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New engine in town

Published by admin on Thu, 06/11/2020 - 10:27am

Black Hills Central Railroad, who operates the 1880 Train, has a new locomotive: Engine 108.

The locomotive took its first revenue run — meaning it had its first paying customers — on June 3, but according to Nate Anderson, business operations manager for Black Hills Central Railroad, it’s been years in the making.

Railroad Museum turns 10

Published by admin on Thu, 06/04/2020 - 11:48am

The South Dakota State Railroad Museum, a major Hill City attraction, turned 10 this year.

But, according to Rick Mills, executive director of the museum, the history of the museum spans back farther than the 10 years it has been in Hill City.

The library is now open

Published by admin on Thu, 06/04/2020 - 11:48am

“Green was the silence, wet was the light, the month of June trembled like a butterfly,” Pablo Neruda, “100 Love Sonnets”

The library is currently open! On June 1, the library hours will change to Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please knock on the north side door by the book drop. Notice the guidelines for entering the library. We are still offering curbside service, as well. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call us at 574-4529.

New museum director ready for the challenge

Published by admin on Thu, 06/04/2020 - 11:47am

A new director recently took the helm at the Keystone Museum.

Casey Sullivan of Hill City is the museum’s new director. Sullivan is a recent graduate of University of South Dakota with a major in history and a minor in political science.

Sullivan found out the position was available by way of the former director, who now heads up the Hill City Arts Council.

“My parents and I went to an open mic in Hill City,” Sullivan said. “I met MacKenzie Swanson there. I learned she was the past director. That’s how I got wind of the opening.”

District details end of school year

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

In an email sent out to stakeholders within the Hill City School District, superintendent Blake Gardner spelled out the plan for school for the remainder of the year and looking forward.

Sowing the seeds of love

Published by admin on Thu, 04/30/2020 - 10:26am

The Keystone community has come together during the COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus, situation in many ways.

Call for prayer involves a walk

Published by admin on Thu, 04/30/2020 - 10:26am

Since the first call to prayer in 1775 by members of the Continental Congress, asking the people to pray for wisdom in forming a nation, that call has continued to go out throughout our history. In fact, there have been 146 calls by presidents, asking United States citizens to pray.

Seniors honored with lights

Published by admin on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 10:28am

About 40 cars filled the Ranger Field parking lot to honk in support of the class of 2020 on April 16 at 8:20 p.m.

Johnson celebrates 100 years of life

Published by admin on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 10:23am

Hill City has a new centenarian.

On Feb. 26, Velma Johnson turned 100 years old.

Johnson has lived in Hill City since the 1950s — 1959 to be specific.

She used to run the bus depot in town and took care of the justice of the peace, Mrs. Wedge, who had polio.

‘Hearts for Hill City’ meals served

Published by admin on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 10:38am

Seniors in Hill City have a new way to get a meal.

Starting Monday, the Hill City Cafe is partnering with Meals on Wheels for Western South Dakota to provide a daily meal for guests 60 and over.