By Tim Huether The Bennett County Commissioners moved to hire Linay Johnston as Bennett County deputy auditor at their March 6, regular board meeting. Johnston is the current county assessor and will split her time between the two jobs for now. Her pay was approved at $60,000 per year with the…
By Jacob WalnLily Cotten has had her mind set on working in the world of medicine. Even at a young age she wanted to help people and work in the field of medicine. The dream is to become a pediatric doctor. It looks like that dream is close to coming true for this Bennett County Senior. After…
May 27, 1947 - February 24, 2024William “Bill” Eugene Burke, was born May 27, 1947 in Belle Fourche, S.D., to Robert “Bob” and Jackie (Kane - Cuddy) Burke. They lived near Tuthill on what is known as the Winchester place and then later moved to Keenesburg, Colo. in 1956. During summer breaks, he…
Photo by Jacob Waln The Acalympics team hosted a parents night Thursday, February 29. The event included trivia that was open to the public and tested people’s knowledge of reading, math, science, social studies, current events, and included a miscellaneous category. There were two rounds of play…
By Tim Huether At the Feb. 12, Bennett County School Board meeting, the concern over teachers leaving the district was brought up.This story will address that concern in part or at best, explain why we are where we are, especially in comparison to other areas.The teacher shortage is and has been a…
Zack Soderlin, wrestling for Rapid City Central, won the South Dakota High School Class A 157 lb. weight class at the State A Wrestling Tournament in Sioux Falls.Zach dominated his class at the tournament, soundly defeating Chandler Carda of West Central by tech fall, 150, in the finals.Zack…
I’m a recent transplant - from a northern state to a southern one. I now spend winters in Florida, but for most of my life, I endured the (harsh, frigid, bitter, unending, Arctic, hyperborean) winters of Minnesota, aka Minnesnowta (cold nose, warm heart).I like to think it made me stronger. Hell, I…
U.S. Senator for South DakotaBiden’s Actions Jeopardize U.S. Energy SecuritySince his very first day in office, President Biden has pursued an agenda that has put American energy security in jeopardy. His actions have discouraged conventional domestic energy production, threatened the stability of…
Photo by Mandy Scherer The Bennett County High School Band performed Tuesday, February 27. A total of four pieces were played for the audience: Appalachian Journey, Korean Folk Rhapsody, The Executant and Pirates of the Caribbean.

Commissioners hire Johnston as Deputy Auditor

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By Tim Huether The Bennett County Commissioners moved to hire Linay Johnston as Bennett County deputy auditor at their March 6, regular board meeting. Johnston is the current county assessor and will split her time between the two jobs for now. Her pay was approved at $60,000 per year with the wages to be split equally between the two offices for now.

Lily Cotten to get hands-on experience in Mombasa, Kenya

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By Jacob Waln Lily Cotten has had her mind set on working in the world of medicine. Even at a young age she wanted to help people and work in the field of medicine. The dream is to become a pediatric doctor. It looks like that dream is close to coming true for this Bennett County Senior. After graduation, Lily will set out to Mombasa, Kenya to get a hands-on experience in medicine.

Bowling Results

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Won Lost Bros Inc. 20 8 Whispering Pines 19 9 Big Shorts 16 12 Ground and Pound 12 16 Bowls with Wolves 6 22 Team High Series: Big Shorts 2521; Ground and Pound 2318 Team High Game: Big Shorts 876 & 864; Ground and Pound 844 Individual High Series: David Red Bear 588; Tony Jensen 574 Individual High Game: Tony Jensen 213; David Red Bear 212 Split pickups: Tony Jensen 3-10; Brad Hahn 3-10; Charlie Cummings Jr.

Congratulations!

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Congratulations to the Bennett County junior high boys basketball team on a phenomenal season..

Warriors to send numerous wrestlers to AAU Region Meet

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Bennett County youth wrestlers competed in the District 2 meet held in Hill City on Saturday, March 2. The top 8 wrestlers from each bracket advanced to the region meet which will be held on Saturday, March 9 in Spearfish. The top three qualify for the state meet, region 1 will take the top four in the midget division this year. State will be held March 16-17, in Rapid City.

William “Bill” Burke

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May 27, 1947 - February 24, 2024 William “Bill” Eugene Burke, was born May 27, 1947 in Belle Fourche, S.D., to Robert “Bob” and Jackie (Kane - Cuddy) Burke. They lived near Tuthill on what is known as the Winchester place and then later moved to Keenesburg, Colo.

Marilyn Crooked Eyes

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June 21, 1945 - February 15, 2024 Marilyn Madelyn Crooked Eyes was born on June 21, 1945 to Ellis Crooked Eyes and Evelyn Rose Bear Shield in Wounded Knee, S.D. Marilyn made her journey to the Spirit World on February 14, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City.

Janis Goetzinger

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March 23, 1936 - February 8, 2024 Janis Maxine Goetzinger passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024. Jan was born on March 23, 1936, in Alliance, Nebraska to Samuel J.