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Dark areas on this map of South Dakota indicate regions considered “legal deserts” due to a lack of attorneys and other factors.

Dark areas on this map of South Dakota indicate regions considered “legal deserts” due to a lack of attorneys and other factors.

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Mobile legal aid office - the Justice Bus - launches in S.D.

Makenzie Huber Sd Searchlight
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Will be at Eagle Butte’s Hometown Days on July 17A nonprofit providing legal aid to low-income South Dakotans has launched the state’s first mobile legal aid office, aiming to increase accessibility across the state.
The U.S. Enviromental Protection Agency (EPA) has filed a complaint and compliance order on Jack’s Service in Isabel after an inspection last year indicated fuels remained in a 3,000 gallon underground storage tank despite the business closing in late 2022. Photo by Jon Flatland

The U.S. Enviromental Protection Agency (EPA) has filed a complaint and compliance order on Jack’s Service in Isabel after an inspection last year indicated fuels remained in a 3,000 gallon underground storage tank despite the business closing in late 2022. Photo by Jon Flatland

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EPA files complaint, compliance order on Jack’s Service

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
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Dewey Co. cookie, pie contest to open annual Days of 1910

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Area bakers are invited to show off their baking talents by entering the Dewey County Cookie Contest and/or Pie Contest being held on Thursday, July 24.Participants are asked to enter their favorite cookies or pie between 9:00-9:45 a.m. at the Timber Lake Community Center.

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Proposed county budget mirrors 2025 plan

Kathy Nelson
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
A proposed budget for Dewey County for 2026 looks very similar to the 2025 budget.County Auditor Jamalia Franzen presented the department budget requests, which totaled $3,729,564, to the county commission at the July 3 meeting.

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Attorney General warns of Texas flood donation scam

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The South Dakota Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division reminds people to be careful about making monetary donations to relief efforts claiming to benefit victims of recent flash flooding in Texas. If you are contacted in any way and asked to donate money in any form, consider these things.

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FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Corson County, McIntoshJune 30Michael Mizera, 69, of Lemmon, speeding. Fine and cost $117.50 Martin Shutt, 59, of Aberdeen, speeding. Fine and cost $97.50 Scott Abshire, 42, of Sarasota, FL, speeding. Fine and cost $97.50 Tony Miller, 49, of Isabel, speeding. Fine and cost $137.

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SHERIFF’S REPORT

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Dewey County Sheriff Ash Arpan Ambulance total: 2 Animal: 3 Assault: 1 Assist other agency: 7 Attempt to locate: 4 Automatic crash detection notification: 1 Controlled burn: 1 Citizen assist: 4 Community oriented policing activity: 4 Death investigation: 2 Disorderly persons: 2 DUI: 1 Escort: 1...

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Corson County Sheriff Alan Dale

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
June 239:56 a.m. responded to a report of theft at a residence in McLaughlin.June 258:20 a.m. assisted a citizen in McIntosh with a civil matter.5:10 p.m. assisted a citizen with unlocking their vehicle in McIntosh.5:38 p.m.

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Timber Lake School Board Agenda

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Timber Lake School Board Agenda Wednesday, July 16, 2025 7 p.m. Regular Meeting Superintendent Office1. Call Meeting to order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Conflict of Interest (SDCL) 4. Conflict of Interest Disclosure 5. Public Comment per SDCL 1-25-1 6. Approve Agenda 7.
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