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For Likness, Life’s Still All About The Music

For Likness, Life’s Still All About The Music

Most locals may remember Mike Likness holding a conductor’s baton in front of a band at a Britton school concert or leading the pep band at a sporting event during his 32-year tenure as band director. Or maybe recall him from his decades singing and telling jokes with the Uffda Brudders. Though he no longer stands on a stage or in front of a band, music is still an important part of his life. He has never stopped being involved with music or music education, and in the last few years, has shared his music through two new solo albums, one of which was released in the last few months. 03/22/2023 12:00 AM

Names Released In Last Week’s Fatal Crash

Names Released In Last Week’s Fatal Crash

Names of those involved in a Tuesday accident east of Britton have been released. William “Bill” Krafka, 83, of Havana died in the crash that occurred Tuesday morning eight miles east of Britton. Cade Roerig, 19, Eden, sustained serious injuries. 03/22/2023 12:00 AM

Deutsch: Young Entrepreneur Of The Year

Deutsch: Young Entrepreneur Of The Year

Each year, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) honors small businesses and entrepreneurs across the country for their community leadership and achievements. In conjunction with that, the SBA South Dakota District Office has selected outstanding recipients in eight different categories. One honoree is a familiar local small businesswoman. 03/22/2023 12:00 AM

Carlson Teacher Of The Year

Carlson Teacher Of The Year

Jennifer Carlson is not going to let her students take the easy way out. After 21 years of teaching, she’s used to challenging her students. “As soon as I lower my expectations for them, I’ve made it ok to not do their best,” Carlson emphasized. It is because of that attitude and the positive results she gets in her classroom that Carlson was recently named as Britton-Hecla’s Teacher of the Year. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

MARY HOSFORD

LA’s Hosford, Knebel Nominated LifeChangers

Langford Area School District principal Mary Hosford and special education teacher Basil Knebel have been nominated for the 202223 National LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school district employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

Fatal Crash East Of Britton Tuesday

Fatal Crash East Of Britton Tuesday

Multiple agencies responded to an accident eight miles east of Britton around 9:05 a.m. on Highway 10 Tuesday morning. According to Tony Mangan, spokesman for the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, the accident involved two vehicles, a pickup and a car. The pickup was driving eastbound on Highway 10 when it entered the westbound lane and collided head-on with the car. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

FATAL ACCIDENT EAST OF BRITTON TUESDAY

FATAL ACCIDENT EAST OF BRITTON TUESDAY

03/14/2023 04:37 PM

After Decades, FFA Is Back At Langford Area

After Decades, FFA Is Back At Langford Area

“FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of FFA members through Premier Leadership, Personal Growth and Career Success.” That’s the FFA Mission. And with roughly 735,000 members in seventh through 12th grade, the FFA is one of the biggest, most consequential youth leadership organizations in the United States. Recently, the Langford Area FFA chapter joined the more than 8,800 other local chapters across all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, in celebrating National FFA Week with fun activities. 03/08/2023 12:00 AM

B-H Pair Enjoy Pierre Experience

B-H Pair Enjoy Pierre Experience

Each legislative session, high school students from across state have an opportunity for a firsthand look at the legislative process by serving as pages for the South Dakota legislature. Last month, two Britton-Hecla high schoolers had the chance to serve as pages. In addition to having a fun time, they learned a lot about the legislative process. 03/08/2023 12:00 AM

Leewood Apt Project Complete

Leewood Apt Project Complete

The project has been a few years in the making, but the renovated Leewood Apartments are finally ready for renters. The apartments located on 9th Street in the southwest part of Britton have been undergoing major work since 2021 and though the project ran into many speedbumps, the property owner, HME Companies, says they are complete and looking for tenants. 03/01/2023 12:00 AM

A One Time Roslyn Viking, Now An LA Lion

A One Time Roslyn Viking, Now An LA Lion

the near future. 03/01/2023 12:00 AM

Assessments Likely To Increase 10-25%

Assessments Likely To Increase 10-25%

Expect a large increase on your Marshall County assessment notices this year, says County Director of Equalization Kassi Jones. 03/01/2023 12:00 AM