The local steering commitee for Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity stands on the site in the Homestead Subdivision where there are three new Habitat home builds planned. From left are Todd Williams, Julie Oswald, Andrea Ronning and Gene Fennell.
Wed, 09/02/2026 - 12:42pm
When Gene Fennell discussed being on the new steering committee for Habitat for Humanity in Custer with local realtor Andrea Ronning, she knew she wanted to help.
However, she also wanted to make...
Currently a couple of reproduction fife and drum corps uniforms from the revolutionary war era along with a drum and two fifes are on display at the 1881 Courthouse Museum. These will be on display during the upcoming Constitution Bee at the museum Sept. 18.
Wed, 09/02/2026 - 12:39pm
How many constitutional rights can you name? The 1881 Courthouse Museum is inviting children from around the area to test their knowledge in a Constitution Bee Sept. 18, and the public is invited to...
Wildcat Molly Frederick-Medlen dives for a hard dig during the game against the Philip Scotties Aug. 27 in the Armory. She made the dig, passing the ball on to a teammate.
Wed, 09/02/2026 - 12:34pm
Serving up some solid percentages, the Custer Jr./Sr. High School volleyball team started the season off on a high note with a 3-0 win in the game against the Philip Scotties Aug. 27. The Armory was...
Wed, 09/02/2026 - 9:38am
Wednesday 9-2
Driver’s License Exams
Custer County Courthouse
Annex Pine Room
Custer, SD
8 AM to 4 PM
Seniors Fitness Class
Hill City Center
Hill City, SD
8:30 AM
Seniors Bridge Card...
Wed, 09/02/2026 - 9:34am
Hill City once again is taking a top ranking in schools across the state, ranking third in this year’s U.S. News and World Report. The rankings, which were reported Aug. 18, shows Hill City was the...
Custer County Chronicle
The local steering commitee for Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity stands on the site in the Homestead Subdivision where there are three new Habitat home builds planned. From left are Todd Williams, Julie Oswald, Andrea Ronning and Gene Fennell.
09/02/2026 - 12:42pm
When Gene Fennell discussed being on the new steering committee for Habitat for Humanity in Custer with local realtor Andrea Ronning, she knew she wanted to help.
However, she also wanted to make sure something got done.
“I didn’t want to (just)...
Hill City Prevailer
09/02/2026 - 9:35am
The average Black Hills Energy residential electric customer in South Dakota faces a monthly bill that will be $45 higher if state regulators approve a pending rate increase and surcharge.
The company’s latest application this month seeks to add...
Community
01/07/2026 - 9:18am
Rhoades, Wilma, 90, Custer, died Dec. 7, 2024.
Loghry, Gene, 74, Fairburn, died Dec. 27, 2024.
Daggett, Jimmy, 72, Hermosa, died Dec. 28.
Pepper, Lois, Lake Andes, 89, died Dec. 30, 2024.
Plaisted, Rhea, 47, Mesa, Ariz., died Dec. 30, 2024....
Obituaries
08/26/2026 - 9:22am
JoAnn Alice McKenna, 85, passed away May 21, 2026. She was born Jan. 16, 1941 in South Dakota to parents William and Inga (Goff) Holbach.
JoAnn was intensely proud of her Irish heritage. Her paternal great-grandfather immigrated from Ireland...
