“Amphora” by Carly Rickenbaugh, which took 1st in Watercolor. “Misunderstood” by Reagan Pearson, which won 3rd in Functional Ceramics. “Journey Through the Reef” by Reese Wilt. The work took 2nd in 3D. “Echinacea” by Carly Rickenbaugh, which took 3rd place in Painting...
Sara Stadem | Writer West Central’s Music Education Program has done it again! West Central has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation which is received for their outstanding commitment to music...
Some kids from the Hartford area play a competitive game of Mario Kart in the Werning family garage as part of the arcade set up by their oldest son, Ace. (Photo/Jayme Werning) Asa Thomas Metcalfe | Editor On Sunday, April 14, a small arcade in a residential garage in...
Three students from West Central were selected for the 2024 South Dakota High School All-State Band. Pictured (left to right) is Whitney Pageler, Gabe Gebhard, and Allison Brost. (Photo/Danny Eye) Submitted by Danny Eye Congratulations to Whitney Pageler (flute), Gabe...
Sara Stadem | Writer The Tri-Valley School District held their School Board Election on Tuesday, April 9, in all voting precincts with the election polls being open from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.There were two, 3-year terms of office that were being voted on with three...
Attendees at the Chamber Mixer toured the Maple Pass housing units on Thursday, March 28. (Photos/Submitted) Hartford, SD– The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce held its first mixer of 2024 at Maple Pass on Thursday, March 28. The event was a success, with attendees...
Evelyn Steineke took home first place in both the Elementary Girls 3D and Elementary Girls Bullseye. She also received the overall highest score in each element earning her two bows. (Photo/Submitted) Pictured is Tri-Valley Archers (left to right) Ryken Heronimus,...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern As April approaches, Colton Community Connected is gearing up for a busy month. Not only is the organization hosting events around the Easter season, April 27 will bring both the Spring Vendor and Craft Fair and the Spring Fever Bingo.The...
The Crooks Veterans Park recently had Bubbas Digging come to the park to trench in the water hydrant. (Photos/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Crooks Veterans Park has been hard at work with continuing to make headway with building the park along with holding...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern On February 2, Chief Deputy Ken Prorok of Moody County lost his life in the line of duty. While placing spike strips on Moody County highway, Chief Deputy Prorok was intentionally struck by Joseph Hoek.Although the tragedy may not have...
JoAnne Bohl, West Central High School teacher, was selected as South Dakota History Teacher of the Year. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Ms. JoAnne Bohl, a veteran teacher at West Central High School, has received a special honor from the South Dakota...
Scan the register code to take you to the Colton Country Days Spring Vendor and Craft Fair. Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern With April only a few days away, many in Minnehaha County are looking forward to the heart of the Spring season. Colton Community Connected, once...
West Central Seniors Lauren Murphy and Eliot Nielsen were accepted into the South Dakota Legislative Page Program for the 2024 session. They participated in the 2024 South Dakota Legislative Session, each attending for about two weeks. (Photo/Submitted) West Central...
Crooks Area Working Together held their annual Ladies’ Night Quarter Auction which is their biggest fundraiser of the year. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Crooks Area Working Together (CAWT) is reaping the fruits of a very successful night! Last month,...
Emergency Management Director Jason Gearman (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – The county’s fire chiefs were all in attendance at the March 19 meeting of the Minnehaha County Commission for a presentation on the local Office...
The West Central Education of Foundation held their annual Trojan Night of Distinction recognizing several staff throughout the evening. (Photo/Submitted) The West Central Education of Foundation honored Justin (left) and Tina Kjellsen, owners of Big J’s Roadhouse, as...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor of The New Era Spring is just around the corner and with it comes clean-up. This is the time of year when landowners use fire to clean up burn pits, ditches, fields, gardens, and fence lines. It is also the time of year when fires can...
Sara Stadem | Editor Losing a loved one is a heartbreaking time that can leave someone feeling a wide range of emotions - sadness, anxious, lonely, anger, and so much more. Finding someone to lean on or talk to through that time can be comforting and help through the...
Ready to mix it up at the Membership Mixer? The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Membership Mixer on Thursday, March 28, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The Mixer will be held at Maple Pass Apartments & Townhomes located at 310 N. Maple Avenue in...
Sara Stadem | Editor As the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce keeps rolling into their 2024 year, they welcome new Chamber members while celebrating returning members.The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce (HACC) was under the leadership of President Ashlie Matthews,...