Hill City Prevailer

Public asked for input on helicopters

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 8:59am
By Leslie Silverman
 
The public is encouraged to comment on the Draft Air Tour Management Plan (ATMP) and Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
The ATMP is a means to mitigate commercial air tours on the national parks. This includes cultural and natural resources as well as impacts to tribal sites and  visitor experiences. 

Citizens ask board to tackle issues

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 8:58am
Keystone Town Board president  Sandi McLain proposed that a citizen concern committee be formed to address decorum during board meetings and for citizens to have more time to voice concerns. The proposal came at the May 17 board meeting and was a direct result of a letter submitted weeks ago about several issues in town.
However, citizens like Bob Nelson were opposed to the idea. The “responsibility is for the board to do it themselves and not to shove it over to a committee,” he said.  

Alexanders sell convenience stores to Stelmach, Dvorak

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 8:57am
Victor and Sherryl Alexander bought their first convenience store and gas station Fourth of July weekend in 1985. At the time it was a Phillips 66 and owned by Sonny and Mary Schriner. In 1989 it became the Exxon. 
Several additions took place at the Heart of the Hills Exxon since then, including the laundromat, deli and video lottery casino. Of this, Victor said, “The more we added on to it, the better the response from the public.” 

Call for ‘Star Spangled Saturday’ parade entries

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 8:56am
For the third year in a row, Hill City’s very own Independence Holiday celebration, “Hill City Star Spangled Saturday,” will be held July 1.
“This day was established as our hometown community event that recognizes our nationhood, sense of pride, unity, and gratitude for the nation’s history and values. It’s a great day that brings our community and visitors together to celebrate our heritage and gifts,” said Hill City Chamber of Commerce executive director Janet Wetovick-Bily.

Memorial Day ceremony to be held Monday

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 8:46am
A Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29 at Hill City Cemetery. Sponsored by Hill City American Legion Post 160, the program will feature guest speaker Martin Wennblom, who retired from the South Dakota National Guard, and soloist Heidi Long-Lind singing several patriotic songs. Post members will also read the names of deceased Hill City veterans.
In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at the Hill City Center.
 

Meet the candidates for HCCC

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 8:43am
The race is on with just a few weeks before the election for Hill City Common Council (HCCC) June 6. This year two positions are up for election. 
In Ward I, incumbent Carl Doaty Jr. is opposed by Ethan Walker. Meanwhile, in Ward II, incumbent Gary Auch is opposed by Lori Miner. The winners will serve a two-year term on the HCCC. 
Carl Doaty Jr., a wildland firefighter and EMT, and has been a resident of Hill City for six years. For the last three years, he served on the HCCC and was the council president this past year. 

Candidates air views on Hill City

Published by admin on Wed, 05/17/2023 - 9:28am
Thirty-five people filled the Hill City Center for a Hill City Council candidate night, which was moderated by Ron Rossknecht.
The four candidates were each given three minutes to introduce themselves.
Carl Doaty is currently the alderman for Ward I in Hill City and says as such he is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year.

Community honors slain deputy

Published by admin on Wed, 05/17/2023 - 9:26am
By Leslie Silverman
 
Former Pennington County Sheriff’s Office deputy Kaitie Leising was shot and killed during a traffic stop in St. Croix County, Wis., on Saturday, May 6. Leising was responding to a drunk driving call when she encountered 34-year-old Jeremiah Johnson. Johnson shot Leising, fled into the woods, and fatally shot himself. 
Leising was hospitalized and later died.

Timeline of water reservoir project shows numerous delays, failures

Published by admin on Wed, 05/17/2023 - 9:23am
The water reservoir project in Hill City goes back nearly two decades, with several moving pieces causing delays of some sort or another.
In 2007 an engineering study recommended an elaborate system that would have been costly and required several locations for tanks.

Noe, Silverman win SDNA Better Newspaper awards

Published by admin on Wed, 05/17/2023 - 9:15am
The Hill City Prevailer-News was the winner of four awards at the 2022 South Dakota Newspaper Association  (SDNA) Better Newspapers Contest. The results were announced as part of the SDNA/North Dakota Newspaper Association Convention last weekend in Devil’s Lake, N.D. The Prevailer competed in a category for weekly newspapers with circulation under 1,300.
Esther Noe was named the SDNA’s Outstanding Young Journalist for weekly newspapers.