Author: Beacon Staff
“One Book South Dakota” Author at Belle Fourche Public Library
Trent Preszler, the author of “Little and Often”, will be at the Belle Fourche Public Library Saturday, June 29 at 11 a.m. for a Meet and Greet to talk about his book which was chosen as the 2024 “One Book South Dakota”. The One Book program is an annual event that encourages people across […]
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July 4th Parade Ready to Go
BELLE FOURCHE—Throwback Thursday is the theme for this year’s 4th of July Parade. (route map is on page C4.). The event kicks off with a B1 Bomber flyover at 10:30 am on July 4. Fred Lamphere and the Butte County Sheriff’s Office are this year’s Parade Marshals. “So far over 50 entries have been received […]
Continue ReadingLetter to the Editor
I went to the City Council meeting 6-17-2024. I got about the same response I have always been getting. NONE. We have a serious water hole at the corner of Zeiback & US 85 when it rains. When will something be done about this situation? If you go north on 13th Avenue to National St. […]
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Mid-America Travel Plaza Under New Ownership
BELLE FOURCHE—The 21st of May found Chris Dvorak of Dvorak Convenience Stores purchasing his seventh gas station. This third generation business man acquired Mid-America Travel Plaza from Nash Enterprises, Inc. His grandparents, Bob and June, opened their first gas station back in 1982 in Black Hawk, SD, and with that, BJ’s Country Stores was born. […]
Continue ReadingChampionship Pro Rodeo Takes Big Strides
LEEDEY, Okla. – The first few months of any life features incredible growth. From infancy to toddler, forms change shape as the foundation develops. From babies and foals to ideas and dreams, the day-to-day gains are magnificent. Will and Dusta O’Connell have experienced it two-fold over the last year. Their son, Jasper, just turned a […]
Continue ReadingDylan Clarkson Assumes the Role of Chair for the SDBA Board of Directors
PIERRE, S.D.–Dylan Clarkson, Pioneer Bank & Trust, Spearfish, has assumed the role of Chair for the South Dakota Bankers Association (SDBA), the professional and trade association for South Dakota’s financial services industry. Clarkson is President and CEO of Pioneer Bank & Trust in Spearfish, SD. He has served on the SDBA Board of Directors since […]
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Sourdough Road Site of New Belle Housing Development
The groundbreaking ceremony for American Estates was held June 20, 2024. American Contracting and Consulting will be building for a new housing development in Belle Fourche at 10899 Sourdough Road. Left to right: Forest Sainsbury, owner; Jason Lafayette, City Administrator; Randy Schmidt, Mayor; Kole Schell, Engineering Associates; Hollie Stalder, Belle Fourche Development Corp.; Kayde Welfl, […]
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Albert Everett Davis
Albert Everett Davis, 97, of Belle Fourche died June 22, 2024 at the Department of Veterans Affairs Fort Meade, SD. Albert was born April 11, 1927 in Mason, SD to Joseph and Iva (Noyce) Davis. His mother passed away in 1928 and Albert was raised by his mother’s cousin, Lucile Newman whom Joseph married. Albert […]
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Oscar Arispe Gonzales
Oscar Arispe Gonzales, 62, of Belle Fourche died at his home from complications of diabetes on September 21, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, July 6 at 11:00 am at Kline Funeral Chapel in Belle Fourche with burial to follow at Pine Slope Cemetery in Belle Fourche. Please wear bright […]
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