Mary Kay Sell recognized as Honorary Secretary/ Timer during the Casey Tibbs Match of Champions

Mary Kay sell was recognized as an Honorary Secretary/Timer during the Casey Tibbs Match of Champions bronc riding on June 1.Mary Kay Sell grew up on the back of a horse on the family ranch in the hills of western Bennett County where it all started.

Sheriff’s deputy Kevin Curtis receives punishment for conduct

By Tim Huether Bennett County Sheriff’s deputy Kevin Curtis was found to have committed conduct unbecoming of an officer for his actions, or inactions, in two incidents he responded to at a hearing by the South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission on June 12, in Pierre.

City directs attorney to draw up combined law contract

By Mandy Scherer The Martin City Council met for their regular meeting Wednesday, June 12, after the previously rescheduled meeting for Tuesday, June 11 was moved due to an agenda complaint.Council members present were Gloria Claussen, Larry Gauer, Randy Kocourek, Tootie Moffitt and Tyler Nollett.

Martin Farmer’s Market a success

Photo by Taylor Risse The first Martin Farmer’s Market was held on Tuesday, June 11, at the Martin City Park. In talking to the vendors and organizer Lana Trantham, the first market was a success. There were three vendors set up: Primal Plains, XS Farms, and Denison Country Farms.

Cars, motorcycles and fun

By Jacob Waln Martin Summer Fest is back and has added some more exciting events to the list of things to do this year. The third annual Martin Summer Fest will be held Saturday, June 22, on Main St. This is a yearly event that is hosted by the Oglala Drifters Riding Club.

Commissioners accept Highway Superintendent resignation

By Taylor Risse A regular meeting of the Bennett County Commissioners was held on Thursday, June 6.During highway department discussion, 2024 Bid Award was listed on the agenda, carrying over from last meeting.

New superintendent hired for BCSD

By Tim Huether The Bennett County School District board has hired Carol Galbraith as the new superintendent for the District, with the position being an interim one.

Haying season

Haying season has officially begun. Some alfalfa crops are being cut early due to weevils.

Bakley and Scherer advance to General

The 2024 Primary Election was held Tuesday, June 4, with a sad voter turnout. Statewide there was only a 17.09% voter turnout with 101,208 ballots cast out of 591,153 registered voters. In Bennett County the turnout wasn’t much better at 18% with 338 ballots cast out of 1,877 registered voters.

Photo by Jacob Waln Tis the baseball season

Photo by Jacob Waln Tis the baseball season, and with the nice weather comes lots of baseball this summer. The Martin teams are looking good as they get some wins last week, and hopefully more to come throughout the season.