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...
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 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...
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 |...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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)
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, 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,...
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...
The WCEF was started in 2008 and is a group of volunteers that helps the West Central School District in reaching their goals. (Photo/Submitted) The WCEF is currently running the 49-7 Club Campaign “Lights, Cameras, Action.” Scan the barcode for those that would still...
This is just one of many photographs showing inoperable, unlicensed vehicles and other debris on the property at 45437 477th Ave, near Baltic. On Tuesday, August 20, because the property owners were present and willing to work with Planning and Zoning on the issue,...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern The Central Valley Struttin’ Gobblers are gearing up to host their 19th National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Hunting Heritage Banquet. The Banquet, which will be held on September 7 at 120 Main Events in Hartford, has been around since...
Lenny Ellens was able to throw out the first pitch to his grandson, Jaiden, during the 2024 South Dakota State B Amateur Baseball Tournament. (Photo/Submitted) Lenny Ellens threw out the first pitch of the Humboldt/Hartford Wood Ducks game during the 2024 South Dakota...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern This September 5 will see the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce (HACC) and South Dakota’s Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) partner to host a local career fair in downtown Hartford.According to HACC Director Wynne Hindt, the DLR has...
A coach advises his team on Superbowl Day for Crooks’s Flag Football League. The league has been active for over ten years. (Photos/Submitted) Spectators cheer on their favorite team during the Flag Football Superbowl in Crooks. This year’s roster will feature around...
First Interstate Bank awarded Crooks Community Childcare Center a $25,000 grant as part of its “Believe in Local” campaign. CCCCC has been fundraising for their new building. (Photo/Submitted) CCCCC was chosen to receive the Lloyd Companies’ 2nd Quarter 1972 Award,...
Sara Stadem | Editor The days are being counted down to the end of summer but don’t fear, there is still another pool party right around the corner before the back to school bell rings!The Colton Pool will be hosting a Sponsor Appreciation Day on Sunday, August 11....