Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
Natalie Mae Elaine Amen Stroschein, born January 2, 1929, in Canton, SD, to Ludwig and Palma (Narum) Fladmark, passed away on July 29, 2024. She was 2½ years old when her father died, leading her mother, sister, and her to live with their maternal grandparents. They eventually moved into their own home during her high […]
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Funeral services will be held on August 17 for Mary Wendt Parfinovics, age 59, who died Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at her parental home south of Belle Fourche. Mary Frances Wendt was born on January 26, 1965, in Belle Fourche to parents Kenneth Wendt and Mary Rail Wendt. She attended grades K-12 in Belle Fourche, […]
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Bret D. Kidd was born on January 12, 1964, in Belle Fourche, S.D. to Lauren and Peggy Kidd. He had one sibling, Murel Kidd who now resides in New Mexico. Growing up in a musical family Bret went on to live his dream, playing music. He shared his musical talents in multiple states. Bret traveled […]
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Breakfast is being served at St. Paul Catholic Church in Belle Fourche August 3-9 from 7 am to 11 am. Come and enjoy a delicious breakfast for only $10!
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BELLE FOURCHE—The team of Rance Bowden and Sern Weishaar of Belle Fourche, SD made an impressive showing in the team roping at the 2024 National High School Finals Rodeo, held in Rock Springs, WY, July 14 through July 20. They ended up 5th in the nation with 25 total seconds over three rounds of roping. […]
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On Wednesday evening July 24th between 7 and 8 PM the Herrmann Park neighborhood was alive with the sounds of la lively, concert band. The source of instrumental renderings of familiar and popular songs was the Northern Hills Band. The Northern Hills Band, directed by Dr. Christopher Hahn features volunteer musicians from the Northern Hills. […]
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The Newell kids were one of the first to enjoy the reopening of the Belle Fourche Rec Center swimming pool. Thirty-five students and five adults loaded the bus on July 8th and attended swimming lessons for two weeks. The bus and driver, John Heisler, were provided by the Newell ISD. The lessons were set […]
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The drafting of property tax relief legislation has already begun in preparation of the 2025 legislative session. Representatives Trish Ladner, Mary Fitzgerald, Dennis Krull, and legislative candidates Tim Goodwin, and Amber Hulse met on July 19th to discuss options, and begin drafting legislation to present in Pierre in January. Also in attendance was Robert Paul, […]
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PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs hosted a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony to honor U.S. Army Sergeant Lelund M. Kahler. The ceremony was held Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at the REC Center in Belle Fourche (1111 National Street). The US 85 Bridge over the Belle Fourche River was dedicated to SGT […]
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Families First Early Learning Foundations hosted the monthly Chamber Mixer and a summertime community playdate on July 18th at Venue 519. It was an exciting evening with little ones. Families First provided an array of activities, including engaging activities for preschoolers, delicious snacks, memorable photos with Cat in the Hat, fantastic door prizes, and more. There was […]
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