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Down Memory Lane June 25

Published by admin on Wed, 06/25/2025 - 12:07pm

10 YEARS AGO, 2015

Sheriff's Log June 4-9

Published by admin on Wed, 06/25/2025 - 12:00pm

Custer County Sheriff’s Log
Call of the Week
Saturday, June 7
The 911 Misdial of the Day: An out-of-stater called 911 to report people were feeding the donkeys on the Wildlife Loop Road. This doesn’t really sound like an emergency to us.                 

Black Hills Live June 25, 2025

Published by admin on Wed, 06/25/2025 - 9:36am
Wednesday 6-25
 
Men’s Breakfast
Bible Study
The Little White Church
Hill City, SD 
7:30 AM
 
Custer County Commission 
Custer County Courthouse 
Custer, SD 
8 AM
 
Airplane 102 with Jim Tiller
Custer County Library
Custer, SD 
9 AM
 
Ladies Prayer
Warrior Group
St. John the Baptist

Lots to do locally for Independence Day

Published by admin on Wed, 06/25/2025 - 9:32am
Both Hill City and Keystone have a lot planned for people looking for something to do locally over the Independence Day holiday.
“With Mount Rushmore in our backyard and the community’s rich old west Americana history, Fourth of July in Keystone is the epitome of our nation’s independence,” said Keystone director of tourism Laura  Schluckebier.
Schluckebier suggests visiting a Keystone attraction or having a bite to eat at one of the town’s restaurants before heading up the hill to Mount Rushmore. 

Trail Trek draws hundreds to Black Hills adventure

Published by admin on Wed, 06/25/2025 - 9:31am
Bicyclists and adventurers alike set out on a three-day, 109-mile journey through the heart of the Black Hills last weekend during the fifth annual George S. Mickelson Trail Summer Trek—a point-to-point ride from Edgemont to Deadwood that immerses participants in the rugged beauty of South Dakota’s iconic rail trail. 

Summer concert series returns with local flavor

Published by admin on Wed, 06/25/2025 - 9:29am
The Hill City Summer Concert Series is back and ready to set the stage for another season of music, community and summertime fun, beginning with a bang this Independence Day.
Kicking off the free outdoor music series July 4 is the ever popular Wilt Brothers Band, local favorites who get requested time after time. The event, hosted by Crave by Black Hills Bistro and First Impressions Salon, will run from 5-8 p.m. in the outdoor patio space outside of the stores. 

Down Memory Lane June 25, 2025

Published by admin on Wed, 06/25/2025 - 9:27am
5 YEARS AGO, 2020

Railroad ledgers platform for creative expression

Published by admin on Wed, 06/25/2025 - 9:23am
Pages from historic railroad ledger books are now filled with color, creativity and imagination thanks to a unique art competition hosted by the South Dakota State Railroad Museum (SDSRM).
Now in its fifth year, the Railroad Ledger Art Competition is a showcase of artistic talent, engineered to help students explore state and railroad history while expressing their creativity. The annual competition blends art, history and education in an engaging way.

City, chamber gear up for July 4

Published by admin on Wed, 06/18/2025 - 10:33am

The City of Custer’s July 4 celebration is nearing, and locals and visitors can spend the holiday enjoying a veterans’ tribute street dance, children’s fair, flag ceremonies, parades and fireworks.
On July 4 at 10 a.m. the   Kids’ Parade will begin, followed by the Patriots’ Parade in downtown Custer. The parades will be kicked off with a B-1 Flyover.
There will be flag lowering and raising ceremonies following the parade at 11 am at the Veterans Memorial at the intersection of Washington & 5th streets.

Down Memory Lane June 18

Published by admin on Wed, 06/18/2025 - 10:30am

10 YEARS AGO, 2015