Postponed

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the memorial for Sharon Dikoff Lind, which was planned for August 8, has been postponed indefinitely.

US Appeals Court allows DAPL to continue operating, for now

A U.S. appeals court last week allowed the Dakota Access oil pipeline to continue operating while the legal battle over the controversial project continues. The U.S.

Fanning, Palmer new at Timber Lake FSA office

Two new appointees at the USDA’s Farm Service Agency office in Timber Lake, Sabrina Fanning and Tyen Palmer, recently began work in the loan department. Fanning was hired in September 2019 as a farm loan officer trainee and had been training in Sturgis until coming to Timber Lake.

Arena improvements

Work began Monday at the Timber Lake rodeo grounds, where Rodeo Association volunteers started to remove the sidewalk and fence in front of the grandstand with plans to replace it by the end of the week.

Timber Lake School Board Agenda

Special Meeting, Monday, July 27 7:00 P.M. Special Meeting 1. Call meeting to order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Conflict of Interest (SDCL) 4. Public comment per SDCL 1-25-1 5. Approve agenda 6. Review reopening plan

Hepper case may be going to federal court

On Tuesday, July 20, Fourth Circuit Judge Gordon Swanson set August 17 as the date for a motions hearing in the case of Wayne D. Hepper of Kenel, who faces charges of eluding and failure to stop for an emergency vehicle.

SHERIFFS’ REPORTS

Dewey County Sheriff Dan Assman July 12 Ambulance, patient treated, transported by EMS, Isabel Ambulance, patient treated, transported by EMS, Timber Lake Injury accident, patient refused evaluation Prisoner transport, escort given, Timber Lake July 13 Intoxicated person, arrest, Sesame...

Blake Williams dies in accident at Union Center

Blake Williams, 26, of Piedmont died Saturday morning, July 18 in an accident in Meade County, five miles west of Union Center. Williams, driving a 1998 Honda Civic, was eastbound on SD Highway 34 at 7:42 a.m.

Gross named Outstanding School Board Member

Marie Gross of Timber Lake has been named Outstanding School Board Member of the Year by the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD).

SDHA has $16 million available for housing programs

South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) announces approximately $16.35 million is available for funding during the 2020 application cycle for the HOME Investment Partnerships, Housing Tax Credit, Housing Opportunity Fund and Housing Trust Fund programs.