Tri-Valley Archery aiming for Nationals

Tri-Valley Archery aiming for Nationals

The top combined score of bullseye and 3D for males and females in each division received a belt buckle provided by the Tri-Valley Archery Boosters at the Tri-Valley Archery Tournament. (Photo/Submitted) AT LEFT: Tri-Valley Archers Mason Harstad and Eli Lien are pictured during their shoot-out for the tiebreaker during the Tri-Valley Archery Tournament....

Awards given during Night of Distinction

Awards given during Night of Distinction

Mrs. Brandi Peterson was recognized as this year’s West Central Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Peterson teaches Junior Kindergarten. (Photo/Submitted) One of the highlights of the...

CFR elects positions, holds training

CFR elects positions, holds training

While training is not required by law, the Colton Fire and Rescue holds monthly training for their firefighters to ensure that they are efficient and can safely do what they are...

Current News

Current News

Obituaries

Dwane Matthies

Mar 21, 2025 |

94 Hartford, SD March 6, 2025 Dwane Matthies, a devoted family man, farmer, and lifelong resident of Hartford, died on March 6, 2025, in Denton, Texas, at the age of 94. Born on December 10, 1930, in Sioux Falls, to William “WC” and Meta (Muchow) Matthies, Dwane...

Dane Christian Krull

Mar 21, 2025 |

35 Wayne, Indiana February 26, 2025 Dane Christian Krull passed away February 26, 2025 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dane was born October 31, 1989, in Omaha, Nebraska to Richard and Stephanie (Deardorf) Krull. Growing up, his family called several places home, moving to...

Robert McCormick

Feb 28, 2025 |

77 Sioux Falls, SD February 21, 2025 Robert “Bob” McCormick, age 77, of Sioux Falls, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Ava’s House Hospice Care with family by his side. Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 2025 at West Nidaros Lutheran...

Donald F. Steineke

Feb 7, 2025 |

86 Hartford, SD January 31, 2025 Donald F. Steineke, 86, of Hartford passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025 at the VA Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral mass began at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 7, 2025 at St. George Catholic Church in Hartford....

Marvin C. Fluto

Jan 10, 2025 |

81 Hartford, SD January 2, 2025 Marvin C. Fluto of Hartford, age 81, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Christ Lutheran Church. Marvin was born...

Earle Geide

Jan 10, 2025 |

105 Hartford, SD January 4, 2025 Earle Geide, 105 of Hartford, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 4, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after a brief stay in hospice. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 am Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church,...

Beverly Jean Skrovig

Jan 10, 2025 |

98 Colton, SD January 6, 2025 Beverly Jean Skrovig, age 98, of Colton, SD, passed away with family by her side on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Dell Rapids Nursing Home in Dell Rapids, SD. Funeral services were held Friday, January 10, 2025, in Colton at the First...

Richard “Dick” Schmidt

Dec 27, 2024 |

38 Hartford, SD December 18, 2024 Richard “Dick” Lee Schmidt, age 83, died on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. His funeral service Monday, December 23, at George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory in Sioux Falls....

Sports

Get ready for spring sports

Mar 21, 2025 | , ,

Sara Stadem | Editor Are you ready for spring sports to begin or are you still in need of completing your physical information?For the Tri-Valley Mustang student-athletes who still need to turn in their physical information, please visit...

Panthers hold off Trojan girls in game of runs

Mar 14, 2025 |

Trojan Kacey Jaton added 11 points, seven rebounds and three assists during their SoDak 16 game against the Panthers on Thursday, March 6. (Photo/Robin Eich) Trojan Mara Schultz (left) and Coach Joe Caffrey celebrate a big play during their emotional game against the...

Season comes to end for Mustang boys in Region 3A Tournament

Mar 14, 2025 |

Mustang Ty Oyen finished with six points, five rebounds and two assists when the Mustangs faced off against the Quarriers during the Region 3A tournament play. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Mustang Landon Hughes had 10 points and four rebounds when Tri-Valley traveled to Dell...

Trojans team headed to State A Tournament

Mar 14, 2025 |

West Central boys basketball Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The West Central Trojan boys basketball team punched their ticket to the State A Tournament after a big win over the Hanson Beavers in the SoDak 16. The Trojans got a 91-47 victory in Madison on Tuesday, March...

Mustang girls suffer home loss in Region 3A Tournament

Mar 7, 2025 |

Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media Mustang Mattie Huwe tallied 17 points, two rebounds and four assists against the West Central Trojans on Thursday, February 27, in their Region 3A action. (Photo/Heidi Huwe) The Tri-Valley Mustangs hosted the West Central Trojans in...

lady trojans advance to the SoDak 16

Mar 7, 2025 |

The West Central Trojan girls basketball team advanced to the SoDak 16 when they beat the Tri-Valley Mustangs with the score of 50-44. The Trojans took on the Dakota Valley Panthers at the Tea Area High School on Thursday, March 6. Results were not available at the...

Tri-Valley boys drop regular season finale at home

Mar 7, 2025 |

Mustang Brady Jewett had 18 points when Tri-Valley had their last regular season game and senior night on Friday, February 28. The Mustangs played Sioux Falls Christian Chargers. (Photo/Heidi Huwe) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Tri-Valley Mustang boys had their...