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Norris Area News

Norris Area News

Norris Area News

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The snow is finally melting, though the drifts will last for some time yet. We had fog for days but on this Monday morning, it has finally lifted and there is beautiful sunshine.Nathan (not Brian!
The new doors leading into the Norris School. Photo by Carol Ferguson

The new doors leading into the Norris School. Photo by Carol Ferguson

Kountry Kids January 4-H Club Meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Kountry Kids 4-H Club met on January 28, at 10:00 a.m. in the Firehall. The meeting was hosted by Hicks’. President Wyatt Huber called the meeting to order. Alison led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Izzy led the 4-H Pledge. Roll call was “Do you like the winter?
Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
February 9 Deanna Coleman Kelly Cook Sharon Koenig Lacey Livermont Diego Sterkel February 10 James Bucholz Vernon Lyle Butcher Elisha Dubray Paulette Fanning Billy Porch Rodney Rayhill February 11 Wendy Knecht Greg Litton Samy Shaw Maria Sterkel Maria Torres February 12 Cody Allen Judah Jake Bauman...
Bennet County School Menu

Bennet County School Menu

Bennet County School Menu

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Monday, February 12: Breakfast: Frudel, fruit, juice, and milk. Lunch: Goulash, garlic bread, lettuce salad, veggies, fruit, and milk.Tuesday, February 13: Lunch: Turkey sandwich, baked beans, lettuce salad, veggies, fruit, and milk.
Photo by Taylor Risse Jaxx Risse takes in the Bennett County AAU meet on Sunday. It gets to be a long day for a tough Little Warrior!

Photo by Taylor Risse Jaxx Risse takes in the Bennett County AAU meet on Sunday. It gets to be a long day for a tough Little Warrior!

Commissioners retract accepted county line road bid

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
By Tim Huether The Bennett County Commissioners moved to retract the accepted bid for the county line road project that was approved at the Jan. 3, 2024, commission meeting at a special meeting held Jan. 31.

February is National Heart Health Month

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
In acknowledgement of the importance of the ongoing fight against cardiovascular disease, the Congress, by Joint Resolution approved in December 30, 1963, as amended (36 U.S.C. 101), has requested that the President issue an annual proclamation designating February as “American Heart Month.
Photo by Tim Huether Outgoing Bennett County Hospital CEO Michael Christensen, right, is pictured with transition leader Stephanie Moran at the hospital facility. The hospital board is in the process of hiring a new CEO to replace Christensen who is taking a position on the west coast to be closer to family.

Photo by Tim Huether Outgoing Bennett County Hospital CEO Michael Christensen, right, is pictured with transition leader Stephanie Moran at the hospital facility. The hospital board is in the process of hiring a new CEO to replace Christensen who is taking a position on the west coast to be closer to family.

New building groundbreaking coming

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
By Tim Huether Things are in great shape at the Bennett County Hospital and Rural Health Clinic and looking to improve even more with the planned new facility project expected to break ground in March of this year.

Hospital CEO Christensen resigns

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Bennett County Hospital CEO Michael Christensen has resigned from the facility, notifying the staff and board of his decision recently.“I have accepted a new role outside of South Dakota, and my last day with BCH will be Saturday, February 17, 2024,” said Christensen.