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Justice Center good for Fall River County

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••• Justice Center good for Fall River County I attended the Town Hall meeting 2/22/24 that presented information for the Fall River County Justice Center. There were three options given regarding the current jail: 1) Do nothing, knowing that the jail would be closed, as renovations and building on the current site are not viable options; 2) transport inmates to and from Winner, SD for pretrial confinement, costing approximately $1.38 million annually in wages, vehicle expense, housing contracts, etc.

Topics discussed at Elevate Rapid City Crackerbarrel

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••• Topics discussed at Elevate Rapid City Crackerbarrel This past weekend I attended the Elevate Rapid City Cracker-barrel. As always, there was a great turnout including legislators representing Districts 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 & 35.

GUEST VOICE

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••• Rangeviews Old days meet new ways Although the calendar reminds us we are no longer living in the Old West of the 1800s and early 1900s, vestiges of the past are still in use. The contrasts may not be as vast as one would imagine.

Buying into the Justice Center is over kill

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••• Buying into the Justice Center is over kill The Elevatus-proposed Justice Center [JC], including a 100-bed jail on Highway 71 would cost an average $5000 per Fall River resident or $20,000 for a family of four. When 37% (2022) of American adults cannot pay an unanticipated bill of $400, building a $35,900,000 JC should be undertaken only if absolutely necessary and a lowcost, long-term solution to a real problem.

Edgemont grad named Engineering Teacher of the Year at Utah State

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LOGAN, Utah -- In a celebration of educational excellence and innovative teaching, Utah State University’s College of Engineering has awarded Cassandra McCall the esteemed Teacher of the Year Award. McCall, a product of Edgemont High School, has built an impressive educational and professional portfolio, showcasing her dedication to engineering education and her passion for making a difference in the field.

Child ID program in Edgemont, March 13

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EDGEMONT – In conjunction with the Edgemont Public School System, Mt. View Lodge #161, and Edgemont YMCA, the South Dakota Masons invite children, age 18 and younger, to participate in a comprehensive Child Identification Program on Wednesday March 13 at the Edgemont School.

Edgemont High School shines at Region 8 Solo and Ensemble Contest

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RAPID CITY -- On February 14, Edgemont High School’s music department showcased its talent at the Region 8 Solo and Ensemble Contest held in Rapid City. This prestigious event, hosted by the South Dakota High School Activities Association and known for its competitive choir and instrumental categories, welcomed over 700 students from across the region, with over 1,000 entries vying for top honors. Among the participants, Edgemont High School stood out, with 17 students representing the school across various musical disciplines.

. . .Cop Log. . .

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HOT SPRINGS - The following is a synopsis of the calls fielded by the Fall River County Dispatch Office for Feb. 26 - Mar. 3. Calls include police, sheriff, ambulance, fire and other emergency services. The information is taken from the public log at the sheriff’s office.