Sara Stadem | Editor Although the holiday season may be over, giving back to the community and showing appreciation continues for the community of Hartford. One local restaurant recently took time out of their day to show their appreciation for those keeping the...
Pictured is Grace Rick, Hartford Area Jr. Darts’ Female Top Gun for the second year in a row. (Photo/Submitted) Pictured is Xander Gordon, Hartford Area Jr. Dart player, who took first place in Cricket Singles, Division 7. (Photo/Submitted) Hartford Area Jr. Darts...
The Buffalo Christian Homeschool Academy is a school that creates an agriculture learning environment which gives students the opportunity to learn with hands-on projects. (Photo/Submitted) The students at the Buffalo Christian Homeschool Academy had the opportunity...
Sara Stadem | Editor The Humboldt Sharpshooters have their target in sight and are set to host their annual Soup Feed & Fundraiser on Saturday, January 27, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the St. George Parish Hall in Hartford.This fundraiser has been held for approximately...
Every second counts when an emergency hits. Please clear snow from fire hydrants in your community to help in an emergency situation. (Photo/Salem Fire Department) Sara Stadem | Editor Mother Nature has reminded us that we do live in South Dakota and winter is indeed...
Scan the QR code to register! Submitted by West Central School District It’s that time of year again when parents start to gear up for kindergarten screening!Kindergarten Options at West CentralWest Central School District offers two options for children of...
The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce is beginning its 3rd week of the 6th Annual Burger Battle. The following Hartford area restaurants are participating: Main Street Humboldt Bar, Big J’s Roadhouse, The GOAT Bar & Grill, Dugout Sports Bar & Grill, Dairy...
By Senator Tom Pischke The calendar has recently flipped over to 2024 and that means the 99th Legislative session has started on January 9th. As your District 25 Senator, I will be writing a weekly column to keep you updated on important legislative items. Our first...
Letter to the editor We’d guess you don’t.A few opinion pieces recently published would argue judgment on how the more than 137,000 public school students perform on this single metric is the sole measurement for the success of the student’s public education.And...
Randy Gross | 25th District Representative I wish to thank the citizens of Moody and Minnehaha counties for the honor of serving in the South Dakota House of Representatives on your behalf. I continue to serve on the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee and am...
Your South Dakota Democratic Senators and Representatives just wrapped up their first week of the 2024 Legislative Session.Rep. Erin Healy, Sen. Reynold Nesiba, and Rep. Kameron Nelson outlined the priorities for this session at the first weekly Democratic legislator...
Christine Black opened her second location of Unblemished Beauty in Harford in October of 2023. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern An acne clinic and day spa, Unblemished Beauty originally opened in 2020 in North Carolina. However, when owner Christine...
Dr. Emily Keefer Submitted by Dr. Emily Keefer | Nurture Family Chiropractic From the moment of “oh my goodness, this is real!” to the chaotic, beautiful arrival of your little one, pregnancy is a miraculous journey. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions, sleepless nights,...
Although National Children’s Dental Health Month may be February, healthy living with dental care is every day for McCook Dental. The crew at McCook Dental took their knowledge on the road to help educate youth about dental care and shared their story with us.The crew...
Participants included (from left to right) London Ahlquist, Jasmine Zuraff, Anna Underwood, and Jarrett Steckley. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Round two of the West Central High School American Legion Oratorical Scholarship Contest was held on Wednesday,...
The Buddy Bench was added at the West Central Humboldt Elementary school on their playground. The idea behind the Buddy Bench is that a child can go sit on the bench if they are in need for a friend to talk to. It’s a sign that some help, support, or comfort is...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class are shown with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. projects they made in his honor. They enjoyed doing the projects and learned many things about his life! Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a great man who worked for...
West Central High School 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...
The Tri-Valley Elementary Student Council ended their 2023 year with a Winter Themed Coloring Contest. Students at Tri-Valley showed off their coloring talents and skills with winners being selected and artwork being showcased in the hallways.
Maddie Leasure, Hartford resident, was inspired to start Mav’s Market by her three-year-old Mini Australian Shepherd, Mav. (Photo/Submitted) Mav’s Market is an on-line based pet supply store based out of Hartford which started January 1, 2024. To place an order, go to...