On Friday, September 1, Trenton Seegers was sentenced for the crime of embezzlement from the Gregory/ Dallas Chamber of Commerce. His sentence of five years in the penitentiary was suspended with three years of probation and 31 days in jail with one day suspended, pay restitution of $18,000 with $10,000 due that day, and attend counseling. He was also charged for court costs and court-appointed lawyer fees.

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) issued an air quality alert on Tuesday, September 5, for areas across South Dakota where smoke from wildfires is forecasted to settle this week. The smoke may cause low visibility and increased fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution. The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) advises that these levels may be a concern to public health and provides additional resources to make an informed decision on personal healthcare choices.

Governor Kristi Noem’s “Freedom Works Here” nationwide workforce recruitment campaign has 1,289 applicants in the final stages of moving to South Dakota. The week of August 20th-26th saw the largest jump in this number since the start of the campaign. During that week, the “Bright Side” ad aired during the first Republican presidential primary debate on Fox News.

Get ready to channel your inner Guido, Luigi, or Sophia Loren for the Gregory Area Healthcare System & Foundation’s 8th annual fundraiser event, Taste of Italy. The event will be held Saturday, September 9, beginning with a social hour at 5:00 p.m.

According to the South Dakota Secretary of State website, 354,670 of 597,073 registered voters cast a ballot in the 2022 election. As of July 2022, the state’s population was 909,824 according to the United States Census Bureau.

The 2023 Gregory High School cross country boys team is strong on talent, despite losing Luke Sinclair to graduation. Returning are junior Fin Adams, who was a place finisher at state last year, sophomore Pierce Stukel, who ran at state last year, Ryler Stevicks, who qualified for state in 2022, and junior Jackson Bolander.