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Reported oil in Spring Creek addressed

Published by admin on Wed, 08/23/2023 - 9:09am
By Esther Noe
 
Did someone say oil spill? A post on Facebook regarding oil or fuel flowing in Spring Creek by Memorial Park along with a “strong smell” caused some stir in Hill City last week. 
According to city administrator Brett McMacken, the Hill City Fire Department, a deputy sheriff and the public works team responded Aug. 13. Unfortunately, it was already getting dark and it was difficult to see any oil.

11th annual Wine, Brew & BBQ Friday, Saturday

Published by admin on Wed, 08/23/2023 - 9:08am
The Wine, Brew & BBQ is back in Hill City for its 11th year. In a few days, 25 professional BBQ teams of “Pit Masters” from South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming, Colorado, Iowa and Minnesota will converge in Hill City. They are competing for a prize package of $10,000 with championships in chicken, pork ribs, pork butt and brisket. 
There will also be 30 judges from the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KSCB) coming from all over the United States to judge the events. 

Harney Street lot discussion put to rest

Published by admin on Wed, 08/23/2023 - 9:05am
By Leslie Silverman
 
The Harney Street Lot discussion is over, at least for the time being. Keystone Town Board trustees voted down a motion to move the city public works staging lot to the sewer plant at the Aug. 16 town board meeting. 
Trustee Matt Fullilove brought the motion up saying, “we spent a lot of time on this,” and urging fellow board members to move the city lot up the road saying it was in the best interest of old Keystone.

Second annual Rubber Duck Race Sept. 2

Published by admin on Wed, 08/23/2023 - 8:54am
Looking for one last weekend of summer fun? The second annual Hill City Lions Club (HCLC) Rubber Duck Race, Carnival and Craft/Vendor Fair is Saturday, Sept. 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Memorial Park off old Hill City Road. 
The idea of putting on a rubber duck race was brought to the HCLC last year. 

Holy Terror Days makes a return

Published by admin on Wed, 08/23/2023 - 8:52am
Holy Terror Days is coming back to Keystone and businesses and residents are encouraged to volunteer and participate.
Keystone Area  Chamber of Commerce director Robin Pladson saidd a small group of people were excited to bring the event back and combine it with the hometown celebration to make it something special.

School starts next Wednesday

Published by admin on Wed, 08/16/2023 - 12:06pm

Where did the summer go?
Many Custer School District students are likely asking this question—and maybe even their parents for that matter—but school starts in the district next Wednesday, Aug. 23.
New student enrollment is currently underway, and runs through the first day of school. Junior kindergarten through sixth grade enrollment at Custer Elementary is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, as is Custer Jr./Sr. High School enrollment. Hermosa School enrollment is from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

County waives fine for permitless septic construction

Published by admin on Wed, 08/16/2023 - 12:04pm

A Custer County couple who installed a septic system without a permit on their county property will not have to pay a $1,000 fine assessed by the county planning department for the lack of permit at the time construction started.
The fine was waived by the Custer County Commission at the commission’s Aug. 9 meeting, with the commission saying although the fine was being waived while the planning department did nothing wrong in assessing the fine and followed county ordinance to a T.

Rally a mixed bag for businesses

Published by admin on Wed, 08/16/2023 - 12:02pm

It was a mixed bag for businesses and attractions during this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, as owners and managers both reported being pleased and disappointed with this year’s attendance and/or sales.

City to participate in FloodWise program

Published by admin on Wed, 08/16/2023 - 12:01pm

The Custer City Council me Aug. 7 and approved joining into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Headwaters Economics to participate in the FloodWise Community Assistance Program. Headwaters Economics is based in Bozeman, Montana is “very reputable,” said alderman Todd Pechota.
Participating comes at no cost to the city, and the purpose of the MoU is to “clarify roles, responsiblities and expectations” associated with participating in the program. Headwaters Economics became interested in working with the city because of its new hazard mitigation plan.

Rally Breakfast numbers up from last year

Published by admin on Wed, 08/16/2023 - 9:26am
By Esther Noe
 
“It’s been a rollercoaster week,” said Dale Householder, president of the Hill City Senior Center. “We’ve had days that have been better than average, and we’ve had quite a few days below average. But overall, we’re going to surpass what we did last year, and that’s a huge success.”