Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
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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NEWELL—The quaint little town of Newell, SD with its population of a little under 600 was picked to be part of the South Dakota Public Broadcasting program called Dakota Life. The program highlights individual towns in each episode. The PBS team came to the Newell City Hall on April 16 to host a Community Conversation […]
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NEWELL-Pastor Lance Putnam of the Newell Christian Fellowship Church delivered an inspiring message following a dinner of chicken, lamb, and sundry side-dishes and desserts. A crowd of approximately 80 area folks were in attendance to the Third Annual Holy Thursday Community potluck. Pastor Putnam shared a bit about that night 2000 years ago when Jesus […]
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NEWELL-The Newell football field was alive with youngsters ready to fill bags and buckets with the plaatic eggs scattered throughout the field. Every year the Newell Community Club works diligently to fill the eggs with goodies for the children of the area. But who has more fun-parents and grandparents or the kiddos themselves? It was […]
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NEWELL-Summer is almost here and the days will be filled with activities! There will be an Open House Meet & Greet at 9:30 a.m. on April 26 at the Dakota Life Christian Center to learn about a new adventure coming to the Newell area. Shepherd’s Flock Learning Center, located at Dakota Life Christian Center, 321 […]
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The Thursday before Easter, April 17 this year, is often celebrated as “Holy Thursday” or “Maundy Thursday.” This day commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples. During this time he established Communion and gave the commandment to love one another. Before his capture and death, Jesus shared one last supper with his […]
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NEWELL-Austin Auditorium was transformed Saturday evening into an enchanted grove with sparkling lights and a forest-like theme. The beautiful young ladies in all their finery and handsomly dressed young men began the evening with the Grand March, posing for photos and for all the adults gathered in the auditorium. A father/daugher dance, followed by a […]
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