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Dewey County Highway Dept. Secretary Cathy Lemburg was honored at a retirement party at Timber Lake on June 19. She was presented with a star quilt and other gifts by county employees, friends and family. Pictured above are present and former county highway department crew members. FRONT (l-r): Highway Supt. Will Wiedmer, Chuck Maher, Mitch Enright, Doc Pesicka, Cathy, Toby Reinbold; Back: Tom Hermes, Chip Long, John D. Boldt, and Lyle Richter. (More on page 6) Photo by Kathy Nelson

Dewey County Highway Dept. Secretary Cathy Lemburg was honored at a retirement party at Timber Lake on June 19. She was presented with a star quilt and other gifts by county employees, friends and family. Pictured above are present and former county highway department crew members. FRONT (l-r): Highway Supt. Will Wiedmer, Chuck Maher, Mitch Enright, Doc Pesicka, Cathy, Toby Reinbold; Back: Tom Hermes, Chip Long, John D. Boldt, and Lyle Richter. (More on page 6) Photo by Kathy Nelson

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Honoring Cathy

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2026

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Woman gets 13 years for assaulting officer

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann has sentenced a McLaughlin woman convicted of assaulting, resisting and impeding a federal officer. The sentencing took place on June 8, 2026.

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Fourth Circuit

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Corson County, McIntosh June 15Christopher Bohlander, 53, of Gordon, NE, speeding. Fine and costs $177.50 Matthew Townsend, 47, of Houston, TX, speeding. Fine and costs $177.50 Julie Marshall, 52, of Timber Lake, speeding. Fine and costs $137.50 June 16Lindsay Noble, 35, of Bismarck, ND, speeding.

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Changes set at Catholic churches

Father John Paul Trask
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
As of July 1 four Catholic churches within All Saints Parish will be affected by changes to the availability and/ or frequency of ministerial services.Two are to be closed completely: St. Joseph’s Church in Ridgeview and Immaculate Conception Church in Bridger.
Cathy Lemburg received a plaque from Dewey County Commission Chairman Bob Berndt at a retirement party in her honor on June 19. She also received a star quilt from county employees presented by Highway Supt. Will Wiedmer.

Cathy Lemburg received a plaque from Dewey County Commission Chairman Bob Berndt at a retirement party in her honor on June 19. She also received a star quilt from county employees presented by Highway Supt. Will Wiedmer.

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Lemburg retires after 36 years at highway department

Ann Arnold
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Cathy Lemburg started working at the Dewey County Highway Department in June of 1990, meaning she worked there for almost exactly 36 years before retiring.Before starting at the Highway Department, Lemburg worked at the Western Dakota Bank as an assistant cashier.

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SDPBD remains committed to SDHSAA events

Dana Hess
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Despite national attempts to defund public television, South Dakota Public Broadcasting remains committed to covering state athletic and fine arts events.

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Summer reading program dates set for month of July

Cherie Leibel
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Mark your calendar and preregister your child(ren) ages 5-9 for the Summer Reading program that will be held in July 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 from 10:00-11:00 MT (Note: July 1 has been added). A family member must have a free library card on file to participate. The theme is Unearth a Story.

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Correction

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
In the ad for a card shower for Mary Scherr Jones’ 100th birthday which appeared in the Topic last week, a line was omitted. Mary is the sister of the late Jake Scherr of the Timber Lake area. Her address is 3300 Englewood Ave. Rm.113, Yakima, WA 98902.

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1, 2, 3 big parades on tap

Ann Arnold
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Summer is the time of celebrations, rodeos, and parades! Towns around the area are having their celebrations and that comes with a parade through town. As the old saying goes, “the more the merrier” so here is what you need to know to attend and participate.
Oren and Tracy Lesmeister are displaying their Spirit of ‘76 tractor at their place on Highway 212.

Oren and Tracy Lesmeister are displaying their Spirit of ‘76 tractor at their place on Highway 212.

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Dewey County ranch family celebrates America 250

Lura Roti, South Dakota Farmers Union
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
A star-spangled tractor proudly flying Old Glory greets travelers along U.S. Highway 212.This Spirit of ’76 is one of little more than 200 manufactured by CASE in 1976 to celebrate America’s bicentennial. Parade rancher Oren Lesmeister remembers the day his dad, Louie, purchased it.
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