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Members of the 842nd Engineer Company received the Outstanding Veterans Day Program Supporter Award for the BFMS this year. The award was presented to 842nd representatives Specialist Cash Johnson, Readiness NCO Sergeant First Class Katherina Dufek, and Specialist Bailey Lawrence by the BFMS principal, Kevin Smidt and student council representatives Emma Nehl and Jeffery Lafontaine. […]
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The patriotic enthusiasm of the Belle Fourche kindergarten class was a great opener for the BF Middle School Veterans Day program on November 10th. The BFMS 7th & 8th grade choir under the direction of Karlee Gusso shared “How Do You Tell A Veteran ‘Thank You’?” in front of the backdrop which was full […]
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BELLE FOURCHE-The Butte County Commissioners approved the bid from Architectural Specialties LLC for the live stream audio and video placed in the Commissioners’ Room at the county courthouse. Two bids were submitted by the firm, one for $38,157,64 and a second one for $$15, 356.53. The second bid of $15,356.53 was approved with the understanding […]
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The route to the achievements as told by an older sister. Mataya Ward reached her 1000th career kill the second game into her senior season and just recently surpassed her 1000th career dig. Though many have seen her play, few have actually seen what it took for her to get here. When the Beacon asked […]
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PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Board of Regents announced Steve Elliott as the next president of Black Hills State University (BHSU). Currently the vice president of academic affairs at Wayne State College (WSC) in Wayne, Nebraska, Elliott will soon become the 12th president of the University. Elliott has been an active Wayne State Campus […]
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BF Rec Center 2023 Coed B Fall Volleyball Champions: Set to Kill: Sarah Chapman, Derek Olson, Brittany Stevens, Justin Olson, Rachelle Girtz, Adam Girtzr BF Rec Center 2023 Coed A Fall Volleyball Champions: No Show Back: Turner Johnson, Troy Jensen, Jon Henderson, Craig Nelson; Front: Kayla Nelson, Courtney Nelson, Cheyenne McTaggart.
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Belle Fourche Middle School October students of the month were honored at the November school board meeting. From left to right: Ethan Fowler, Wallace Eddy, Jaxon Sanderlin, Jeffrey Lafontaine, Cheyenne Dallenbeck, Lauralee Dreiske, and Emersyn Carmichael Not pictured, Jasmine Reason.
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FAMILY/GROUP 1st: Adams Family – Beatson family w/children Nasya & Royce 2nd: Minions – Uttecht family w/children Owen & Everly 3rd: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles -Jones family w/children Edward, Logan, & Brayden 8-10 Age Group Prettiest: Audrey Geitz, Sierra Sarvong, Khloey Beane Copas Scariest: Logan Dennis, Taynnen Muller, Alice Bonefield Most Original: Jakub Buxcel, Franklin […]
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NEWELL—On Friday, November 10, the Newell Lion’s Club organized a delicious pancake supper at the NVN Senior Center, drawing people from all over the community. The event served as a fundraiser for the Newell Community Club. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, and biscuits & gravy were served for a free-will donation. The evening also included a silent […]
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NEWELL-The Newell School Board approved several contracts and the Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball Rules, among other business of the board. Following the reports by Department Heads, Old Business included the approval of an update to the bell system for middle school and high school. The Board chose to approve American Time as the vendor for […]
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