Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
By Sandy Rhoden While Sunday appeared to be a lovely spring day, it carried with it a fairly strong breeze with temperatures in the 30s. The air was quite sharp and brisk so it cut through unexpectedly when you stepped out in it. The great thing is that our roads are dry and clear, however […]
Continue ReadingMarch 19, 1914 A very enjoyable surprise farewell party was given for Rev. & Mrs. W. R. Sisson at their home, 4 miles west of town Thursday evening by their neighbors under the management of the Missionary Society of the Blaine Congregational Church. The couple are about to depart for their future home in […]
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Last week at Newell Elementary School students took turns reading to each other in honor of Dr. Suess Week. Many of the students were dressed in their jammies to celebrate the beloved author.
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NEWELL-Two candidates have thrown their hats into the Mayoral Race, incumbent Mayor Ken Wetz and Tara Tennis. The two will attend the Candidate Forum at Newell City Hall April 2. There will be a social from 5:30 to 6 p.m. with the Mayoral candidates and Newell School Board candidates with formal Q & A following. […]
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NEWELL-During the Newell School Board Meeting, Interim Superintendent Don Kirkegaard brought out the possibility of an Opt-Out proposal for the school district. He took time to explain what it could mean to taxpayers and the school. According to Department of Revenue information, “opting out is to impose an excess levy above any current limitations.” If […]
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NEWELL-There are five people seeking to fill three spots on the Newell School District School Board. A candidate forum is scheduled for April 2 beginning with a social time from 5:30 to 6 p.m. with the forum beginning at 6 p.m. The event will be held at the Newell City Hall. Randy Oliver is presently […]
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NEWELL-Business at the March meeting of Newell Commissioners was quickly handled. Two building permits were approved. One for 321 Elmira for fence and the renewal for the Tiny House permit at 601 E 6th St. New residents have moved into the house on Elmira and desire to build a four-foot metal fence around the area. […]
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CASTLE, the BFMS show, includes troubadours, knights, and a guarded drawbridge, of course. Kavin Linch, Bella Welles, Hope Ogaard, Kalani Meyers, Dillon Streeter, and Nathan Erhart entertain with gusto. In a world of ladies and knights – be both! Aolani Stone, Alexa Stone, Kate Blair, Lexi Allert, and Hope Sinkey play sisters who may not […]
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Henry’s Books is thrilled to announce “Writer’s Night,” a special event dedicated to showcasing the extraordinary creativity of local writers and songwriters that benefits the crowdfunding efforts for Henry’s Books. The event will take place on Sunday, April 7, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at The Matthews Opera House located at 612 N […]
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“After 32 years of business, we are sad to announce that LifeStyles is permanently closed.” The announcement appeared in my email a couple of weeks ago. The news was not surprising on the heels of founder Lori Foos’ passing. I did not know Lori well, but I liked her. I liked shopping at LifeStyles. I liked […]
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