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Custodian Deb Linderman (WITH PLAQUE) received one of three Support Staff of the Year Awards, named for the late Missy Stover, school custodian who passed away last year. Also pictured are (L-R) MS/HS Principal Julie Marshall, Supt. Dan Martin, and Elementary Principal Danae Paxton.

Custodian Deb Linderman (WITH PLAQUE) received one of three Support Staff of the Year Awards, named for the late Missy Stover, school custodian who passed away last year. Also pictured are (L-R) MS/HS Principal Julie Marshall, Supt. Dan Martin, and Elementary Principal Danae Paxton.

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Words of praise for Teacher and Support Staff of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Timber Lake’s Teacher of the Year (Mary Lawrence) and Support Staff of the Year (LeAnn Lindskov, Deb Linderman and Chris Hermes) were all nominated for their awards by teachers and others who know their contributions to the Timber Lake School.
March sobriety checkpoints

March sobriety checkpoints

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March sobriety checkpoints

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Sobriety checkpoints will held in 18 South Dakota counties during March, according to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. The monthly checkpoints are designed to encourage people not to drink and drive.
Teacher of the Year — and more

Teacher of the Year — and more

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Teacher of the Year — and more

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Fourth grade teacher Mary Lawrence (SECOND FROM RIGHT) was announced as Teacher of the Year at a rally at Timber Lake School on February 23. She was presented with a plaque by school administrators (L-R) Supt.
Tiffany Assman

Tiffany Assman

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Tiffany Assman chosen for regional award

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Tiffany Assman, superintendent of the McIntosh School District, has been chosen to receive the South Dakota School Superintendents Association (SDSSA) Region 5 “Rookie of the Year” Award and is a candidate for the state award.

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Candidates file for city boards

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
There will be some new faces on the Timber Lake and Isabel city boards beginning in May. The deadline for filing petitions was February 25 and since there was just one candidate for each vacancy, there will be no elections.

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Petitions filed for primary elections

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Several candidates have recently filed petitions for the June primary elections. Democrat Timothy Peet of Isabel has filed for Dewey County Sheriff. Democrat John Meginness (incumbent) has filed for District 1 Commissioner.

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Voter registration

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Voter registration numbers are increasing ahead of the June 7 Democratic and Republican primary elections. Here are the latest figures as of February 28: Dewey County:741 Republicans, 1936 Democrats and 647 Independents/No Party.
Sen. Maher reports on legislative session

Sen. Maher reports on legislative session

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Sen. Maher reports on legislative session

Dist. 28 Sen Ryan Maher (r-isabel)
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
This last week, the joint committee on appropriations was tasked with setting the revenue projections for the state for the next fiscal year, and setting the one-time prospective dollars available for the rest of the current fiscal year.

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Low Dog indicted in connection with January stabbing death

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
A 36-year-old Timber Lake woman has been charged with second degree murder in connection with Jan. 14 stabbing death of Ronald Lovejoy Jr., 37, also of Timber Lake. According to federal court documents, Brenna Low Dog allegedly stabbed Lovejoy with a knife at a home they shared.
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