Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
On Wednesday, February 26, 2025 the Newell Juniors and Seniors got on the bus and left for Pierre, SD at 5:00 am. John Heisler drove. They got to Pierre on time to meet with Monae Johnson, the secretary of state, in her office. She explained a little about what the SOS does and gave each […]
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NEWELL-The beginning of the regular Newell School Board meeting was unusual when a letter was read by Board Chair Tyrel Bonnet. The letter was addressed to the people of the Newell area and stated that in the spirit of transparency, the school board is taking steps for ongoing development of school board members. He went […]
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NEWELL-The students at Newell School had something new to enjoy at lunch on St. Patrick’s Day. An Irish Stew was the main course made by the Lunch Ladies under the direction and help of Gwen Kitzan. The lambe was generously donated by Kitzan Sheep and JHK Sheep. Dwight and Gwendolyn Kitzan and Joshua and Heather […]
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The helpful ladies of the Nisland-Arpan Search and Rescue Auxiliary served up delicious baked potatoes and toppings at the recent fund raiser held at the Nisland Fire Department. Toppings included corned beef and cabbage, hamburger gravy, cheese, broccoli, sausage gravy, white chili, corn chowder, and buffalo ranch burger. The hall was filled several times with […]
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NVN-The people of the Newell, Vale, and Nisland areas have proved once again their generous hearts. The Newell Festival of Trees held in December at the Newell City Hall was crowded with Christmas fare and auctioned off to the highest bidder as residents opened their checkbooks to bid on the donated items, raffle, and by […]
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Betty Bruner NEWELL-Longstanding members of the Newell Ambulance crew were honored recently at the annual banquet held Friday, February 21 at High Plains Restaurant. Calvin Fickbohm has served as the ambulance treasurer for 10 years, Don Tishmack has served the community for over 50 years, and Sherry Hocking was given a special honor for being […]
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NEWELL—This year was the 16th annual Science Fair at the Newell School District. On Thursday morning, February 13, students displayed their science fair projects for public viewing at the Middle School gym. Topics for the science projects ranged from “How Vaping Affects the Lungs” to “Clean Soap,” “Cupcake Eggsplosion,” and everything in between. There were […]
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NEWELL—Newell Middle School’s eighth-grade class set up booths for their Business Fair on February 13 at the Middle School gym. The Business Fair ran alongside the Science Fair from 8:15 to 11 a.m., with the public and other students showing up to support the eighth graders. The business fair provided the class with an opportunity […]
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NEWELL—The Newell Middle and High School Choir ventured to the NVN Senior Center on Tuesday, February 11, where they were met with an audience of senior citizens, peers, and locals as they sang a variety of Valentine’s Day themed songs. Kim Bachman, music teacher, played guitar as the students sang classics like “Dream Lover,” “Put […]
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