From four state championships to college soccer

Haldeman signs with USD Trojan Rylee Haldeman fights for the ball during one of her last soccer games as a West Central Trojan during their semifinal match against Sioux Falls Christian. Haldeman has signed to continue her soccer career next fall at the University of...

HHC and Community Lighting Contest are back to normal

Last year’s Hartford Hometown Christmas brought something new with different characters roaming the streets for families to enjoy. This year, those characters such as Olaf, the Grinch, Frosty and more will return to Hometown Christmas. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem...

“Season of shivers”

The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts frigid temperatures Tammy Chamley | Editor of Dells City Journal The Old Farmer’s Almanac; is it fact or fiction? For 230 years, the Almanac has prepared its readers for winter with an 80% accuracy of weather forecasts. From dry-mild...

Giving Trees are back for the holiday season

The West Central School District is back with their Giving Trees this holiday season to help children that could use an extra blessing this holiday season. Each West Central School has something displayed for their Giving Trees. Pictured is the Giving Tree at the West...

Christmas at the Plaza brings food, prizes and Santa

Mrs. Claus is pictured signing up for the door prizes at Backdoor Garden during their Christmas at the Plaza that took place on Friday and Saturday, November 19 and 20. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor The community of Hartford had an early visit from Santa...