The following local news stories are highlighted in the September 27 edition of the Bennett county Booster II: Six year old Rylea Poor Bear needs heart transplant, prayers; O'Bryan writes, Yordy illustrates children's book; Fair building may get repairs, looking for quotes; Long Valley Fire Department to hold annual hog roast and dance, benefit auction; Bennett County School art students will…

Read more: This Week's Headlines in the Booster - September 27

The following local news stories are highlighted in the September 20 edition of the Bennett County Booster II: Poor Bear Benefit to be held Thursday night; Kathol drives multi-million dollar sidewalk project, long term plan;Konotopka takes reins as Bennett County Auditor; Man falls from Middle School roof; Fall tour of Wingsprings announced; Test scores increased in all three Bennett County…

Read more: This Week's Headlines in the Booster - September 20

By Jonni Joyce

Close to two dozen people met in the commons area of Bennett County High School on Wednesday, September 6, to hear an update from the community members involved in the grassroots movement to improve Martin known as Revitalize Martin “Our Town”.

“This is my hometown,” said Mikayla O’Bryan in her opening statement. “We know what it used to be and what it is now,” said O’Bryan.…

Read more: Revitalize Martin “Our Town” grassroots effort seeing success

The following local news stories are highlighted in this week's edition of the Bennett County Booster II, available on Wednesday, September 13 at local stores: Homecoming Week kicks off with coronation; Public Transit comes to Martin and Bennett County; 2023 BCHS Homecoming Schedule; Revitalize Martin "Our Town" grassroots effort seeing success; Martin City Council tables contracting law with…

Read more: This Week's Headlines in the Booster - September 13

The 2023 BCHS Homecoming Royalty has been announced! Pictured above, left to right, front row: Lilly Cotten, Amia Cottier, Tegyn Kolb, Kassidy Heathershaw; back row: Dante Rascher, Dylan Long Soldier, Billie Featherman, Alex Yellow Boy.

Homecoming week 2023 is right around the corner, this year’s theme is games! The week will kick off on Sunday, September 10, with the color run at 2:00 p.m.…

Read more: 2023 Homecoming Royalty and Schedule

The following local news headlines are profiled in this week's edition of the Bennett County Booster II: Donovan Passionate about strengthening Bennett County, Weekend heat ushers in cooler temperatures, 2023 Bennett County Homecoming Schedule, Martin Volunteer Fire and Rescue Call Log,  and the 4-H Range/Crop and Horticulture judging competition held during Bennett County Fair.

Area sports…

Read more: This Week's Headlines in the Booster - September 6

Come one, come all to the American Legion in Martin on Thurday night, August 31, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the Final CHASING THE ACE for CHART of Bennett County! Tickets cost only $1 dollar.

Fifty percent goes to CHART. The drawing is at 7 p.m. and you must be present to win!

If you draw the Ace of Clubs, you win the current pot that is over $2000, plus 50% of Thursday night's earnings!

The Cancer…

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River Cities Public Transit is now open in Martin. Butch Ceplecha and Executive Director Ron Baumgart prepare to cut the ribbon officially opening the transportation service. Service is available in the local area of Martin and trips to Rapid City for medical appointments. To Schedule call 605-685-1088. Veterans are transported to veteran facilities at no charge.

Read more: River Cities Public Transit opens

The following local news headlines are featured in this week's edition of the Bennett County Booster II: Bennett County Veteran on mission to help other vets; Sportsman's Lanes upgrades completed in time for league; River City Public Transit opens; Martin Revitalization meeting coming up; Special Session of county commission held; Chris Rosario joins Martin Community Health Center; Beef quiz bowl…

Read more: This Week's Headlines in the Booster - August 30