letter to editor Submitted by: Wayne Rentschler The building east of the bus barn was built to wash buses in, not storage. As of the last 2-3 years the drain has been plugged with dirt. A little ambition and it could have been kept open. It has been brought up to the...
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Constituents of District 9,
Since our last day in Pierre on March 31st, it’s been a flurry of activities. In addition to the rush of getting our crops planted, I attended scheduled flight training in Wichita, KS.In my legislative role, I had the opportunity to tour the Frontier Elementary School...
Tri-Valley honors students at NHS banquet
TRI-VALLEY INDUCTS NEW MEMBERS TO THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The Tri-Valley High School inducted new members into the National Honor Society based on the pillars of scholarship, service, leadership, character and academics. There were 10 Tri-Valley students who were...
Indoor Field Day brings schools together
The Tri-Valley Mustangs had an Indoor Field Day that brought both elementary schools together for a day of energy and fun, celebrating the end of the year with indoor games. (Photos/Submitted)
National Honor Society service project packed with summer fun
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 Middle School announces 8th grade awards
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...
The final walk
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)
Interesting facts related to Memorial Day
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...
What families can do to honor fallen veterans
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...
Harvest on main
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...
Local voice announces his statewide vision
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,...
Pink Ladies to kick off summer in Humboldt
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...
Discover Hartford wraps up
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)...
Food truck Wednesdays are back!
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...
Hartford Women of Today organize citywide rummage sales
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...
Humboldt American Legion Discusses Memorial Day
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 Holds May Meeting
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...
Area students represent STC State SkillsUSA competition
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...
And the Winner is…
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...
Community Field Trips
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...