Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
NVN-Monday, May 26, was a day of remembrance. A day for remembering those who had given the ultimate sacrifice. Memorial Day has been set aside to honor those who have fallen in battle defending our freedoms. Originally called Decoration Day for over a century, this special day was changed to Memorial Day in the 1880’s. […]
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NEWELL-With funding coming from the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission Outside of Deadwood Grant Program, the directory for Hope Cemetery has a new home. The polycarbonate panels surround the directory, shielding it from the elements. New panels are on the way to complete the directory. According to Newell Museum Curator Linda Velder, the new shelter will […]
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NEWELL—A cool, cloudy day didn’t hamper the excitement inside of Austin Auditorium as family and friends gathered to celebrate the graduation of a small class of Newell High School students. Eleven graduates draped in maroon and white caps and gowns filed in one at a time while Pomp and Circumstance played. After they were seated, […]
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NEWELL-Although Pastor Lance Putnam grew up in a Christian home attending a Missouri Synod Lutheran Church and also attended Catholic School, he had questions. Lots of questions that it seemed no one had the answers. In his early 20’s, Putnam walked away from his faith for a few years while his life regressed downward. Through […]
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Kindergarteners through fifth graders from Newell Elementary School gathered excitedly for a Bike Rodeo on Thursday, May 8. Bike Rodeos are an educational community outreach activity supported by “Don’t Thump Your Melon,” a South Dakota EMS for Children program. They constitute an obstacle course that young bike riders take on after completing a series of […]
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NISLAND-Ready to enjoy some farm fresh meat and produce? Add some ice cream and a freshly made sweet roll and the day can begin! All of this and more can be found at the newly opened Nisland Farm Fresh Market along Highway 212 at Nisland. The building has been several businesses over the years and […]
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NISLAND-There is always room for another flower somewhere and now there’s a place that has fresh blooms to purchase and later this summer dried flowers to gather. Joyful Blooms on Vale Cut-Off Road is an acre or so of flowers of all sizes and scents. During the Mother’s Day weekend, beautiful tulips were a colorful […]
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NEWELL-Everyone needs a snuggle and Wondering Wolf Ranch can supply a baby goat snuggle. Elizabeth Witherspoon raises goats that are perfect to snoozle and cuddle. They are just the right size and Witherspoon is ready to share them. As the herd gets larger, her plan is to rehome the goats as pets, she has 45 […]
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NEWELL-The floor of Austin Auditorium was filled nearly to capacity with over 100 guests seated and ready to participate in the Annual FFA Banquet on May 1. The 2024-2025 officers began the evening with the FFA Opening Ceremony. Each officer stated the symbol of his position. Following President Rachel Stranberg’s taps of the gavel, she […]
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NEWELL-Austin Auditorium was full of family members ready to hear many beloved songs ranging from “Wipeout” to “Stairway to Heaven.” Newell School students had practiced long hours and were ready to show their talent and enthusiasm. K12 Band/Music teacher, Kim Bachman, led each group with as much joy as the students and folks in the […]
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