Custer County Chronicle

Kessler’s path leads him to Johns Hopkins

Published by admin on Wed, 07/19/2023 - 9:16am
The new head of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University has a familar last name.
That’s because that new department head, Michael Kessler, is a Custer High School Class of 1992 graduate and son of longtime Custer residents Dick and Betty Lou Kessler.
The Kesslers moved to Custer in the early 1980s, where Dick was employed by the U.S. Forest Service.
“It was a great place to grow up,” Michael said. “I loved all of the opportunities to spend time outside and liked the small town community.”

Down Memory Lane: July 19, 2023

Published by admin on Wed, 07/19/2023 - 9:11am

Sheriff's Log: June 26-July 1

Published by admin on Wed, 07/19/2023 - 9:00am
 Monday, June 26 
2:16 p.m.: A deputy refereed a neighborhood dispute on Timber Trail in the Custer Highlands area. The matter appears to be settled…for now. 
2:33 p.m.: A found wallet was turned in at the sheriff’s office in Custer. 
4:17 p.m.: A “boy of about 14” wearing headphones was reportedly lying near Hwy. 385 just south of Pringle. A deputy checked the area but no sign was seen of headphone-boy. 

Hills Finest now open

Published by admin on Wed, 07/12/2023 - 9:52am

Variety marks the experience at Hills Finest.

Down Memory Lane July 12

Published by admin on Wed, 07/12/2023 - 9:51am

10 years ago, 2013 — A faulty cable was blamed for a malfunction that caused a 10-15 minute pause in the middle of the annual Custer fireworks display at Pageant Hill...The Custer City Council was set to wade into the world of organized labor in the coming months, after learning its public works department planned to join a union. At a July meeting of the council, the council heard from Matt Miller of The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, who told the council the public works department had voted for representation...Lt. Gov.

Black Hills Live July 12

Published by admin on Wed, 07/12/2023 - 9:50am

Wednesday 7-12

Driver’s License Exams
Custer County Courthouse Annex Pine Room
Custer, SD
8 AM to 5 PM

Seniors Functional Fitness
Hill City Center
Hill City, SD
8:30 AM

Custer Area Economic Development Corp.
Black Hills Energy
Custer, SD
8:30 AM

Women’s Bible Study
The Little White Church
Hill City, SD
10 AM

Seniors Bridge Card Games
Hill City Center
Hill City, SD
10 AM - 3 PM

Sheriff's Log June 22-26

Published by admin on Wed, 07/12/2023 - 9:46am

Custer County Sheriff’s Log
Call of the Week

Saturday, June 24

5:58 p.m.: Wild, wild horses were reportedly running on Hwy. 89 near the Fall River line. A helpful neighbor corralled the wild horses until the owners could drag them away.    

Wildfire threat could imperil Midwest

Published by admin on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 12:46pm

In a summer of drought, smoke and haze, wildfires could flare up in unusual locations in the United States over the next few months — including New England and the Midwest, according to federal forecasters.

Down Memory Lane July 5

Published by admin on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 12:44pm

10 years ago, 2013 — Owned by Mick and Susan Engle, Custer Industrial opened in the former location of the Murner Chevrolet building on Mt. Rushmore Road. Whether you need an oil change for your car, a light for your trailer, your RV chassis repaired or cabinet doors fabricated out of stainless steel, Custer Industrial was ready to serve...After a slow start, the tourism season was picking up. The season began to pick up around the middle of June, Custer Area Chamber of Commerce executive director Dave Ressler said.

Black Hills Live July 5

Published by admin on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 12:42pm

Wednesday 7-5

Men’s Breakfast
Bible Study
The Little White Church
Hill City, SD
7:30 AM

Driver’s License Exams
Custer County Courthouse Annex Pine Room
Custer, SD
8 AM to 5 PM

Ryan Little Eagle LIVE
Chute Rooster
Hill City, SD
Following Boozy
Bingo Brunch

Seniors Functional Fitness
Hill City Center
Hill City, SD
8:30 AM

Seniors Bridge Card Games
Hill City Center
Hill City, SD
10 AM - 3 PM