Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
NISLAND—The Nisland Fire Hall was packed with hungry visitors eager to enjoy a delicious meal last weekend. Held annually on the first Saturday in August, this was the Nisland-Arpan Fire & Rescue’s 16th year providing delicious brisket while simultaneously raising money for the Fire Department. With the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and the Butte-Lawrence County Fair […]
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NISLAND—The annual Catch-A-Sheep contest was a hit at the fair on Thursday evening, August 1. A herd of sheep was let loose in a pen, and 4-H youth, aged 8 to 12, raced to capture a sheep, halter it, and lead it across the finish line as fast as possible. This proved to be an […]
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NISLAND—The Ranch Rodeo was the highlight of Thursday evening, August 1, at the Butte-Lawrence county fair. Teams made up of local cowboys and cowgirls performed at the Nisland Fair Rodeo, also known as the NFR! Four members were required for each team, and teams had to fulfill two of the three following member conditions: one […]
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NEWELL—Monday, July 29 was the awards ceremony and potluck for the Newell Family Summer Playday series. Held at the City Hall, the event was packed full of contestants, friends, and family to celebrate the accomplishments of these hard-working youth this summer. Morgan Wulf of the Newell Community Club said that this year, the organization worked […]
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BELLE FOURCHE— Seven Belle Fourche cheerleaders have been chosen to represent the town in the prestigious Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City this year: Luclia Merjil, Hunter Brown, Amayah Gomez, Selene Walker, Aubrey Wilson, Julie Swanson, and Chelsea Zinke, along with their coaches Michaela Horn and Lacey Doyle. This will mark the fourth […]
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SPEARFISH—John Pilster, a brave 12-year-old boy from Belle Fourche who is battling chronic kidney disease, is in for a special treat thanks to the Make-a-Wish Foundation. On Wednesday, July 28, John was surprised with a party at Grace Fellowship Church in Spearfish, where he learned that his wish to attend a NASCAR race at the […]
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NEWELL—Saturday, July 20 was the grand opening of Jorabeels Bakery and Market, a new baked goods store in Newell. Located at 110 E. 9th Street in Newell, the bakery boasts an outdoor patio and seating area along with a cozy indoor space where you can find yummy treats ranging from Swiss rolls to scones and […]
Continue ReadingNEWELL—The summer playday rodeo series in Newell kicked off on July 1 at the rodeo grounds. Organized by the Newell Community Club, the rodeos have become a staple summer event in the community, attracting competitors from near and afar. Rodeo-goers get to compete in several events: barrel racing, pole bending, flag racing, goat tying/untying, […]
Continue ReadingNEWELL—Local athlete and recent Newell High School graduate Kimberly Johnson is off to the National High School Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Proud members of the community held a sendoff & potluck for Johnson at the Newell Park on July 9 to show their support and wish her luck at the Finals. The biggest […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—The Butte County Sheriff’s Department, headed by longtime Sheriff Fred Lamphere, will serve as Grand Marshals for the Black Hills Roundup Parade this year. This beloved Fourth of July celebration has been a part of Belle Fourche’s history for more than a hundred years, and the Grand Marshals are a special title […]
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