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A pair of Americorps workers cut and remove cattails from Fall River last Tuesday, Aug. 20, below the suspended sidewalk near the Jennings Avenue bridge. There are a total of eight workers here currently, from all over the country. They will remain in Hot Springs for about four weeks, with their primary focus to clean up the cattails. The man pictured above in the water is utilizing one of the city’s four new rotary scissor trimmers. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

A pair of Americorps workers cut and remove cattails from Fall River last Tuesday, Aug. 20, below the suspended sidewalk near the Jennings Avenue bridge. There are a total of eight workers here currently, from all over the country. They will remain in Hot Springs for about four weeks, with their primary focus to clean up the cattails. The man pictured above in the water is utilizing one of the city’s four new rotary scissor trimmers. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Americorps workers are busy removing cattails in Fall River

Brett Nachtigall
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – Americorps workers began last Tuesday, Aug. 13, on cleaning up the Fall River channel at the Jennings Bridge and are working their way north to the Minnekahta Bridge removing cattails and other debris along the way.
Newly elected Hot Springs Volunteer Fire Department Chief Riley Stevens (left) at work on a fire with his brother Seth. Courtesy photo

Newly elected Hot Springs Volunteer Fire Department Chief Riley Stevens (left) at work on a fire with his brother Seth. Courtesy photo

Hot Springs Volunteer Fire Dept. welcomes new Chief Riley Stevens

Charity Maness
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – Riley Stevens, a 2016 graduate of Hot Springs High School, was elected this past June as the new Chief of the Hot Springs Volunteer Fire Department (HSVFD), bringing with him years of firefighting experience and a humble view of his elected position.
Master Gardener Kerry Pile stands at the edge of the area designated for the Seven Sisters Youth Garden beside the Hot Springs Public Library. Photo by Charity Maness/Fall River County Herald Star

Master Gardener Kerry Pile stands at the edge of the area designated for the Seven Sisters Youth Garden beside the Hot Springs Public Library. Photo by Charity Maness/Fall River County Herald Star

Seven Sisters Youth Garden receives ‘go ahead’ from Hot Springs City Council

Charity Maness
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – On Monday, August 5, the Hot Springs City Council unanimously passed a Resolution of Support to Master Gardener Kerry Pile and the Seven Sisters Youth Garden Board to begin the creation of the Seven Sisters Youth Garden on the grounds between the Hot Springs Public...
In an effort to enhance the existing no cell phone policy at Edgemont School, the District is introducing Yondr pouches. These pouches lock students’ phones up for the duration of the academic day, as demonstrated here by Becky Harding, who serves as the Student Advisor for the district.

In an effort to enhance the existing no cell phone policy at Edgemont School, the District is introducing Yondr pouches. These pouches lock students’ phones up for the duration of the academic day, as demonstrated here by Becky Harding, who serves as the Student Advisor for the district.

Edgemont School strengthens cell phone policy with Yondr pouches

Garland Wright
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Body EDGEMONT – In an effort to minimize classroom distractions and promote a more focused learning environment, Edgemont School District is implementing Yondr pouches as part of its existing cell phone policy.
One of the properties that City Administrator Bob Nelson, Jr., said has been on the list of noncompliant residences for a long time is this property at 1270 S. 6th Street. So far, Nelson said the property owner has not responded to any of the city’s repeated requests to address the issues.

One of the properties that City Administrator Bob Nelson, Jr., said has been on the list of noncompliant residences for a long time is this property at 1270 S. 6th Street. So far, Nelson said the property owner has not responded to any of the city’s repeated requests to address the issues.

Seventy Hot Springs residences get code enforcement letters

Brett Nachtigall,
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Body Letters sent by outside company, Code Enforcement Specialists HOT SPRINGS – Recently, about 70 letters were mailed by Code Enforcement Specialists (CES) to Hot Springs residents who are currently in violation of property maintenance or nuisance code enforcement issues, some of...
An old storage garage located on property owned by Prairie Hills Transit in downtown Hot Springs was torn down by crews on Monday, Aug. 5. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

An old storage garage located on property owned by Prairie Hills Transit in downtown Hot Springs was torn down by crews on Monday, Aug. 5. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Prairie Hills Transit takes down old garage

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – A storage garage located on the property of Prairie Hills Transit (PHT) in Hot Springs was torn down this past Monday, Aug. 5.
First-time derby competitor Jaren Martinson of Gillette, Wyo., pushes his uncle Kameron Martinson of Gillette, Wyo., onto the berm to win the Chain-Up Class of the 48th annual Demolition Derby of the Fall River County Fair on Friday, Aug. 2. See more photos on p. 12. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

First-time derby competitor Jaren Martinson of Gillette, Wyo., pushes his uncle Kameron Martinson of Gillette, Wyo., onto the berm to win the Chain-Up Class of the 48th annual Demolition Derby of the Fall River County Fair on Friday, Aug. 2. See more photos on p. 12. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Winners announced in the various Fall River County Fair competitions

Brett Nachtigall
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Body EDGEMONT – This past week’s 112th annual Fall River County Fair in Edgemont was considered a huge success, not only in terms of attendance but also in terms of ‘fun had by all.
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