Community stands behind Coach

Community stands behind Coach

Sara Stadem | Editor "Coach Sittig for me has been someone who I have trusted for numerous years. He is someone who shows up and takes immense pride in what he does EVERY SINGLE DAY.” - – Former West Central Student and athlete, Carter Schmeichel A West Central High School coach and teacher was given notice that his contract would not be renewed after a...

Staying healthy one herb at a time

Staying healthy one herb at a time

Former Colton resident Desiree Osborne, owner of Tea Soulution and The Meeting Nook, has not been sick in 16 years. Desiree and her husband, Paul, created Tea Soulution to help...

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Obituaries

Barbara J. Warne

Apr 18, 2025 |

72 Hartford, SD April 11, 2025 Barbara J. Warne of Hartford, SD, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Diamond Care in Bridgewater, SD.Barbara Joan O’Kane, daughter of Robert and Lois (Burkey) O’Kane, was born February 18, 1953 in Sioux Falls, SD. She grew up on...

William Broveak

Apr 11, 2025 |

83 Sioux Falls, SD March 29, 2025 William (Bill) Broveak died March 29, 2025, at Dougherty Hospice in Sioux Falls, SD, with his wife by his side. He was 83.  William Edward Broveak was born April 23, 1941, in Sioux City, IA, to Lowell and Marie (Morgan) Broveak. He...

Joseph P. Schartz

Apr 4, 2025 |

99 Sioux Falls, SD March 28, 2025 Joseph P. Schartz, 99, of Sioux Falls and formerly of Hartford and Humboldt, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025 at Prince of Peace Retirement Community in Sioux Falls. Funeral mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025,...

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...

Sports

West Central pulls away from Dell Rapids

Apr 18, 2025 |

The West Central Trojan softball team took on the Dell Rapids Quarriers on Thursday, April 10. The Trojans took the win with a score of 11-1. (Photo/Submitted) West Central Softball Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The West Central Trojan softball team pulled away from...

Trojans hit the track in Vermillion

Apr 18, 2025 |

West Central Track Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The West Central Trojan track team traveled to Vermillion for the Vermillion Booster Club Invite on Thursday, April 10.Brooklyn Sunderman was third in the 3200m run in 12:17.96. Abbi Thornton took third in the long jump...

West Central baseball blanked by Lennox

Apr 18, 2025 |

West Central Baseball Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The West Central high school baseball team was shut out by Lennox at home on Friday, April 11, by a score of 6-0.Lennox scored three times right away in the top of the first inning for an early 3-0 lead. They would...

Tri-Valley baseball wins three in four days

Apr 18, 2025 |

Mustang Alex Wingen pitched three innings against Sioux Valley, allowing an unearned run on a hit and walk with five strikeouts. He also had a single and RBI. (Photo/Holly Egger) Mustang Tristen Bunde had a single when Tri-Valley took the win against Sioux Valley with...

Mustang softball remains unbeaten after two big wins

Apr 18, 2025 |

Tri-Valley Softball Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Tri-Valley Mustang softball team remained unbeaten after two big wins on back-to-back nights. The Mustangs defeated Flandreau, 10-2, on Thursday, April 10 and then defeated Baltic, 20-0, on Friday, April...

Boys place third, girls fourth for Mustang track at Chester

Apr 18, 2025 |

The Chester Booster Invitational had some Tri-Valley records set for Mustangs Kadence Davey (left) and Xavier Yount. Tri-Valley Track and Field school records were set in the Javelin with Davey throwing 122’10” and Xavier throwing 137’6” on Tuesday, April 15....

Tri-Valley softball cruises past Madison in late innings

Apr 11, 2025 |

Mustang Emry Jones pitched all seven innings against Dakota Valley on Monday, April 7, and pitched six innings against the Madison Bulldogs. Jones also added a double and single against Dakota Valley. She added two hits, including a home run and three RBIs against...

West Central softball blanks Flandreau

Apr 11, 2025 |

Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The West Central Trojans blanked the Flandreau Fliers 10-0 at home in make-up game on Tuesday, April 8. Elisabeth Miller pitched a five-inning no-hitter while allowing just two walks and striking out 12 batters in the game.The Trojans...