The City of Crooks had their ribbon cutting on Friday, November 4, for their latest light industrial area which is located across from the library. (Photo/Kari Jurrens) Sara Stadem | Editor Change is inevitable but for the city of Crooks, it’s a change in the right...
The West Central Trojan boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams advanced to the South Dakota Class A State Cross Country Meet. The boys’ took second place at the Region 2A cross country meet with the girls’ team finishing third. Pictured back row (left to right) is Ellie...
The West Central Trojans girls’ soccer team advanced to the Class A State Soccer Championship when they defeated the Vermillion Tanagers on Saturday, October 8, on their home field. The Trojans were looking for a “Three-Peat” as the #1 seed faced off against the #2...
Three firefighters from Colton Fire and Rescue assisted Pine Ridge for six days from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. as well as being on call throughout the night. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Recently, in September, Engine 6-1 of the Colton Fire and Rescue (CFR) headed to...
The West Central Trojans brought home second place from the Region 2A Tournament on Monday, September 26. They finished one stroke behind the team champion, the Vermillion Tanagers. The Trojans will chip their way through the 2022 South Dakota State A Boys Golf...
The Marching Mustangs took first place in the first competition when their season started at the Parker Pheasant Marching Festival in Parker. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The West Central Marching Trojans and the Tri-Valley Marching Band made their season...
After a meal and a meet and greet, families were able to tour Buffalo Christian Homeschool Academy and complete any paperwork needed for the new school year. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor After 17 years of teaching in the public school system, Mrs. Sarah...
National Assisted Living Week Ronald Krumm, resident at Colton Retirement Living, takes some time with his friend, Vance Thunder, to appreciate the nice weather. (Photos/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor While many of us get to come home to our family after a long day...
Sara Stadem | Editor The City of Colton is looking to make some changes in their community in hopes to grow their city and bring new community members to Colton, according to Colton Mayor Trevor Bunde.Mayor Bunde explained one of the first changes comes with the city...
The West Central School District was called back into session for their 2022-2023 school year on Tuesday, August 23. (Photo/Abby Mitchell)
The Tri-Valley Mustang students and staff hit the ground running on Monday, August 15, as they kicked off the first week of their 2022-2023 school year.
Derik Fossum as new Tri-Valley Intermediate Principal Sara Stadem | Editor As Tri-Valley (TV) heads into their 2022-2023 school year, a familiar face will be taking on a new role. Mr. Derik Fossum, who has previously taught 6th grade Math/ELA and Physical Education...
Chris Larson takes on new role Chris Larson will be the new Tri-Valley High School Principal for the 2022-2023 school year. His wife, Kristin, works as the Regional CTE Specialist with the Department of Education and his daughter, Kennedy, will be entering second...
Poker run benefit set for Struck family Ken and Dianne Struck were both diagnosed with cancer in 2021. Pictured is Ken and Dianne (front) and (left to right) their daughter, Carla and husband Jeffrey, daughter Tanya and husband Jerry, daughter Dawn and fiancé Tim and...
Benefits of massage therapy Kerri Brockhaus has been in the massage therapy career field for over 18 years and is the owner of Caring Touch Massage. (Photo/Abby Mitchell) Sara Stadem | Editor After a long week of work, a weekend sitting at ball games, or maybe a...
Colton Country Days has arrived There are several events that community members are able to participate in or watch at the city park during Colton Country Days such as the Dakota Kids Pedal Pull, Chicken BINGO, water wars and more. (Photos/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem |...
Bob Needles (center) poses with his family at the Legion Tournament held in Humboldt on June 24. Before the game a ceremony was held renaming the field in his honor. (Photo/Abby Mitchell) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern This past Friday, on June 24, the Hartford/Humboldt...
Community members were able to take in the parade during the Main Street Humboldt Bar Main Street Days in 2021 and the community will get to do it again this year for their 10-year anniversary. (Photos/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor It’s just around the corner, the...
Lori Anfinson (left) and Stacy Blow (right) prepare the food at Wooden Nickel for seniors in Crooks, Hartford and Humboldt. (Photo/Kari Jurrens) Sara Stadem | Editor As of June 1, the Wooden Nickel (WN) in Crooks has taken over the Senior Nutrition Meals for the...
Construction signs, trailers, equipment and more can be seen throughout the community of Crooks as the community continues to grow with the new Tri-Valley School along with housing and light industrial developments. (Photos/Adie Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor Despite...