Mr. Josh Carda has been hired as the new Elementary Principal for the Tri-Valley School District. Mr. Carda and his wife, Tami, have two children; Kael (8th grader) and Mira (3rd grader). (Photo/Submitted) Carda hired as new Elementary Principal Sara Stadem | Editor...
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More life to come to Downtown Hartford
Homestead Hills, LLC was formed by Don and Stacey Sieverding and Joel and Michele Boy. Homestead Hills, LLC has purchased commercial lots on the corner of Main Avenue and First Street and the Corner of Main Avenue and Menth Street to bring additional commercial space...
Knight named new Superintendent
Mr. Eric Knight joined the West Central School District as of July 1. Prior to West Central, Mr. Knight was at the Chester School District and the Centerville School District. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The West Central School District will start off their...
Colton’s Hometown Hero
Colton resident Jerrit Pedersen is pictured with his wife, Jamie, and two of their children; Jackson and Clarie. Pedersen was awarded the Relibank’s Hometown Hero for his dedication to the community of Colton. (Photo/Submitted) Reliabank recognizes Pedersen with award...
Roaming the grounds of area communities
The Roaming Grounds was at Butch’s Fireworks outside of Colton while waiting for their bus to be completed. (Photo/Submitted) Sehr starts handcrafted drink company Sara Stadem | Editor “As long as there is coffee in the world, how bad could things be?” – Cassandra...
Geraets shares passion for crafts and baking
Vicky’s Create & Paint currently offers canvas painting parties, along with felt hat building, and wood circle sign/wreath painting parties. (Phot/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor There is a saying, “Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach.” For Colton resident...
Local club helps bring patriotism to community
Keith Matthiesen, member of the Hartford Area Optimist Club, and Hartford resident Mike Fitzmaurice are pictured putting the stake in the ground for the flag that will be displayed on five holidays throughout the year. Recently, Fitzmaurice’s homeowners association...
Hylla crowned Miss SD Teen Queen
Sara Stadem | Editor Miss Ava Hylla, Hartford resident and the daughter of Neil Hylla and Lisa McKnight, was recently crowned the 2023 National American Miss South Dakota Teen Queen at the state pageant. The pageant was held from June 9-11 at the Marriot Hotel in Des...
Hartford resident Dr. Homan to be inducted into SD Hall of Fame
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern In just a few short months, on September 8 and 9, ten South Dakota residents will be inducted into the state’s Hall of Fame. Each of these inductees have been chosen for, as the Hall of Fame’s website states, “their achievements in the...
State Champs
The West Central softball team poses with their state champion trophy. (Photo/Amy Lupkes) The West Central softball team came home as Champions in the first ever 2023 South Dakota High School State A Tournament. The tournament took place in Aberdeen on Thursday, June...
Memorial Day Remembrance
The Humboldt Legion Memorial Day Program had guest speaker Mike Dishman, Senior Director for Learning and Development at Sanford Hospital. The Humboldt Legion also placed flags at both the Catholic cemetery and the Lutheran cemetery in Humboldt. (Photos/Fred Lee)...
Tri-Valley High School Graduation
The Tri-Valley Class of 2023 received their diplomas during their graduation ceremony which took place on Saturday, May 20, at the Tri-Valley High School. Congratulations, Graduates!
West Central High School Graduation
The West Central Class of 2023 received their diplomas during their graduation ceremony which took place on Saturday, May 13, at the West Central High School. Congratulations, Graduates!
Athletic trainers provide care in schools
Aaron Conklin has been an athletic trainer for the past 25 years with this being his ninth year as the Athletic Trainer for the Tri-Valley School District. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor Athletic Trainers play an important role in schools whether that is...
Giving back to the community
Alexa Larson and Rachel Lorang are pictured at the Hartford Dog Park on one of the benches dedicated in honor of their Gold Award projects. (Photo/Submitted) Local Girl Scouts receive awards Sara Stadem | Editor Hartford area Girl Scouts were recognized by the Girl...
New adventures begin at The Growing Place
Nicole (Weber) Questad, originally from the Baltic area and a Tri-Valley graduate, is taking on a new career adventure by opening her own preschool called The Growing Place. Questad is pictured with her husband, Jared, and their daughters; Haislee (5), Wrenlee (2),...
A night for Landry
Landry is the son of Ethan Anderson and Sara McFarland. He was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation (CDG) when he was seven months old. There will be ‘A night for Landry’ at Buffalo Ridge Brewing in Hartford on Saturday,...
FBLA brings home third at State Conference
There were 18 members from the Tri-Valley FBLA Chapter that competed at the FBLA State Conference. Tri-Valley finished third place in the state with their competitive events which included students that placed top five in the state in 37 different competitive events....
The Voice of the Mustangs
Crooks resident, Deron Ruesch, joined the Big Sioux Media Sports Network team and has become the “Voice of the Mustangs” when broadcasting their sporting events and activities. Pictured with Ruesch is Rowyn Gacke who assisted with the camera during the game....
Acreage Creations
Bill and Jenny Weber with their three children. Together, the Weber family runs Acreage Creations, a local furniture and decor shop. (Photo/Submitted) A new blast of color in Hartford Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Although based in Montrose, Acreage Creations has begun...