The West Central School will be looking to make some expansions and additions this coming year. In addition to the possible expansion at the Hartford Elementary, the West Central Student Council will start building a courtyard near the high school entrance in hopes to...
Casey McCoy and his girlfriend, Lacie Packard, traveled to Togo, Africa to attend a wedding. After a positive COVID test, McCoy was separated from Packard. (Photo/submitted) Tammy Chamley | Writer A vacation to remember quickly became a trip that he will never forget...
The Colton Hustlers 4-H Club spent the afternoon with Tracy Vogt of Tracy Vogt Design to create a project that could be used at their local Achievement Days. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Colton Hustlers 4-H Club had approximately 35 members spend an...
The FFA Floriculture members visited Backdoor Garden in Hartford to get assistance from Rickie Kunzweiler on identifying flowers, the elements of design and the principles of designs. The FFA members also got to create a floral arrangement for practice for their...
West Central Trojans capture third place at State A Tournament The West Central Trojan girls’ basketball team competed in the Class A State Girls’ Basketball Tournament which took place March 10-12 at the Frost Arena in Brookings. The team brought home the third-place...
The West Central Trojan cheerleaders were presented the Spirit of Six Award during the halftime of the championship game at the Class A State Girls’ Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 12. Pictured is (left to right) Grace Beck, Ali Zacharias, Madi Leasure,...
Tri-Valley School named Brooke Halouska as the Teacher of the Year for the 2021-2022 school year. Halouska has been teaching at Tri-Valley for five years and is the Special Education teacher. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The weather is changing, spring...
Ebert receives recognition Tri-Valley Mustang 6th and 7th grade science teacher Bridget Ebert received the McTeacher of the Month Award for February. She was nominated by a student’s mom and has been teaching at the Tri-Valley School for 21 years. (Photo/Submitted)...
West Central Teacher of the Year for the 2021-2022 school year is Janel Merkwan. Merkwan is in her 13th year of teaching with 11 years being at West Central teaching high school math. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The West Central School also accepts...
The high school youth members at Christ Lutheran Church completed a service project of making tie blankets which were donated to Project Warm Up. The youth members try to do a service project once every other month. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor There were...
Sara Stadem | Editor During their monthly meeting in February, the Colton Fire and Rescue (CFR) held their annual elections for the upcoming year, according to CFR volunteer firefighter Jerrit Pedersen. Pedersen explained their monthly meetings are held the last...
Andi Sonnenburg performs with the Chamber Choir on Thursday, March 10, for their spring concert. (Photo/Barrett Althoff and Brookelyn Stieben) Sara Stadem | Editor The Tri-Valley Mustang vocal groups, under the direction of Conductor Bernard Van Moer, took the evening...
The West Central Drumline performed at halftime at the Class A State Girls’ Baskeball Tournament which was held at Frost Arena in Brookings. (Photo/Danny Eye) Sara Stadem | Editor The West Central Drumline took the floor for the halftime entertainment during the Class...
The West Central Trojan girls’ basketball team advanced to the Class A State Basketball Tournament when they beat the Crow Creek Lady Chieftains on Thursday, March 3, in Madison. The Trojans played in the State Tournament in Brookings which took place March 10-12....
(Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor Another school has made the decision to add girls’ softball as a school sanctioned sport. The West Central School Board made the decision in their most recently meeting to have girls’ softball as a SDHSAA (South Dakota High...
Sara Stadem | Editor Have you ever wondered how your local city government works or how it is determined? Maybe you have wondered what happens if a member of the council resigns or is unable to fulfill their duties during an accident recovery. According to the website...
Pictured (left to right) is the new Hartford Park and Recreation Board members Callie Tuschen, Matt Evans, Troy Larson, Josh Mulder and Gail Blocker. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor A vision that started with an on again, off again conversation for the last...
Chamber holds annual banquet After the social, dinner and program, guests were able to enjoy the performance of the Dueling Duo. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor With food, socializing and the Dueling Duo, the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce (HACC) held...
Despite the weather, community members, family and friends stopped out at the Main Street Humboldt Bar for the fundraiser for Macey Dresch who is fighting cancer. (Photo/Tom Ollerich) Sara Stadem | Editor Community members, family and friends gathered together on...
The Humboldt Sharpshooters started off their season on Saturday, March 5, with a tournament in Doland with several individuals and teams placing in the top 10. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Humboldt Sharpshooters (HSS) hit the road on Saturday, March 5,...