By Marj Oleske
On a family drive through the Black Hills near his hometown of Sturgis, five year old Bryan Sorensen was asked the usual question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”
“I want to be a priest,” answered Bryan. That answer remained the same in the years to come. Following High School in Sturgis, he…
The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary held the 95th and 93rd, respectively, State Annual Conventions in Rapid City on June 6 through June 9.
Jan Goetzinger, of Martin, was honored as the Past President of the State Auxiliary at the banquet held on Saturday evening. She was the State Auxiliary President in 1988-89, which was 25 years ago.
Family members and local Auxiliary members were…
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By Tim Huether
As a tornado stormed through the Allen area Wednesday evening, 34 church group members, mostly youth, took shelter in the Pass Creek Church of God, praying for the best.
Their prayers were answered as a tornado ripped the roof from a structure to the left of their building and tossed a heavy playground metal bus over the top of a swing and…
By Marj Oleske
“The damage was almost terrifying. It is horrible what an F5 tornado can do in a matter of minutes.” Stuart Bucholz, Martin Volunteer Fireman spoke of his experience helping in the aftermath of the recent Moore, Oklahoma tornado. A small band of volunteer firemen and Explorers traveled to Oklahoma to help in any way they could. Led by Stuart Bucholz, the group included Carol…
Read more: Martin Vol. Firemen, Explorers help with Oklahoma cleanup
This storm cloud was part of a large system the hovered around Bennett County Monday evening.
Click here to see photos of the damage from a tornado that hit the Allen area Tueday evening, May 28.
Karissa Rayhill brought home the state title and also won the average in Goat Tying at the South Dakota Junior High Rodeo Finals held at the Cadillac Ranch near Belle Fourche May 26 and 27. Karissa is also one of 16 SDJHRA Members chosen to be on the 2013 Cinch Team.
She has earned a position on the South Dakota National Junior High Rodeo Team and will be traveling with fellow teammates to Gallup,…
The annual Memorial Day ceremony conducted by the American Legion Post 240 was once again wonderful. A good sized crowd took in the event and the weather was cool but nice. The photo here shows members of the American Legion, Sons of the American Legion and local law enforcement.