The Grand Opera House to host drama concert Sara Stadem | NCP Editor Veterans Day, November 11, is quickly approaching, which is a time for us to show our appreciation and pay our respects to those who have served our country. One South Dakota native, Charles...
Hartford residents browse the selection of free t-shirts available at the X-IT Plaza's Oktoberfest, co-hosted by Grocott Ink and Thread and Doc Nik's Flowers and Gifts. (Photo/Abby Mitchell) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Two local business in Hartford’s X-IT Plaza, Doc...
Marylou Nagel | Writer The St. George Fall Dinner is an annual tradition for area families. This year’s dinner will be held Sunday, October 30, from 11:00-1:00. The parishioners of St. George are looking forward to serving a turkey feast with all of the trimmings and...
Sara Stadem | Editor October is Dyslexia Awareness and St Mary Catholic School is bringing a community event to Dell Rapids to help bring awareness to dyslexia. Sue Hegland, now a speaker and author, learned her child was dyslexic in 2003. With a background in...
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...
The West Central Trojans girls’ soccer team advanced to the Class A State Soccer Championship when they defeated the Vermillion Tanagers on Saturday, October 8, on their home field. The Trojans were looking for a “Three-Peat” as the #1 seed faced off against the #2...
In addition to pumpkins, you can order chickens online through That Pickin Patch. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor That Pickin Patch in Humboldt may have opened their doors in 2011, however, owner Chris Kasten has been raising pumpkins since he was a...
Troy Schwans | NCP Editor It’s fall, the days are getting shorter, the nights are getting cooler, and the harvest is in full swing. That means there’s also one very popular event about to happen – the traditional pheasant season opener in South Dakota!It’s termed...
The City of Hartford is building a dog park to add to the community. They have received donations from Hartford Area Community Foundation, Hartford Area Bike & Rec Trails Committee along with individual donations from Troy and Deana Larson to assist with the...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern As October rolls in and West Central gets set to finish its first quarter in a matter of weeks, one local business is getting ready to start a weekly program aimed at helping local students find a quality, relaxing place to study. Joshua’s...
Three firefighters from Colton Fire and Rescue assisted Pine Ridge for six days from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. as well as being on call throughout the night. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Recently, in September, Engine 6-1 of the Colton Fire and Rescue (CFR) headed to...
The Tri-Valley junior class is putting on a PINK OUT night to raise awareness for breast cancer. The team will wear pink jerseys that will be auctioned off during a silent auction during the game. Displaying the jerseys are junior football players (left to right)...
October - National Eat Better, Eat Together Month Sara Stadem | Editor What used to be a daily occurrence can now seem like a rarity is some households. Families were known to sit down together at the dinner or supper table and enjoy a well-balanced meal while...
Sara Stadem | Editor The Tri-Valley School Board (TVSB) members were recently honored for their efforts to improve their knowledge of school board work which was for the 2021-22 school year. This announcement came from the Associated School Boards of South Dakota...
Marylou Nagel | Writer The Hartford Women of Today will hold its annual Craft Show on Saturday, October 22, at the West Central High School Becker Center from 9:00am-3:00pm.This highly anticipated craft show has been held for an impressive 32 years. Venders and...
Adie Stadem | Staff Intern The Hartford Area Junior Dart League (HAJD) is hosting a tournament on Saturday, October 15, to help their participants raise money to enter state and national tournaments. The fundraiser will be held at The Dugout Sports Bar and Grill in...
Marylou Nagel | Writer West Central’s student-led aid organization, Project 22, is about to receive extra local support. The West Central PTA is teaming with P22 to assist West Central families with overdue lunch bills.Project 22, originally led by Braden Peters and...
Sara Stadem | Editor The West Central Coliseum had a face lift to kick off the school year with new Daktronics scoreboards along with adding a second one and by the partnering with the West Central Booster Club, sponsorships came with them.The upgrade was needed due...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern On Thursday, October 20, the West Central Parent/Teacher Association (PTA) is getting set to hold one of its most unique events of the year: the Glow Party at Skate City. Held from 6-8 p.m. at Skate City in Sioux Falls and hosting a glow...
Adie Stadem | Staff Intern The West Central (WC) FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) Chapter just wrapped up their first ever cereal drive.Every month the WC FCCLA Chapter likes to do a community project to give back to those in need. In the...