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Shirley Schumacher, left, and Robert Paul – coordinators of a new group known as Tax Relief for Property Owners – address attendees of a recent meeting held at the Hot Springs Public Library. Courtesy photo

Shirley Schumacher, left, and Robert Paul – coordinators of a new group known as Tax Relief for Property Owners – address attendees of a recent meeting held at the Hot Springs Public Library. Courtesy photo

New group attempts to tackle tax relief for property owners

Beth Bogart
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS — A quickly-growing group of Fall River County area residents has launched a grassroots effort to get “timely, reasonable and meaningful legislation for property-valuation relief” from the South Dakota statehouse, said cocoordinator Robert (Bob) Paul.
The Edgemont School District issued a lockdown last week when a student directed a verbal threat at a teacher. Photo by Garland Wright/FRC Herald-Star

The Edgemont School District issued a lockdown last week when a student directed a verbal threat at a teacher. Photo by Garland Wright/FRC Herald-Star

Edgemont Superintendent praises handling of Dec. 3 lockdown

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Body EDGEMONT – According to a press release from the Fall River County Sheriff’s Department, shortly after 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec.
Jaclyn Kelsey

Jaclyn Kelsey

Hot Springs alumna hired as new City Administrator

Brett Nachtigall
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – New Hot Springs City Administrator Jaclyn Kelsey officially started in her position at city hall on Tuesday, Dec. 3, after her hire was unanimously approved by the City Council last Monday night, following a 45-minute executive session prior to personnel actions.
The line was long but the mood was merry as more than 550 people were served and enjoyed a Thanksgiving Feast at the American Legion on Thanksgiving Day. Photo by Charity Maness/Fall River County Herald Star

The line was long but the mood was merry as more than 550 people were served and enjoyed a Thanksgiving Feast at the American Legion on Thanksgiving Day. Photo by Charity Maness/Fall River County Herald Star

Thanksgiving feast feeds 550 in Hot Springs

Charity Maness
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Body Plans now set for Christmas feast on Sunday, Dec. 22 HOT SPRINGS – It was a feast for the community, the family and the soul Thursday, Nov.
Thirteen-year-old Ian Ferley of Oelrichs, who is a 7th grade student at Edgemont Middle School, holds onto his 17x10 point whitetail buck he harvested with his dad Casey Ferley on Sunday, Nov. 24, on their family ranch. Submitted photo

Thirteen-year-old Ian Ferley of Oelrichs, who is a 7th grade student at Edgemont Middle School, holds onto his 17x10 point whitetail buck he harvested with his dad Casey Ferley on Sunday, Nov. 24, on their family ranch. Submitted photo

Oelrichs youth harvests potential Fall River County record whitetail

Brett Nachtigall
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – Young Ian Ferley from Oelrichs earned “legendary hunter” status on Sunday, Nov. 24, when the 13-year-old, 7th grade student of Edgemont Middle School brought down what could be the largest whitetail buck ever harvested in Fall River County.
Fall River County Commissioner Joe Falkenburg, right, presents retiring Emergency Manager Frank Maynard a plaque declaring Franklin Maynard Day on Nov. 21. Maynard has worked for the county for 22 years and 11 months. Emergency Managers plan and direct response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, prepare emergency plans and procedures and work with emergency response agencies. Photo by Cathy Nelson/Fall River County Herald Star

Fall River County Commissioner Joe Falkenburg, right, presents retiring Emergency Manager Frank Maynard a plaque declaring Franklin Maynard Day on Nov. 21. Maynard has worked for the county for 22 years and 11 months. Emergency Managers plan and direct response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, prepare emergency plans and procedures and work with emergency response agencies. Photo by Cathy Nelson/Fall River County Herald Star

Upon his retirement, County declares Franklin Maynard Day, Nov. 21

Cathy Nelson
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – When the Fall River County commissioners met on Thursday, Nov. 21, they honored retiring county Emergency Manager Frank Maynard by designating November 21 as Franklin Maynard Day. He is retiring after 22 years and 11 months of service to the county.
Dr. Erica Koller with Cheyenne River Animal Clinic (left) poses with South Dakota Lt. Governor Larry Rhoden (center) and Sydney Belt, who was recently honored as South Dakota Outstanding Apprentice of the Year. Submitted photo

Dr. Erica Koller with Cheyenne River Animal Clinic (left) poses with South Dakota Lt. Governor Larry Rhoden (center) and Sydney Belt, who was recently honored as South Dakota Outstanding Apprentice of the Year. Submitted photo

Edgemont resident honored as state’s Outstanding Apprentice of the Year

Linda Baird
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Body EDGEMONT – On Tuesday, November 19, the South Dakota Apprenticeship Summit honored Edgemont resident Sydney Belt as South Dakota’s Outstanding Apprentice of the Year, at a Rapid City banquet sponsored by Start Today South Dakota.
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