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Marcia Maher of Isabel Future Visions manned the grill during Isabel’s July 4th Community Potluck. Due to rain the event was moved from the rodeo grounds into the Pavilion.

Marcia Maher of Isabel Future Visions manned the grill during Isabel’s July 4th Community Potluck. Due to rain the event was moved from the rodeo grounds into the Pavilion.

Fire destroys mobile home on DuBray ranch

The Timber Lake Fire Dept. responded to three fires in four days recently, including a residential blaze on the Leroy DuBray ranch south of Mobridge on Thursday morning, June 27, which completely destroyed a mobile home.
The 10th annual RedCan Invitational Graffiti Jam got underway Wednesday, July 10 in Eagle Butte. This year’s event features more than a dozen artists from across the nation and from as far away as New Zealand. Above, one of last year’s artists puts the finishing touches on her mural in Eagle Butte.

The 10th annual RedCan Invitational Graffiti Jam got underway Wednesday, July 10 in Eagle Butte. This year’s event features more than a dozen artists from across the nation and from as far away as New Zealand. Above, one of last year’s artists puts the finishing touches on her mural in Eagle Butte.

10th annual RedCan Graffiti Jam underway in Eagle Butte

The Cheyenne River Youth Project will host its 10th Annual RedCan Invitational Graffiti Jam this weekend, July 10-13, welcoming 14 graffiti and street artists from as far away as New Zeeland for the organization’s annual four-day arts and culture festival.
Photo by Jon Flatland

Photo by Jon Flatland

Rockets Red Glare

Both the Timber Lake and Isabel Fire Departments presented spectacular fireworks displays last Thursday, the Fourth of July, after community members gathered for some food, fun and fellowship. A few rain showers earlier in the day could not dampen the patriotic spirit of either community.
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LeBeau appointed to Dist. 6 seat on CRST Tribal Council

Warren LeBeau, retired corrections officer and current sportswriter for weekly newspapers in Eagle Butte and Gettysburg, was appointed last Tuesday, July 2, to fill a vacant seat on the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Council.
USPS raising stamp prices, other fees for the second time this year

USPS raising stamp prices, other fees for the second time this year

USPS raising stamp prices, other fees for the second time this year

When it comes to saving money, every penny counts. So if you do a lot of mailing and are running low on stamps, you might want to buy a book or two before the weekend.The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is raising the price of its postage stamps again, which will be the second increase this year.

CRST, Ziebach Co. roadway improvement project gets funding

The reconstruction of approximately 38 miles of road in the communities of Dupree and Cherry Creek received financial assistance last week after the U.S. Dept. of Transportation announced it will be part of $31.6 million earmarked for South Dakota projects.

Area schools awarded Dept. of Education CTE grants

In what state education officials are calling a historic move, the South Dakota Dept. of Education has awarded 36 grants totaling $6.4 million to school districts to purchase innovative, industry-grade equipment for career and technical education (CTE) programs.