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Rayhill and Wilson unofficial winners

News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The unofficial election results for the Martin City election held Tuesday, April 8, 2025 are in. Gary Rayhill was reelected Mayor of Martin, receiving 103 of the votes cast. Robert Fogg Jr. received 10.Joyce Wilson took the Ward 3 seat with 42 votes. Tyler Nollett received 14.

Trump to become 47th President of the United States 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
The much anticipated General Election of 2024 is somewhat in the books, with voting completed but not all counted statewide and nationwide as of Wednesday morning.Voter turnout was large in this year’s General Election with a massive turnout by early voters.
The Bennett County Sheriff’s Office and the Martin Police Department have merged and now are working together. The new, combined force is left to right: Stuart Bucholz, Doug Lucero, Anthony Aronov, Kevin Curtis, Chase Frank, Jason Erwin, and Chrissy Lewis. Not pictured are: Beth Moore, Kenny Denison, John Waters and Tanner Goss.

The Bennett County Sheriff’s Office and the Martin Police Department have merged and now are working together. The new, combined force is left to right: Stuart Bucholz, Doug Lucero, Anthony Aronov, Kevin Curtis, Chase Frank, Jason Erwin, and Chrissy Lewis. Not pictured are: Beth Moore, Kenny Denison, John Waters and Tanner Goss.

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Law Departments officially combined

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Photo by Tim Huether The Bennett County School Board was recognized as a Bronze Level board by the Associated School Boards of South Dakota. Pictured from left, seated, Kayla Claussen, Mike Olson; standing, Scott Huber, Dallas Louden and Ryan Pettit.

Photo by Tim Huether The Bennett County School Board was recognized as a Bronze Level board by the Associated School Boards of South Dakota. Pictured from left, seated, Kayla Claussen, Mike Olson; standing, Scott Huber, Dallas Louden and Ryan Pettit.

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School board awarded Bronze

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Bennett County School Board of Education was honored at their regular meeting Monday night with an award presented to them by Superintendent Carol Galbraith. They were named as a Bronze Level board by the Associated School Boards of South Dakota.
Photo by Chris Docter Marva stands proudly by her raised flower beds. Even now, she doesn’t spend much time sitting still.

Photo by Chris Docter Marva stands proudly by her raised flower beds. Even now, she doesn’t spend much time sitting still.

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Marva Hicks shares her adventures and her wisdom

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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
It can easily be assumed life on a ranch is simple and boring. It isn’t until someone is willing to open up, that the richness and fullness of that life can be unearthed. Marva Hicks recently offered stories of her vibrant life.Marva was born to Marvin and Hazel Howe on May 23, 1937, here in Martin.
Some of the Do it Best Pioneer Building Supply crew pictured left to right: Keenan Menard, owners Jay and Janell Yohner, Andy Karns and Tayten Shangreau.

Some of the Do it Best Pioneer Building Supply crew pictured left to right: Keenan Menard, owners Jay and Janell Yohner, Andy Karns and Tayten Shangreau.

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Do it Best Hardware Store building back Main Street

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
It’s been a few years since Bennett County had two hardware stores, but that has changed as Martin born and raised Jay Yohner opened up a Do it Best hardware store at 302 Main Street in Martin in mid-July.Do it Best is a franchise that has been serving the do-it-yourselfer since 1945.

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Goss hired as Deputy Auditor

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
A regular meeting of the Bennett County Commissioners was held on Wednesday, August 21, with all five commissioners present.
Bennett County Schools Open House held last Tuesday

Bennett County Schools Open House held last Tuesday

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Homecoming moved to Sept. 20

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Following much consideration and discussion for what is best for the student body, the Bennett County School District Board approved moving Homecoming from Sept. 6 to Sept. 20 during the Aug. 19 regular board meeting.In addition to that change, there will be no school on Sept.
Photo by Marj Frew

Photo by Marj Frew

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Glenn Hicks receives Quilt of Valor

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Glenn Hicks, of Martin, was presented with a Quilt of Valor at a family gathering at the Post 240 Legion Club on Saturday, August 10. Gail Harkey, of Fairburn, S.D., presented the quilt on behalf of the Quilts of Valor Foundation.
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Coaches meet the new Athletic Director

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
By Larry Gauer Nineteen head and assistant coaches, ranging from middle school through high school, and the three principals gathered at the Bennett County Middle School Auditorium Wednesday evening with New Athletic Director Larry Gauer.