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OHV use explodes in the Southern Hills

Published by admin on Thu, 06/17/2021 - 12:39pm

With a trail system on the Black Hills National Forest (BHNF) that boasts 3,600 miles of roads and trails and within the forest 700 miles of designated motorized trails, the Black Hills has seen an explosion of UTV and ATV use. Individuals and families have found a way to cover a lot of ground and experience the beauty of forest, hills, lakes and streams in the Black Hills from the seat of an off-highway vehicle (OHV).

Sculpture in the Hills this weekend

Published by admin on Thu, 06/17/2021 - 12:38pm

Fourteen artists will show their talents in this year’s Sculpture in the Hills Art Show and Sale.
The event is a chance for artists from all over the region to display their crafts. The Hill City Arts Council, which puts on the event, reached out to artists early but found many were tentative about the event.
“Many were waiting for vaccines,” said Sherry Liddell, president of the Hill City Arts Council, who extended the normal registration deadline past April 15.

P&Z finds remedy for business registry

Published by admin on Thu, 06/17/2021 - 12:36pm

At its June 7 meeting the Hill City Planning and Zoning Commission discussed the language of the Business Registry Ordinance being proposed. The discussion centered on the attorney’s suggestions upon review of the document. The board agreed to strike language concerning “civic or service activities” due to potential confusion. The board also made 501c3s exempt from paying the registration fee while still requiring them to register.
The biggest dispute was in regards to remedies and penalties, should a business refuse to register.

More short-term rental discussion held

Published by admin on Thu, 06/17/2021 - 12:34pm

About 40 people packed into the Hill City Senior Center for the second in a series of public meetings about nightly vacation rentals in residential neighborhoods. The June 14 meeting began with an overview of the issue, presented by Ron Walker of the Hill City Planning and Zoning Commission.
Walker explained the town is in the beginning stages of trying to get a handle on the issue that has about a 10 year history.
“We are potentially heading down the same trails as other western tourist towns have gone,” he said.

Bridge set for rehab

Published by admin on Thu, 06/17/2021 - 12:34pm

Rehabilitation of a bridge just outside Keystone is set to take place this summer, according to the Highway Department of Pennington County.
The bridge in question is located 0.8 miles west of Keystone on  Old Hill City Road crossing Battle Creek.  JV Bailey was awarded the contract to remove and replace seven double tee bridge deck units. A preconstruction meeting date is yet to be determined  with work anticipated to begin in July.

Council hears marijuana ordinance

Published by admin on Thu, 06/17/2021 - 9:25am

Hill City jumped on the bandwagon of South Dakota towns intent on creating temporary marijuana ordinances, buying them time to digest the state’s guidelines when they come out on or before Oct 29.
With the legalization of medical marijuana on July 1, municipalities are creating temporary roadblocks for individuals interested in cultivating, testing, manufacturing or opening a dispensary for cannabis until regulations from the state are in place.

Auch defeats Johnson

Published by admin on Thu, 06/10/2021 - 9:59am

Hill City Council alderman Gary Auch has defeated challenger John Johnson in the race for a seat on the city council.
Auch garnered 30 votes while Johnson received 10  votes in the race for a two-year term in Ward II.
Auch was initially appointed to the council August of last year to fill out the term of Bill Miner. Johnson was a long-time council member who was defeated in a council election in June 2020 by Dale Householder.

County puts pause on pot

Published by admin on Thu, 06/10/2021 - 9:56am

The Pennington County Commission has joined a growing list of towns, cities and counties across the state that has placed a moratorium on issuing permits and licenses for medical marijuana pending further instruction from the state.
At its June 2 meeting, the commission unanimously approved Ordinance No. 727 a temporary ordinance that puts a hold on issuing such permits or licenses.

Public airs views on airbnbs

Published by admin on Thu, 06/10/2021 - 9:53am

By Leslie Silverman

No deaths when motorcycle hits truck

Published by admin on Thu, 06/10/2021 - 9:51am

An accident involving a truck and a motorcycle took place the morning of June 6 in Keystone. A patient was transported to Rapid City Monument Hospital at 10:15 a.m. that day according to the Keystone Ambulance Service. The patient, the motorcyclist in the incident, is in stable condition and suffered broken bones according to Denise, a passenger in the truck.