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Elk Point city Council holds special meeting

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Elk Point City Council held a special meeting July 19 at 7 a.m. The meeting was called in order to approve Resolution 2023-04 – Approval of Housing Infrastructure Proposal.

Adams Homestead annual celebration

News Staff

Thursday, August 3, 2023

On August 14, 1997, Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve officially opened as a state park. They mark this very special occasion by having an annual festival on or around this day. This year Saturday, Aug. 12 has been selected as their festival date. Events will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Public asked to help with lead service line inventory

News Staff

Thursday, August 3, 2023

South Dakota water systems are asking residents to complete a quick five-minute survey as part of a statewide lead service line inventory. Residents will need a coin or key, magnet (any magnet will do) and smartphone to complete the survey.

County approves TIF District, provisional budget

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, August 3, 2023

The creation of Union County TIF District #7 – Shay Road Development was approved at the Union County Board of County Commission meeting July 25. The TIF District is expected to help enhance the overall economic base of Dakota Dunes through infrastructure development and enhance value of real property in the district.

The Sue Lulf Memorial Run kicked off Jefferson’s Days of ’59 festivities on Saturday, July 15. They had a total of 185 people register for the event. Submitted photo

Jefferson has record breaking Days of ’59

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Another summer comes to a close as the City of Jefferson hosted hundreds of people throughout their annual Days of ’59 festivities July 12-16. The Days kicked off with a record turn out of the annual Jefferson Fire Department Texas Hold ’Em tournament on July 12 at Bud’s Bar.

Many cars participated in the Tri-State Cruisers classic car cruise on Wednesday, July 19 in Elk Point. Photo by Shannon Jost • timesleader1@gmail.com

Tri-State Cruisers come to Main Street

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Learning the fundamentals of golf

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Students of Elk Point-Jefferson have a rare ability to participate in a Junior Golf program every summer thanks to local volunteers. For the last 16 years Darrell Stone and Brian Wells have headed the Junior Golf program held at the Pointe Golf & Event Center on Mondays in June and July.

Former police officer sentenced to 37 months for possession of child pornography

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

A Wasilla, AK man was sentenced Friday, June 30 to 37 months in federal prison for possessing child pornography in his home. According to court documents, Matthew William Schwier, 39, knowingly possessed over 100 still images and multiple videos depicting children being sexually abused. Schwier pled guilty on August 31, 2022, to knowingly possessing child pornography. After serving his sentence, Schwier will be on federal supervised release for 7 years. Schwier will have to pay $15,000 in restitution to his victims.