By Tim Huether

Bennett County native Sabrina Fanning landed a job not only in the field she grew up in, but near the field she grew up in. … 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: Sabrina Fanning hired as local farm loan officer

By Tim Huether

With the construction project on Highway 18 and the intersection at the traffic light, the Martin City council had instructed City Foreman Paul Noel to approach the contractor about the cost to have First Avenue overlayed while they are here. … to continue reading, you may purchase a newspaper at the Bennett County Booster II in Martin, S.D., participating reailers or online at…

Read more: City Council votes to approve First Avenue overlay

By Tim Huether

On May 18, things will greatly change for life-long Bennett County resident Dave Jones. That is the day he officially turns over the ownership of his Martin business, Ace Hardware/The General Store to RF Buche.

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Read more: Dave Jones turns over the reins on a really good ride

“The General Store” (Ace Hardware and Lumber store) in Martin, S.D. has been sold to RF Buche and will take over on May 18, 2021.  Buche plans to keep the store running regular hours through the transition so customers are not affected.

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Read more: The General Store, Ace in Martin has been sold to RF Buche

By Tim Huether

Freshman Impact, Caught in the Moment, a program through Community Organized Resources for Educating our youth (C.O.R.E.) is rolling into Martin May 5 and is seeking help from the community.

Freshman Impact: Caught in the Moment is a powerful one-day prevention program for young teenage students. The students see up close and learn through hands-on activities the possible…

Read more: Freshman Impact Program, May 5, 2021

By Taylor Risse

At the April 21, 2021, meeting the commissioners set another precedent by approving a resolution in opposition of the Federal 30 x 30 land grab.

The board approved Resolution No. 4-2021, Resolution Opposing the Federal Government’s 30” x 30” Land Preservation Goal. ...

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Read more: Board approves Resolution opposing 30x30 Land Preservation Goal

Photo by Taylor Risse 

The Bennett County Booster II ran a contest on their Facebook page that had followers submit a caption for this photo by commenting. The funniest caption was then chose to be published in this week’s issue. The winning caption was submitted by Melody Sellers from Torrington, Wyo.

Read more: "Not tonight Earl, I'm not in the moo'd"

By Tim Huether

Lacreek Electric Association, Inc. held their 73rd annual meeting last Thursday at the Bennett County High School auditorium in Martin, with a small audience, just enough for a quorum. 

Four board members were re-elected, running unopposed, including: Brent Ireland from East Bennett County; Marion Schultz from East ...

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Read more: Lacreek Electric hosts 73rd annual meeting

PIERRE – South Dakotans are encouraged to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs as part of the next DEA National Prescription Take Back Day on Saturday, April 24. Prescription Take Back Day is part of the Department of Social Services’ ongoing campaign to keep opioids like prescription pain killers from falling into the wrong hands. This is a safe, easy, and responsible way we can all help…

Read more: Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday April 24