Ward County, North Dakota

PO Box 5005
Minot, ND 58702
Phone: (701) 857-6600
Fax: (701) 857-6623
www.co.ward.nd.us

In north-central ND; organized Apr 14, 1885 (prior to statehood) from Renville County. Name Origin: For either J.P. Ward or Mark Ward (1844-1902), or both, members of the Dakota Territory legislature in 1885 when the county was formed

Area (sq mi):: 2056.25 (land 2012.88; water 43.36) Population per square mile: 27.70
Population 2005: 55,767 State rank: 4 Population change: 2000-20005 -5.20%; 1990-2000 1.50% Population 2000: 58,795 (White 91.50%; Black or African American 2.20%; Hispanic or Latino 1.90%; Asian 0.80%; Other 4.60%). Foreign born: 2.10%. Median age: 32.40
Income 2000: per capita $16,926; median household $33,670; Population below poverty level: 10.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $25,041-$30,100
Unemployment (2004): 3.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.80% Median travel time to work: 14.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 4.30%

Cities with population over 10,000:

Minot

(35,149)

See other counties in North Dakota.

Ward County, Texas

County Courthouse 400 S Allen St Suite 101
Monahans, TX 79756
Phone: (432) 943-3294
Fax: (432) 943-6054
www.co.ward.tx.us

In west-central TX, southwest of Odessa; organized 1891 from Tom Green County (other sources say organized Feb 26, 1887; first federal census: 1890). Name Origin: For Thomas William "Peg Leg" Ward (1807-72), soldier in the TX war of independence, mayor of Austin (1840; 1857; 1865), and U.S. consul to Panama (1840; 1853; 1865)

Area (sq mi):: 835.74 (land 835.49; water 0.25) Population per square mile: 12.30
Population 2005: 10,237 State rank: 165 Population change: 2000-20005 -6.20%; 1990-2000 -16.80% Population 2000: 10,909 (White 52.20%; Black or African American 4.60%; Hispanic or Latino 42.00%; Asian 0.30%; Other 15.30%). Foreign born: 6.60%. Median age: 36.00
Income 2000: per capita $14,393; median household $29,386; Population below poverty level: 17.90% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,774-$20,727
Unemployment (2004): 7.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.80% Median travel time to work: 19.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 26.00%

Cities with population over 10,000: None

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The cash portion of the transaction is expected to be funded through a combination of cash on hand (including proceeds from the previously announced sale of assets in Ward County, Texas) and borrowings under Cimarex's revolving credit facility.

Cimarex Closes USD 1.6bn Acquisition of Oil/Gas Company Resolute

Bryn and Cwmavon ward county councillor Charlotte Galsworthy received the amazing response after putting a post on Facebook asking for ideas on how to make the area look more festive.

Afan Valley village to be lit up at Christmas for first time after huge community fundraising support; The Cwmavon Christmas switch on is taking place on December 21

class="MsoNormalOnce adopted at the county level, communities are organised through elected Ward County Climate Change Planning Committees (WCCPCs) to identify and prioritise public good investments opportunities.

Garissa commits Sh60 million to curb desertification

"In the Delaware Basin of West Texas and specifically Ward County, our two well Mesquite Pad has been on production for 20 days and is currently producing over 1400 barrels of oil equivalent per day (including currently flared gas) from two approximate 4800 foot laterals.

Abraxas provides updates on Delaware Basin, Williston Basin

Ward county councillors Nicole Burnett and Stuart Baldwin said: "We do get regular complaints from residents regarding anti-social behaviour in various parts of the Morfa Ward, including Bridgend town centre.

Residents urged to report drinkers

There are challenges with regards to the location of the bridge and the timing and booking of road space but we will be working hard to minimise these risks to meet the scheduled completion date of January 2019." The news has been welcomed by ward county councillor Keith Kondakor who said: "It will be great to have the bridge removed which will eliminate the regular bridge strikes by lorries and provide a more pleasant environment to walk into town.

Plans to bulldoze lorry-battered bridge by January

(NYSE: XEC) has signed a purchase and sale agreement to sell oil and gas properties principally located in Ward County, Texas to Callon Petroleum.

Cimarex Energy signs purchase and sale agreement with Callon Petroleum

The free parking facility has been welcomed by highways portfolio holder, councillor John Arwel Roberts, Llifon Ward county councillors, Richard Dew and Gwilym O Jones, and Valley Community Council.

Deal for free car parking agreed

Kath Nisbet, local ward county councillor for the area, said she hoped the initiative would help the law-abiding majority in Cowpen.

Police launch crackdown on town's troubled streets

Local ward county councillor for the area, Kath Nisbet, said she hoped the initiative would help the law-abiding majority in Cowpen.

Town's worst streets to be made safer for residents

Susan Davey, Cowpen ward county councillor said: "We're committed to the future of all market towns in Northumberland and it's great news a top high street name is planning a big investment in the county and especially here in Cowpen.

Discount supermarket Lidl eyeing up new stores at Bedlington and Blyth; Northumberland County Council and Blyth MP Ronnie Campbell have welcomed the company's plans