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Senior Spotlight

Senior Spotlight

Senior Spotlight

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Kassidy Heathershaw Kassidy is the daughter of Myron and Tara Heathershaw.Her favorite classes are, “AP English is my favorite because the books we read are always really interesting.”Some of her favorite things include the colors red and purple, and mac & cheese.
Local residents enjoy lunch at the Bennett County Senior Center last Friday. Photo by Jacob Waln

Local residents enjoy lunch at the Bennett County Senior Center last Friday. Photo by Jacob Waln

Meals on Wheels program in Bennett County may end

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
By Tim Huether The Meals on Wheels program in Bennett County is in jeopardy of shutting down if adequate funding is not secured for the program, according to George Larson, Executive Director for the Western South Dakota Senior Services, Inc., Meals on Wheels Western South Dakota.
Photo by Jacob Waln The Bennett County host the Acalympics at the Legion auditorium, last Wednesday. Those pictured, back row, from left to right, Ryker Heath, Ryder Byerley, Tay Risse, Kesler Brunsch, Rhyder Harris, Miss South Dakota, Shayla Lone Wolf, Izzy Christensen, and Chloe Louden. Front row, from left to right, Rei Waln, Ledanien Kamerzell, Clara Weber, Aris Fanning, and Sadie Schomp. Not pictured includes: Kendyll Risse and Coach Josie Divan.

Photo by Jacob Waln The Bennett County host the Acalympics at the Legion auditorium, last Wednesday. Those pictured, back row, from left to right, Ryker Heath, Ryder Byerley, Tay Risse, Kesler Brunsch, Rhyder Harris, Miss South Dakota, Shayla Lone Wolf, Izzy Christensen, and Chloe Louden. Front row, from left to right, Rei Waln, Ledanien Kamerzell, Clara Weber, Aris Fanning, and Sadie Schomp. Not pictured includes: Kendyll Risse and Coach Josie Divan.

Bennett County Middle School students host Acalympics event, Wednesday, February 21

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The Bennett County host the Acalympics at the Legion auditorium, last Wednesday. Those pictured, back row, from left to right, Ryker Heath, Ryder Byerley, Tay Risse, Kesler Brunsch, Rhyder Harris, Miss South Dakota, Shayla Lone Wolf, Izzy Christensen, and Chloe Louden.
Photo by Mandy Scherer Gavin Risse won his first round at 138 pounds against Kaden Holzbauer. See full story on page 5.

Photo by Mandy Scherer Gavin Risse won his first round at 138 pounds against Kaden Holzbauer. See full story on page 5.

Risses place at State Wrestling Tourney

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Gavin Risse won his first round at 138 pounds against Kaden Holzbauer.Maddux Risse gets the pin against Nicholas Schlachter in the first round 113 pound class.

Acalymics! Students v. Parents

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
By Jacob Waln The Bennett County Middle School will host an Acalymics students v. parents. The idea is to have parents and students come make teams and compete against each other. The event is open to the public and will be hosted Thursday, February 29 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Little Gym.
Jill Pertler

Jill Pertler

Slices of Life

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
It all started with a quote on social media: “Imagine if spiders screamed when you found them.”First off, wouldn’t that make finding a spider doubly scary? At least horror movie jump scary.
Bennett County Court News

Bennett County Court News

Bennett County Court News

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Cases disposed to2/7/2024 - 2/15/2024Abbreviation Legend F1: Class 1 felony F2: Class 2 felony F3: Class 3 felony F4: Class 4 felony F5: Class 5 felony F6: Class 6 felony M1: Class 1 misdemeanor M2: Class 2 misdemeanor MO: Municipal ordinance PO: Petty Offense IOP: Intensive Outpatient Treatment...

Pine Ridge Man Sentenced to 45 Years in Federal Prison

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange has sentenced a Pine Ridge, South Dakota, man convicted of Second-Degree Murder, Robbery, Carjacking, and Brandishing a Firearm During a Crime of Violence. The sentencing took place on February 6, 2024.