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Photo by Jacob Waln Staff from Senator Mike Round’s office visited the Bennett County Hospital last Wednesday, May 29. They met with the board and administrative staff to discuss potential funding of the new hospital. CEO Shawnee Anson gave a tour of the facility.

Photo by Mandy Scherer Bennett County High School alumni gathered in front of the old high school on Saturday, May 18, to say goodbye to the old school built in 1937. Activities were held at the Heritage Center earlier in the day where 261 people signed in from 11 states. Alumni represented every decade since the 1940s with two from the 1940s and seven from the 1950s. A meal and music was held afterward in the old gym.

Photo by Tim Huether New Martin City Council members taking the oath of office May 8 were, from left, Larry Gauer, Tyler Nollett and Randy Kocourek.

Photo by Taylor Risse The Bennett County High School Class of 2024 graduated last Saturday, May 12. Pictured (left to right) front row: Shannon Mesteth, Tegyn Kolb, Jadyn Boomer, Kassidy Heathershaw, Amia Cottier, Taytlin Dillon, Leona DuBray; second row: Julianna Pilcher, Lilly Cotten, Paige Turpin, Alison Novotny, Claire Pearman, Sara Fuchs; third row: Alex Yellow Boy, Vernon Butcher, Aaron Cournoyer; back row: Billy Featherman, DeVon Featherman, Dylan Good Soldier, and Danté Rascher.

Photo by Tim Huether The Warrior boys won the 4x100 relay at the Western Great Plains Conference Track and Field meet last week in Kadoka. Pictured from left: Ben Theurer, Teagan Gropper, Rush O’Neill and Tyce Gropper. Their time of 45.69 has them currently qualifying for the state meet.