Rural veterans’ groups witness membership decline
Patriotic organizations such as the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars are seeing a decline in membership enrollments.
Golf seasons delayed due to snowy conditions
Golf programs across the state have been delayed this spring. The Britton-Hecla and Langford Area golf programs are no exception. They have pretty much been put on hold due to snow and cold conditions.
Clark county commission addresses ‘conflict of interest’ with county employee on the board
“Can a county employee also serve on the county board of commissioners?”
Clark County is now facing that question, after Douglas Loomis won election to the county’s commission in November and took a seat in January.
Couples from Clark and Faulkton attend Rapid City Antiques Roadshow taping
If you’re a fan of Public TV’s Antiques Roadshow, you may want to be glued to your TV these next three weeks. Filmed in Rapid City on their 2012 summer tour, the show will air on PBS in three parts, April 22, April 29 and May 6, 2013, at 7 p.m.
Added snowfall keeps soil temperatures low
It’s time to think about getting in the fields. Hopefully, Mother Nature will cooperate.
Video of Dakotafire presentation at Rural Policy Leadership Institute
Check out the video of Editor Heidi Marttila-Losure’s presentation at the Rural Policy Leadership Institute, held April 8-10 in Dallas, Texas.
Marshall County 4-H Project Benefits Local Theater
From left, Evan Ogren, Trey Jensen, James Erickson, Kade Larson, Alyssa Olson, Tate Jensen, Brent Ogren, Joshua Punt, Zachary Punt, Amber Ogren, Chase Larson, Ryan Punt, and Brian Anderson help with Langford’s recycling trailer. All of these kids, except Evan…
LaMoure’s Green Team Lobbies for Recycling
The LaMoure Green Team is, from left, back row, Madison Bierman, Chantel Johnson, Caleb Dorich, Damien Bentz and Mercedes Bierman, and front row, Jade Wagner, Kennedy Witt, Autumn Mills and Misty Childers. Photo by LaMoure Chronicle Dawn Schmitt didn’t…
FiredUp: The lesson I learned from Boston
In the wake of the bombings at the Boston Marathon, Bostonians are offering their help in many ways, driven by the human desire to be part of something greater than themselves. We can learn something from their response.
Suicidal situations present challenges in rural communities
The need for good mental health care is clear, but rural communities often have few resources to provide it. Jail cells serve as temporary safe places for suicidal individuals, and many who respond to suicidal intentions say they feel inadequately trained to deal with such situations.