Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
Denise Schipke-Smeenk Denise grew up on the Schipke sheep farm and graduated from Newell High School in 1972 with 66 classmates. She just returned from AZ where she met up with several classmates for a balloon ride to celebrate the fact they survived 70 years. Friends throughout her life are some of Denise’s most treasured […]
Continue ReadingNEWELL—The Newell School District held its spring concert with ADYM on Thursday, April 25. The theme for the night was “Yesterday’s Dream: Encourages Unity Between Nations and Building a Better Future Together.” Alongside the concert was an art show and a book fair. The evening began with the awarding of certificates for students’ work in […]
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NEWELL-The citizens of Newell have elected a new mayor to guide the town into a future she has made plans for. Tara Tennis will take the mayor’s seat at the next Newell town meeting May 13 at 5 p.m. as the first elected Mayor of Newell. Rita Weigand served as Mayor in Newell for a […]
Continue ReadingColleen Brunner has been a part of the Whatever It Takes Coalition since the early days, serving first as media liaison and, following her retirement as a reporter, she has served as a representative of the Newell Improvement Corporation. NIC is a non-profit organization serving the Newell, Vale and Nisland communities by improving infrastructure and […]
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Newell’s Junior class of 2025 hosted the prom this year. The theme for the night was “Let’s Glow Crazy,” and the Austin Auditorium was transformed into a brightly decorated neon dance floor. Grand March started at 7 p.m.
Continue ReadingNVN Senior Citizens’ Center Friday, April 19 at 5:30 p.m. Free Will offering with a variety of delicious soups to choose from. Come join us for fellowship, fun, and a live auction. Sponsored by Concerned Citizens of Butte County and Concerned Citizens of South Dakota.
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NEWELL—On Saturday morning, children and families gathered at the Newell school football field for the Newell Community Club’s annual Easter egg hunt. This event has long been a yearly tradition in Newell, bringing the community together to celebrate the holiday in a classic, fun, and festive way. The chilly weather did not stop anyone from […]
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NEWELL-School Board candidates met before a large crowd at a candidate forum sponsored by WIT Coalition held in the Newell Community Hall April 2. John Heisler introduced the candidates to the community and followed up with questions sent in by concerned citizens. Karl Hoyal was not present as he had realized that because of his […]
Continue ReadingNEWELL-There are two candidates for Mayor of Newell, Tara Tennis and Mayor Ken Wetz. They spoke before a large crowd April 2 to highlight their desires to become Newell’s mayor. Tara Tennis is concerned about the school and the prospect of what it could do to the community. Tennis grew up in Newell, moved away […]
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NEWELL—The Newell, Vale, and Nisland area community came together at the Newell City Hall on Holy Thursday to celebrate Easter with a potluck dinner, fellowship, communion, and song. The evening began with a meal that was prepared by Connie Donahey, Judee Willson, and Dixie Seaman. People brought side dishes, salads, and desserts to share. As […]
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