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Veteran owned War-torn Cycles ready to serve Hartford area

WAR-TORN CYCLES HOLDS RIBBON CUTTINGPictured at the ribbon cutting for War-Torn Cycles are owners Chris Fischer, Andrew and Jenna Hahn and their children, and one of Fischer’s daughters. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer War-Torn Cycles is the newest business...

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Hartford Area Fire & Rescue to hold Public Safety Day

BIKE SAFETYIn years past, children were able to go through a bike safety course as well as get fitted for a bike helmet as part of the Public Safety Day that is put on by Hartford Area Fire and Rescue. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern The Hartford Area...

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Reliabank to hold Back to School Bash

SECOND ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL BASHReliabank’s inaugural Back to School Bash in Hartford last year was well attended by West Central and Tri-Valley students as well as community members. The year’s Bash will be held on Tuesday, August 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m....

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Hartford’s Ace Hardware top 5 in District

Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Since 1991, Ace Hardware has been a national partner with Children’s Miracle Network (CMN), a nonprofit organization that partners with children’s hospitals across the United States to provide exemplary care for sick and injured kids,...

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Baltic Dog Days – just around the corner

Sara Stadem | Editor Another summer is wrapping up with families getting ready to head back to school. But wait! Before you count summer over, there is the annual Baltic Dog Days (BDD) in Baltic from Friday, August 8, through Sunday, August 10.Lacey Harrington, the...

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Miller named SD player of the Year

ACCOMPLISHMENTS ON THE MOUND Trojan Elisabeth Miller set a goal of 100 strikeouts early in the season and exceeded it by ending the season with 210 strikeouts. Miller was named MaxPreps 2025 South Dakota Softball Player of the Year. (Photo/Dusine Hoff) STARTING YOUNG...

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Masterson named Assistant Coach of the Year

COACHING FOR HER HOME TEAM After graduating from SDSU, Coach Cheyanne Masterson joined the Trojan softball team as an assistant coach this past season. Masterson is a 202 graduate of West Central. (Photo/Submitted) AND THE AWARD GOES TO… Coach Cheyanne Masterson was...

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Central States gives back to teachers

Sara Stadem | Editor Central States Mfg, Inc. in Hartford is giving back to the community through teachers. Central States has launched the Central States Cares: Teacher Grant.With this grant, Central States Mfg, Inc. (CSM) is helping teaches this back to school...

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Backpack Giveaway A Big Success

Central States Mfg. Inc. had another successful Backpack Giveaway. The giveaway was during the Hartford Block Party this year, helping children get ready to head back to school. Central States handed out 175 backpacks, thanks to the turnout and support from the...

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Smiles, memories and Colton Country Days

FLOATS, CANDY AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT The Colton Country Days parade is an annual event of the community weekend. Community members, families and friends were able to take in the parade on Saturday morning, July 19, before checking out the rest of the day’s events. TEEN...

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Celebrating With A Block Party

The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce held their annual Downtown Block Party on Wednesday, July 16. The block party is a way for businesses to interact with other businesses as well as community members. There was something for everyone of all ages, from vendors to...

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Cars, games and fun

PEDAL PULL FUNJohn Hemmingson walks beside a young competitor in the Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull contest, one of the activities featured throughout Humboldt Main Street Days. (Photo/Submitted) AND THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE GOES TO…Tyler Swanger of Sioux Falls accepts the...

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Property tax meeting update

District 9 Update The Property Tax Task Force held their second meeting last week in Rapid City. The meeting included public comment opportunities both over midday and in the evening. We hope that more government meetings continue to be held in the evening to...

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Get ready for fall sports

SCAN AND REGISTER The West Central activity registration is through “Bound” this year. Scan the QR Code or visit https://www.gobound.com/sd/schools/westcentral. Sara Stadem | Editor It’s that time of year again when activity registration and sports physicals are due!...

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The Hair Garden welcomes Schmidt

Schmidt revealed that she faced skin issues in high school, which sparked her passion for educating others on how to care for their skin. (Photo/Submitted) Schmidt revealed that she faced skin issues in high school, which sparked her passion for educating others on...

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Kick off fall sports the Trojan way

Marylou Nagel | WriterA new, fun-filled two-day event will take place in August to usher in the new school year and to celebrate West Central Trojan student-athletes. The first-ever West Central Trojan Fall Kickoff will take place Friday, August 22, and Saturday,...

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