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By Chris FischerMellette Community Center was filled with residents of all ages on Sat., April 12th. An annual fundraiser, which included a free-will donation meal, pull tabs, Bingo, a silent auction, cash bar, and raffle drawings, was held. Raffle tickets were sold for $100. The 12 cash prizes were for…

By Chris FischerA lot of funny money was circulating through Northvilles old school on Sat., April 12th. The old gym came alive for the annual Casino Night fundraiser. About 200 people in total attended the event, which was put on by the Northville Community Association. The evening began with an…

By Chris FischerTwo family businesses have had their official ribbon-cutting ceremonies with the Chamber of Commerce. Pochop and Company, and Pochop Firearms have a new space in Main St. Plaza in Redfield. Damen and Tracy Pochop said that business is good, and growing.Tracy Pochop has been an Alisons Pantry rep…

By Chris FischerOn Sat., April 5th, Redfield Armory was filled with happy noise and plastic eggs for Redfield Discovery Programs egg hunt. The Easter egg hunt was moved indoors due to weather. The crowd didnt seem to mind. Jordann Hansen counted 108 kids and their families at the event. The…

By Chris FischerTheres a lot of changes happening. This is a true statement from Postmaster Roze Padamadan, both for the postal service, and for herself. As of March, Padamadan has held the position for the Redfield area. Her office is at the Redfield post office, but her responsibilities extend beyond…

By Chris FischerWhen Lilly Mae Blume was crowned Miss Central States Fair in Feb., the other contestants of Miss Rapid City also had tears in their eyes. They knew that I worked hard. Blume said. The support and sisterhood were a very important aspect of the competition.The yearly Miss Rapid…

By Chris FischerOn Thurs., Mar. 20th Eastern Star Home held its 7th annual Love You More Bingo fundraiser. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used for healthcare education scholarships.The homes gathering room was full of people of all ages. Activities director Lisa Haigh marked the attendance as 109. The event…

By Chris FischerAn AED is now available 24/7 at Dolands library. Library director Natasha Noethlich wrote a Midco Foundation grant to purchase the machine. She felt that it was important for the community.She said Its another chance to possibly save a life. Noethlich noted that the closest ambulance would come…

On Monday, March 10th, local agricultural businesses celebrated National Ag Day. National Ag Day is about recognizing the contribution of agriculture in our everyday lives. This day aims to highlight the importance of agriculture in feeding the world, supporting rural communities and sustaining the environment. The local Redfield FFA chapter…

By Chris FischerMellette Community Foundation held its annual Pancake Brunch fundraiser on Sun., Mar. 16 in the towns community center. More than 120 people attended.The foundation was founded in 2000. Jessica Halvorson, chair, stated that the foundation covers a lot of different projects. These projects have been for the benefit…