Wednesday, August 11

• 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Static Exhibit Check In/Interview Judging, Fair Building

• 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Open Class Check In and Judging, Fair Building

• 8:30 a.m. Booth Setup, Fair Building

• 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 4-H Crop & Horticulture Judging, Fair Building

• 1:00 p.m. Rocket Preparation, Fair Building; 2:00 p.m. Rocket Launch, Arena

• 2:00 p.m. Fair…

Read more: 2021 Bennett County Fair Schedule

By Cody Rose

The 2021 Bennett County 4-H Fashion Revue was indeed quite the fashion show this year. The guests and judges saw a large variety of outfits from demin jackets to mermaid tails!

Mary Kay Sell hosted the Fashion Revue this year at the Crossroads Inn meeting room on Thursday, July 29 at 9:30 a.m. Plenty of friends and family were in attendance to watch the show.

There were four…

Read more: Five compete at Bennett County 4-H Fashion Revue

Photo By Mandy Scherer

Doug and Nicki Johnson, members of the Oglala Drifters Riding Club, helped coordinate the first Annual Cruz Night in Martin. Doug says, “I was raised in Martin. I grew up cruzing, Friday and Saturday nights people came to town, kids hung out. I want to see some life brought back to Martin. I want to give young kids inspiration to get out and work on cars instead of getting…

Read more: First Annual Cruz Night a success

By Cody Rose

The 2020 Bennett County Fair and Rodeo was very limited last year in what was allowed to happen. As everyone knows, the health and safety of our community was the top priority during the pandemic.

Last year, there were no booths, no concessions, no interview judging, and most despairingly, no cakes! Well, this year, things are looking a lot more “normal.” However, there will be some…

Read more: Big changes happening at 2021 Bennett County Fair and Rodeo

By Cody Rose

Bennett County Middle School Principal Mikaela O’Bryan is ready to pursue her first year back, here in her hometown of Martin. … to continue reading, you may purchase a newspaper at the Bennett County Booster II in Martin, S.D., participating retailers or online here.

Read more: Mikaela O’Bryan rejoins the Martin community as the new Middle School Principal

By Taylor Risse

At the Bennett County Commissioner meeting July 21, the board declared Bennett County in a drought disaster. A resolution will be approved at the next meeting.

As usual, roads were a major talking point. All commissioners were present, but unlike recent meetings, the public attendance was low.

Disgruntlements were aired between the commissioners concerning the work being done on…

Read more: Commissioners declare Bennett County a drought disaster

PIERRE - The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced today that the City of Martin public water system and the system’s operation specialists have been awarded a Secretary’s Award for Drinking Water Excellence.

“Consistency leads to success and consistent success is a true measure of excellence,” said DANR Secretary Hunter Roberts. “With more than 10 years of…

Read more: DANR recognizes City of Martin for drinking water compliance

MARTIN, S.D. — A Batesland, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash west of Martin.Preliminary information indicates that a 2009 Smart Fortwo was westbound on U.S. Highway 18 when it crossed the center line and collided with an eastbound 2018 Freightliner semi truck. … to continue reading, you may purchase a newspaper at the Bennett…

Read more: Names released in fatal crash west of Martin

By Tim Huether

Students will begin classes Aug. 17 and staff starts Aug. 9 for the Bennett County School District’s new school year.At the regular school board meeting on July 15, the board kicked off the new school year by re-electing Mike Olson as the board chairman. Kasi Harris was voted in the board’s vice-chairman. … to continue reading, you may purchase a newspaper at the Bennett County…

Read more: School begins Aug. 17, New building moving along well