Annual Fire Hall Brisket Feed

NISLAND—The Nisland Fire Hall was packed with hungry visitors eager to enjoy a delicious meal last weekend. Held annually on the first Saturday in August, this was the Nisland-Arpan Fire & Rescue’s 16th year providing delicious brisket while simultaneously raising money for the Fire Department. With the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and the Butte-Lawrence County Fair […]

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LOOKING FORWARD TO OUR PAST

August 6, 1914 Del Southmayde began threshing Tuesday on his place near Butte Hall. A spark from the engine set the straw pile afire and it spread to the wheat field in the shocks and burned up about 30 bushels. The place is a dry ranch, and the yield was 12 ½ bushels on a […]

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20 Years of Catch-a-Sheep

NISLAND—The annual Catch-A-Sheep contest was a hit at the fair on Thursday evening, August 1. A herd of sheep was let loose in a pen, and 4-H youth, aged 8 to 12, raced to capture a sheep, halter it, and lead it across the finish line as fast as possible. This proved to be an […]

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Fair Highlight: NFR Ranch Rodeo

NISLAND—The Ranch Rodeo was the highlight of Thursday evening, August 1, at the Butte-Lawrence county fair. Teams made up of local cowboys and cowgirls performed at the Nisland Fair Rodeo, also known as the NFR! Four members were required for each team, and teams had to fulfill two of the three following member conditions: one […]

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A Tribute to a Special Lady

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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Summer Playday Series Ends

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 […]

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Meet the New Newell School Teachers

Kimberly 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 […]

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Free and Reduced Meals

The 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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Jorabeels Bakery Now Open

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 […]

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