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CHS grads will have ‘stationary parade’

Published by admin on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 9:35am
Anyone who has ever seen a parade knows how they work. Spectators line the street while vehicles and floats carrying dignitaries, honorees and others glide slowly by as the riders wave to the crowds. 
What will take place this Saturday, however, is being called a Stationary Senior Parade in which 2020 Custer High School seniors will be stationed in or near their cars and the spectators will pass by to wave and cheer. 

County courthouse to reopen today

Published by admin on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 9:34am
Pending any last-minute changes, the Custer County Courthouse is set to reopen to the public today, May 13.
At its May 6 meeting, the Custer County Commission decided to reopen the courthouse to the general public after having closed it to the public March 26 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Former vice-principal pleads guilty to disorderly conduct

Published by admin on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 9:24am
Former Custer High School assistant principal and activities director Jordan Likness received a suspended 30-day jail sentence, will pay court costs and must attend counseling after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct in Seventh Judicial Circuit Court.
Likness was originally charged with two counts of domestic abuse, simple assault Feb. 17.
Likness was susequently placed on administrative leave by the school district, and ultimately resigned his position effective at the end of the school year.

Golden West to waive fees, other COVID-19 information

Published by admin on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 9:22am
 
Here is the latest in COVID-19 developments, both locally and abroad.
Golden West is forgoing disconnects and waiving late fees for customers financially impacted by COVID-19 through June 30. The company first made the no disconnects and no late fees pledge in response to COVID-19 March 16. Impacted customers should contact Golden West at 1-855-888-7777 or via the Chat button at goldenwest.com between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to discuss payment plans.

Trump coming to Mount Rushmore July 3

Published by admin on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 9:59am

Preparations for the July 3 Mount Rushmore fireworks are underway with President Donald Trump saying he plans on attending.

Normalcy emerging

Published by admin on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 9:57am

Signs of re-emergence after the COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus, stress are beginning to develop in Keystone and Hill City.

Controversy stirs over possible cut to logging

Published by admin on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 9:56am

This is the first part of a series looking at the the possibility of a logging reduction in the Black Hills and its impact.

Council makes budget decisions

Published by admin on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 9:56am

By Gray Hughes

 

Fireworks return to Mt. Rushmore

Published by admin on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 9:16am
The National Park Service (NPS) announced Tuesday, April 28, the return of Independence Day fireworks to Mount Rushmore National Memorial after an 11-year absence.

More businesses set to open

Published by admin on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 9:13am
The Custer City Council loosened its reins on Custer businesses a little more at Monday evening’s regular meeting of the council, allowing recreational facilities, public pools, health clubs and athletic facilities to open as long as they provided a request in writing.