Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
NEWELL—There is this special event in town that has been happening around the same time every year for the past 58 years. In preparation for the holidays, the Butte County Tot ’N Twenty CFEL Extension Club has sponsored the Annual Christmas Fair for over half a century. The event draws vendors from around the area […]
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NEWELL-The recipients of the Shining Star Awards were announced at the regular October School Board meeting. Primary Educator was given to Third Grade teacher Jesse Engel. Secondary Educator was handed to Mr. VanderVorst and Ms. Shirley. Shannon Dirk, Newell School Administrative Assistant was also noted as Newell School Shining Star. The beneficiaries of the award […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Kids and their families were invited to ride alongside the Belle Fourche Police Department’s Bike Patrol on the afternoon of October 5. The ride began in Herrmann Park. The day offered so much more than a simple bike ride. The opportunity to partner police officers with members of the community spreads acceptance and understanding. […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—The Butte County Commissioners held their first meeting of the month at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7. Pastor Tom Smith led in a moment of prayer. Judge Day then swore in appointed Commissioner for Butte County District #5, Jason Kari. Committee appointments were discussed; Frank Walton committees will be assigned to Jason Kari. […]
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NEWELL—A successful homecoming week saw the girls volleyball team win their home game and the boys football team win their home game as well. In addition to the wins, a week filled with events, coronation and a parade kept Irrigator pride at an all time high. Each year, the crowning of homecoming royalty highlights the […]
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NEWELL—The boys high school football team topped off an action packed homecoming week by bringing home a big win—giving the week the perfect ending. As the points on the scoreboard ticked higher, there was discussion in the crowd that focused on the last time the Irrigators won a homecoming football game. A few folks swore […]
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NEWELL—The Newell community was treated to the premiere of the latest episode of the South Dakota Public Broadcasting series Dakota Life, titled“Greetings from Newell.” The celebration of the finished project was held at the Newell City Hall on the evening of October 2. Prior to the beginning of the show, the audience was surprised with […]
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NEWELL—In small communities, when someone is in need, the locals often show up to help each other. This was the case at the Newell Lions Club Pancake Supper fundraiser to benefit Neil Vollmer on the evening of Friday, September 26. The community packed the NVN Senior Citizen Center to participate in the event. In addition […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—The Butte County Commission held a Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, September 2. Chairman Ager thanked Commissioner Erk for running the last meeting, mentioned the upcoming meeting with Ainsworth Benning on September 3 at 4 p.m., and asked that attendees keep sidebar conversations and small talk to a minimum. Pastor Sheri Fadley led in a […]
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What is better than cuddling with a mini goat? They are so little and so sweet, it seems like a perfect match, a lap and a baby goat! At least that is what the Wandering Wolf Ranch has discovered and has turned into a business. What started as a love for goats and a desire […]
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