Clarification of Ordinance

NEWELL-Mayor Ken Wetz took some time to clarify Ordinance 03-2023, Prohibiting the Keeping and Feeding of Exotic/ Wild Animals or Waterfowl, at the regular Newell Commissioners meeting held October 10. He explained that the ordinance did not prohibit feeding songbirds, but is focused on any animal or bird that is ordinarily considered a wild animal […]

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Marshall Osloond 39

Marshall Earl Osloond, 39 of Rapid City died in a car accident East of Spearfish on October 5, 2023. Marshall was born November 7, 1983, in Belle Fourche, SD to Jim and Marsha Osloond. He graduated from Belle Fourche High School in 2002. Marshall enlisted in the National Guard and went to basic training at […]

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Elizabeth Colgrove 93

Elizabeth Colgrove, age 93 of Buffalo SD, died Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Belle Estate in Belle Fourche. Her Life Celebration was held Friday, September 22, 2023 at the new gymnasium in the Harding County High School in Buffalo. Visitation held one hour prior to the service. Interment was at Buffalo Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are […]

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Alice Corinne Pluimer

Alice Corinne Pluimer, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2023. She will forever be remembered for her kindness, quick wit, and the love she shared with all those fortunate enough to know her. Born on December 17, 1926, in Lead, South Dakota, Corinne Pluimer was the daughter of […]

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Donna Greger 72

Donna Greger, age 72 of Belle Fourche, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at the Belle Estate in Belle Fourche, SD as a result of Lewy Body Dementia. The funeral service was held Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at the Christian Life Center in Belle Fourche, with Pastor Paul Howard officiating. Visitation took place one […]

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Shirley Speaks Continues to Speak

Shirley Speaks is a local Non-profit organization that provides confidential, professional help to victims of domestic violence. Shirley Speaks was founded in 2021. The services are free to victims. Shirley Speaks has had a banner year. Several additional licensed mental health specialists have joined the team. During the past year the organization has provided services […]

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