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BCHS is bringing Homecoming to Life with a Jurassic themed week

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Tuesday, September 30, 2025
As homecoming week draws near, the BCHS Student Council plans to kick off the week with the annual Color Run on Sunday, October 5th at 2:00 p.m. The run shall take place starting at the high school parking lot with prizes for the winners of each division and door prizes.To show your school spirit,...

Suicide Rate Highest among farmers and ranchers

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025
By Chris DocterSince 2008, September has been recognized as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. It is a time to acknowledge those affected by suicide, raise awareness, and connect individuals with suicidal ideation to treatment services.

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Bennett County Hospital breaks ground

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Tuesday, September 9, 2025
The Bennett County Hospital held a groundbreaking for their new $19 million facility last Friday at the current hospital and clinic parking lot with about 100 people on hand for the ceremony.
A single engine air tanker (SEAT) drops flame retardant on a grass fire at Allen, on Wednesday, August 27.

A single engine air tanker (SEAT) drops flame retardant on a grass fire at Allen, on Wednesday, August 27.

Grass Fire torches 142 acres in Allen

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Tuesday, September 2, 2025
By Chris DocterAt approximately 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25, the Martin Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a grass fire at Allen.Although the fire danger was low, the fire burned well and at times the flames reached 4-5 feet in length.Multiple other departments responded to the fire...
Kenny and Beverly Hines have spent their lives in Bennett County.

Kenny and Beverly Hines have spent their lives in Bennett County.

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Kenny and Beverly Hines offer a glimpse of the past 90 years in Bennett County

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Tuesday, September 2, 2025
By Chris DocterBennett County is rich with history. As years pass, the stories that have built the town slowly die off with those who have lived them. It isn’t often that 90 years of history opens up and presents itself for all to experience.
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Team B - Harris Team

2025 Beef Quiz Bowl Competition Held During Fair

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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Two very competitive Beef Quiz Bowl Teams competed for the championship title on August 8th after the Beef Show at the Bennett County Fair. Team A – Novotny Team consisted of Alison Novotny as captain with team members Josie Tish, Louis Novotny, and Wyatt Huber.