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Oct 10, 2024 | 
marshallcountyjournal.com | Bridget Shileny
Olson Funeral Chapel Carries on Local Legacy From the time she was a young girl, Autumn Olson told people she wanted to be a funeral director. This might have seemed like an unusual choice for a young girl, and looking back, Autumn is not even sure exactly what inspired that job ambition. Still, she did not waver from that goal, and decades later is proud to be the owner and operator of Olson Funeral Chapel in Britton and Forman, ND. Olson grew up in Wall, South Dakota.
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Sep 18, 2024 | 
marshallcountyjournal.com | Bridget Shileny
The Britton-Hecla Board of Education held their September meeting this past Wednesday. Much of the time was again spent dealing with district policies. In last month’s meeting, the board adopted a new policy book that included close to 200 policies. Now they are going back and making changes to select policies as needed. Several policies were discussed.
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Sep 4, 2024 | 
marshallcountyjournal.com | Bridget Shileny
As the summer nears its end, lake residents and visitors in northeastern South Dakota are considering removing docks, pulling in boats and putting away the skis. Lake fun will most definitely be missed. However, one more recent aspect of lake life will likely not be missed at all as colder weather approaches: zebra mussels. The invasive species were found to have inundated both Roy and Clear Lakes in 2023 and this summer, made their largely unwanted presence felt.
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
marshallcountyjournal.com | Bridget Shileny
New Business Looks Foward To Pampering Pooches She may have married into the area, but Melissa Freeman is most definitely making her own niche in Journal Country. Though she took a winding path to it, Freeman found she has a passion for dogs and keeping them well-groomed. Just as she opens her own business in Britton, The Barking Lot, the entrepreneur reflects on her journey that made it all possible. Freeman was born and raised in California.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
marshallcountyjournal.com | Bridget Shileny
Britton’s 25th Annual Harvest Days was a success again this year. The conditions may have verged on sweltering at 90 degrees both Friday and Saturday, but it didn’t stop people from coming out. The weekend started off with the parade on Friday evening. The theme was Fun in the Sun and folks decked out vehicles, floats, and even horses to make for a festive affair.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
marshallcountyjournal.com | Bridget Shileny
The Britton Hecla Board of Education has a full agenda for their meeting on Monday at 6 p.m. The board will adopt the preliminary budget as official for the next school year and set the mill levy. The levy is determined by the state. The levies are lower than the previous year at the following rates: $1.97 per $1,000 for ag land, $2.69 for owner-occupied houses and $5.44 for commercial properties. The special education rate will be $1.28 for all three classes.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
marshallcountyjournal.com | Bridget Shileny
Last Wednesday, a fierce storm blew into Journal Country. The event brought torrents of rain for some, a little hail and most destructive of all, incredibly powerful winds. In the aftermath, widespread damage was noted. The storm became increasingly concerning mid-morning Wednesday when the National Weather Service (NWS) warned of the potential for 70 mile per hour winds and quarter size hail. That report did not due justice for what was about to come, however.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
marshallcountyjournal.com | Bridget Shileny
The Britton Area Chamber’s Burger Battle is now underway. This new Chamber event is a tasty way to support local businesses. Earlier this summer, area restaurants were given the chance to join in this contest that asks hungry folks to try burgers from all the participating establishments. It was actually a restauranteur who initiated the idea. Britton Area Chamber Director Emily Van Lith explains the origin of the battle.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
marshallcountyjournal.com | Bridget Shileny
At the Marshall County Commission meeting on Monday, the board approved to advertise for bid package one for the Courthouse Project which includes earthwork, utilities, concrete (building concrete, footings, foundations, slabs, toppings, floors, etc) Precast (wall panels, hollow core plank, caulking), paving. Dave Daberkow gave a quarterly Veterans Service Officer report.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
marshallcountyjournal.com | Bridget Shileny
MC Ambulance Seeks Recruits The sound of sirens and glimpse of flashing lights is familiar in both urban and rural areas. In Journal Country, these lights and sirens may belong to a Marshall County Ambulance (MCA). In fact, that local emergency service responds to between 200 and 300 calls per year. That is all the more impressive when considering that the MC ambulance crew is quite small at just over five volunteers.
