Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
NEWELL-There was a myriad of complaints on several residences in Newell by citizens at the regular city meeting July 8. A single complaint was made against the property at 305 Ash, however that property has been sold and the new owner has said he will demolish the old trailer house and clean up the […]
Continue ReadingNewell Irrigator Booster Club NEWELL-The Booster Club has been engaged in setting up information and support for the Newell School District. A goal has been set by school staff to get each high school student into an activity-athletic, academic, and fine arts. The Booster Club plans to support this effort by handing out T-shirts with […]
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BELLE FOURCHE- There were two Primary Races recounted in Butte County, District 4 County Commissioner and Precinct 13 Committeewoman. In the District 4 race Terry Batterman kept his one vote lead over Sue Broadhurst, while Kathryn Rhoden won by two votes over her opponent Lori Deighton. The Recount Board was appointed by Judge Day who […]
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The Tri-State Museum and Visitor Center will hold a free class for kids in rising K through 2nd grade on Saturday, July 13th from 10 a.m. to noon. The class is called “Animal Arts and Crafts” and will explore animals through a variety of craft projects. There will be a film or presentation, a book […]
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BELLE FOURCHE-The newest member of the Butte County Commission will take his seat Tuesday, July 2. Terry Batterman was elected by one vote in his run against Sue Broadhurst. Who is Batterman? He is a husband, father, and grandfather with a background working with Northwestern Bell (now known as Lumen), where he still […]
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NEWELL-What could be better than enjoying great fireworks display close to home? The Newell Golf Course will have an outstanding display of fireworks beginning at dusk on July 4. But fireworks will be the culmination of a day filled with fun and games with a Silly Scramble slated for the afternoon. Registration begins at 12:30 […]
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NEWELL-There’s a new flag flying at Newell City offices. The flag and flag pole were donated by VFW Post 5807. The beautiful lamp post is adorned with a gold globe on top that is brightened by a circle of light. At night the flag will fly illuminated so that all can enjoy Old Glory even […]
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NEWELL-The Newell Christian Fellowship Church took a journey through the jungle as children from K-6 traveled from Genesis-the beginning to Revelation-the ending. Each day the children were introduced to a new “C”-Creation, Corruption, Catastrophe, Confusion, Christ, Cross, and Consummation. The Bible was revealed in stories, colors, and animals. The day began with songs and teachings […]
Continue ReadingNEWELL-The Newell School Board approved the hire of two more teachers for the 2024/2025 school year. Kimberly Bachman was hired as Band and Choir teacher at $47,400 a year. Jesse Engels will begin as the Third-Grade teacher at $45,000 as a first-year teacher. Resignations were accepted from Dawn Queen and Dalena Craig. The school board […]
Continue ReadingNEWELL-The Newell Commissioners accepted another resignation from a commissioner at a special meeting held June 17. Letters of Intent will be accepted at the city office until the next regular meeting. Two letters have already been received by Deb Kopetsky and Don Hunt. Each of them was present and gave short comments on their desires […]
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