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The former Isabel Elderly Manor, which has been vacant since 2017, has been renovated and will re-open later this summer as a sober living facility for Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe members on the road to recovery from alcohol or drug addiction. Under the Isabel Supportive Housing Program, residents are expected to maintain a sober lifestyle in a stable housing environment while receiving support and services to eventually transition into permanent, affordable housing of their own. Photo by Jon Flatland

The former Isabel Elderly Manor, which has been vacant since 2017, has been renovated and will re-open later this summer as a sober living facility for Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe members on the road to recovery from alcohol or drug addiction. Under the Isabel Supportive Housing Program, residents are expected to maintain a sober lifestyle in a stable housing environment while receiving support and services to eventually transition into permanent, affordable housing of their own. Photo by Jon Flatland

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Former Isabel Manor converted to sober living, transitional housing facility for CRST members

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The Isabel Elderly Manor, once used as housing for senior members of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe (CRST), is being converted into a Level II sober living and transitional housing facility for tribal members on the road to recovery from alcohol or drug addiction.Anthony Monroe, Transitional...

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Isabel sewer system improvement project moves to bid-letting phase

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
A year after not a single contractor bid on a nearly $2.1 million sewer system improvement project planned by the town of Isabel, community leaders have received state approval to move forward with a revised proposal and begin advertising for bids.In May 2023, Project Engineer Todd Goldsmith of KLJ...
Big Pike ...

Big Pike ...

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Big Pike ...

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Caleb Simon and his grandfather Gary show off the 7.18 pound Northern Pike they landed during the Isabel Father’s Day Fishing Tournament on Saturday, 15. See results on Page 9.

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TL School District insurance premiums more than double

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
With a July 1 termination deadline from insurance carrier EMC looming and few options before them, the Timber Lake School Board voted last Monday, June 10, to sign with a new insurer.The board entered into a property and liability insurance agreement with the Associated School Boards Protective...
Members of the Timber Lake Rodeo Association have begun a reconfiguration of the rodeo arena ahead of next month’s Days of 1910 Rodeo and Celebration. Among the changes, the roping chutes are being moved from the east side of the arena to the west side.

Members of the Timber Lake Rodeo Association have begun a reconfiguration of the rodeo arena ahead of next month’s Days of 1910 Rodeo and Celebration. Among the changes, the roping chutes are being moved from the east side of the arena to the west side.

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TL City Board maintains current sewer service rates

Kathy Nelson
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The Timber Lake City Board got an update on the water and sewer infrastructure projects and took a look at utility rates at its regular June 10 meeting.Finance Officer Karla Nordyke reported that the sewer project is nearing the bid phase as the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has...

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Hunt defeats incumbent Maher in District 28A House Primary

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Republicans in District 28 chose their House and Senate candidates for the 2024 general election in the June 4 primary election. There was no Democratic party primary.For the District 28A House nomination, Jana Hunt defeated Ryan Maher 476 to 375.

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Mni Waste Water selected for federal grant to extend pipeline

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Some residents of the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation struggle to get good drinking water, but a U.S. Bureau of Reclamation grant awarded to a tribally-chartered company will help change that.The Mni Waste Water Company, formerly known as Tri-County Water, has been awarded a $2.5 million...

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Public transit project awarded grant to improve local service

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The U.S. Dept. of Transportation announced last Thursday, June 6, that projects in South Dakota will receive federal grants of more than $550,000 to improve public transportation for people with disabilities, older adults, and low-income individuals.The grants support organizations that coordinate...
Rodeo Club officials

Rodeo Club officials

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Rodeo Club officials

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The Timber Lake Rodeo Association officers conducted a pre-celebration meeting of members on June 6. L-R are Brent Schweitzer (treasurer), Shaun Maher (president), Rusty Gebhardt (secretary) and Derek Long (vice-president).

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SHERIFF’S REPORT

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Corson County Sheriff Alan DaleMay 2610:39 p.m. responded to a residence in McLaughlin for a report of a runaway.11:58 p.m. received a report of cattle out on Highway 12, six miles west of McIntosh.May 276:14 p.m. received a report of threats at a residence south of Kenel.May 306:16 a.m. received a...
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