Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
NEWELL—Ho, ho, ho! Santa Claus made his way to the little town of Newell to spread Christmas cheer and visit with excited children during the Santa Day event on December 13, 2025. Every year during the holiday season, the Newell Community Club works hard to bring a very special Christmas celebration to the kids of […]
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CASTLE ROCK-A Christmas afternoon fire off Old Highway 79 north of Newell interrupted Christmas Day celebrations for the Volunteer Firefighters of Castle Rock, Butte, Newell, and Belle Fourche Fire Departments. The call went out between 2 and 3 p.m. according to Castle Rock Fire Chief Chad Erk. Erk said that seven Castle Rock FD rigs […]
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Looking Ahead with Confidence As We Head into 2026 The start of a new year always makes people pause. Sometimes that pause comes with optimism. Sometimes it comes with a little uncertainty. In rural communities, it is usually a mix of both. As we move into 2026, I want you to know this. CBH CO-OP is […]
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With the enormous support of the Belle Fourche community, the annual Christian Life Center’s New Year’s Eve Teen Blast was once again a great success. The fun-filled, safe environment for teenagers to ring in the new year was filled with laughter, fellowship, fun games like nine-square-in-the air volleyball, a captivating speech by Pastor Dan Carlson, […]
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Battery Bonanza: Members of the Belle Fourche Fire Department were on hand Friday to pick up the large collection of batteries from local Family Dollar Store. Pictured from left are: Aaron Thrammer, Family Dollar Store Manager, Jada Udaker, Andy Anderson, and Cory Charmichael. Family Dollar is part of a store region that runs from Illinois […]
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NEWELL—The Town of Newell Commission convened in Regular Session at 5 p.m. at the Town Office Building. Mayor Tennis initiated the meeting at 5:00 pm, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call was taken; Commissioner Mackaben, Commissioner Clausen, Commissioner Kopetsky, and Mayor Tennis were present. Commissioner Taton was absent. Commissioner Mackaben made a motion […]
Continue ReadingCASTLE ROCK-A Christmas afternoon fire off Old Highway 79 north of Newell interrupted Christmas Day celebrations for the Volunteer Firefighters of Castle Rock, Butte, Newell, and Belle Fourche Fire Departments. The call went out between 2 and 3 p.m. according to Castle Rock Fire Chief Chad Erk. Erk said that seven Castle Rock FD rigs […]
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Poets tell stories. They create with language and transform words into song, imagery, metaphor, irony, and ultimately performance. An afternoon of poetry reading can be a relaxing, fun, and enlightening experience for both poet performers and audiences. In the past three years, informal poetry readings have become somewhat common forms of entertainment throughout South Dakota, […]
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Vic Fondy was honored recently at the Moose Club to recognize his 80 years with the Belle Fourche Cowboy Band. The 80th celebration was organized by band committee chair Ree Reich, Bobbe Ward and other committee members with a cake commemorating the event. Vic joined the band in 1945 and is seen in the Round-up […]
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The Black Hills Roundup Ag Committee Hosted the 26th Annual Community Festival of Trees on November 25, 2025. Total Event Proceeds equaled $47,700.00. The committee expressed thanks to all the people who donated and to all of the buyers. Once again this community showed up and supported our beneficiaries: Beneficiaries: Belle Fourche Meals on Wheels […]
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