By Marj Frew

The Bennett County Sheriff’s Department reported on three accidents which happened recently.

On Thursday, September 12, on Highway 18 east of Martin, an accident occurred. According to Sheriff Paul Williams, “A vehicle drove off the road, hit an approach at Pauly’s, went airborne, hit the ground, and lost the front drive section of his wheels. The vehicle spun around and went across…

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By Marj Frew

Martin Police Chief Brandon Petersen reports that on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, the department conducted a search warrant in relation to stolen property and narcotics. “The warrant was fruitful, which means we did obtain some stolen property and some narcotics and made one arrest. The stolen property was an assist for the Mitchell Police Department, and the narcotics was a local…

Read more: Thomas Moffitt arrested on stolen property/drug charges

By Marj Frew

Carson Knecht, a 2019 Bennett County High School graduate, spent 16 days touring Europe with the South Dakota Ambassadors of Music, from June 27 to July 12. More than 200 high school students from across South Dakota comprised the group, both choir and band musicians. The Ambassadors make the tour every two years.

Preparation for Europe

Carson was nominated for the tour by his music…

Read more: Carson Knecht spends two weeks touring Europe with South Dakota Ambassadors of Music