Hill City Prevailer

Ground broken on housing project

Published by admin on Thu, 12/12/2019 - 11:28am

An empty field on Top O Hill Avenue will be empty no more as ground was broken there for an attainable housing neighborhood in Hill City.

Members from across the Hill City community were on hand Dec. 4 for the official groundbreaking.

Commission hears public input on signs

Published by admin on Thu, 12/12/2019 - 11:28am

When the Hill City Common Council met for its first meeting in November, it discussed the sign ordinance revisions recommended by the Hill City Planning and Zoning Commission.

After discussion, the council said there needed to be more discussion and input from the Hill City business community before the revisions could move forward at the council level.

Town of Keystone sewer line repairs are underway

Published by admin on Thu, 12/12/2019 - 11:27am

Repairs on the Town of Keystone’s sewer line are underway it was learned at the most recent Keystone Town Board meeting. 

“They’ll be replacing 100 feet of pipe in front of the wax museum and maybe 20 at most in front of the Roosevelt. And then they’re gonna move the hydrant over on Blair and First,” said Superintendent of public works Jerry Przybylski.

Input needed on Keystone comprehensive plan

Published by admin on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 9:41am

Keystone’s next comprehensive plan meeting takes place Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Keystone Community Center.

The public is encouraged to attend to discuss the results of the community survey and offer input about current and future issues impacting Keystone.

1880 Train to take flight

Published by admin on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 9:41am

The 1880 Train is about to take off thanks to a new children’s book by Sean Covel.

Covel, famous for his film credits that include the cult classic “Napoleon Dynamite,” is releasing a graphic novel for children entitled “Marlon McDoogle’s Magical Night,” inspired by Meg Warder, president of the Hill City 1880 Train. 

How to stay healthy this flu season

Published by admin on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 9:41am

With the official start to winter almost here, it’s time to start thinking about what can be done to stay healthy this flu season.

The Hill City Prevailer News sat down with Dr. Terry Graber, family practice physician in the Hill City Regional Health Medical Clinic to learn more about what can be done to remain healthy.

When doctors discuss the flu, they are talking about influenza, Graber said.

Council approves TIF for affordable housing

Published by admin on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 9:40am

The Hill City Common Council met Nov. 25 to discuss approving the tax increment finance (TIF) district to allow for affordable housing to be constructed in Hill City.

Before that, though, the council voted on approving the wages for city administrator Brett McMacken and planning and zoning commission member Connie Wolters.

The vote came after alderman John Johnson moved these items from the consent calendar to have them voted on as separate items.

Sewer plant to be signed off

Published by admin on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 9:44am

Keystone is ready to sign off on the sewer project, it was revealed at the most recent Keystone Town Board meeting.

Jerry Przybylski, public works superintendent said, “I think we can go ahead and sign that sheet. The only thing we got left on there is we’re calibrating the meters.”

The board voted unanimously to have board president Rick Brandfas sign the letter of completion. 

Christmas tree permits available

Published by admin on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 9:44am

It’s that time of year where you can chop down your own tree within the Black Hills National Forest.

Christmas tree tags became available Nov. 12 and will remain available through Dec. 24

Each year, the Black Hills National Forest sells approximately 3,000 Christmas tree permits, said Scott Jacobson, public affairs officer for the Black Hills National Forest.

Hawthorne brings financial services to Hill City

Published by admin on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 9:43am

Hill City has a new business that will help deliver financial help.

Christy Hawthorne has brought Edward Jones Investments to Hill City and can be found at Old World Plaza.

Hawthorne’s journey begins like many people who have moved to the Black Hills. Hawthorne is originally from California but — along side her husband and later her kids — she has been visiting the Hills since the early 1990s.