Supreme Court upholds Corson County rapist’s convictions

The South Dakota Supreme Court has denied an appeal by a former Corson County rancher convicted last year of repeatedly raping his 14-year-old stepdaughter, shocking his five stepchildren with cattle prods and other electronic devices, and providing them with illegal drugs.The court upheld the 2024...

Bronze award

The Timber Lake School Board received recognition from the Associated School Boards of South Dakota for their time, effort, commitment, and leadership. The ALL Award was presented at the December 10 board meeting. L-R are Tyrone Kraft, Doug Lawrence, Joe Locken and Jake Kraft.

Correction

An article on page 1 of the November 27, 2025 issue of the Topic concerning Northwest Area Schools incorrectly stated that the NWAS Ed. Co-op provides “speech therapy, counseling and other services.” It should have stated that the Ed.

Sheriff’s Report

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

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

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

John 1:29–31 (EHV) The Lamb of God The next day, John (The Baptist) saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look!

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

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.

What is waiting for me?

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.