Naivety about native advertising
By Kacie SvobodaRecently, I read an article on Buzzfeed titled “10 Life-Changing Things to Try in 2016,” which began with a novel announcement, “For the sake of transparency, items under ‘Things We...
View ArticleLegislators weigh in on recent state scandals
By Jason FergusonWhile the recent scandals involving two government programs—EB-5 and South Dakota Gear Up—were a black eye on the state and cause for concern, two of South Dakota’s District 30...
View ArticleBRTF may lead to higher teacher pay
By Kacie SvobodaThe 38-day 2016 state legislature reconvened on Tuesday, Jan 12. One of the main agenda items will be to restructure education funding in order to raise teacher pay. This issue was...
View ArticleChili competition burns away January ‘blues’
By Kacie SvobodaOn Saturday, Jan. 16, Hill City merchants will provide a way to warm up this January with the 2016 “Breakin’ the Winter Blues” Chili Cook-off. The approximate fifth annual observance...
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Open Stage had message in the music
BACK IN TOWN — Colton McKee, 2014 Hill City Arts Council scholarship recipient, was back in town for Open Stage last Saturday at the Chute Rooster. He played the cajon drum, accompanying a friend,...
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Ranger boys playing tough
He shoots — Freshman Noah Krull puts up a free throw during the boys basketball game against Sturgis Brown on their home turf. The Rangers were defeated 54-75. Last week, Krull was misidentified as...
View ArticleGary D. Curl
Gary Dean Curl was born Aug., 12, 1952, in Wagner, S.D., to Allen and Edith (Engels) Curl. He was an equipment technician for Automatic Vendors.Gary, of Keystone, S.D., died at his home Dec. 23, 2015,...
View ArticleTwo community stalwarts missing
By Bev PechanHill City and Keystone each lost one of their “legendary” citizens shortly before Christmas. To me a legendary person is one whose name is often brought up in pleasant conversation or to...
View ArticleNew executive director named
By Kacie SvobodaAfter approximately six months as the interim director of the Hill City Area Chamber of Commerce, Janet Wetovick-Bily was named the official executive director.“I’m pleased and...
View ArticleFerebee to donate raise
By Kacie SvobodaOn Jan. 5 the Pennington County commissioners voted 4-1 to give themselves a 20 percent raise, adding up to $1,500 per month. This was up from $1,250 in 2015. This $250 raise will...
View ArticleCrackerbarrel in Hill City on Jan. 23
South Dakota Sen. Bruce Rampelberg and Reps. Mike Verchio and Lance Russell are scheduled to be in Hill City on Saturday, Jan. 23, from 1-3 p.m. at the Little White Church.All Hill City area residents...
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Chili cook-off spices up Saturday
RED CHILI CHAMPION — From left, Tony Waldron and Justin Feld try out Harold Strong’s winning wild game red chili at Everything Prehistoric. Strong’s recipe — made with venison, bison and elk — beat...
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Athletes of the Week
Athletes of the week — Chosen for this week’s honors are, from left, McKenzie Becker for girls basketball, Tyler Arnold for wrestling, and Shawn Kuhnel and Ryan Skillingstad for boys basketball....
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One-Act regionals on Jan. 27
ONE-ACT CREW — Ten Hill City high school students form the cast and crew of the one-act play, “Mine.” They will compete in the Regional One-Act Competition on Jan. 27 in Belle Fourche. From left,...
View ArticleAbandoned in New York
By Carol Walker“Abandoned” was the headline that caught my eye in a magazine recently. It was about a five-pound baby boy, his umbilical cord still attached, left in the manger of a Nativity scene at a...
View ArticleKeystone board vacancies
By Bev PechanPetitions are available at Keystone City Hall beginning on Jan. 29 for upcoming vacancies on Keystone’s Town Board. A minimum of 13 valid signatures is required per petition for the April...
View ArticleKeystone ponders pay for attending meetings
By Bev PechanIt was on again, off again regarding the pay city officials should receive for attending Keystone Town Board meetings. The rate per board member for attending meetings was set at $30 many...
View ArticleLegislators discuss education, Medicaid
By Kacie Svoboda“I think we all know that we have some tough issues this year. In fact, people can’t really say when it (the legislative session) has been this difficult,” began District 30 Sen. Bruce...
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One-act community showcase
ONE-ACT SUPERIOR ACTORS — From left, Madison Busetti and Molly Anderson were two of only 10 actors chosen for individual Superior Acting Awards at the Regional One-Act Play Competition on Wednesday in...
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