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The sign remains the same: Mayor Rheta Reagan, and her husband Troy, outside of the Mayor’s office after learning of her re-election on Tuesday, April 8. Photo by Linda Baird/FRC Herald Star

The sign remains the same: Mayor Rheta Reagan, and her husband Troy, outside of the Mayor’s office after learning of her re-election on Tuesday, April 8. Photo by Linda Baird/FRC Herald Star

Edgemont re-elects Rheta Reagan as mayor in decisive 135-98 vote

Body EDGEMONT – Edgemont voters went to the polls on Tuesday, April 8, to cast their votes for mayor in a rematch of the previous mayor’s election. Current mayor Rheta Reagan received 135 votes to 98 votes cast for previous mayor Carla Schepler.
Former State Senator Julie Frye-Mueller (far right), her husband Mike Mueller (second from right), economist Mike Sulhoff (second from left) and former candidate for SD state office Matt Smith (far left) told an enthusiastic crowd at the Mueller Center about their plan to abolish property taxes in the state. Photo by Beth Bogart/Fall River County Herald Star

Former State Senator Julie Frye-Mueller (far right), her husband Mike Mueller (second from right), economist Mike Sulhoff (second from left) and former candidate for SD state office Matt Smith (far left) told an enthusiastic crowd at the Mueller Center about their plan to abolish property taxes in the state. Photo by Beth Bogart/Fall River County Herald Star

New group aims to eliminate property taxes in the state

Body HOT SPRINGS – Roughly 100 county residents crowded into the annex room at the Mueller Center on Thursday, April 10 at 6 pm to hear four impassioned speakers detail their strategy to replace all property taxes with a minimal point-of-sale fee — not a sales tax increase, they...
The entrance to the Hot Springs School District’s Administrative Offices is located in the Bison Center 1747 Lincoln Avenue. At a meeting held here last week, the administration announced an opportunity for homeschool parents to enroll their students in an accredited program called Acellus which makes it possible for students to earn a high school diploma through Hot Springs High School. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/FRCHS

The entrance to the Hot Springs School District’s Administrative Offices is located in the Bison Center 1747 Lincoln Avenue. At a meeting held here last week, the administration announced an opportunity for homeschool parents to enroll their students in an accredited program called Acellus which makes it possible for students to earn a high school diploma through Hot Springs High School. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/FRCHS

Hot Springs School District announces plan to partner with homeschool parents

Body HOT SPRINGS – A proposed new partnership between the Hot Springs School District (HSSD) and several local homeschool parents is expected to bring benefits to both sides by providing accredited learning opportunities for secondary students that they can utilize either fully or...
Aside from a row of engines, the tracks sit mostly empty in this photo taken of the Edgemont rail yard on Monday afternoon, April 7. While nothing has been officially announced by railroad, a planned meeting by BNSF in May could give a projected timeline of how things will be handled, should they decide to close the Edgemont terminal, according to reports coming from union members. Photo by Samantha Miller

Aside from a row of engines, the tracks sit mostly empty in this photo taken of the Edgemont rail yard on Monday afternoon, April 7. While nothing has been officially announced by railroad, a planned meeting by BNSF in May could give a projected timeline of how things will be handled, should they decide to close the Edgemont terminal, according to reports coming from union members. Photo by Samantha Miller

Sue Brenna, US Army Nurse 1969-70, 95th evac hospital, enjoyed a hug from Jace Thomas, Battle Mountain Adjutant Squadron 71. Photo by Charity Maness/Fall River County Herald Star

Sue Brenna, US Army Nurse 1969-70, 95th evac hospital, enjoyed a hug from Jace Thomas, Battle Mountain Adjutant Squadron 71. Photo by Charity Maness/Fall River County Herald Star

Vietnam Veterans welcomed home at event in Hot Springs

Body HOT SPRINGS – More than 35 Vietnam Veterans and their loved ones joined together Sunday afternoon, March 30, at the Hot Springs American Legion for a Welcome Home feast; the 4th such annual event held in Hot Springs.

Election set for June 3

Body HOT SPRINGS – There will be an election in Hot Springs on Tuesday, June 3, but it will be held to determine only a pair of races – one seat on the City Council and two seats on the School Board.
Helping Jim Woehl, young Weston Wright reaches into a bowl and draws out the name of Don Olstad as the winner of a pistol donated by Woehl during a fundraiser of the RJ Wright Family this past weekend. Also pictured is Tara Walz, far left, and Morgan Wright, far right. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Helping Jim Woehl, young Weston Wright reaches into a bowl and draws out the name of Don Olstad as the winner of a pistol donated by Woehl during a fundraiser of the RJ Wright Family this past weekend. Also pictured is Tara Walz, far left, and Morgan Wright, far right. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Community shows up big for family of Garland Wright

Body HOT SPRINGS – More than 400 people filled the Hot Springs American Legion this past Saturday, March 29, for a spaghetti dinner and silent auction to benefit the RJ Wright Family. Co-hosted by the Southern Hills Drag Racing Association, Inc.
Locomotive engines line the railroad tracks in the rail yard near the Edgemont train depot. Photo by Linda Baird/Fall River County Herald Star

Locomotive engines line the railroad tracks in the rail yard near the Edgemont train depot. Photo by Linda Baird/Fall River County Herald Star

Closure of Edgemont BNSF rail yard is likely

Body HOT SPRINGS — Although official confirmation from BNSF (Burlington Northern Santa Fe) Railway is couched in publicrelations vagueness, it appears that the railroad is planning to close its Edgemont yard.