Granville News

Homer Elgin Hiller, 82, Glen Ullin, and formerly of Granville and Velva, died on Thursday, June 25, 2009, in a Bismarck hospital.

Hilman Ulland, 76, Granville, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009, in a Fargo hospital. Hilman was born on June 11, 1933, a son of Edwin and Anna Ulland in Mayville.

A new pea and lentil processing facility could be running this summer near Granville.

A new pea and lentil processing facility near Granville could be operational by summer.

TOWNER Alyce Elenora Kramer, 89, died Sunday, May 10, 2009, at the New Life Living Center in Presho, S.D. She was born April 6, 1920, the second child of Andrew and Elizabeth Eikesdahl at their home in Blaisdell, N.D. Alyce was baptized at Blaisdell on June 6, 1920.

Roads in McHenry County are badly damaged. Some of the worst areas are around Granville and Upham.

Residents of McHenry County are finally getting some relief as water levels continue to drop.

The North Dakota Department of Transportation and North Dakota Highway Patrol have closed U.S. Highway 2 two miles east of Granville due to high water levels.

Ranchers in Towner continue to battle floods at an uncontrollable rate. Late last night water began to cross Highway 2 and early this morning DOT decided to close the highway between Granville and Towner.

The following highways are closed due to water damage: A ND 8, between Junction of US 12 and ND 21 , northeast of Hettinger, approximately four miles north of US Highway 12.

McHenry County Sheriff Marvin Sola has issued a no-travel advisory for all secondary roads in the county due to extensive flooding.

We have seen lots of interaction between the community and the school. ! ? have been involved in everything in both and being able to pair the two makes it seem like you are able to make a difference.

Cleo May Sorenson, 79, of Coupeville, WA, formerly of Minot, ND, died March 11, 2009 at Whidbey General Hospital after a long and brave battle with cancer.

Murder Suicide in Upham An Upham couple is dead after an apparent murder suicide.

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