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Sheriff’s Report

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Dewey County, Sheriff Ashley ArpanChild abuse: 1 Ambulance: 5 Animal: 2 Assist other agency: 3 Attempt to locate: 1 Bond violation: 1 Citizen assist: 2 Community oriented policing activity: 2 Death investigation: 2 Domestic (non-violent): 1 Domestic (violent): 5 DUI: 1 Escort: 1 Extra patrol...
Hope, peace, joy and love

Hope, peace, joy and love

Hope, peace, joy and love

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Pastor Bryce Schaffer New Hope ChurchEvery year, around December, I love watching homes light up with all sorts of decorations. From candles in the windows and wreaths on the front doors to fully lit up yards for the Christmas season.
Now that’s a gift

Now that’s a gift

Now that’s a gift

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Pastor Dave Johnston Prairie FellowshipI had one of our youth at church tell me this week, “Christmas is the biggest scam ever!” He was referring to the massive amount of commercialization that has been brought into the time we remember the birth of Jesus.
The Lamb of God

The Lamb of God

The Lamb of God

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
John 1:29–31 (EHV) The Lamb of God The next day, John (The Baptist) saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is the one I was talking about when I said, ‘The one coming after me outranks me because he existed before me.
Silent Night, Holy Night All is calm all is bright!

Silent Night, Holy Night All is calm all is bright!

Silent Night, Holy Night All is calm all is bright!

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Vicar Teri Gayer Prairie ParishThis hymn, is among the most widely known Christmas hymns, most often sung at the end of the Christmas Eve services. The soft glow of candle light starts to push the darkness further and further away, until everyone’s face is glowing in the light of their candles.
What is waiting for me?

What is waiting for me?

What is waiting for me?

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Father Brian Lane Holy Cross, Timber Lake; Holy Rosary, Trail City; St. Mary’s Catholic, IsabelThis is the season of pondering; what to give to those we care about. We make lists and strive to find just the right thing to wrap and present to that special person at Christmas. We decorate our tree.
The Holy Cross Kids for Jesus (K4J), under the direction of Cheryl Lawrence and Sarah Schweitzer, presented a Christmas program at St. Joseph Center on December 14. AT RIGHT: Kasmer Lamb, Rowan Bridges, Douglas Kraft, Mayzee Martin, Jessa Aberle, Drew Long.

The Holy Cross Kids for Jesus (K4J), under the direction of Cheryl Lawrence and Sarah Schweitzer, presented a Christmas program at St. Joseph Center on December 14. AT RIGHT: Kasmer Lamb, Rowan Bridges, Douglas Kraft, Mayzee Martin, Jessa Aberle, Drew Long.

K4J kids present Christmas story at St. Joseph Center

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Kacey Long holding Hayzlee and (unhappy) Jetson; in front are Koleson and Bryson.

Kacey Long holding Hayzlee and (unhappy) Jetson; in front are Koleson and Bryson.

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived - a few days late

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived in Timber Lake on Monday, December 15 and meet lots of kids at the Timber Lake Museum. They had been scheduled to be at the Community Center on December 11 as part of the Community Christmas but weather changed that plan.
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