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Commissioners approve $300,000 opt out for Roads Only

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
By Taylor Risse At the July 3 regular meeting of the Bennett County Commissioners, the board unanimously voted to approve Resolution #5-2024 which passed an opt out in the amount of $300,000 for five years and to be used on roads only.All commissioners were present except Keeley Clausen.

Bennett County Ambulance Service in Crisis

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The Bennett County Ambulance Service is in crisis. The list of calls keeps getting longer but the list of those to respond is going the other direction.Sanford Health is offering two options for those interested in becoming an EMT,“Become an EMT from the Comfort of your home!
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Laverack angles 9th in All American Tourney

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
By Tim Huether Martin’s Terry Laverack had a great time on the pond at the All American Bass Fishing Tournament May 29-31, angling his way to an impressive ninth place finish with a total catch of seven fish, weighing 13 lbs., 8 oz. For his efforts, he took home a prize of $2,500.

Summer Storm Preparedness

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
By Jeff Siscoe, Bennett County Emergency Management The severe thunderstorm that hit Martin and Bennett County the evening of June 25 was a not-so-subtle reminder of the summer time storm threat that we know exists here.
Photo by Tim Huether Fr. Tyler Dennis, left, is pictured with Deacon Cal Clifford last Wednesday during a going away gathering for him at the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Martin. Fr. Tyler also celebrated his 15 year of being ordained a Catholic priest on Wednesday.

Photo by Tim Huether Fr. Tyler Dennis, left, is pictured with Deacon Cal Clifford last Wednesday during a going away gathering for him at the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Martin. Fr. Tyler also celebrated his 15 year of being ordained a Catholic priest on Wednesday.

Fr. Tyler bids farewell to OLSH Catholic Church

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
By Tim Huether Last Wednesday was a special day for Fr. Tyler Dennis, the priest serving the Catholic parishes in Martin, Wall, Kadoka and Lakeside, as he celebrated his 15th anniversary of being ordained a Catholic priest.
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O’Bryan earns Middle School Principal of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
By Jacob Waln Mikaela O’Bryan is the current middle school principal for Bennett County. Her academic teaching career started 22 years ago. For the first 13 years of her career she taught every age, ranging from elementary to high school.It was her grandpa Bob that inspired her to become a teacher.

County hires Lessert as hwy. superintendent

News Staff
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
By Tim Huether Melissa Lessert was hired as the new Bennett County Highway Superintendent at the June 18, regular Bennett County Board of Commissioners meeting. Lessert was serving as the Hwy dept. secretary and will replace Colten Peterson who recently resigned that position.
Martin Main Street was filled with people Saturday, June 22, for the third annual Martin Summer Fest. Photo by Jacob Waln

Martin Main Street was filled with people Saturday, June 22, for the third annual Martin Summer Fest. Photo by Jacob Waln

Martin Summer Fest

News Staff
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
By Jacob Waln The sun was shining just right for the weekend activities here in Martin. The cars were out, the motorcycles were everywhere, and people were enjoying the day.The growing event that is known as Martin Summer Fest was held this past Saturday, June 22.