Jamestown Sun

3 days ago | jamestownsun.com | Max O'Neill

JAMESTOWN — The Jamestown Post 14 Eagles were sunk by errors in a 4-3 loss to the Bismarck Governors in the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday, June 24, at Jack Brown Stadium. In total, the Eagles had five errors and gave up only one unearned run. The Governors did not commit an error in the game. The first pitch was thrown by Boya Quichocho on behalf of his wife, Lindsey, who is fighting an aggressive form of breast cancer.

4 days ago | jamestownsun.com | Max O'Neill

MANDAN, N.D. — The Jamestown Post 14 Eagles could not overcome a poor fifth and sixth innings and it cost them in an 11-6 loss to the Mandan Chiefs on Monday, June 23, at the Chiefs’ Veterans Memorial Ballpark. The Chiefs scored four runs in the fifth and three in the sixth to turn what was a 5-4 Eagles lead into an 11-5 Chiefs lead. Please check back for the full story.

6 days ago | jamestownsun.com | Kathy Steiner

JAMESTOWN — Dave Shaloski said he planned to live in Jamestown until he died. But then he lost two friends. He’s now preparing to leave on a bike trip of about 17,000 miles to raise awareness for mental health. Shaloski’s hoping Jamestown residents will see him off. He will be leaving from the World’s Largest Buffalo at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 28. He said he expects it will take about two years to complete the trip. Shaloski, 64, said he goes by Dave Ski.

6 days ago | jamestownsun.com | Kathy Steiner

JAMESTOWN — The 56th Fort Seward Covered Wagon Train leaves Jamestown on Monday, June 23, and will end its trek on Saturday, June 28, said Lacey Int Veldt, president of the Fort Seward Inc. Covered Wagon Train board. “We’re going to end in Marion, North Dakota, to go through their parade and help celebrate their 125th (celebration),” Int Veldt said.

6 days ago | jamestownsun.com | John Zvirovski

Many times I hear people ask what perennial is a hardy, maintenance-free plant that takes little care. Well, I hear that about many things in the landscape, but to be perfectly honest, there are few plants that take little care. However, there are some species that actually fit that exact description. The Baptisia australis just happens to be one of those incredible perennials that has wonderful attributes and carries few negatives along with their habit.