By Deb Hendrickson

The first item on the agenda addressed by the Bennett County Commissioners at their regular meeting on November 18 was a telephone conference call with Chris Bernard from Golden West Technologies in Rapid City. 

Bernard explained what benefits the courthouse could realize by installing a booster to their current WIFI system. He said installing a centrally-located wireless…

Read more: Commissioners approve enhanced WIFI system for the courthouse

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Clint Sasse, a native of the Martin area, has been named the Chadron State College defensive coordinator, CSC Head Football Coach Jay Long announced last week.

Sasse is a former Chadron State football player and has been an assistant coach at the college the past two years. 

“I’ve known Clint going back to 2003,” Long said. “To be able to hire him as the defensive…

Read more: Clint Sasse tabbed Eagles' new defensive leader

By Tim Huether

“We received money from the Corona Relief Fund that may be used for any purpose and I couldn’t think of a better way to recommend to you as a board, to use this for our staff, who have worked hard and dedicated to everything during this pandemic,” said Bennett County School District Superintendent Stacy Halverson at the Nov. 16 regular school board meeting. “They’ve really stepped…

Read more: School gives staff bonuses with Corona Relief Fund monies

The Covid-19 mass testing which was scheduled for Martin on Friday, November 20, has been cancelled.

The testing event was cancelled due to the low number that pre-registered. According to the Department of Health, a new testing plan is being developed.

For individuals who signed up for the mass testing event at the American Legion, the Department of Health will be contacting you with further…

Read more: Covid-19 mass testing cancelled

At 6:35 a.m. Tuesday, November 10, dispatch called a Sheriff’s Department Deputy informing him of an accident. 

A single vehicle rollover had occurred approximately 2 miles south of Martin on Highway 73. 

The individual was ejected from the vehicle, sustained serious injuries and was life-flighted to Rapid City.

The cause of the accident is still being investigated.

Read more: Rollover results in serious injuries

The much anticipated General Election of 2020 is somewhat in the books, with voting completed but not all counted statewide and nationwide as of Wednesday morning.

Voter turnout was large, setting records nationwide. In Bennett County, 64.77 percent of registered voters cast ballots. Across the state voter turnout was at just under 90 percent, but that number could go up or down as not all…

Read more: Unofficial General Election results