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Tri-Valley High School Graduation

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!

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TVHS Class of 2023 Valedictorians

Brookelyn Stieben Sara Stadem | Editor This year, the Tri-Valley High School Class of 2023 had seven Valedictorians. According to Mr. Chris Larson, the Tri-Valley High School Principal, there was a seven-way tie for the highest GPA in the class.The Class of 2023...

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Member Spotlight

Kaden Egger is a Junior Firefighter that is wildland certified. He will be joining the Colton Fire and Rescue full time in May. (Photo/Submitted) Colton Fire and Rescue Sara Stadem | Editor Kaden Egger decided to join the Colton Fire and Rescue on June 1, 2020. When...

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Ribbon cutting to be held for WC Community Courtyard

Marylou Nagel | Writer The West Central Student Council will be hosting an official ribbon cutting for the West Central Community Courtyard on Sunday, May 28, at 3 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the Courtyard at West Central High School. The public is...

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Tri-Valley holds family fun night

The Tri-Valley Education Association held a Family Fun Night which include BINGO and prizes for students in grades K-12 and their families. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Tri-Valley Education Association (TVEA) wanted to do something to inspire family...

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West Central High School Graduation

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!

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West Central to hold School Board elections

Sara Stadem | Editor The West Central Board of Education will be holding elections on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Currently there are two positions vacant with three candidates running for election. The candidates are running for a three-year term with the residents being...

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Member Spotlight

Colton Fire and Rescue Sara Stadem | Editor Charles Foster joined the Colton Fire and Rescue in March of 2009 in order to have more community involvement. As of June, 2010, Foster became a Certified Firefighter 1 & 2.Addition to volunteering his time with Colton...

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Athletic trainers provide care in schools

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...

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Canaries return to Humboldt

The Sioux Falls Canaries took time to sign baseballs at the ballfield before their faced off against the Class B Amateur players. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Sioux Falls Canaries were welcomed back to the community of Humboldt on Sunday, May 7, when...

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Crooks continues to work on development

The community of Crooks continues to see growth as the light industrial park is underway. There are currently five buildings that are in progress in the area with the dental office looking to begin their construction yet this year. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem |...

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Buffalo Ridge Brewing holds Night for Landry

Ethan Anderson and Sara McFarland pose with their son Landry, a fifteen-month-old diagnosed with CDG. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Two weeks ago, on Saturday April 29, Buffalo Ridge Brewing in Hartford held a very special charity event. The event,...

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Member Spotlight

Tyler Evans joined the Colton Fire and Rescue in February 2014 thanks to the inspiration of his grandfather. Evans is a Certified Firefighter 1 & 2 and is currently the Training Assistant. (Photo/Submitted) Colton Fire and Rescue Sara Stadem | Editor Thanks to the...

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Wood Ducks are ready for season

Sara Stadem | Editor The Hartford/Humboldt Wood Ducks will slide into their 2023 season with 14 amateur players with Manager Jacob Ellens managing the team for his second year.This year’s lineup has 10 returning players this season with two players returning from two...

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Gamecocks ready to take the field

Sara Stadem | Editor The Hartford/Humboldt Gamecocks are ready to take the field for their 2023 season as Chad Morrison enters his fifth season as the team’s manager.Morrison explained there are 20 players this season including 16 West Central graduates. There are 11...

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West Central High School SOTM

West Central February Students of the Month (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Each month throughout the school year, the teachers of the West Central High School nominate and vote for a Student of the Month (SOTM), with two students being selected from each...

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Giving back to the community

Alexa Larson and Rachel Lorang are pictured at the Hartford Dog Park on one of the benches dedicated in honor of their Gold Award projects. (Photo/Submitted) Local Girl Scouts receive awards Sara Stadem | Editor Hartford area Girl Scouts were recognized by the Girl...

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Taking time to appreciate teachers

Sara Stadem | Editor As the school year is starting to wrap up and families are planning their summer vacations, there is a group of individuals that should be recognized for their time and dedication to the students and parents – teachers.The first Monday through...

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Celebration for Humboldt July 7-9

Community members will once again be able to take in the parade during the Humboldt Main Street Days, along with several other activities and events. The community celebration will be held from July 7-9. (Photo/Marylou Nagel) Marylou Nagel | Writer Make plans now to...

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Member Spotlight

Dick Johnson has been volunteering his time with the Colton Fire and Rescue for 50 years, joining in February 1973. Throughout his years with the Colton Fire and Rescue, he was a Certified EMT for 20 years and became a Certified Firefighter 1 & 2 in 1986....

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