By Tim Huether 

The key topic for the Jan. 20 regular meeting of the Bennett County School District Board was the new building project at the high school. 

Superintendent Stacy Halverson informed the board they had met with the architect and CMAR on the new building project, and after discussions with them, said they believe now is a good time to let the bids for the project. She said it…

Read more: School Board votes to let bids on new building project

By Marj Frew

A theft which occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m., Monday, January 13, at LaCroix’s True Value Hardware in Martin, ended with the suspect being located and arrested at a residence in the 900 Block of 2nd Avenue in Martin.

Eighteen year old Damen Long Soldier, of the Rapid City area, has been charged with Unauthorized Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unauthorized Ingestion of…

Read more: Theft results in Damen Long Soldier being charged on multiple counts

By Marj Frew

Officers for the upcoming 2020 Martin Area Chamber of Commerce year were elected at their monthly meeting held January 16. Those elected include President Stacey Robinson, Vice President Andrew Riggen, Treasurer Shelly Otte, and Secretary Jean Kirk. Approximately twenty members were in attendance.

The highlight of the meeting held at the Activity Center was information presented by…

Read more: Chamber elects officers, hears Dakota Resources presentation