Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
NEWELL—Colorful autumn leaves, homemade pies, crisp fall air and hot apple cider—all the things that make this time of the year special—were celebrated at the Fall Harvest Party at Newell City Hall on October 29. Families, friends and neighbors were all invited to attend the special celebration. Sponsored by WIT Coalition, Newell Christian Fellowship and […]
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NISLAND—Pumpkins galore plus a whole lot more have been delighting visitors at The Patch and spreading Halloween joy all season long. The Patch is a Halloween wonderland for kids and adults alike, created by Joyful Blooms Flower Farm, hosts of the annual Sunflower Festival. Sharing pumpkins with the public was an idea put in motion […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—It’s time to dust off those Halloween costumes and get ready for a spooky season filled with tricks, treats and enough candy to last well into next year! With longtime favorites like the CONBA Halloween Parade and Costume Contest and newcomers like Wareing Motors joining the festivities, there are plenty of opportunities to show […]
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NEWELL—Holiday shopping came early to Newell, but it has been for the past 59 years! The annual Christmas Fair is a tradition that brings everyone together to prepare for the holidays. The fair took place on October 15 at the City Hall. This annual event has been hosted by the Butte County CFEL Extension Club […]
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VALE—Baby quilts, afghans, handmade home decor, embroidered gifts, jewelry, books and fresh baked goods—the list of treasures to discover seemed endless at the Vale Community Club’s Autumn Bazaar on Oct. 17. The Vale Community Hall was filled to capacity with vendors offering crafts and holiday gifts. Vendors also set up in the open spaces outside […]
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NEWELL—Neil Brunner, a Newell High School graduate, received national recognition for years of high school and collegiate-level USA Softball umpiring excellence. Brunner received the National Indicator Fraternity award. According to USA Softball, the award “is considered the highest level award program for USA Softball umpires, not including the National Softball Hall of Fame Umpire classification or […]
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Brookings Beacon Special to the Beacon, About 8,400 adults in Butte, Meade and Lawrence counties spent half of last month struggling with their mental health. About 8,400 adults across Butte, Meade and Lawrence counties say their mental health was not good on at least 14 of the past 30 days, according to the newest county […]
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SIOUX FALLS (Dakota News Now) – Governor Larry Rhoden announced on Thursday that Kellen B. Willert has been appointed as circuit judge in the Fourth Judicial Circuit. “Kellen has been a devoted student of the law and is a perfect fit to serve as a judge,” said Rhoden. “His life experience, military service, and commitment […]
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NEWELL—Beautiful shades of yellow, blue, purple and turquoise fabric filled the NVN Senior Center as busy quilters gathered for the Quilt Bank’s first fall quilting retreat Oct. 9-11. Participants traveled from all over the area to work on quilting projects, including the featured Star Dancer Quilt. Those working on the Star Dancer quilt selected coordinating […]
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NEWELL—The homecoming parade was a festive event that the community embraced, with around 20 parade entries taking part in the celebration. The Newell School District invited local businesses to join in on the fun on October 2, adding even more color and community spirit to the annual tradition. The Newell VFW Post 5807 Color Guard […]
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