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Police conduct search related to alleged crime CHIEF: Search warrant still pending for second location By Bryce Martin
Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Officers with the Bowman Police Department executed a
search warrant Wednesday at a residence in Bowman related to an alleged crime, according to police. Bowman Police Chief Chuck Headley confirmed at the scene around 3:30 p.m. that officers
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High heat contributes to large pasture fire
Last week’s 100-degree temperatures and gusty winds helped fuel a fire in Scranton, visible all the way from Bowman. (Courtesy photo)
By Bryce Martin
Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Scorching temperatures were to blame for a pasture fire last week that claimed about 100 acres of land in Scranton. Clouds of white and black smoke from the fire could be seen as far away as Bowman on Aug. 14. Bowman Fire Chief Chris Palczewski said the fire was ignited by a piece of machinery working to combine the land, located about 2 miles north of Scranton. A passerby initially reported the flames to police. Scranton Fire District contacted the fire departments in Bowman and Reeder at around 2:30 p.m. for assistance. The fire became under control about 20 minutes after their arrival, roughly at 3:30 p.m., according to Palczewski. The acreage, mostly consisting of peas, was a total loss and the fire also
claimed a row of old trees. “The temperature and low humidity makes fire burn more erratic,” Palczewski said. The temperature around the time of the incident climbed over the 100-degree mark. Palczewski said he was unsure how much of the land had already been combined prior to the fire. The land belongs to Tracy Schumacher, who later thanked the community and his neighbors for their support. The National Fire Protection Association makes several recommendations to help avoid accidental fires when farming. Keeping machines clean, particularly around the engines and engine compartments, is crucial to promote safety. It was suggested to use a high pressure washer or compressed air to remove caked-on oil, grease and crop residue; check coolant and oil levels daily; check the pressurized oil supply line to the turbo-
had executed a search warrant at the property on First Street Southwest, and were in the process of executing a second warrant at an undisclosed location. Few details were released as the matter is ongoing. Headley and Officer Dave Wyman carried several brown paper bags from the scene, which was marked off with police tape.
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‘TOO HOT OUT’ By Bryce Martin
Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Many people opted to forgo a summertime barbecue last week, instead seeking a reprieve from the near-record temperatures by standing in front of their air conditioners. The National Weather Service in Bismarck issued high heat warnings throughout last week as daily high temperatures soared into the 100s. The pinnacle of the hot summer weather was reached Aug. 12, with the high temperature around 105 degrees in Bowman. “Wow, you're hotter than Los Angeles today,” Carol Thom commented on the Pioneer’s Facebook page. Some found a way to beat the heat, either by taking a dip in the city pool or staying inside. “Too Hot! Staying out of it,” said Mary Foust. But a majority of the region’s farmers had another priority: harvesting. While warmer temperatures typically make for good weather during harvesting, they were the cause of a massive fire that burned about 100 acres of peas on one Scranton farm. But a dramatic cool down quickly ended the area’s hot streak earlier this week, with highs dipping into the low- to mid-60s. With the low temperatures also came relatively heavy rainfall. According to the National Weather Service in Bismarck, however, the high temperatures for the end of summer aren’t completely through. It was forecasted
Some children eager to go for a dip at the Rouzie Recreation Center in Bowman. (Photo Courtesy Bowman Parks and Recreation) that the end of this week would see temperatures in the low- to mid-90s and into next week for the start of school.
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The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has set dates and guidelines for the upcoming seasons. PAGE 10
The strongest El Niño in recorded history could mean a dry, warm winter for the Rockies to the Great Lakes, according to scientists. PAGE 2
Waterfowl, turkey seasons set
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Temperatures soar into 100s
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Bowman Police Officer Ross Danhoff carries bags of unknown items from an alleged crime scene on First Street in Bowman. (Photo by Bryce Martin / Pioneer)
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