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Bridge Dedication To Honor Wessington Springs Veteran Killed In Vietnam

Bridge Dedication To Honor Wessington Springs Veteran Killed In Vietnam

Bridge Dedication To Honor Wessington Springs Veteran Killed In Vietnam

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Staff Sgt. Ronald D. McIlravy is the only Jerauld County resident to receive a Fallen Hero Bridge dedicationA South Dakota bridge will be dedicated Saturday, Aug. 22, in memory of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ronald D. McIlravy, who was raised in Wessington Springs and killed while serving in Vietnam.
Jerauld County reminds residents of building permit requirements

Jerauld County reminds residents of building permit requirements

Jerauld County reminds residents of building permit requirements

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Jerauld County residents planning new construction, moving a structure or making a major addition to an existing property are reminded that a building permit is required before work begins.Permits may be obtained through the Jerauld County Equalization Office.
The Wessington Springs Summer Recreation Program was awarded $1,100 to help pay for concrete sidewalks and dugouts. Pictured from left to right: Operation Round-Up Trustee Amber Kolousek, Central Electric Manager of Communications Tara Miller, W.S. Summer Recreation Program Committee Members Natasha Waters and Ryan Jensen.

The Wessington Springs Summer Recreation Program was awarded $1,100 to help pay for concrete sidewalks and dugouts. Pictured from left to right: Operation Round-Up Trustee Amber Kolousek, Central Electric Manager of Communications Tara Miller, W.S. Summer Recreation Program Committee Members Natasha Waters and Ryan Jensen.

Central Electric Awards Grants to Local Groups

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Central Electric Cooperative recently presented Operation Round-Up grants to local organizations that are working to enhance quality of life in and around the Wessington Springs community. The latest grant recipients were the Wessington Springs Summer Recreation Program and the Spartan Trap League.
Kathy Dean holds flowers presented in recognition of her 37 years of dedication to the Shakespeare Garden Society. (PHOTO COURTESY GWYNETH FASTNACHT)

Kathy Dean holds flowers presented in recognition of her 37 years of dedication to the Shakespeare Garden Society. (PHOTO COURTESY GWYNETH FASTNACHT)

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Garden Party celebrates a century of Shakespeare Garden history

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
A beautiful summer evening provided the setting Sunday for a celebration 100 years in the making at Wessington Springs’ Shakespeare Garden.
A television screen was offline at the Pennington County Administration Building in Rapid City, S.D. on July 28, 2026. (PHOTO: BART PFANKUCH / SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS WATCH)

A television screen was offline at the Pennington County Administration Building in Rapid City, S.D. on July 28, 2026. (PHOTO: BART PFANKUCH / SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS WATCH)

SD taxpayers spend millions on cyberattacks after federal grant rejected

Bart Pfankuch South Dakota News Watch
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
South Dakota turned down millions of dollars in federal cybersecurity grants and instead is spending more than $7 million in state taxpayer funds to battle what has become a constant threat of attacks on computer systems used by government, industry and individuals.
A school bus stop arm serves as an important reminder for motorists as students return to school. Drivers must stop when a bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended and remain stopped until the warning signals are turned off. (TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO)

A school bus stop arm serves as an important reminder for motorists as students return to school. Drivers must stop when a bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended and remain stopped until the warning signals are turned off. (TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO)

With school back in session, it’s time for road safety lesson

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
As students return to classrooms this week, Jerauld County Sheriff Jason Weber is reminding motorists that back-to-school season also means changing driving habits.
Ready for a new school year

Ready for a new school year

Ready for a new school year

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Wolsey-Wessington Kicks Off New Year With Back to School Bash(LEFT) Cooper Timm takes his turn as the brave student in the dunk tank during Wolsey-Wessington’s Back to School Bash Friday.
Legend Seeds President Tim Bratland, Rob Baruth 6B Seed & Supplies, Steve Nielson Lead Sales for Legend Seeds. (PHOTO COURTESY 6B SEEDS)

Legend Seeds President Tim Bratland, Rob Baruth 6B Seed & Supplies, Steve Nielson Lead Sales for Legend Seeds. (PHOTO COURTESY 6B SEEDS)

6B Seed and Supplies receives Dealer Award

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Local Legend Seeds Dealer, 6B Seed and Supplies of Alpena, was awarded the Living Legend Dealer Award at the Legend Seeds Annual Dealer Kickoff July 18 and 19.
Check presentation to the Alpena Fire Department’s Volunteer Fireman Chris Albrecht, center, receiving the check, (over $2700) with Volunteer Fireman Bruce Orth, right and Todd Boomer, left. (COURTESY PHOTO)

Check presentation to the Alpena Fire Department’s Volunteer Fireman Chris Albrecht, center, receiving the check, (over $2700) with Volunteer Fireman Bruce Orth, right and Todd Boomer, left. (COURTESY PHOTO)

Memorial golf classic raises more than $2,700 for Alpena Fire Department

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The 14th annual Brett Boomer Memorial Golf Classic raised more than $2,700 for the Alpena Fire Department during this year’s tournament, held Saturday, June 13, at Broadland Creek Golf Course in Huron.

MORE THAN A GAME

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
As the Owls’ season comes to an end, head coach Joe Butterfield reflects on a lifetime of baseball, friendship and the bonds built along the way.A few years ago, 56 to be exact, mom dropped me off at the baseball field for my first practice. A “town” kid came up to me asked me to play catch.
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