Athletes of the Week
Athletes of the week — Chosen for this week’s honors are, from left, Brenden Johnson for boys basketball, Bailee Volk for cheerleading and Skylar Ross for girls basketball. [PN Photo/KACIE SVOBODA]...
View ArticleState should go with one time
If you are like us, changing all our clocks twice a year is a hassle. It’s not all that difficult, but it seems to be an unnecessary hassle. “Springing forward” and “falling back” have become a twice a...
View ArticleKeystone water, sewer improvements move ahead
By Bev PechanA state water plan application to retrofit Keystone well #3 to an above-grade operation was signed by board president Nikki Ball.The application, if approved, will be the first phase in...
View ArticleKeystone teen makes big impact
By Kacie SvobodaCasey McNulty, 15, is making a big impact in the small town of Keystone with his volunteer work on several community events and committees. Casey, the son of Sean and Susan McNulty, has...
View ArticleP&Z clears path for Dollar General
By Kacie SvobodaOn Monday night, the Planned Unit Development (PUD) proposed by Vaquero Ventures, which would include a Dollar General store, was approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission in a...
View ArticleAthletes of the Week
Athletes of the week — Chosen for this week’s honors are, from left, Cody Homan for wrestling, Jacob Harris and Corbin Miller for boys basketball and Sammy Woodward for girls basketball. [PN...
View ArticleJames M. Barr
James M. Barr, 59, of Hill City, S.D., died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016.Memorial services were held Feb. 4 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hill City.Condolences may be sent to the family at...
View ArticleRoses are red, Valentines are blue
By Kacie SvobodaValentines Day, like New Years Eve, is a day when most people have grandiose ideas of what wonderful events the day will bring. On New Years, there may be visions of sipping champagne...
View ArticleThe wheels on the bus cost more
By Kacie SvobodaOn Monday, Feb. 8, a big part of the discussion at the Hill City School Board meeting focused on the new Harlow’s School Bus Service contract. This contract made changes to the prior...
View ArticleSidewalk project to get a boost
By Carol WalkerHill City’s streetscape project is set to receive a welcome addition of $18,000 from the South Dakota Department of Transportation (DOT).City administrator Brett McMacken presented to...
View ArticleHill City events warm up winter with chili, chocolate
By Kacie SvobodaHill City will offer a heart-warming combination of chili and chocolate on Saturday, Feb. 13, with the fourth annual Polar Bear Chili Cook-off and the Tour de Chocolate. The cook-off,...
View ArticlePoll
How do you feel about a Dollar General opening in Hill City?How do you feel about a Dollar General opening in Hill City? - See more at: http://vote.pollcode.com/49561234#sthash.BS7geJkN.dpufHow do you...
View ArticleAthletes of the Week
Athletes of the week — Chosen for this week’s honors are, from left, Jac Cutler for boys basketball, Jessica Houser for cheerleading and Tatum Henderson and Makaley Anderson for girls baskeball....
View ArticleShirley Kay Fox
Shirley Kay Fox was born July 10, 1946, in Deadwood, S.D., to Charles and Elva (Henwood) Webb. She grew up and attended school in Deadwood, where she graduated from high school. She worked for a number...
View ArticleMonte L. Brandner
Monte L. Brandner was born in New Leipzig, N.D., to the late Arthur and Cecilia (Ackerman) Brandner. Monte was a member of the New Leipzig High School class of 1965. He served four years in the United...
View ArticleIn the deep freeze, minds go numb
By Bev PecanIn the recent months I have spent back in Minnesota, it has dawned on me that the Twin Cities and its people are truly of a different mindset. I never thought about it much before, but I...
View ArticleKeystone water still under study
By Bev PechanKeystone’s water problems, for the most part, are being dealt with in a timely manner and improvements have been noted. It was reported at the Feb. 8 town board meeting that the town’s...
View ArticleFor the love of chili, chocolate
CHILI CHAMPIONS — Russ Johnson, left, won for his red chili. While the other three — from left, Kade McVey, Robb Hoffman and Shane Alexander — won best booth decor. In addition, Hoffman and Alexander...
View ArticleKeystone fundraises for war memorial
VETERANS MEMORIAL — Above is an artist rendering of the proposed Keystone war memorial. This project is being continued by Jonathan Powers as part of his Eagle Scout project. [Submitted Photo]By Bev...
View ArticleWorischek, Arnold place fourth in 4B Regions
REGION PLACING WRESTLER — Ranger wrestler Kalel Worischek placed fourth at the 4B Region Tournament on Feb. 20. [Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Hot Springs Star]Results for Hill City at the South Dakota...
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