Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
By Ryder Heitz NEWELL—Newell sent seven athletes to the State Track & Field Meet in Sioux Falls on May 23-25. Qualifiers were Rachel Erk (100M, 200M, Long Jump, and 4x100M), Clint Winkler (3200M), Hailey McCann (4x100M), Sarah Erk (High Jump, 4x100M), Bejae Tesch (High Jump), Mesa Mangis (Triple Jump, 4x100M), and Eirelyn Bender […]
Continue ReadingBy Meg English Belle Fourche, traditionally known as a “hub” for shoppers, cattle, and festivals, has become a hub for dancers too. For the past 11 years, LaBelle Ballet in Belle Fourche has drawn students from neighboring towns, Sundance, Newcastle, Newell, Nisland, and others. Dance, an expressive visual art form offers enriching […]
Continue ReadingBy Betty Bruner NEWELL-Newly elected Mayor Tara Tennis began her incumbency at the May 13 meeting of the Newell Commission. She was sworn in by Sheriff Fred Lamphere to begin her official duties as the first elected female mayor in Newell’s 100+ year history. One of the first orders of business was to fill the […]
Continue ReadingNEWELL-The City of Newell monitored local drinking water for possible contaminants during 2023. The report presented to the town’s commissioners was a snapshot of the water quality. There are 615 customers served with the town’s water source using an average of 70,000 gallons of water per day. The water is groundwater that is produced through […]
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NEWELL—Newell School hosted a family STEM night, sponsored by the Title 1 program, on April 9. The event showcased the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to elementary and middle school students. The youth had the opportunity to take part in hands-on learning activities in various booths set up around the middle school gym. […]
Continue ReadingNEWELL-Contract adjustment were approved for the School Year 2023-2024 for Amy Engel, an increase of $8,000; Steve Schoenfish, as Title 1 Coordinator, an increase of $5,000; and Cara Muckridge as 501 Coordinator, an increase of $2,500. During a Special School Board meeting teachers’ contracts for 2024-2025 were issued with a rate increase that brings contracts […]
Continue ReadingThe Area I and II Spring Community and Family extension Leaders will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024 in the NVN Senior Center, 120 3rd St, Newell, SD, starting with registration between 9:30-10:00 AM. The theme is “Bloom with Grace”. Everyone is invited to attend the meeting. Speakers will include at 11 AM, Mental Awareness […]
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Amber Shaykett Middle School Jerome Fergen, Upper Elementary, and Lainey Sheeler, Lower Elementary High SchoolJayden Tesch, Jenna Yule Not Pictured: Lily Niles, Middle School
Continue ReadingNEWELL—Newell High School’s sophomore class hosted a Carnival Fun Fair at the middle school gym on Friday, April 26. The gym was transformed into an entertainment center full of carnival game favorites, including tic-tac-toe frisbee, darts, face painting, bowling, bottle rings, a cake walk, and plenty more. Tickets were sold at the door to take […]
Continue ReadingNEWELL—Students from Newell School District came back from the 96th State FFA Convention with several awards. The convention was held in Brookings from April 18-20 to celebrate the accomplishments of South Dakota’s 6,347 FFA members and 111 FFA chapters. The three days were “filled with achievement, inspiration, and a passion for agriculture.” Awards are listed […]
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