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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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!
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!
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...