Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
BUTTE COUNTY-Kathy Wood wore many hats during her lifetime and her presence was missed during the Butte/Lawrence County Fair this year. Her family honored her memory at the Sheep Show held Thursday. Abbie Culver, Kathy’s granddaughter, gave a very fitting presentation to the Supreme Champion Sheep showman. Kathy was always involved with kids and 4H, […]
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NEWELL—Monday, July 29 was the awards ceremony and potluck for the Newell Family Summer Playday series. Held at the City Hall, the event was packed full of contestants, friends, and family to celebrate the accomplishments of these hard-working youth this summer. Morgan Wulf of the Newell Community Club said that this year, the organization worked […]
Continue ReadingKimberly Bachman K12 Band/Music, Digital Imaging, and HS Drama From Fruitdale, SD Kimberly Bachman has a bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Humanities. She has been a substitute teacher at Newell School for the past two years and is an award-winning multi-instrumental singer-songwriter with a demanding music schedule. She has played the […]
Continue ReadingPre-School 1 Glue Stick 2 Box Kleenex 1 Container Disinfectant Wipes Cracker or cereal Snacks (Please Bring 1 Box at the Beginning of Each Month) Water Bottle Milk Ticket (Purchased in the Office) Paint Shirt Washable Markers 2 Boxes of Kleenex Pencil Box 1 Container Clorox Wipes Water Bottle Gym Shoes Headphones – no ear […]
Continue ReadingThe USDA Food and Nutrition Service provides low cost and no-cost meals for school students. Parents and guardians need to complete an application to qualify for the program. Shannon Dirk is available in the PK-12 office for more information. Please realize the importance of the program beyond the cost of a meal. Qualification status of […]
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NEWELL—Saturday, July 20 was the grand opening of Jorabeels Bakery and Market, a new baked goods store in Newell. Located at 110 E. 9th Street in Newell, the bakery boasts an outdoor patio and seating area along with a cozy indoor space where you can find yummy treats ranging from Swiss rolls to scones and […]
Continue ReadingThe school funding formula substantially impacts small school districts like Newell School District. Student enrollment count is taken on the last Friday of September. This count includes students that have out-of-district placement funded by the district and enrolled part-time. After the count is taken, the number is put into the formula to find our allocation. […]
Continue ReadingThree Newell School Board members took their oaths of office to begin the 2024-2025 school year. The oath was administered by Superintendent Dr. Pandi Pittman to Amber Erk, Kristin Bonefield, and Tyrel Bonnet. NEWELL-The new school year has begun for the Newell School District with the installation of three board members, incumbent Tyrel Bonnet, […]
Continue ReadingNEWELL—The summer playday rodeo series in Newell kicked off on July 1 at the rodeo grounds. Organized by the Newell Community Club, the rodeos have become a staple summer event in the community, attracting competitors from near and afar. Rodeo-goers get to compete in several events: barrel racing, pole bending, flag racing, goat tying/untying, […]
Continue ReadingJuly 16, 1914 The latest industry in Newell is a cement block factory which the Anderson Brothers have established. It didn’t come because a large bonus had been given, but because a pressing need made it practical. It is reported that 4 head of cattle belonging to Louis Karnen were shot sometime last week […]
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