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Down Memory Lane May 13

Published by admin on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 2:53pm

10 YEARS AGO, 2016

Sheriff’s Log May 6-10

Published by admin on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 2:48pm

Custer County Sheriff’s Log
Call of the Week
Saturday, May 9
4:46 p.m.: A drone was reportedly flying over a Fairgrounds Place house in Hermosa. The reporting person asked if they could shoot it down. Umm…no.    

Black Hills Live May 13, 2026

Published by admin on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 9:14am

Wednesday 5-13

Custer Economic Development Corp.
Black Hills Energy 
Custer, SD
7 AM

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 - 5 PM

Custer County Commission
Custer County Courthouse
Custer, SD 
8 AM

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

Hill City celebrates the class of 2026

Published by admin on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 9:04am
Hill City High School will host its 105th commencement ceremony Sunday, May 17, honoring the class of 2026 at Mount Rushmore National Memorial Amphitheater, a privilege unique to the district. 
Born decades ago, the tradition continues as 40 graduates will receive their diplomas at the nation’s Shrine of Democracy. 
This year’s valedictorian is Jordan Duprey, who was recently honored at the 36th annual Academic Excellence Recognition luncheon for her academic achievements, identified as the top 1 percent of the graduating class in the state. 

Lumberjack show, logging days kicking off Hill City’s 150th Birthday Celebration

Published by admin on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 9:04am
The Hill City Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the return of the Heart of the Hills Lumberjack and Logging days. This exciting free family event will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 23-24, in downtown Hill City on Elm Street just off Main. 
Hill City traditionally hosted the Heart O’ the Hills logging competition annually beginning in 1973, with the last one in 2014.  Area loggers would come to town once a year to show off their skills, give demonstrations of logging equipment and compete for cash and prizes.  

Down Memory Lane May 13, 2026

Published by admin on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 9:03am
5 YEARS AGO, 2021
—About 50 people showed up to Prairie Berry Winery May 1 to find out more about the Mickelson to Mount Rushmore Connector Trail project. Those in attendance included several elected state and local officials as well as representatives from South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. The connector trail had been in the works for several years. The idea for the connector trail was a direct result of the success of the Mickelson, which has a wide appeal and is extremely accessible.
10 YEARS AGO, 2016

Down Memory Lane May 6

Published by admin on Wed, 05/06/2026 - 2:24pm

10 YEARS AGO, 2016

Sheriff's Log May 3-4

Published by admin on Wed, 05/06/2026 - 2:17pm

Custer County Sheriff’s Log
Call of the Week
Monday, May 4
4:53 p.m.: Scammers pretending to be law enforcement struck in the Custer area. Please note that the real police will never demand money over the phone for missed jury duty or active warrants, nor will we ask for payments with debit cards, gift cards, cryptocurrency, money orders, spare change or loose buttons.

Tiffany Johnson releases debut album

Published by admin on Wed, 05/06/2026 - 9:59am
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Tiffany Johnson has deeps roots in the Black Hills of South Dakota, where she grew up performing, beginning at the age of 7.
Johnson’s love of being on stage began with dance. 
“When I was little, I did ballet and tap. That’s how I got exposed to performing and just loving that feeling,” she said. 
From being on stage to hanging out backstage, “from the first time I got to do it, I just loved that,” said Johnson.

Down Memory Lane May 6, 2026

Published by admin on Wed, 05/06/2026 - 9:56am
5 YEARS AGO, 2021