The sixth annual Witches and Warlock Wine Walk in Hartford will take place on Saturday, October 12, from 6-9 p.m. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Downtown Harford Inc. is brewing up something wicked and magical for Saturday, October 12. DHI will be hosting its...
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Huddles, sacks, and field goals
Players show their team spirit during the Super Bowl on Saturday. (Photo/Submitted) The winners of the 4-5 grade division were the Ravens. (Photo/Submitted) Crooks Flag Football League wraps up year Sara Stadem | Editor After several Saturdays of making plays, team...
Ready, set, ACE; Pickleball courts added in Hartford
The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the new pickleball courts in Hartford. Pictured (left to right) are Wynne Hindt, Teresa Sidel, Tim Weber, Wendy Kuehl, Jason Roberts, Cherie DeMent, Mayor Arden Jones, and Craig Wagner. (Photo/Submitted)...
Poker run for Crooks Veterans Park
While progress continues to be made at the Crooks Veterans Park, a fundraiser is taking place on Saturday, October 5, to assist in the costs associated with building the memorial park. The Crooks Veterans Park Poker Run will begin at The Wooden Nickel in Crooks with...
Breakfast: an egg-cellent way to start the day
September is Better Breakfast Month Sara Stadem | Editor “Breakfast is a love letter to yourself, an act of self-care.” – UnknownThey say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and despite life taking us in many different directions once morning comes, it’s...
Oktoberfest Customer Appreciation to be held
Marylou Nagel | Writer Who doesn’t love a reason to celebrate and Grocott Ink & Thread and Doc Nik’s Flowers and Gifts are doing just that – and they are celebrating you!Grocott Ink & Thread and Doc Nik’s Flowers and Gifts will be teaming up for their customer...
Homecoming King and Queen Revealed
Pictured is the West Central Homecoming Royalty at their Homecoming Coronation. (Photos/Submitted) West Central Homecoming King and Queen were crowned at Homecoming Coronation on Monday, September 16, which started at 7 p.m. Pictured is Homecoming Queen Kadence Lupkes...
Tri-Valley’s new high school set to open in January
The Tri-Valley Mustang sign is up and glowing on the outside of the new high school building. (Photo/Deron Ruesch) Pictured is the new gymnasium home for the Mustangs. (Photos/Submitted) Pictured is a sneak peek down a hallway of the new Tri-Valley High School....
SDSU Extension to host Annie’s Project in Colton
Annie’s Project is designed to empower women in agriculture through education, networking and resources. (Photo:SDSU Extension) BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension will host an Annie’s Project series for women in agriculture this fall in...
And the crown goes to…
Congratulations to Calli Noe and Grant Schlueter for being selected as the Tri-Valley Mustangs Homecoming King and Queen. (Photo/Submitted) Tri-valley Homecoming Royalty West Central Homecoming RoyaltyThe West Central Homecoming Royalty Candidates are back row (left...
Crooks Community Child Care Center welcomes children into new building
Crooks kids got to enjoy the Crooks Community Child Care Center’s brand new building starting on September 3. The new building features more space for different ages groups, a larger kitchen, and a brand-new security system. (Photo/Submitted) CCCCC’s staff was hard at...
School year brings busy time for PTA
The West Central PTA was able to donate $1,000 towards the purchase of new library books. (Photos/Submitted) The West Central PTA Father/Daughter Dance has become a staple in the community and their biggest fundraiser of the year. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem |...
2024 Mustang Homecoming Royalty
The Homecoming Royalty candidates for the Tri-Valley Mustangs, as elected by the senior class, are: Emery Person, Calli Noe, Annie Stemper, Rosalynn Focken, Ellie Czerny, Grant Schlueter, Aiden Bunde, Noah Eggert, Alex Wingen, & Colby McAreavey. The community is...
West Central Homecoming 2024
Submitted by Amy Lupkes The West Central High School Student Council is busy preparing for the 2024 Homecoming. This year’s theme is ‘Trojans Got Game’ with activities and dress-up days featured around different board games! Friday, September 20th is Battle Ship. The...
Crooks Veteran’s Park to finish phase two of construction
Electric Construction has finished up their work at the Crooks Veteran’s Park for the accent lighting bollards. (Photo/Submitted) Electric Construction has finished up their work at the Crooks Veteran’s Park for the accent lighting bollards. (Photo/Submitted) Pictured...
Next year’s county budget to be $37 million lower than the one for this year
Dave Baumeister | County correspondent SIOUX FALLS – In an unusual occurrence, people heard about a county budget that would be $37 million less in 2025 than it was in 2024.This news came at a public briefing on next year’s budget at the Tuesday, September 3,...
Back to School
The West Central Trojans were ready to get back to school for their 2024-25 school year. The Trojans had their first day of school on Wednesday, August 21. (Photos/Submitted)
Hartford treated to Leuning’s gluten-free bakery
Pictured are some of the gluten-free cupcakes available through Kaylee’s GF Treats. (Photo/Submitted) Leuning also offers gluten-free macarons through Kaylee’s GF Treats. (Photo/Submitted) Kaylee Leuning is the founder of Kaylee’s GF Treats which offers area customers...
Hartford Ace Hardware to host Community Blood Drive
Hartford, SD – Community Blood Bank is partnering up with Hartford Ace Hardware (701 s. Western Ave, Hartford SD) Thursday, September 12 between 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Donors can schedule their donation by logging onto www.cbblifeblood,...
Ready set, Learn
Mustang Bexley Hollaren gears up for her first day of Jr. Kindergarten at Tri-Valley for the 2024-25 school year. (Photo/Submitted) Mustang students head to the bus after their first week of school. The Tri-Valley School District had their first day of school for...