The Hartford Dental Clinic received the Business of the Year award during the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce banquet. (Photo/Submitted) Aric Manthey | Writer The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce (HACC) hosted its annual Banquet on February 3, one that commemorated...
Jody Driscoll; West Central High School (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor While it might be thought that a school secretary primarily focuses on performing clerical and organizational tasks, what some might not know are about the other duties that school...
Community members gathered on Saturday, February 11, at Stomping Grounds in Hartford at the District 9 Legislative Coffee. The next Legislative Coffee will take place on Saturday, February 18, at Stomping Grounds from 10-11am. (Photo/Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce)...
Sara Stadem | Editor West Central middle school teachers, grades 6-8, get to select students they see showing outstanding character throughout the month. Teachers watch for things such as high-quality work, putting in extra effort, working well with others and...
Sara Stadem | Editor West Central Middle School added another award last school year for their students to earn which is called GRIT. The acronym stands for having guts, resiliency, initiative, and tenacity. This award is given to students that are persistent, keeps...
The Tri-Valley Elementary students participated in the Global School Play Day at the beginning of February. (Photos/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Students at Tri-Valley Elementary took advantage of the Global School Play Day (GSPD) on February 1, which is a day...
Sara Stadem | Editor In previous years, the Tri-Valley teachers would choose students to receive the Champions of Character award. These included students in grades Pre-K through 4th that demonstrated responsibility, respect and readiness for learning.This year, for...
Pictured are West Central alumni (left to right) Abbi Fraas, Zach Handberg, Peter Nester, Connor Matthies, and Emily Hofer that participate in the Pride of the Dakotas Marching band at SDSU. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor As some students wrapped up their high...
The Minnehaha Community Water Corporation is under way with building a new water tower just outside of Humboldt. (Photo/Aric Manthey) Aric Manthey | Writer As you cruise along I90, you may come across a new landmark to the north. As part of a loan received by the DENR...
Big J’s Roadhouse was announced as the winner of the 5th Annual Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce Burger Battle. (Photo/Submtited) Aric Manthey | Writer After a month of delicious feuding, the 2023 5th annual Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce Burger Battle has...
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...
Sara Stadem | Editor Each year, the first full week of February takes time to recognize a vital position that is held within our schools and acknowledges the importance of school counselors. This year, February 6-10 is National School Counseling Week with the focus...
This winter has proven to be a challenging one for students and families, teachers, and bus drivers. As the winter months continue, any remaining snow days will be made up at the end of the school year for the West Central School District. (Photo/Aric Manthey) Sara...
Sara Stadem | Editor As the new year is moving forward, so is the City of Crooks with the growth of their community. The community continues to grow with their industrial park along with their senior living facility Willow Creek Ridge Development.At a recent City...
Pictured is Elizabeth “Biz” Johnson (left) with Project 22 accepting their check from General Manager, Andrew Wickre, of Big J’s Roadhouse. Big J’s Roadhouse helped fundraise for Project 22 who gives money to those families who do not qualify for reduced or free...
Aric Manthey | Writer This month, The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce will be connecting the area with its state legislators. On February 11 and 18, the Chamber will be hosting “Legislative Coffees” at Stomping Grounds in Hartford. These meetings will give locals...
Sara Stadem | Editor West Central Middle School added another award last school year for their students to earn which is called GRIT. The acronym stands for having guts, resiliency, initiative, and tenacity. This award is given to students that are persistent, keeps...
Sara Stadem | Editor West Central middle school teachers, grades 6-8, get to select students they see showing outstanding character throughout the month. Teachers watch for things such as high-quality work, putting in extra effort, working well with others and...
Sara Stadem | Editor For his second year in a row, Tri-Valley Music Teacher Mr. Bernard Van Moer directed the Mustangs through their One-Act Play this season called The Tree.Mr. Van Moer explained The Tree was about five teenagers on a hiking trip who discover a...
Sara Stadem | Editor As we rolled into 2023, some were looking to jump start their year with the traditional New Year’s Resolutions which might have been based on physical fitness and health or maybe it was to spend more time with your family. But what about financial...