The following local news stories are highlighted in the July 19, 2023 edition of the Bennett County Booster II: Public Presentations wow the crowd as 4H'ers talk traps, bugs, coffee and rodeo; City Council supports Legion Baseball team, Bennett County Fair; Market farm produces fresh food for community; Smoke from Canadian fires blankets Dakotas; High winds, hail inflict damage around Gordon…

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By Jonni Joyce

Martin Police Department responded to a report of a disturbance at the Martin City Park on June 4. The investigation revealed that a young child had been bitten in the face by a dog.According to acting Police Chief Douglas Lucero, the child was attending a birthday party where a pinata had released candy on to the ground. When the young child reached down to pick up the…

Read more: Disturbance at park results in Dog Bite investigation

By Jonni Joyce

Is it worth it? That became the question before the Martin City Council at their regular meeting held in the Library Community room on June 14 as they discussed the cost of code enforcement happening throughout the city.

Sitting in the gallery were two Martin citizens waiting their turn to speak about how code enforcement was negatively affecting them. The discussion arose…

Read more: City council hears complaints on code enforcement, question costs, hear concerns on combining city police with county

By Tim Huether

Outgoing school board member Todd Alexander was recognized for his many years of service on the Bennett County School District Board of Education by Superintendent Patrick Frederick. Alexander’s term was up and he chose not to run again. 

The board was updated on summer projects and summer school at the June 19 regular meeting. Superintendent Frederick updated the board on…

Read more: Warrior Gym floor repairs going well - Todd Alexander recognized for his years of service

By Jonni Joyce

Passionate and driven. Two words that describe Miranda O’Bryan, the newly crowned Miss South Dakota. 

A graduate of Bennett County High School and an alumni of South Dakota State University, one degree was not enough. She double majored and earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in history and journalism. It was there, in college her freshman year, where she was exposed to the…

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More than 3,000 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the spring 2023 semester at South Dakota State University by being named to the dean’s list.

To earn dean’s list distinctions in SDSU’s colleges, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credits and must have earned at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Students with F, I, U, RI or RU grades are not eligible…

Read more: South Dakota State announces spring 2023 dean’s list

By Jonni Joyce

The last day of our tour of Italy was dedicated to the exploration of Rome.

After putting in a fourteen hour day and over 24,000 steps, I have a new found appreciation for the city of Rome, it’s people, and the unbelievable architecture that has been preserved for centuries.

Our journey started with a tour of Vatican City (the smallest country in the world), The Vatican museum, and…

Read more: Roman Beauty and Architecture, The Vatican, The Pantheon and Colosseum

By Jonni Joyce

At the regular business meeting of the Bennett County Commissioners held Wednesday, June 7, the commissioners approved a medical cannabis license application for Jon D. Gregg, operating as Frost Factory LLC.

Frost Factory LLC is operated by Beau Gregg, Jon Gregg, and Tyler Nollett.

In September of 2021, the county passed an ordinance 1-2021 regulating cannabis establishments.

Frost…

Read more: Commissioners approve cannabis license

Oglala Lakota College (OLC) announces its 50th Annual Graduation Ceremony with 151 graduates receiving Masters, Bachelors, Associate Degrees and Certificates. This year the celebration will include a Feather Tying Ceremony and Baccalaureate on Thursday, June 15, 2023, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Graduation Ceremony and Awarding of Degrees is on Friday, June 16, 2023, starting with the graduation…

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