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Photo by Tim Huether Fr. Jonathan Dillon is the new Catholic priest serving the communities of Martin, Kadoka, Wall and Lakeside.

Photo by Tim Huether Fr. Jonathan Dillon is the new Catholic priest serving the communities of Martin, Kadoka, Wall and Lakeside.

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Fr. Dillon finds his roots in area small towns

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
By Tim Huether Catholic parishes in the area have a new priest behind the alter with Fr. Jonathan Dillon taking over the duties of serving several parishes on July 1.He replaces Fr. Tyler Dennis who has been assigned to Canon Law studies at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

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Hwy work in progress on Hwy 18

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The South Dakota Dept. of Transportation is in the process of road maintenance projects in the area with a three mile chip and seal on Hwy 18 that started on Monday at Vetal, according to Brad Norrid, Engineering Supervisor out of Winner.

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Billy Waln Heads to Rock Springs for NHSRF

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
By Jacob Waln The 76th National High School Rodeo Finals are approaching. This is the largest rodeo in the world. With more than 1,700 contestants traveling to Rock Springs, Wyo. These contestants come from all over the United States.
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Jessica Arland joins Horizon Health Martin Dental

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Horizon Health is pleased to welcome Jessica Arland, DDS, MS, to its Martin Dental Clinic.Dr. Arland is from Jackson, Wyoming but currently lives in Martin. She graduated with honors from the University of Wyoming in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health Promotion.

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Commissioners approve $300,000 opt out for Roads Only

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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.

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Bennett County Ambulance Service in Crisis

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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

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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.

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Summer Storm Preparedness

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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.

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Fr. Tyler bids farewell to OLSH Catholic Church

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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.