By Mary C. Hunt
A public meeting was held on Monday, December 10, 2018, at the Martin Activity Center to discuss plans for Pass Creek Wind, a utility-scale wind energy project planned for Bennett County north of Martin. Approximately 35 people attended the meeting including Bennett County Commissioners, local ranchers and members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe.
7G Renewable Energy, a partnership…
By Tim Huether
Just over two long years since they were arrested for the murder of Moses Red Bear, Daniel Ceplecha, 58, and his son, Rangler Ceplecha, 24, of Martin, were sentenced to Life in Prison with no possibility of parole in the South Dakota State Penitentiary by Sixth Circuit Court Judge Bobbi Rank, November 30, in Martin.
After comments from the defense attorneys, the states attorney,…
Read more: Dan and Rangler Ceplecha sentenced to Life in Prison
The 2018 Parade of Lights has been cancelled due to the incoming weather.
By Mary C. Hunt
Results of recounts in the November 6, 2018 General Election for District 27 Representative, which were performed on Monday, November 26, are in. While there were changes in some district precincts, there was no change to who will represent the District. Peri Pourier (D) and Steve Livermont (R) remain the top vote-getters and will represent the 27th in Pierre come January.
Democratic…
Read more: Recount yields no change in District 27 representation
Children, parents and grandparents got together at the BC Middle School for Bingo for Books on Thursday, November 15, 2018. With Title I funding, Belinda Ready, Middle School principal put together an evening for the whole family that not only encouraged playing together but also reading by giving away age-appropriate books for children and adults to bingo winners.
By Mary C. Hunt
Rebel Earth Farms, a speciality crop producer in Martin, has recently been awarded an SDDA grant and a USDA grant for multiple high tunnel projects.
The most recent grant, a $7,500 NCR-SARE award, is from the South Dakota Department of Agriculture (SDDA). Rebel Earth is also one of eight specialty crop projects around the state to win funding from the U.S. Department of…
Read more: Rebel Earth Farms winning grants and cultivating hope
