Hospital CEO Christensen resigns

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.

O’Bryan finds Miss America pageant a chaotic but wonderful experience

By Tim Huether Miss South Dakota, Miranda O’Bryan, Martin born and raised, stepped onto the stage at the Miss America Pageant recently with high hopes and dreams like the other 51 contestants, but only one could win and that was Miss Colorado, Madison Marsh.The pageant was Jan. 6-14 at the Dr.

Open Forum Letters Policy

The Bennett County Booster II welcomes open forum letters. Letters are to be a maximum of 500 words in length and about a public issue, not personal issues.Thank yous in letters will be removed as they need to be placed in a paid advertisement.

Today in History: January 31, US enters space age with launch of first satellite

By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, Jan. 31, the 31st day of 2024. There are 335 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 31, 1958, the United States entered the Space Age with its first successful launch of a satellite, Explorer 1, from Cape Canaveral.

Why routine dental visits matter

By John Bisson, DDS Routine visits to the dentist are key to maintaining overall health.Preventive dental care starts at home. We advise patients to brush twice a day, usually in the morning and before bed, for two minutes followed by flossing.

BCHS JAG Participates in College Tour

Eight juniors and seniors from BCHS-JAG, (Jobs for America’s Graduates) braved the dense interstate fog on Thursday, January 25, with Specialist Cindy Knecht, for a tour of Mitchell Technical College.

BENNETT COUNTY SCHOOL MENU

Monday, February 5: Breakfast: Pancake on a stick, syrup, fruit, juice, and milk. Lunch:Chili, corn bread, lettuce salad, veggies, fruit, and milk.Tuesday, February 6:Breakfast burrito, fruit, juice, and milk.Lunch: Chicken patty, garden blend rice, lettuce salad, veggies, fruit, and milk.

‘In Days Gone By’

a look back at events that occurred as far back as 80 years agoBennett County News – 80 Years Ago February 3, 1944 Joe Bettelyoun Reported Wounded in Action Mrs. Fred Bettelyoun received official word this week that her son, Pfc. Joseph Bettelyoun, had been seriously wounded in Italy.