Valentine’s Day Couples Jeff & Shelly Siscoe

Jeff and Shelly Siscoe met at a church softball game in 1980 where Jeff played on the same team as Shelly’s brothers.The couple was married on October 3, 1981, in Columbus, Indiana.

Resignations, resource officer topics at school board meeting

By Tim Huether Three teachers and two principals were on the Bennett County School Board agenda as resignations to approve at the February 12, meeting Monday night.Under public comment, community member Anthony Kathol expressed concern over those resignations and more to possibly come.

Home versus Car provides a rude awakening

Early in the morning on Saturday, February 10, around 2 a.m., a car slammed into the residence of Noma Sazama at 107 5th Ave.It hit the house twice. After striking the southwest corner of the house, it spun and hit the house a second time, propelling a door off its hinges and to the ground.

Slices of Life

I was sick last week. It felt like a long and miserable 12 days – and that was just Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. I’m not good at being sick. Thankfully, I don’t get much practice. I’m one of those robust and healthy types.

Legislative Update

District 27 RepresentativeWe’re starting our 5th legislative week and 18th legislative day. This year’s crossover date is February 21st. The last day for all the house of origin bills or joint resolutions be moved out of the house of origin.

$6 million may not be enough to turn tide of low literacy rates in SD

By Bart Pfankuch, South Dakota News Watch South Dakota educators have pointed to dramatic literacy successes in the state of Mississippi as evidence for lawmakers to support a proposed $6 million investment into expanded phonics-based reading curriculum and teacher training.

Bennett County American Legion Auxiliary meeting

Bennett County American Legion Auxiliary Unit 240 will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at the Legion Club (highway 18).Due to Ash Wednesday services, the dinner for the Auxiliary’s Secret Buddies will be held at a later date.

South Dakota tribe bans governor from reservation over US-Mexico border remarks

By TRISHA AHMED Associated Press/Report for America A South Dakota tribe has banned Republican Gov. Kristi Noem from the Pine Ridge Reservation after she spoke this week about wanting to send razor wire and security personnel to Texas to help deter immigration at the U.S.

These boots are made for walking

By Jill Kruse, DO Winter weather has finally arrived this year. Getting outside for some activity, even in winter, is great for your overall health. However snow, ice, and cold can turn a stroll in the park into an obstacle course.

Dusty Johnson

U.S. Representative of South DakotaAmerican FamiliesBIG Update The Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are disrupting global shipping routes, threatening supply chains, and endangering human life.