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Fischer named new GM of CRST Telephone Authority

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The CRST Telephone Authority (CRSTTA) board of directors announced this week that Charles “Festus” Fischer has been selected to succeed Mona Thompson as the general manager of the company.
Autumn is in the air in and around Dewey County, providing a pallet of fall colors as the background to everyday life in rural South Dakota. This whitetail doe stopped to pose in front of brilliant foliage near McIntosh. Photo by Jon Flatland

Autumn is in the air in and around Dewey County, providing a pallet of fall colors as the background to everyday life in rural South Dakota. This whitetail doe stopped to pose in front of brilliant foliage near McIntosh. Photo by Jon Flatland

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Fall colors on display ...

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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McLaughlin woman sentenced to 3 years

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
A 24-year-old McLaughlin woman was sentenced last Monday, Oct. 2, in U.S. District Court to time in federal prison after she was convicted of involuntary manslaughter.

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Sale of county surplus vehicle halted pending bid process

Kathy Nelson
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
(See related story on Page One), the Dewey County Commission handled a full agenda at its October 5 meeting. Sale of surplus vehicle A 2018 Ford 150 pickup from the sheriff ’s department will be advertised for sale by sealed bids.

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FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Ziebach County, Dupree September 25 State of South Dakota vs. Ernie Lee Petersen, 43, of Dupree. Use or possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance. Pled guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia.
Paul Hanson (RIGHT) presented Teri Gayer with a photo of a rainbow at Klein Ranch during a celebration honoring her on July 22. Photo by Roger Lawien

Paul Hanson (RIGHT) presented Teri Gayer with a photo of a rainbow at Klein Ranch during a celebration honoring her on July 22. Photo by Roger Lawien

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Teri Gayer will let the Spirit guide her on next steps of her journey

Angie Jones Ellison
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
(This is Part 2 of an interview with Teri Gayer, who recently ended 34 years of leadership for Lutherans Outdoors at Klein Ranch and NeSoDak camps. Part 1 appeard in the October 5 issue of the Topic.

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Dewey Co. jobless rate continues to lead state in August

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The West River region of South Dakota continued to lead the state in unemployment through the month of August, with Dewey County carrying the highest jobless rate in the state at 9.6 percent. According to the South Dakota Dept. of Labor, the state posted a 1.

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Timber Lake School menu

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Monday, October 16: Mandarin orange chicken, baked potato, broccoli, chocolate pudding, pears, and bread. Tuesday, October 17: Beef Noodle Stroganoff, peas, carrots, cranberry crunch salad, and bread.
Attendance All Stars for September 2023

Attendance All Stars for September 2023

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Timber Lake Elementary Attendance All Stars for September 2023

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
THERESA KELLER’S KINDERGARTEN CLASS. FRONT (L-R): Kian Rousseau, Millie Brown Otter, Cora Wiedmer, Blane Biegler, Cooper Gray, Kinzlee Martin; BACK: Harleigh Hayes, Nienke Fourie, Marie Bad Warrior, Andrew Zeug, Cash Jones, Korbin Vogel.
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