COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR THE STUDENTS Members of the West Central National Honor Society fill summer backpacks for elementary students as part of a community service project. (Photo/JoAnne Bohl) BRINGING SUMMER FUN TO STUDENTS Members of the West Central National Honor...
WEST CENTRAL AWARDS 8th Grade girl April Student of the Month nominees (Photo/Submitted) WEST CENTRAL AWARDS 8th grade boy April Student of the Month nominees (Photo/Submitted) WEST CENTRAL AWARDS 8th grade April Students of the Month (Photo/Submitted) WEST CENTRAL...
During their last day before graduation, the West Central Trojan seniors walk through the elementary schools one last time to show what a high school graduate looks like. It’s a tradition linking the graduating class to the future. (Photos/Submitted)
Memorial Day is celebrated annually on the last Monday of May across the United States. The proximity of Memorial Day to the summer solstice has led many to view the weekend preceding the holiday as the unofficial kickoff to summer. However, Memorial Day is about more...
Taps, a bugle call played at military funerals, memorial services, and other patriotic events, symbolizes the end of a soldier’s service and a final farewell. (Photo/Sara Stadem) The freedoms people living in the United States are afforded would not have been possible...
LIVE MUSIC AT THE FARMERS MARKET Locals can enjoy live music during the Downtown Hartford Farmers Market, which takes place the last Thursday of May through September from 5-8 p.m. This year’s live music lineup can be found on the Downtown Hartford Farmers Market...
HANSEN AND LEMS CAMPAIGNING TOGETHER Republican Rep. Jon Hansen has announced he will run for South Dakota governor, with Republican Karla Lems running to serve as his lieutenant governor. Hansen is currently the Speaker of the South Dakota House of Representatives,...
KICK OFF TO SUMMER COMING TO HUMBOLDT There will be many vendors for patrons to visit during the Kick Off to Summer event on Saturday, May 31. The Pink Ladies will be hosting the event from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Pressler Park in Humboldt. Along with the vendors, there...
GOLDEN HEART SPONSORED BY GROCOTT INK & THREAD Businesses sponsored the Golden Hearts that were hidden throughout the community. One of the Golden Hearts was sponsored and turned into Grocott Ink & Thread during Discover Hartford week. (Photo/Submitted)...
Sara Stadem | Editor Summer is almost here, which means so are Food Truck Wednesdays at the X-IT 387 Plaza!While summer is almost here, that also means road construction is here! Since the community of Hartford has some exciting progress going on, X-IT 387 Plaza has...
Marylou Nagel | Writer The Hartford Women of Today will once again organize Hartford’s annual citywide rummage sales, which will take place June 13-14.All who wish to participate are invited to sign up online via the Google Doc. To sign up, go to the Hartford Women of...
Submitted by Fred Lee Commander Chuck Dubbe opened the meeting with the salute to the Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes were read and approved. The treasurer was absent but left his report. No reports of anyone on sick call.Commander Chuck Dubbe, Charlie...
William H. Crippen American Legion Auxiliary Awards Scholarship “Elliott Bartlett, a graduate of Montrose High School, receives a $1000 Scholarship from William H. Crippen American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 62, Humboldt, SD. Elliott will be attending Mitchell Technical...
SIOUX FALLS, SD -- Travis Dann of Hartford was among the 10 Southeast Technical College students that earned a medal at the 2025 SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference.Dann is an Automotive Technology student at STC.The competition was held April 10-11 at...
Mustang Seneca Gelderman was recognized by Sioux Valley Energy for her artwork submitted to the billboard contest. Gelderman celebrated with her family and class when Sioux Valley Energy recognized her. She is in the 4th grade and her winning design will be displayed...
On May 12, we took a little trip to Hartford Building Center, Sunshine, and Leisure Living. We learned so much about the grocery store and the different services they offer. We did a fun scavenger hunt at the Hartford Building Center that helped us find various items...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s class enjoyed Track and Field Day at the high school track and football field. Some events they enjoyed included: Jump Rope Relay, Football Kick, Backward Race, Hopping Race, Hula Hoop Partner Race, Long Jump, Football Throw, 50 Meter...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class had a Beach and Book Day, on May 13. We enjoyed reading our favorite books outside while enjoying our favorite snacks. We brought our beach towels, sunglasses, snacks, our favorite drink and of course our bag of...
February Students of the MonthAri Jacobs February Students of the MonthGrayson Pischke March Students of the MonthEmma Gerdes March Students of the MonthJoshua Jungwirth February Grit Awards March Grit Awards Students of Character Sara Stadem | Editor West Central...
BROOKINGS, S.D. -- Students in the South Dakota State University School of Communication and Journalism have been honing their skills both inside and outside the classroom through the Brookings Colorectal Cancer Awareness Program. This initiative aims to educate the...