After her graduation from Elk Point High School, Elizabeth Solem went to cosmetology school at the Iowa School of Beauty. A shoulder injury that she received as the result of a car accident le… Read more⏵

Rebecca Darland Denke, who is a Special Education Aide at the Blunt Elementary, says that she has found everything about the position surprising. Read more⏵

In appreciation for his service in the Korean War, Gerald Johnson of Pierre will be honored with a trip aboard Mission 7 of the Midwest Honor Flight on September 18. He, along with over 80 vet… Read more⏵

South Dakota Department American Legion Auxiliary President Mary Jo Stier is selling raffle tickets on a quilt made by Homestead Quilt Guild members Sharon Nuttall and Dar Hofer. Single ticket… Read more⏵

Following her graduation from TF Riggs High School in Pierre, Emily Rice attended South Dakota State University in pursuit of an early childhood education degree, and “I did a co-op with Dakot… Read more⏵

“I had a wonderful growing up,” said Penny (Cruthoff) Malevich Reynolds. Read more⏵

The crew from Morris Inc., began paving streets on Tuesday, August 10. Read more⏵

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Last January, the ABO School Board announced that R. Orion Thompson had been selected as the district’s next superintendent, replacing Kevin Pickner who retired June 30. “I want to do a great … Read more⏵

Citing ongoing issues, the Onida City Council determined to close the swimming pool for the season this Friday, August 6 at 5:00 p.m. The splash park will remain open, and if the gate is locke… Read more⏵

Sully County Historical Society Treasurer Lew Robbennolt reports that the SCHS has received a Ring of Gold contribution. Read more⏵

Since July 15, early morning coffee drinkers have ventured west weekday mornings to the location of the Brewbird’s coffee truck for their daily cup of Joe. The Onida Chamber of Commerce welcom… Read more⏵

First Gentleman Bryon Noem has adopted as his initiative as the spouse of the Governor a plan to tour small town South Dakota. In support of this initiative, Noem toured Onida last Friday, July 16. Read more⏵

The Sully County Historical Society’s FAST triathlon has been rescheduled to Saturday, August 14, during the Sully County Fair. Read more⏵

The salad supper to raise funds in support of the Sully County Fair has been held for several years. Meant to be an annual event, the COVID-19 pandemic put the fundraiser on the back-burner, a… Read more⏵

Pastor Dave Strable accepted a pastoral call from Trinity Lutheran Church in Blunt, Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harrold, and Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Onida, and began serving the three pa… Read more⏵

After serving two years as 1st Vice President of the South Dakota Department American Legion Auxiliary, Mary Jo Stier was named Department President during their convention June 26. The member… Read more⏵

When the community assembled at the Emmanuel Mennonite Brethren Church last Tuesday, June 15, it was to celebrate pride in being Americans through patriotic songs. Read more⏵

The celebratory mood created by Sunday’s rainfall continued into the Bunkhouse for the Bloody Mary bar and silent auction, onto the trollies for the history tour, and concluded in Millie’s Din… Read more⏵

Cyclist Steve Sconce was an overnight visitor to Onida last Thursday, June 3. Read more⏵

A tour exploring the promotors, entrepreneurs, and people of Agar – along with some of their encounters with the law – will be conducted this Sunday, June 13. Those who plan to participate are… Read more⏵

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The Sully Buttes Class of 2021 will take their final walk as Sully Buttes students when they cross the stage to receive their diplomas and become SBHS Alumni this Saturday, May 22 during comme… Read more⏵

Three counts of rape have been filed in Sully County against Onida resident Steve West. Read more⏵

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To many who first walk into Sully Buttes High School, Mary Jo Stier’s is the first face they see. In addition to her role as administrative assistant, Mary Jo has a statewide leadership role a… Read more⏵

The Sully County Historical Society, formed just five months ago, was issued a $90,000 fundraising matching challenge by an anonymous donor. Read more⏵

Kelsey Swift arrived in the community in the spring of 2019 with her family of then boyfriend Josh Swift and sons Zakary and Christopher. “There was an opportunity for Josh at Ringneck Energy,… Read more⏵

Tim Gruis was named Firefighter of the Year by the membership of the Onida Fire Department and received a fire axe award during the Fireman’s Ladies Night event Saturday. Read more⏵

A Sully County Highway Department crew erected signs to indicate two recently passed county ordinances: a speed limit ordinance and a dynamic braking ordinance. Read more⏵

Troy and VeaBea Thomas are fourth generation operators of East Sully’s Thomas Ranch. Read more⏵

Representatives of consulting engineers SPN have surveyed and marked several Onida streets targeted as the next to be improved in Phase 3 of the city water and sewer project. Read more⏵

Valerie Chicoine is coming up on eighteen years of service at CHS. She says that although she had little knowledge of grain farming, she has enjoyed “getting to know so many people.” Read more⏵

Maci Fessler has for the past three months been serving the local BankWest branch as the Business Development Officer. Read more⏵

An anonymous donor has pledged to match all gifts toward the Sully County Courthouse dome restoration project received by June 1 up to $90,000 according to the Sully County Historical Society. Read more⏵

Brittney Schiefelbein has been a part of the American Family Insurance family since May of 2004, and currently runs the Brittney Schiefelbein Agency LLC for Onida, Pierre, and Gettysburg. Born… Read more⏵

• Expected to be operational in 2024, Summit Carbon Solutions will be the largest carbon capture and storage project in the world Read more⏵

Ringneck Energy CEO Walt Wendland has announced the company’s plans for partnering with Summit Carbon Solutions to make the clean energy produced in the plant even more environmentally friendly. Read more⏵

After four months working a variety of shifts at The Corner in Onida, Thea Swanepoel has been named night manager. Read more⏵

The Agar-Blunt-Onida School District will join districts across the state to thank school board members for their leadership and dedication to our schools and communities during South Dakota S… Read more⏵

In a Facebook post Sunday, Lexie Rauch issued a shout out ‘to all of Team Senftner. Way to show up and show your support.’ Read more⏵

Rory Mennenger and Kim Wickum are taking to heart the ‘and more’ element of their business name – Crazy B’s Tees and More – with the addition of greeting cards, balloons, giftware and wine to … Read more⏵

The Onida Fire Department received their new truck over the weekend. Read more⏵

In the fall of 2019, Jamie and Jen Nye announced their plans to retire from operating Nye Lumber and their hope that another entrepreneurial man or woman would be interested in acquiring the b… Read more⏵

Brittany Gilbertson says that in addition to her interactions with customers, she appreciates having the flexibility the job offers for her family. “Carrey [Smalley] caters towards family, and… Read more⏵