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....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – Minnehaha County Commissioners heard one of the final reports on the American Rescue Plan Act funds in the county at their Tuesday, July 22, meeting here.Finance Officer Susan Beaman gave the second quarter report,...
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...
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...
Twelve West Central High School students completed Teens as Teachers, a youth leadership and mentorship program of the South Dakota Youth Foundation. The Teens as Teachers program empowers high school students to teach and mentor younger peers, helping them develop...
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...
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...
A conference for individuals, family members, loved ones, and healthcare professionals focusing on Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, and prediabetesSioux Falls, SD – The South Dakota Diabetes Coalition is excited to announce that registration is now open for the...
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...
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!...
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...
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,...
Dave Baumeister | County CorrespondentSIOUX FALLS – At the Tuesday, July 15, meeting, Minnehaha County Commissioners gave the green light to a $132.7 million FY2026 budget.And while a $1.5 million property tax opt-out passed on a 5-0 vote, that will not figure into...
Missed the last Downtown Hartford Farmers Market? Don’t fret! There are a few more dates to attend. The next Farmers Market is set for Thursday, July 31, from 5-8 p.m.You will be able to shop with over 50 vendors from baked goods to freeze-dried treats, to homegrown...
CHECK OUT THE SPECIALS!On Wednesday, July 9, the first 50 kids received a free kids’ size popcorn and pop at Wednesday’s free summertime matinee movie, Tom & Jerry, thanks to the sponsorship of Penning Repair. Be sure to watch for specials like this by following...