Hill City Prevailer

Zoning amended for Ranger Square

Published by admin on Wed, 12/06/2023 - 9:44am
At the Nov. 13 meeting of the Hill City Common Council, an error occurred in the rezoning of the lots for the proposed development of Ranger Square.
The back two lots adjacent to Pine Avenue where the mixed use building is anticipated to go were zoned as Commercial 1 (C1). Meanwhile, the front two lots adjacent to Main Street where Ranger Square is planned were zoned as Commercial 3 (C3). 

Plan says no to flights over faces

Published by admin on Wed, 12/06/2023 - 9:39am
By Leslie Silverman
 
The  new air tour management plan (ATMP) for Mount Rushmore National Memorial will prohibit commercial air tours over the park and within one half mile of the boundary of the park. The plan was completed by  the National Park Service (NPS) along with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in mid-November and goes into effect 180 days from the date of signature.

County no longer brushing off dust complaints

Published by admin on Wed, 12/06/2023 - 9:36am
After a long wait Pennington County residents have finally gotten a revision of the County Dust Abatement Policy, last revised over 15 years ago.
According to Pennington County commissioner Ron Rossknecht, this is a much needed change.
“It all started in September 2020 when I received a letter from Jan and John Humphrey who at the time lived off of Mystic Road near Castleton,”  Rossknecht recalls.

Switched at birth leads to life of trauma and faith

Published by admin on Wed, 12/06/2023 - 9:33am
Shirley Munoz Newson has a story to tell that she believes could help other people in similar situations. She has already seen that happen.
“I think God has two missions for me, to help other people and to heal,” said Newson at the Hill City Public Library last Tuesday evening. A friend of Hill City library aide Connie Anderson, Newson came to Hill City to talk about her book, “The Little Dark One,” to a packed annex room.

Funding request approved for quilt show

Published by admin on Wed, 12/06/2023 - 9:27am
By Esther Noe 
 
The Heart of the Hills Quilters (HOHQ) returned to the Hill City Common Council Nov. 27 with data regarding their fund request for the 2024 quilt show. 
“The quilt show was originally started by the quilt guild. As their membership dwindled due to aging, the chamber became involved, and then eventually the arts council took over the helm,” said Kristie Van Bogart, president of the Hill City Arts Council (HCAC). 

Meet your local law enforcement

Published by admin on Wed, 11/29/2023 - 9:25am
Mark your calendars for the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office community engagement event, to be held Thursday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m., at the Hill City Center in Hill City. The public is invited to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to visit with sheriff Brian Mueller, local deputies and their supervisors to ask questions, give feedback and make recommendations.  

Basketball kick-off supper open to all

Published by admin on Wed, 11/29/2023 - 9:16am
This week marks the beginning of high school basketball practice for the Hill City Rangers, and players and parents want to kick it off in style and invite the community to join them. On Saturday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. at Gins Gym the community is invited to a soup and dessert supper with player introductions scheduled for 6 p.m.
According to Glynda Rahn, basketball parents were brainstorming ideas for kicking off the season with an eye to connecting with the larger community. They believe offering an open invitation to a supper is a way to make that connection. 

HWIS gives service from the heart

Published by admin on Wed, 11/29/2023 - 9:15am
At Heartland Wealth & Insurance Services (HWIS), the motto is service from the heart.
 “We really love to love on our clients,” said owner Christy Hawthorne. 
Hawthorne and her family moved to the area seven years ago. Before that, Hawthorne worked in education at a high school and taught college on the side. 

Burglary case on hold

Published by admin on Wed, 11/29/2023 - 9:14am
The three individuals arrested in conjunction with the break-in at Turtle Town Oct. 27, had their initial appearance in court  Nov. 14.
Joseph Patterson 35, of Hill City, Hayley Still, 19, and Krzysztof Skora, 33 are currently out of jail on bond, awaiting the next step in the court process.
According to Katie Urban, public information officer for the Pennington County State’s Attorney’s office, the case is on hold. She said more investigation is needed, so the case was sent back to the sheriff’s office.

Downtrend in water from wells suggested

Published by admin on Tue, 11/21/2023 - 9:26am
It was back to water issues at the Nov. 15 Keystone Town Board meeting, a continuation of the discussion from the Nov. 1 meeting. Jerry Przybylski, public works director, reported on the work being done on wells in Keystone.