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Moore honored as young entrepreneur

Published by admin on Wed, 05/21/2025 - 9:40am

Over 150 women gathered on Wednesday, May 14, to celebrate accomplished businesswomen at the 14th Annual Celebrating Women in Business Awards Luncheon at the Spearfish Holiday Inn Convention Center. Among those honored was Custer’s Carrie Moore, owner of Petals and Pages. Moore won the organizaton’s Enterprising Young Entrepreneur Award.
Moore purchased Jenny’s Floral in 2022 and recently transformed the business to Petals & Pages after she included a bookstore in the floral shop.

Resident questions meter vs user surcharge

Published by admin on Wed, 05/21/2025 - 9:35am
Aldermen approved a contract to begin engineering work on the city wastewater treatment plant update at the May 12 Hill City Common Council  (HCCC) meeting. The contract, task order No. 8, costs the city $1,238,650. Joe Noble, from city engineer AE2S, said the contract covers the city for engineering for the entire project, including phases two and three. The city received complete funding for the water project but is phasing out the sewer project.

The Heart of the Hills, an artery with no veins

Published by admin on Wed, 05/21/2025 - 9:34am
Hill City has long been known as “the Heart of the Hills” for its central location in the Black Hills and the recreational opportunities that come with it. The famed Mickelson Trail has served as a sort of artery, running through the Black Hills since its first stage of completion in 1991.
What is a heart with one artery and no veins? That is exactly what the founders of Hill City Trails thought in 2020 when they sparked the vision for a local network of hiking and biking trails to connect its heart to the hills that surround it. 

New marketing plans in Keystone emphasize collaboration

Published by admin on Wed, 05/21/2025 - 9:29am
The Town of Keystone is moving in a new marketing direction with a new director of tourism and a rebranding of the chamber of commerce.
About 30 people, including business owners, community members, marketing specialists and town officials attended the first Keystone Area Chamber of Commerce mixer of 2025 held at the Red Garter Saloon May 15. 
The message from the chamber and the town was the same: the need for feedback and collaboration. 

Arts council partnering for summer season

Published by admin on Wed, 05/21/2025 - 9:26am
Members of the Hill City Arts Council board  (HCAC) gave an update about the nonprofit at a meeting held at the Hill City Center May 12.
The HCAC held six  Live on Stage performances at the Chute Rooster this winter, which board president Kristie Van Bogart called very successful.
Seven thousand, three hundred dollars was raised during the auction portion of the event, which contained items donated by Jewel of the West. The HCAC was able to award scholarships to graduating seniors from the donations obtained from the “pass the hat” at Live on Stage.

West Dam work date extended

Published by admin on Wed, 05/14/2025 - 2:05pm

Work to haul sediment out of West Dam will continue until mid-June after the Custer City Council voted to allow the contractor doing the work, Moss Rock Landscaping, to work up to that date with the understanding mud and dust should be kept off the haul roads.

Custer School District to host June 3 election

Published by admin on Wed, 05/14/2025 - 2:04pm

By Esther Noe

Potential power shutdown discussed

Published by admin on Wed, 05/14/2025 - 2:02pm

Questions remain on a Black Hills Energy proposal that would see it shutdown parts of its power grid through what is known as a public safety power shutoff, but Custer County emergency management director Steve Esser said recent meetings between public officials and BHE representatives revealed that BHE is moving forward with implementation of the program in June.

Talley on quest to honor men, women who served

Published by admin on Wed, 05/14/2025 - 2:02pm

There are many unsung heroes in our neighborhoods. Glen Talley is certainly one of them. Practically single handedly he has placed hundreds of bronze flag holders beside the graves of veterans buried in Keystone and Custer.

CSP Open House weekend starts Friday

Published by admin on Wed, 05/14/2025 - 2:00pm

This weekend, May 16-18, residents and visitors can enjoy free entrance into all South Dakota state parks and recreation areas as part of the South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks’ annual open house weekend. In addition, a number of parks will be hosting special events. Camping fees still apply.
This weekend is also Free Fishing Weekend. No fishing licenses are required. Regulations and limits still apply.