‘In Days Gone By’

a look back at events that occurred as far back as 80 years agoBennett County News – 80 Years Ago January 27, 1944 Worst Storm in Years Hits County Wednesday - Thurs.

Senior Citizens

Monday, January 29:Chicken linguini alfredo, beets, broccoli, apple sauce, garlic bread Tuesday, January 30:Beef tips in gravy over rice, mixed veggies, fruit cocktail, SF pudding, bread Wednesday, January 31: Taco salad, fruit yogurt, tropical fruit, bread

Happy Birthday

January 26 Ember Clifford Janet Ninas January 27 Autumn Kamerzell Ben Pisha Charlee Ward January 28 Lendee Byrne Lana Cano Gene Standing Bear, Jr.

Additions to the BCHS A Honor Roll

Jadyn Boomer, Wyatt Huber, Sophia May, Paige Turpin

BENNETT COUNTY SCHOOL MENU

Monday, January 29: Breakfast: Pizza bagel, fruit, juice,and milk. Lunch: Beef gravy, mashed potatoes, dinnerroll, lettuce salad, veggies, fruit, and milk.Tuesday, January 30: Breakfast: Donut, fruit, juice, andmilk. Lunch: Beef and noodle soup, dinner roll, lettucesalad, veggies, fruit, and milk.

Local Youth Diversion Program a first with Oglala Sioux Tribe and Bennett County

By Tim Huether The OST/Bennett County Youth Diversion Program is the first ever tribal/state diversion program with the Oglala Lakota Sioux Tribe Housing Authority and Bennett County, starting in September of last year.

Irvin Salway sentenced to 15 years in state pen

Irvin Salway, 50, was sentenced last Friday in Martin to 15 years in the South Dakota State Penitentiary by Circuit Court Judge Margo Northrup. Nine years of the sentence may be suspended if he follows all conditions of his sentence.

South Dakota bill advances, proposing more legal representation for people who can’t pay

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota bill advanced Friday that proposes a statewide commission focused on indigent defense, or legal representation for those without the ability to pay.

South Dakota House passes bill that would make the animal sedative xylazine a controlled substance

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota House passed a bill Wednesday that would make xylazine, an animal sedative that is being mixed with fentanyl and then used by some people, a controlled substance.

Food for the Journey

Pastor Tim Wardell“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” 1 Peter 3:15. Why would we need to give an account for the things that we believe?