. This past Wednesday (Feb. 14) , Nikolas Cruz, 19, killed 14 students and three faculty and injured several others at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Although 2018 is only in its second month, a […]

Kidder Korner



Bad date “Hi, Sarah, I only have a minute. I’m about to get picked up for a blind date. Can you call me in a half hour just in case it’s going bad? Yes? Ok great! We’ll speak.” Raquel gave herself a quick spray of perfume, checked herself out one more time in the mirror, and headed outside to wait […]

Reminiscing…

(Looking back over past Ozone issues by Shirley Morlock)

50 years ago – Feb. 21, 1968 Gaylord Hild, Steele, was appointed by the County Commissioners as Veterans’ Service Officer, replacing the late Henry Williamson. The Community Carnival will be held Feb. 23 and 24 at the school. Katherina Gunsch, 78, Elgin, formerly Lake Williams, died. Michael Kemnitz of Steele has been promoted to the rank of Spec. 5 at […]

A little of This ‘n That

Interesting facts about February

Americans celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14. In fact, this day is celebrated around the world in different ways. For instance, Wales does it through love spoons, while Denmark does it through white roses or snowdrops. Amethyst is the birthstone of Aquarians. Viola plant (Violet) and the Primrose are the flowers for February. The month of February is the only […]