These deer pictured in rural Dewey County and other wildlife (and for that matter livestock and livestock workers) may have endured the worst of what winter will bring. After overnight lows fell below zero for more than ten nights straight, temperatures have been on the climb this week to a milder…
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Dewey County was allocated $389,224, based on its population. Of that amount, $189,773.19 was received for the following eligible expenses:
Sheriff’s Payroll: $123,068.44
Emergency Manager Payroll: $4,676.52
Nurse Secretary Payroll: $12,679.79
WarHawk Civil Defense Payroll: $1,706.80
Nurse…
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Some municipalities and counties have not spent all the money that was allocated to them from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed by Congress in the spring of 2020.
A story in the Topic last week detailed the situation for the Town of Isabel (page 1, Feb.…
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
With the number of new and active COVID-19 cases falling, the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe moved to Level 2 of its COVID Response Plan last week, loosening some restrictions put in place in response to the global pandemic.
Tribal Chairman Harold Frazier announced the change on Thursday, Feb. 18, but…
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Plans are underway for a community art show to be held at the Timber Lake Museum March 19-26. Katarina Boysen, a senior at Timber Lake High School, is organizing the show as a senior Capstone project. There will be no entry fees or prizes. More details will be announced next week.
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Petitions for vacancies on the Timber Lake and Isabel city boards must be filed by 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26.
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
A one-vehicle accident occurred just before 4 o’clock Monday afternoon, February 22, on Airport Road south of Timber Lake. The driver, a juvenile, was not seriously injured. CRST Law Enforcement is investigating the accident.
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Last summer we heard the prediction that by the end of 2020, we would have a safe, effective vaccine to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which had only been discovered, of course, in December 2019, before causing countless deaths and mayhem in the world as we knew it. I must admit, I was skeptical.
Early in…
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Have you ever listened to someone who is really
good at something explaining that thing to
someone who has no idea about that concept?
There are two basic ways this plays out.
One way is for the experienced person
to not only explain the concept,
but in the process, to ensure
the other…
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
I sit down to write with a nubby afghan draped around my shoulders. The deep cold of last week’s polar vortex has passed, the nights of worrying about double digit negative temperatures over, hopefully, for a while. Other than a few chickens with frostbitten combs, all the creatures under our care…
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
McIntosh School teachers joined their students in celebrating 100 Days of School recently by dressing up as 100-year-olds. Pictured are 4th grade teacher Tiann Droog, SPED Director Annette Filler, 2nd grade teacher Connie Klaudt and 3rd grade teacher Brandi Maier. Submitted photo
News Staff
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Dewey County was allocated $389,224, based on its population. Of that amount, $189,773.19 was…
Kathy Nelson
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Some municipalities and counties have not spent all the money that was allocated to them from the…
Change To Checkpoint Policy Announced
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
With the number of new and active COVID-19 cases falling, the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe moved to…
News Staff
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
These deer pictured in rural Dewey County and other wildlife (and for that matter livestock and livestock workers) may have endured the worst of what winter will bring. After overnight lows fell below zero for more than ten nights straight, temperatures have been on the climb this week to a milder destination. Photo by Jon Flatland
News
News Staff
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
The 66th Annual High Plains Regional Science and Engineering Fair will be held virtually at the SD School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City. Projects must…
News Staff
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Plans are underway for a community art show to be held at the Timber Lake Museum March 19-26. Katarina Boysen, a senior at Timber Lake High School, is…
Robert Slocum
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
A Cheyenne River Sioux man who was the subject of a six-day long missing person search has been found deceased.
Justin William Reede, 24, was found on Feb. 19…
Sports
News Staff
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Timber Lake didn’t win its girls basketball regular season finale against Newell on Friday, but in losing a one-point thriller the Lady Panthers put the field…
News Staff
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
The Timber Lake Panthers used a full-court trap defense to force a whopping 30 turnovers and successfully converted almost 40 percent of their fast-break…
News Staff
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Members of Timber Lake’s third grade girls traveling basketball team are (FRONT (L-R): Pazlin Ducheneaux, Jiel Mowrer, Kylie Lawrence, CeCe Cowan, Rebecca…
Commentary
Mark Peacock
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Have you ever listened to someone who is really
good at something explaining that thing to
someone who has no idea about that concept?
There are two basic…
Kelly Evans-hullinger, M.d.
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Last summer we heard the prediction that by the end of 2020, we would have a safe, effective vaccine to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which had only been discovered,…
Eliza Blue
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
I sit down to write with a nubby afghan draped around my shoulders. The deep cold of last week’s polar vortex has passed, the nights of worrying about double…
Obituaries
News Staff
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Leon D. “Boss” Reddog, Jr., 40, of Eagle Butte entered the Spirit World on Monday, February 15, 2021 at his home. A traditional Lakota funeral service was held…
News Staff
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Roy Ziegler, 91, of Mitchell died February 2, 2021 at Avera Brady Health and Rehab in Mitchell. Mass of Christian Burial was held February 5, 2021 at Holy…
News Staff
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Ronald L. “Bear Cub” Pearman, 67, of Eagle Butte passed away February 16, 2021 at the Cheyenne River Health Center in Eagle Butte.
Funeral services were held…
