Gov. Dennis Daugaard recently signed into law a bill that gives schools the option of arming teachers or volunteers. Local administrators and law enforcement are wary of the idea. Read More »
Communities
Webster school board approves modified calendar
After months of wrangling back and forth, the Webster Area School Board finally acted on the issue of continuing a four-day school week. What patrons will get, and the board terms “a compromise,” is a modified school calendar – meaning students will go to class six more Fridays a year. The new calendar adds six instructional days that are planned for the first Friday of the month. Read More »
Grant to help address housing issues
The check comes from Dakota Resources as a part of the Home Address grant obtained by the Faulkton Development Board to help deal with housing issues in Faulk County. Read More »
Central Prairie Fire Birds basketball coop has uncertain future
More questions than answers remain after recent meetings regarding the future of the Central Prairie Fire birds basketball coop. In February, a public meeting was held to inform patrons of the Medina School Board's discussions regarding a basketball coop that would include Pingree-Buchanan. Read More »
Germans from Russia food culture preserved in upcoming book
If you're a history buff with an interest in the fascinating food culture developed by the Germans from Russia in Mcintosh, Logan and Emmons counties, a delicious treat is coming soon. Read More »
Clark holds public hearing on wastewater treatment project
The second city council meeting held in March is for equalization purposes, but the big story of the March 18 meeting of the Clark City Council dealt with ongoing plans of the city’s wastewater treatment project. Read More »
Lawyer is the fourth generation to call Webster home
“I’ve always wanted to return. I enjoy the people, the environment, the lifestyle. Knowing that I wanted to return helped shape my decisions,” said Tom Sannes. “It all came together very well for me. I can’t complain. I’ve been lucky.” Read More »
Britton woman’s 100 years to be celebrated with 100 acts of kindness
Esther Patterson, of Britton, will turn 100 on Sunday, March 31, and her granddaughter came up with a novel idea to mark the occasion: Do 100 random “acts of kindness” in her honor. Read More »
Britton city council discusses multi-use facility
The facility would be used for 4-H activities, but would also be available for other community uses. Read More »
Pheasant on Faulkton Main Street
A rooster checked in at the office of the Faulk County Record on Thursday, Feb. 28. Kurt Holt came into the office with the news and Garrick Moritz quickly grabbed a camera to snap a few photos before the bird decided that the Record’s roof would be a safer place to hide than the sidewalk. Read More »