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Big Mick ride rolls around June 10

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 10:22am

Mountain bikers are encouraged to “bike it like you mean it” at the Big Mick trail ride. Registration for the “most epic mountain bike ride in the Black Hills” is offcially open. The 109-mile century ride, stretching the whole length of the Mickelson Trail from Deadwood to Edgemont, begins between 5 and 6 a.m. The 49-mile half-century ride, starting at the Mountain Traihead north of Custer starts from 11 a.m. to noon.

LunaFest June 3 at Custer Beacon

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 10:21am

LunaFest Custer, Zonta’s Women’s Film, Art and Music Festival, is once again coming to the southern Black Hills. The event will be held at the Custer Beacon from 2-10 p.m. on June 3,

Four seek two seats on Hermosa Town Board

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 10:21am

The Town of Hermosa may have only around 400 people located within its town limits, but there is no lack of interest in serving on its town board, as six residents are battling to fill three seats on the town board in a pair of races.
There are four candidates for a pair of three-year terms on the town board, with incumbent Vicki Henrichsen seeking reelection to one of those terms, while fellow board member Terri Schumack is not seeking reelection. The three other candidates who have thrown their hats into the ring are Shanna Harris, Jerry Styles and Chuck Irvine.

Ferguson, Westergard are Hermosa candidates

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 9:57am

Residents of the Town of Hermosa have a choice between two candidates for a two-year term on the Hermosa Town Board in the upcoming June 6 election.
The first candidate is Brad Westergard, who has lived in Hermosa for around nine years and during that time has been focused on the town and its well being.

Lewis, Ryan are council candidates

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 9:56am

Voters in Ward III in the City of Custer will take to the polls June 6 to decide between an incumbent and challenger for a two-year term on the Custer City Council.
Incumbent Peg Ryan seeks reelection; she has lived in Custer for 15 years.  She has been on the council for four years, and being on the council is something she said she considers as her “main job.”
Ryan said she seeks reelection because she is committed to continuing to serve the residents of Ward III and the city as a whole.  

Public asked for input on helicopters

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 8:59am
By Leslie Silverman
 
The public is encouraged to comment on the Draft Air Tour Management Plan (ATMP) and Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
The ATMP is a means to mitigate commercial air tours on the national parks. This includes cultural and natural resources as well as impacts to tribal sites and  visitor experiences. 

Citizens ask board to tackle issues

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 8:58am
Keystone Town Board president  Sandi McLain proposed that a citizen concern committee be formed to address decorum during board meetings and for citizens to have more time to voice concerns. The proposal came at the May 17 board meeting and was a direct result of a letter submitted weeks ago about several issues in town.
However, citizens like Bob Nelson were opposed to the idea. The “responsibility is for the board to do it themselves and not to shove it over to a committee,” he said.  

Alexanders sell convenience stores to Stelmach, Dvorak

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 8:57am
Victor and Sherryl Alexander bought their first convenience store and gas station Fourth of July weekend in 1985. At the time it was a Phillips 66 and owned by Sonny and Mary Schriner. In 1989 it became the Exxon. 
Several additions took place at the Heart of the Hills Exxon since then, including the laundromat, deli and video lottery casino. Of this, Victor said, “The more we added on to it, the better the response from the public.” 

Call for ‘Star Spangled Saturday’ parade entries

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 8:56am
For the third year in a row, Hill City’s very own Independence Holiday celebration, “Hill City Star Spangled Saturday,” will be held July 1.
“This day was established as our hometown community event that recognizes our nationhood, sense of pride, unity, and gratitude for the nation’s history and values. It’s a great day that brings our community and visitors together to celebrate our heritage and gifts,” said Hill City Chamber of Commerce executive director Janet Wetovick-Bily.

Memorial Day ceremony to be held Monday

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 8:46am
A Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29 at Hill City Cemetery. Sponsored by Hill City American Legion Post 160, the program will feature guest speaker Martin Wennblom, who retired from the South Dakota National Guard, and soloist Heidi Long-Lind singing several patriotic songs. Post members will also read the names of deceased Hill City veterans.
In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at the Hill City Center.