Phase1 has started with the Crooks Veterans Park. Zacharias Construction worked to move dirt and grade the site to get ready for the next steps. There will be a Veterans Day and Groundbreaking event on Saturday, November 11, at 11 a.m. at the Crooks Veterans Park...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern A new, free fall event is getting ready to launch for the first time this November. The brainchild of Colton resident Jessica Oyen, the Harvest Festival is set for November 18 from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. at Taopi Hall in Colton.Oyen, owner at...
Dr. Andrew Barron, Principal at West Central High School, plays a back-to-school game with students on the first day of school. (Photo/Submitted) October is National Principals Month Sara Stadem | Editor The first quarter has come to an end for the 2023-2024 school...
(TOP) The Maple Pass Apartments & Townhomes in Hartford have a playground that is available to residents. Tours are now available for those interested in submitting an application. Currently, they are offering one month free rent and waived application fee....
The commission chamber was “packed” with people against the new location of the tree-grinding operation at the intersection of 267th Street and 463rd Avenue, one mile west of the Sioux Falls Municipal Landfill. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave Baumeister | County...
For the second year in a row, the West Central boys’ cross country team advanced to the Class A State Cross Country Meet. The Trojans took second place at the Region 2A meet with 38 points. Pictures (left to right) is Jacob Peterson, Jonathon Roth, Benjamin Strunk,...
The West Central Marching Trojans are the only band in South Dakota that competes in both parade and field competitions and continues to finish at or near the top of the class, according to Director of Bands Danny Eye. (Photo/Julie Danielson) Sara Stadem | Editor The...
Trojans Anthony Lanham, Connor Mebius, and Kamden Zomer competed at the 2023 South Dakota Class A State Golf Tournament on Monday and Tuesday, October 2 and 3, which took place in Rapid City. (Photo/Submitted)
Pictured back row, left to right: Briauna Hoff, freshman attendant; Ayla Kramer, sophomore attendant; Avery Nothdurft, junior attendant; Senior Royalty: Sadie Berg, Crew Heier, Clara Nelson, Layton Johnson, Molly Anderson, Chet Carda, Lilly Bornitz, Jude Jarding,...
Homecoming week is nearing for the West Central Trojans and the 2023 West Central Homecoming Royalty has been chosen! Pictured front row (left to right) is Jazelle Jarding, Jocelyn Nilson, Sadie Berg, Lilly Bornitz, Clara Nelson and Molly Anderson. Pictured back row...
Mustang Hillary Hastings (left) and Trojan Tessa VanOverbeke are pictured at the 2023 South Dakota Class A State Track Meet. The two athletes show sportsmanship, encouragement, and compassion after competing against each other in the high jump. The SDHSAA has...
The 2023 Tri-Valley Homecoming King and Queen were chosen! King Logan Ellison and Queen Brianna Bunde. (Photos/ Brooklyn Larson, Emily Wenzel, and Ava Christensen/TVHS Yearbook)
The 2023 Tri-Valley Homecoming is upon us and the homecoming royalty candidates have been selected! Congratulations to the Tri-Valley Homecoming Royalty Candidates selected by the senior Class of 2024. Pictured front row (left to right) is Hillary Hastings, Brianna...
(Photo/Porter Jensen) Sara Stadem | Editor Area towns will be looking for the assistance of their community members to find and detect lead pipes in the area due to a nationwide initiative to remove all lead pipes from drinking water safety. This initiative was...
Sara Stadem | Editor The Tri-Valley School District opened their doors of their most recent addition of the district to the community on Friday, August 11. The Tri-Valley School District held their open house for the Crooks Elementary school from 5-7 p.m.Community...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...