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Down Memory Lane May 6, 2026

Published by admin on Wed, 05/06/2026 - 9:56am
5 YEARS AGO, 2021

Torch run strides through Hill City

Published by admin on Wed, 05/06/2026 - 9:54am
“What started in 1981...as a flicker of hope for Special Olympics has now become a roaring flame of stability for Special Olympics athletes worldwide.” — Chief Richard LaMunyon 
The Black Hills Area Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics will make its way down Main Street Hill City May 13 starting at 11:30 a.m.

Black Hills Live May 6, 2026

Published by admin on Wed, 05/06/2026 - 9:41am

Wednesday 5-6

Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
The Little White Church
Hill City, SD 
7:30 AM

Driver’s License Exams 
Custer County Courthouse Annex Pine Room 
Custer, SD
8 AM - 5 PM

Seniors Fitness Class
Hill City Center 
Hill City, SD
8:30 AM

Excercise Class
Keystone Senior Center 
Keystone, SD
10-10:30 AM

Seniors Bridge Card Games
Hill City Center 
Hill City, SD
10 AM

Lori Eggerth is new senior center director

Published by admin on Wed, 04/29/2026 - 12:51pm

As of March 2, Lori Eggerth is the new director of the Custer Senior Center. 
Eggerth was born and raised in Iowa and raised her family there as well. She later moved to the Sioux Falls area for about 15 years before moving to Custer. 
“I did a lot of jobs, and sometimes I did three or four at a time. I’ve been a school bus driver, I have worked in a nursing home, I have worked at a newspaper—I’ve had experience with all age groups,” said Eggerth. 

Down Memory Lane April 29

Published by admin on Wed, 04/29/2026 - 12:50pm

10 YEARS AGO, 2016

Sheriff's Log April 17-18

Published by admin on Wed, 04/29/2026 - 12:41pm

Custer County Sheriff’s Log
Call of the Week
Saturday, April 18
11:17 p.m.: A pickup with fancy lights around its wheel wells was seen revving its engine and squealing its tires at a semi-popular Custer convenience store in Custer. The motorized menace mysteriously disappeared soon afterward.  

Black Hills Live April 29, 2026

Published by admin on Wed, 04/29/2026 - 9:53am

Wednesday 4-29

Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
The Little White Church
Hill City, SD 
7:30 AM

Seniors Fitness Class
Hill City Center 
Hill City, SD
8:30 AM

Betina Basso
Track & Field Day 
Custer High School Track
Custer, SD 
9:30 AM - 1 PM

Seniors Bridge Card Games
Hill City Center 
Hill City, SD
10 AM 

Women’s Life Group
The Little White Church
Hill City, SD
10 AM

Inner Workings coming to Hill City Main Street

Published by admin on Wed, 04/29/2026 - 9:46am
Inner Workings, a handcrafted metal art gallery, will be coming soon to Hill City’s Main Street.
The name is as representative as the art itself. 
After losing her job, Cari Sherman’s mother-in-law encouraged her to take a jewelry making class. From there, her craft evolved into metal work.
Cari found that creating art was a way for her to cope with her PTSD from her time serving in the military during Operation Iraqi Freedom. When she concentrates on her craft, “I can tune the world out,” said Cari.

Chamber dinner highlights goals, community

Published by admin on Wed, 04/29/2026 - 9:45am
The Hill City Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner giving an overview of its marketing strategies, financials and recognizing some people from the Heart of the Hills community.
The April 25 event was held at the Diamond Spur Events Center and was catered by the 1885 Steakhouse and Saloon.
Board treasurer Eric Lind gave a picture of the chamber’s financial situation,which he said spends “87 percent of its dollars on marketing.” Lind said in 2025 the chamber had revenue of $369,587 and expenses of $380,098.

Tourism Week brings customer service seminar to Hill City

Published by admin on Wed, 04/29/2026 - 9:42am
National Travel and Tourism week is May 3-9, recognizing the essential role travel plays in strengthening communities, powering our economy and connecting America. 
This year’s theme is “Postmarked Essential,” according to the U.S. Travel Association, highlighting travel’s fundamental role in America’s economy and workforce, supporting 15 million jobs and generating critical tax revenue that supports public services and community infrastructure.