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Horton, Inc. chairman of the board Hugh Schilling, presented special Horton neckties to three Britton men who helped bring the manufacturer to Britton 38 years ago. From left to right are Bryce Thoelke, Frank Farrar, Schilling, and Don Franzen. Britton Journal photo

Horton honored for its role in Britton’s development

Officials of Horton, Inc., and Britton community leaders got together on Oct. 19 to do a little reminiscing and to recognize the important role that the fan clutch manufacturing business has had on the city since it came to town 38 years ago.

Collage of post offices with upcoming meetings about reduced hours: Cresbard, St. Lawrence and Wessington. Images from waymarking.com

POStplan changes approaching quickly for local communities

Concern is growing over the budget-slashing POStplan and the potential effects it could have on rural communities in North and South Dakota as thousands of post offices nationwide are targeted for reduced hours or closure.

No rain, just fire and frost in Faulkton

With no precipitation of any kind during the last three weeks, the fire danger is high and local volunteer fire departments deployed to three fires starting Sept. 14.