STURGIS—We’re partnering with BrewBerry Bistro and the Black Hills Storytellers to bring you a creepy fun Halloween experience.We’ll be turning part of the building into a Haunted House that will be open Thursday, October 29th, and Friday, October 30th, from 4-8pm each evening. Admission to the Haunted House is free, but if you’d like […]
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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS— Editor’s Note: The presentation for the 4 day school week is on the district’s website. The Meade 46-1 school board heard from members of the 4 day school week committee on what they found after conducting a survey. Board president Justin Jutting said Superintendent Wayne Wormstadt alternated giving information about the […]
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Longtime Sturgis employee Ann Bertolotto plans retirement STURGIS – After 34 years of service to the City of Sturgis, longtime employee and current Finance Officer Ann Bertolotto plans to retire at the end of 2026. Bertolotto began working for the city in 1992 in the Finance Office and has served in a variety of roles […]
Continue ReadingBy Brandon Bennett STURGIS— The annual Fall Festival kicked off the afternoon of October 10th and it’s a full blown good time for all ages! Food trucks, about 20 vendors, hay rides and a new activity, pony rides in a cart or in a saddle. Put on by the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce and […]
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By Brandon Bennett WHITEWOOD— A side benefit of the Dan Schmidt retirement party at the WVFD station was the new pumper truck on display. Chief Jarred Schmidt talked it up. “I call it the wildland/urban interface rescue pumper, and we went with an all-wheel drive because we have different applications since we have a lot […]
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By Brandon Bennett WHITEWOOD— After 51 years, Dan Schmidt is hanging up his gear at the Whitewood Volunteer Fire Department. The station held an open house so residents and well- wishers could congratulate him. Why did he want to become a firefighter? I was helping with the Elkhorn Ridge fire when I was still […]
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Lawrence County- A Rapid City man died Friday in a two-vehicle crash near Deadwood, South Dakota. Names of the people involved have not been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHX motorcycle was traveling southbound on Nemo Road when he approached a curve […]
Continue ReadingBy Brandon Bennett STURGIS—The October Mixer for the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau was at Bandit’s Emporium at 1008 Main Street October 8th. Owners Keith and Allison Ball operate an antique store and art gallery. Plus the location is the headquarters for Easyriders Magazine. In addition friend Anne Ames has Dakota Annie […]
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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS— The community came together to help a Sturgis couple, Bob and Sondra York who are in fear of losing their home because of mounting medical bills. Their son Chris, despite working three jobs, found time to organize a fundraiser at the Loud American October 8th. An all-you-can-eat spaghetti feed, a silent […]
Continue ReadingBy Brandon Bennett STURGIS—The Key City Giving Gals held their fall fundraiser at the Oasis September 28th,and the Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department was the recipient of the grant. The nonprofits nominated were Society of St. Vincent De Paul, Sturgis Public Library, Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department, Sturgis Outdoors and Sturgis Arts Council. Kerrie Bradley Applegate was […]
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