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Gerald Collogan sits on the edge of the fountain in Centennial Park, near where much of the flagstone has broken away on its circular cap and is in need of repairs. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Gerald Collogan sits on the edge of the fountain in Centennial Park, near where much of the flagstone has broken away on its circular cap and is in need of repairs. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Funds needed for repairs on Centennial Park fountain

Brett Nachtigall
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Body Publisher HOT SPRINGS – The Centennial Park water fountain is in need of repairs and local resident Gerald Collogan – whose father Don helped build it in 1976 – is raising funds to do it.
Presenters Glenn and Caroline Zerbst, center, pose for a photo with members of the Edgemont Historical Society and Edgemont Museum. Submitted photo

Presenters Glenn and Caroline Zerbst, center, pose for a photo with members of the Edgemont Historical Society and Edgemont Museum. Submitted photo

Edgemont Historical Society hosts program about ranching on the Cheyenne

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Body EDGEMONT – The Edgemont Historical Society hosted an evening that showcased the rich roots of ranches along the Cheyenne River on Tuesday, October 22. There were 48 folks in attendance and many ranching families were represented from both Edgemont and other communities in Wyoming.
It was a crisp 30 degree morning on Saturday, Nov. 2, as members of Keep Hot Springs Beautiful (KHSB) and others joined together to decorate Centennial Park in festive lights. With soft Christmas melodies wafting through the air, the people and a table laden with treats and coffee all were ready to take on the task at hand and dispersed with lights, ladders and Christmas spirit. The previous night on Friday, Nov. 1, KHSB also hosted their annual banquet. Photo by Charity Maness/Fall River County Herald-Star

It was a crisp 30 degree morning on Saturday, Nov. 2, as members of Keep Hot Springs Beautiful (KHSB) and others joined together to decorate Centennial Park in festive lights. With soft Christmas melodies wafting through the air, the people and a table laden with treats and coffee all were ready to take on the task at hand and dispersed with lights, ladders and Christmas spirit. The previous night on Friday, Nov. 1, KHSB also hosted their annual banquet. Photo by Charity Maness/Fall River County Herald-Star

Gratitude: The focus of the annual Keep Hot Springs Beautiful banquet

Charity Maness
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – Last Friday evening, Nov. 1, at the American Legion, the annual banquet for Keep Hot Springs Beautiful (KHSB) held a record number of attendees.
Staff of the Boys & Girls Club of Hot Springs includes, from left, Miracel Lucero (Youth Development), Lorelei Ball (Director of Operations for BGCBH) and Mattelyn Montoya (Hot Springs Unit Director). Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Staff of the Boys & Girls Club of Hot Springs includes, from left, Miracel Lucero (Youth Development), Lorelei Ball (Director of Operations for BGCBH) and Mattelyn Montoya (Hot Springs Unit Director). Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Boys & Girls Club provides vital service to local families

Brett Nachtigall
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Body 15th annual Wine & Wreaths benefit is Nov. 16 HOT SPRINGS – Over the past 15 years, the Boys & Girls Club of Hot Springs has evolved into one of the community’s most vital youth-oriented services.
The concrete in front of Hot Springs City Hall was torn up last week so that crews could begin the construction of a new bump-out across from the pedestrian bridge that leads to Centennial Park. Public Works Engineer Tracy Bastian said the bump-out has been part of the plan all along, but could not be constructed until the southern portion of the suspended sidewalk was completed, and thus allowing more room for traffic. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

The concrete in front of Hot Springs City Hall was torn up last week so that crews could begin the construction of a new bump-out across from the pedestrian bridge that leads to Centennial Park. Public Works Engineer Tracy Bastian said the bump-out has been part of the plan all along, but could not be constructed until the southern portion of the suspended sidewalk was completed, and thus allowing more room for traffic. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

The future of downtown’s North River Street taking shape

Brett Nachtigall
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – Seeing the fresh, new concrete getting torn up and removed in front of Hot Springs City Hall last week may have seemed a bit strange, but according to Public Works Engineer Tracy Bastian, doing so has been part of the plan all along, in order to construct the second...
Southern Hills Aviation is an airplane mechanic shop that operates out of Hangar A at the Hot Springs Airport. Owners include Jon Anderson, far left, and Ray Campbell, far right. Glenn Cheatham, center, is an employee who is also a certified flight instructor. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Southern Hills Aviation is an airplane mechanic shop that operates out of Hangar A at the Hot Springs Airport. Owners include Jon Anderson, far left, and Ray Campbell, far right. Glenn Cheatham, center, is an employee who is also a certified flight instructor. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Southern Hills Aviation helping put Hot Springs Airport on the map

Brett Nachtigall
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – When considering airports in which to open their aircraft mechanic shop three years ago, the owners of Southern Hills Aviation said they chose the Hot Springs Airport for many reasons, but mostly for its potential of growth and because of the active aviation...
The Edgemont School Board was recognized for their dedication and received the Gold Level ALL Award by the Associated School Board of South Dakota. Pictured are hane Miller and vice president Susan Humiston, and back row Dustin Ross, Sam Whitney and president Gary Darrow. Photo by Diane Stevens

The Edgemont School Board was recognized for their dedication and received the Gold Level ALL Award by the Associated School Board of South Dakota. Pictured are hane Miller and vice president Susan Humiston, and back row Dustin Ross, Sam Whitney and president Gary Darrow. Photo by Diane Stevens

MOGUL NEWS: Edgemont School Board earns Gold Level Award

Kassidy Aldrich
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Body (See more news articles written by Edgemont High School students in this week’s Mogul News found on page A5) EDGEMONT – On Oct. 8. the Edgemont school board had its monthly meeting.
Last year’s Hot Springs School Board President Ryan Walz, third from left, holds the plaque which the 2023-24 board earned from the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) for meeting certain criteria in their ALL (Act. Learn. Lead.) recognition program. Other board members pictured include, from left, Dave Hoskins, Brian Jarding, (Walz), Katie Burchfield, Lloyd Morgan, Robert Preuss and Jason Mazzocchio. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Last year’s Hot Springs School Board President Ryan Walz, third from left, holds the plaque which the 2023-24 board earned from the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) for meeting certain criteria in their ALL (Act. Learn. Lead.) recognition program. Other board members pictured include, from left, Dave Hoskins, Brian Jarding, (Walz), Katie Burchfield, Lloyd Morgan, Robert Preuss and Jason Mazzocchio. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Parent calls for cameras in SPED room, better training for substitute teachers

Brett Nachtigall
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – During the Public Participation portion of last week’s Oct. 14 meeting of the Hot Springs School Board, a parent of a non-verbal child in the special needs department spoke about an alleged Sept.

Fall River County Commission rescinds the county burn ban

Cathy Nelson
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – During their October 17 meeting, the Fall River County Commissioners voted to rescind the burn ban that they voted to enact during their October 3 meeting. Before voting on the burn ban, the commission asked Emergency Manager Frank Maynard for his input.
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