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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.

06/14/2026

In this week's issue of Valley News and Views....

We showcase a new butcher in the Pembina Gorge

Learn about Motel 66, which is now the Drayton Inn under new ownership and management. See what upgrades are in the works

We have a clippable schedule for Drayton's summer sports
..in mailboxes and on newsstands now.

Reminder: Get your Father's Day photos in to be featured in the upcoming Father's Day issue.

06/07/2026

In this weeks issue of Valley News and Views…

We have Summer Fun Guide 2026 giving you all the details about this summers events around the region.

While covering:

Jerimiah Johnson’s achievements at the Cook Around the World competition.

District 19 campaign highlights as well as other local primaries

Everything you need to know about swimming in Drayton this pool season.

…. and MORE!

In mailboxes and newsstands now!

05/18/2026

Does anyone have any photos from the dust storm they would let us publish?

05/17/2026

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

Part Two of our Sheriff candidates' interview is released.
We recap the North Dakota Newspaper Association awards.
Photos from Kindergarten Graduation.
We cover Drayton's Got Talent.
Highlights from the Red River Valley Conference Outdoor Meet.

Online, on newsstands and in mailboxes now.

05/13/2026

Reminder: The second Drayton Public School Community Forum is TONIGHT at 7:30 PM in the school gymnasium. All are welcome. Please come to learn about the upcoming mill levy vote on June 9th and ask any questions you may have about the impact to our school district.

05/04/2026

Red Flag Warning!

05/01/2026

In this weeks issue of Valley News and Views:
🌏 Drayton Public School celebrates Earth Day by cleaning up the community.
🍀 Pembina County 4-H news and events.
🗓️ May events taking place at the Pembina State Museum.
🇺🇸Support for Trump tariffs decline.
🛢️Value of ND oil rises.
👩‍🎓March Students of the month and Sports.

Remember, if you are a print subscriber you get a free copy of our digital issue without having to wait for the mail!

Photos by Christine Jensen

04/30/2026

Help us celebrate Mothers Day! Submit your mother/child photos (past or present) to [email protected] or message us on Facebook messenger. While your at it, send your father/child photos too! This is also your friendly reminder that Mother's Day is coming up- don't forget!

04/25/2026

In this weeks issue of Valley News and Views:
🍎Read about Maggie Vold’s journey to be Americas’s Favorite Teacher.
📖 Drayton Public School hosts their Living History Museum.
🥘 Jerimiah Johnson will be competing in Orlando is the 2026 Cooking Around the World representing North Dakota.
🏃 Plus track highlights

On newsstands and in mailboxes now.

Address

911 North Main Street , Suite 4
Drayton, ND
58225

Telephone

+17014546333

Website

http://valleynewsandviews.com/

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