Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
BELLE FOURCHE—One always hears how every vote counts, and in the Belle Fourche City Council Special Election, that proved true in the most literal way possible when the outcome for Ward 2 was decided by just two votes. Voters went to the polls on April 7 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Community […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—The landmark-sized flagpole, a commanding presence over the Roundup Sports Complex near the baseball fields, was dedicated in memory of Ryan In’t Veld on the evening of April 8. Mayor Randy Schmidt opened the ceremony with welcoming remarks for those in attendance. “Today we stand together in gratitude, reflection and support of a family […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—For the fourth year in a row, the community showed up hungry and ready to support the Lady Broncs Golf Team at their annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on April 10 at the Belle Fourche Country Club. In addition to spaghetti, meat sauce and bread sticks, the event boasts a dessert auction, both silent and […]
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On Friday April 10th, the high school track and field team competed in the Queen City Classic in Spearfish against 22 other teams. The Broncs had two athletes who set new school records at the meet. On the men’s team, Chris Jewett set the school record in the javelin with a throw of 130 feet […]
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On Tuesday April 7th the Belle Fourche Middle School track and field team had their long awaited for first competition after a cancellation of their first scheduled meet due to inclement weather. The weather Tuesday was fantastic for a track meet with sunny skies and temps in the 60s. The middle schoolers competed in a […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—A new mini exhibit is now on display in the space that greets visitors near the museum entrance. Rock On opened to an all-day reception at the Tri-State Museum on Saturday, April 11. Red Onion Marketplace made chocolate cupcakes with rock candy topping and coconut lime cupcakes for the reception. Coffee and drinks were […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—The private showing of the newest spring fashions was held at Pasque Ladies Fashions on April 9. The boutique transformed its storefront into a stylish fashion show reminiscent of a Paris high-fashion runway. The event, aimed at ushering in the spring season, featured a spring flowers backdrop and brightly colored spring fashions. Michelle Evans, […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—A bright yellow baby chick, Peeps, was spotted out on Easter Sunday on the corner of National Street and US 85. The Peeps was waving, jumping and handing out colored plastic Easter eggs while spreading holiday cheer. In addition to extending joy, the Peeps had a larger message: GO VOTE! When one opened the […]
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NEWELL—After months of remodeling, reordering, restocking, rehiring and creating anticipation for the entire town, it came down to one post on social media on Saturday morning, April 11, stating “we are open.” This was how the Hitch’n Post Market announced it was now open for business. No hoopla, no advertisement, no celebration, nope, just a […]
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NEWELL—Creating something unique to pair with your favorite book was the idea behind the leather class offered by the Newell Public Library on April 10. Newell Public Library partnered with its neighbor, K Bar J Leather Co., to hold a class to make leather bookmarks. K Bar J owner Jay Olson was on hand to […]
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