Crooks resident, Deron Ruesch, joined the Big Sioux Media Sports Network team and has become the “Voice of the Mustangs” when broadcasting their sporting events and activities. Pictured with Ruesch is Rowyn Gacke who assisted with the camera during the game....
The West Central AAU Wrestling team competed at the State AAU Tournament on March 24-26 in Aberdeen. There were 21 of the 30 wrestlers from the team that placed at the tournament. (Photo/Submitted) Aric Manthey | WriterSara Stadem | Editor Wrestling teams for...
The City of Hartford is in the process of completing this room for the library. The expansion will include an area for children/families to read stories, along with seating for children and a self-checkout machine. (Photo/Submitted) Aric Manthey | Writer The Siouxland...
Aric Manthey | Writer On Tuesday, April 11, several area towns will be having city elections. This year, there will be one slight change to the process in Hartford. City Elections in Hartford will be located at the Gage House (119 N Main Ave), instead of City Hall. On...
Troy Schwans | Editor of The Special A popular entertainment event from the 70’s and 80’s is back and it’s coming to Canistota in April – donkey basketball!Dubbed “The Craziest Show on Earth”, donkey basketball is wilder than a rodeo and funnier than a circus.If...
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 grade.A new addition to the SOTM this year are the featured...
Hailey and Jason Oas pose for a photo while enjoying the West Central PTA’s Ties and Tiaras on Friday, March 31. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer West Central girls and their fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, and special friends danced the night away at...
Bill and Jenny Weber with their three children. Together, the Weber family runs Acreage Creations, a local furniture and decor shop. (Photo/Submitted) A new blast of color in Hartford Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Although based in Montrose, Acreage Creations has begun...
Aric Manthey | Writer The City of Colton has begun accepting applications for the following summer positions: lifeguards, pool staff, and a pool manager for the city’s swimming pool. The city will reimburse the cost of certifications for lifeguards, as certifications...
Community members gathered at Buffalo Ridge Brewing to help the March BINGO charity which was Warriors Never Give Up. This is a volunteer non-profit organization that aims to offer outdoor adventures for previously deployed or service-connected disabled veterans....
Aric Manthey | Writer The City of Crooks held its monthly City Council meeting on March 13. Present were Mayor Butch Oseby, along with Aldermen Harstad, Beyer, and J. Richardson. City Administrator/Finance Officer Tobias Schantz was also present.To start the meeting,...
Aric Manthey | Writer The Hartford City Council met on March 7 to have their first of two monthly meetings. In attendance were Mayor Arden Jones, along with Council Members Chris Woslager, Cindy Matson, Mark Brenneman, Travis Kuehl, and Mark O’Hara. Council member...
Troy Schwans | Editor of The Special Back in 2001, this newspaper had an article in it about a local resident who put a message in a bottle and that message eventually turned up 16 months and 500 miles later. Now, in 2023, that message in the bottle has shown up...
Aric Manthey | Writer After receiving approval of a bid from the School Board, the West Central School District has been hard at work renovating two of its buildings, along with constructing a new facility. The Hartford Elementary School and Humboldt Bus Garage will...
Troy Schwans | Editor of The Special It’s a question that we’ve all started to ponder – will the snow-pack that we have lead to spring flooding?It’s definitely a legitimate question considering the excessive amount of snow that we’ve had so far and the forecast that...
Aric Manthey | Writer The Hartford Area Fire and Rescue recently held its annual dinner. During the event, they recognized several members for their years of service, along with other award winners. Amongst those recognized for their service were Chenae Billie (5...
Students in the 8th grade were able to attend the Women in Science event to learn more about career opportunities in the field. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Mrs. Bridget Ebert, Tri-Valley (TV) Intermediate Science teacher, took some of her 8th grade students...
Tri-Valley competed in the Class A State Visual Arts competition in Rapid City, bringing home first place. Pictured is (left to right) Carly Rickenbaugh, Reagan Pearson, Art teacher Mandy DeWitt, Ben Freyholtz, Angel Sees, and Duncan Snethen. (Photo/Submitted) Sara...
Troy Larson was winner of the WCEF soup contest during the Night of Distinction, thanks to his “Santa Fe Shazam” soup. Larson was one of many community members who competed in the soup and desert contest. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern On Saturday,...
Riley Page, Colton resident, is pictured during one of the events for the PBR Series when he is “the gate man”. (Photo/Submitted) Aric Manthey | Writer Most people have a dream that they’d like to pursue. Those dreams start with a passion, one that sparks action...