September is National Suicide Prevention Month

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness about mental health and the importance of suicide prevention.Throughout the month, individuals, communities, and organizations unite in renewed efforts to foster understanding, provide support, and share vital resources.

Sheriff’s Report

Corson County, Sheriff Alan Dale September 211:34 p.m. received a report of a stolen vehicle at a residence southeast of McLaughlin.September 310:41 a.m. responded to a business in McLaughlin for a report of theft.9:56 p.m. responded to a residence in McLaughlin with a report of theft.

Court Report

Corson County, McIntosh September 2Bob Fitterer, 44, of Hanska, MN, speeding. Fine and costs $117.50 Nicholas Clark, 23, of Long Priairie, MN, speeding. Fine and costs $117.50 Darwin Hagemeister, 57, of Cathay, ND, speeding. Fine and costs $97.

Game, Fish & Parks expand dates for mountain lion season, talk buffalo

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their September meeting at the Outdoor Campus in Rapid City, last Thursday and Friday, Sept. 4-5.

American Legion to hold Dist. 1 meeting on September 14

The South Dakota American Legion will hold its District 1 fall meeting on Sunday, Sept. 14, at the Deadwood VFW building.The executive committee will meet at 9 a.m. followed by registration and social time from 10-10:30 a.m.

Applications being accepted for Legislative Page positions

South Dakota high school juniors and seniors wanting a handson look at how the South Dakota Legislature works are encouraged to apply for a legislative page position for the 2026 Legislative Session.

Biegler crowned Miss State Fair

Timber Lake native Natalie Biegler (center) was crowned Miss State Fair at the South Dakota State Fair’s 78th Annual Miss SD Scholarship Competition last week. The former Miss Hub City is the daughter of Bo and Christa Biegler of Timber Lake and a student at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND.

Isabel native John Burke training new lawyers

Isabel native John W. Burke recently had the distinction of being invited to teach courtroom skills to lawyers at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law in Vermillion.

LOOKING BACK

News from past issues of the Timber Lake and Isabel newspapersIsabel Dakotan September 7, 1945As we go to press, things look gloomy for the starting of the High School next Monday. In fact at this time the Board has neither a Superintendent nor a High School teacher.

Local author wins awards

Local author Johny Weber recently won awards for two of her novels.Mountain Refuge, the first book in the Mountain series, was entered in the Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Contest in the Fiction – Western category. They recognized five different novels.