Social impact drama about 2016 DAPL battle launches world-wide sales rights

A new film based on the true 2016 events during the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline through the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation is currently being presented to international and domestic distributors and could make its way to the big screen by the end of next year.

Checkpoints for December announced

Sixteen sobriety checkpoints in 12 counties are planned statewide during December, according to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. The checkpoints are designed to discourage people from drinking and then driving.

SHERIFFS’ REPORTS

Dewey County, Sheriff Dan Assman November 21 Motorist assist, handled by officer/ deputy, Timber Lake Traffic stop, warning issued, Timber Lake November 22 Suspicious vehicle, handled by officer/deputy, west bound, Timber Lake November 23 Intoxicated person, handled by officer/deputy,...

Mary Byington reflects on Pearl Harbor attack and aftermath

Next Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021 marks the 80th anniversary of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor. On the 50th anniversary of that event, former Topic publishereditor Mary Utsunomiya Byington wrote about her personal experiences of that time. Her story is reprinted here from the Dec.

Anticipation

With Christmas only three weeks away, kids are getting into the holiday spirit. ABOVE: On Advent Sunday, youngsters at United Parish Church bring the pieces of the nativity set out of storage, placing the animals in the manger but remembering that the Baby Jesus will not appear until Christmas.

Timber Lake Firemen serve up pancakes, prizes

The Timber Lake Volunteer Fire Department gathered a good crowd for their traditional night-before-Thanksgiving pancake supper on November 24.

Three Panthers on first team All-LMC

Three starters from the Lady Panther volleyball team garnered First Team All-Little Moreau Conference honors, capping a season highlighted by Timber Lake going on a 16-match win streak and finishing 22-5 overall after winning the LMC Tournament and advancing to the SoDak 16.

Tucker Kraft earns All-MVFC honors

Fifteen South Dakota State University (SDSU) players, led by three-time first-team selection Pierre Strong Jr., were named to the All-Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) Team. Among the selections is Timber Lake native Tucker Kraft, who starts at tight end for the Jackrabbits.

McLaughlin, C-EB players earn honors

Two players from both Cheyenne-Eagle Butte and McLaughlin have been named to the All-Nations Football Conference’s All-State team for the 2021 season.

Dupree Fire Dept. receives grant to acquire new truck

The Dupree Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as part of its investment of $222 million to build and improve critical community facilities. The $33,600 grant will be used to purchase an F-350 cab and chassis with grill guard.