Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views Valley News & Views is a local hometown newspaper for Drayton, North Dakota. It is owned and operated by Simmons Multimedia.

Valley News & Views is the official newspaper for the City of Drayton and Drayton Public School. It was founded by Roberta Van Camp and Lyle Van Camp with the first newspaper being printed on April 1, 1982.In August 2007 Valley News & Views changed hands
and the Owner/Publisher/Editor was Larry Ritzo. Larry held this position until his untimely death in August 2014. In September 2014 Lesa Van Ca

mp became the publisher, editor, and owner of Valley News & Views. The first issue under this management was September 11, 2014.

Don't miss it! This week's issue has our annual Summer Fun Guide insert - available on newsstands now!
06/10/2024

Don't miss it! This week's issue has our annual Summer Fun Guide insert - available on newsstands now!

06/07/2024

Area friends I AM HIRING!! I need a long-term admin assistant to help in my office in Grafton. If you are good at numbers and are an organized and on-task office person REACH OUT TO ME! I am willing to create the job around the skills and needs of my new hire.

In this week's issue of Valley News & Views:🏠Read about a housing development organization which is hoping to include Dr...
03/21/2024

In this week's issue of Valley News & Views:

🏠Read about a housing development organization which is hoping to include Drayton, along with neighboring communities, in its pilot program to tackle rural housing shortages in northeast North Dakota.
🛠The city of Drayton has approved a new water meter replacement project in conjunction with the town's infrastructure replacement program.
🍎Drayton students took a visit to 1878 Grocery Company last week to participate in the Pembina County “Sticker Shock” campaign, aimed at a sobering reality. (Pictures below!)

In this week's issue of your favorite hometown newspaper:🏀The Inaugural Bombers Legends Above & Beyond recipients were h...
03/14/2024

In this week's issue of your favorite hometown newspaper:

🏀The Inaugural Bombers Legends Above & Beyond recipients were honored at a parent versus player game last week.
💸An "Anything Goes Sale" is happening in Drayton on March 23. You won't want to miss this opportunity to check out all the goodies, including baked goods, crafts, art, and pre-loved items.
🌱Also, be sure to check out our 2024 Agricultural Outlook in this edition.

Photograph below by Lyle Van Camp. From left to right: Robert Klein, Linda Johnston, Robert Merrill, and Greg Pollestad are the
inaugural inductees into the Drayton PTO’s Bomber Legends Above & Beyond group. Grab a copy of this week's issue to hear more about these incredible community members.

03/09/2024

Great job singing the National Anthem Ian Peterson! Now it's game time ⏲️ 💪 🏀

Lyle and I are excited for this game! Who do you all think is going to win tonight?! PARENTS 🏀 OR 🏀 PLAYERS???
03/09/2024

Lyle and I are excited for this game!
Who do you all think is going to win tonight?!

PARENTS 🏀 OR 🏀 PLAYERS???

Hilary Nowatzki-May here 👋 I read this post from Alli Olimb, 1st Vice President of the North Dakota Newspaper Associatio...
03/07/2024

Hilary Nowatzki-May here 👋 I read this post from Alli Olimb, 1st Vice President of the North Dakota Newspaper Association and editor in chief of the Walsh County Press, and had to share. Her words ring so true!

"This is what it means to not put all of your eggs in one basket.
There are so many ways to diversify your messaging and your marketing. Your local media outlets are one of them.
It could be an auction sale, a skating show, a winning team at the local school, or a pancake breakfast... if your idea of telling your story is Facebook and Instagram, that is great. What would be even better is putting a notice in our local calendar of events, buying an ad, or sending in a press release.
For all of you 'Well I don't read the paper.' people... Fine. (There are plenty of others who are as evidenced by my weekly coffee budget, but I digress.)
Contact your local radio station. Put up a flyer at the gas station. Put a message on the local bank sign.
Get better at telling your story. Get outside of your bubble. It's where the other people are and they might not be able to log in when you need them to."
- Alli Olimb

In this week's issue of your favorite hometown newspaper:⚜️The Drayton Bombers PTO group will be honoring four individua...
03/07/2024

In this week's issue of your favorite hometown newspaper:

⚜️The Drayton Bombers PTO group will be honoring four individuals with a new award at a fun parent versus player basketball game TOMORROW!
🗣We have a report from the North Dakota News Cooperative which dives into the socioeconomic evolution of Manitoba border towns in northeast North Dakota, and how they could offer lessons for stateside towns.
👩‍🏫Plus, Drayton Public School hosted a special board meeting last week that will initiate a new change to the special education program.

Don't forget to spring forward this Sunday! We sure are excited to have the sun setting a little later every day. Photo by Christine Jensen.

In this week's issue of Valley News & Views:🥰Check out our feature article from Christine Jensen about how giving hearts...
02/08/2024

In this week's issue of Valley News & Views:

🥰Check out our feature article from Christine Jensen about how giving hearts day has impacted healthcare in Pembina County.
🚚Pembina County Transportation has received a grant from DACF - read about the ways these funds can help residents.
🥘Also, check out the details about the "Soup-er Bowl of Caring" happening Feb. 11!

Below - Father-daughter duo, Sophie and Dusty Wilson from Halcrows, pose for a photo for Giving Hearts Day, Feb. 8. Photo courtesy of Pembina County Memorial Hospital.

We have a newspaper that is overflowing with the activities going on around town last week! January was sleepy, but ever...
02/01/2024

We have a newspaper that is overflowing with the activities going on around town last week! January was sleepy, but everyone sure seems to be waking up for February 💚
If you haven't open it up yet, be sure to check out your favorite hometown newspaper for these stories and more!

☕COFFEE is coming to town! Read about the plans for a community cafe.
🫶1878 Grocery Company has received WIC/SNAP eligibility, thanks to the tenacity of their compassionate manager.
🚑Drayton Ambulance Service welcomes their newest addition.
🪻We also have photo coverage of a Saturday benefit in support of a fellow neighbor.

01/25/2024

In this week's issue of Valley News & Views:

🐟Frying fish for philanthropy - read the story of three generations of St. Thomas Booster Club members who will be helping with this weekend's meal.
🌱We've got the details from a lunchtime webinar which focuses on "changing the rural narrative" in our region.
🌹Also, we explore the life and legacy of the woman who claimed the title North Dakota's oldest citizen.
🪚Plus, read where about where you can learn how to build your own oxcart similar to the Blessing Museum Oxcart this weekend (on a much smaller scale)!

All this and more online and in print!

In this week's issue of Valley News & Views:🎨Let's talk chalk: a regional designer visited Drayton to host a chalk and h...
01/18/2024

In this week's issue of Valley News & Views:

🎨Let's talk chalk: a regional designer visited Drayton to host a chalk and home decor class for residents.
👨‍🍳A job shadowing program through North Valley Career and Technical Center has concluded - learn about the program and read about how the shadows went for local students.
💃Also, fundraising has begun for the After Prom Party for Drayton students. See how you can help and get involved!

Below - Chalk art created by Drayton locals: Amber Boyd-Lutheran with her completed ‘Bottle Tree’ design and “Every dream begins with a simple wish” design done by Jackie Hoselton. Photos submitted by Genafay Pokrzywinski.

In this week's issue of Valley News & Views:🧐Hear about the former District 19 Representative who is considering running...
01/11/2024

In this week's issue of Valley News & Views:
🧐Hear about the former District 19 Representative who is considering running for Governor.
👷‍♂️Discussions are happening in Drayton's City Hall for a possible design plan for a new office for Public Works.
🥇Forbes has listed North Dakota as the #1 state to start a business in! We asked the Red River Regional Council reasons why the state landed at the top!
⚠️Also, stay safe out there while hazardous winter weather moves in.

Photo by Duane H.H. Lyon.

In this week's issue of your favorite hometown newspaper check out these articles and more! 🐓Have you heard of "chicken ...
01/04/2024

In this week's issue of your favorite hometown newspaper check out these articles and more!

🐓Have you heard of "chicken dinner news?" Our feature story this week focuses on our very own chicken dinner correspondent and how newspapers have evolved over the years.
❄️After several ice rescues on the Upper Red Lake in Minnesota, read about the conditions on your favorite ice fishing spots during this unseasonably warm winter.
⛸Get your skates sharpened - Dylan Arena in Drayton is now open for ice skating!

In this week's issue of your favorite hometown newspaper catch our articles on:🦾There was a first at Unity Medical Cente...
12/28/2023

In this week's issue of your favorite hometown newspaper catch our articles on:
🦾There was a first at Unity Medical Center in Grafton earlier this month. Read about a surgery technique that's making its way to rural critical access hospitals.
🐾Gracie the therapy dog turns ruff days into paws-itive ones; check out the ways this pooch and her handler have been improving the lives of those at Drayton Public School.
🌱Hear why some are calling for crop insurance reform throughout the state of North Dakota.

Stunning landscape photo by Nicholas Coleman of Utah, who was in Eagle Point, Minnesota visiting his brothers for the holidays.

This week in Valley News & Views' Christmas edition, catch our coverage on:🥰Read about how Drayton's CHRIST-mas Helpers ...
12/21/2023

This week in Valley News & Views' Christmas edition, catch our coverage on:

🥰Read about how Drayton's CHRIST-mas Helpers touched nearly ONE HUNDRED lives this season.
🧐Drayton's Chief of Police and a KodaBank representative gave a presentation on scams and fraud at the Senior Center last week in hopes to spread education about the ways local residents are being targeted this holiday season.
🎅And, be sure to check out our 60+ adorable letters to Santa from local children in this issue!

- Are you attending an ugly sweater party this weekend? - Are you attending a Christmas party and choosing to be the bel...
12/15/2023

- Are you attending an ugly sweater party this weekend?
- Are you attending a Christmas party and choosing to be the belle of the ball in your thrift store atrocious sweater?
Personally, I love the holiday season and the excuse to wear Santa hats, incredibly ill-fitting sweaters that came straight out of the 80's, and my trusty reindeer antler headband!
🎅❄️🎄🎅❄️🎄🎅❄️🎄🎅❄️🎄🎅❄️🎄
Regardless of your get-up, we'd love to see your festive, ugly sweater, reindeer antler wearing, wonderful self's (or your entire family that you might have somehow convinced to wear matching pajamas) in a photo!

In this week's issue of your favorite hometown newspaper:🎄Old Fashioned Christmas came to town last week for residents o...
12/14/2023

In this week's issue of your favorite hometown newspaper:
🎄Old Fashioned Christmas came to town last week for residents of the Drayton area, although mother nature was the cause of a delay for Saturday's lineup.
👩‍🌾Drayton's FFA Chapter attended two events within the past two weeks, utilizing local events to gain hands-on experience to prepare them for the next level of the ag industry.
☀️ Record setting heat waves passed throughout North Dakota last week - we reached out to American Crystal's Senior Agriculturalist to see if the unusual weather impacted beet piles.

In this week's issue of Valley News & Views be sure to catch our stories on:🎅Drayton's Old Fashioned Christmas is coming...
12/07/2023

In this week's issue of Valley News & Views be sure to catch our stories on:
🎅Drayton's Old Fashioned Christmas is coming to town! The celebration starts off with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, taking place today at 7:30pm, followed by the Crafters Market on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 10am - 2pm, with free horse drawn sleigh rides starting at noon!
🫂A 'Coordinated Community Response Team' has formed to help victims of domestic violence in Pembina and Cavalier counties.
🧐We also have the latest info on scams that are targeting local small towns this holiday season from Parell Grossman, director of the North Dakota Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
🏀Plus, the Lady Titans have started off basketball season with a W-I-N! Be sure to read our sports coverage from Mike Alan.

Photos by Lyle Van Camp.

12/07/2023

Andrea here. I am sorry to disappoint anyone who planned to stop in today. Our office will be closed due to illness 🤒

In this week's issue of Valley News & Views we've got coverage of:🎄The Tree of Lights Ceremony is coming to Drayton this...
11/30/2023

In this week's issue of Valley News & Views we've got coverage of:

🎄The Tree of Lights Ceremony is coming to Drayton this Wednesday and area residents won't want to miss this opportunity for fellowship amidst memories and nostalgia as we welcome the holiday season.
👮‍♀️ Illegal crossings are on a quick rise along the northern border of Pembina County. Officials discuss why they suspect the increase and how they are handling the situation.
🍗Read about the "Mobile Meats Lab" from North Valley Career and Technology Center and how agriculture students at Drayton High School utilized it to learn useful life skills.

All of this and more online and in print now!

Photo of 2022's Tree of Lights & students working in the Mobile Meats Lab last week!

We sure hope you and your loved ones had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Be sure to catch up on our latest issue of Valley New...
11/24/2023

We sure hope you and your loved ones had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Be sure to catch up on our latest issue of Valley News & Views while you're snacking on those leftovers and check out these stories, along with plenty of others:
🎶Making music: A Drayton woman has shared her talent with her community and church for nearly five decades and has no plans of stopping soon!
👏An area employer has announced its decision to remain open and receives praise from both Governor Burgum and Senator Hoeven.
🍳Pembina County Emergency Food Pantry delivered their Thanksgiving Baskets last week, ensuring all area families are able to enjoy the holiday season, but organizers are expressing concern over a growing need.
🎄We also have a full holiday page to help readers prepare for a holly jolly season.

⏰HEADS UP⏰Our deadline has moved up a bit in order to get this Thanksgiving issue off the press. If you'd like to submit...
11/16/2023

⏰HEADS UP⏰
Our deadline has moved up a bit in order to get this Thanksgiving issue off the press. If you'd like to submit content or request an ad, be sure to give us a little extra notice this week. As always, we can be reached at:
[email protected] - Hilary, for content
[email protected] - Andrea, for ads and subscriptions
[email protected] - Jackie, for sales, ads
[email protected] - Brandi, for sales, ads
We sure hope everyone has a lovely holiday week! If you are traveling, stay safe (:

Have you read you paper yet??? If not, open it up and check out our stories about: 🧐Stats have been released from a new ...
11/16/2023

Have you read you paper yet??? If not, open it up and check out our stories about:
🧐Stats have been released from a new poll distributed throughout North Dakota and the findings may surprise many voters as election season approaches.
🦃Thanksgiving is around the corner with Christmas right behind. In this issue we've got the first of the area's Christmas celebrations lined up!
🎅Drayton's CHRIST-mas Helpers are back at it this year. Find out how you can support this charitable cause to make the holidays special for your neighbors in need.

👉And remember, with an online subscription you don't have to wait til Thursday to get your paper, you can see it on Wednesday evening!
👉Plus, if you'd like some extra copies be sure to visit our newsstands at Halcrows, Northdale Oil, 1878 Grocery Company and Drayton Drug!

In this week's issue of Valley News & Views be sure to check out our stories on:🙌 BIO Girls have completed their 12 week...
11/09/2023

In this week's issue of Valley News & Views be sure to check out our stories on:
🙌 BIO Girls have completed their 12 week's of sessions and we have the report from their co-director about how the self-esteem building program went.
🏐 That's a wrap for Drayton-Valley-Edinburg Lady Titans Volleyball. Read their season recap from our sports reporter, Mike Stienfeldt.
🇺🇸 Also, in honor of Veterans Day, we have a special four page section of this week's issue with feature stories about those in the community who have served their country.

Photos by Larry Stokke.

11/09/2023

Hi all. Andrea here. I am not able to open the VN&V office tomorrow, Nov. 9 due to kiddo needs (check out my column for the details). I can be reached by phone any time of course and if you have something to deliver, I have a dropbox outside of Suite 4 in the Dedco building. Stay fabulous & I'll be back in next week.

11/08/2023

Sheeewie! 🥳
It’s been a busy week over here at Valley News & Views, but we are happy to announce that on Thursday morning a lovely 16-page spread, including our Veterans Day special section, will be arriving in subscriber mailboxes and hitting the newsstands!
This is the largest paper we have published since the torch was passed to Andrea and I, and it’s been an honor to utilize this publication to honor THEM.
Last week I visited Drayton Public School and had the privilege of watching some of Ms. Sue O’Neil’s music students practicing a section of their Veterans Day Program, taking place TOMORROW!
The program will be hosted at 1:30 p.m. in the school’s gym and everyone in the community is invited to attend! 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷

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Sheeewie! 🥳 It’s been a busy week over here at Valley News & Views, but we are happy to announce that on Thursday morning a lovely 16-page spread, including our Veterans Day special section, will be arriving in subscriber mailboxes and hitting the newsstands! This is the largest paper we have published since the torch was passed to Andrea and I, and it’s been an honor to utilize this publication to honor THEM. Last week I visited Drayton Public School and had the privilege of watching some of Ms. Sue O’Neil’s music students practicing a section of their Veterans Day Program, taking place TOMORROW! The program will be hosted at 1:30 p.m. in the school’s gym and everyone in the community is invited to attend! 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷

I met Delilah today!!!

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