There is now a mandatory evacuation (as of 3:45 pm 7/17) for residents in Cottonwood Addition of Edgemont as well as homes south of there along Pine Hills Rd and Lookout Rd.
Indian Canyon Fire – Pre-Evacuation Notice
July 17, 2016 by
Pre-Evacuation Notice is being given to the following areas due to the Indian Canyon Fire:
- Cottonwood Addition of Edgemont
- Lookout Rd
- Indian Canyon Rd (west end)
- SD Hwy 471 from mm 25 to Provo
These areas are all Southeast of Edgemont.
The following roads are closed to through traffic:
- SD Hwy 471
- Lookout Rd
- Indian Canyon Rd
- Plumb Creek Rd
Please give our firefighters and officers a break and avoid this area.
Chilson Bridge Final Determination
July 8, 2016 by
At the July 5th Fall River County Commissioner meeting the Board heard opinions from the county regarding the fate of the Chilson Bridge. After deliberation by the Board, the Commissioners unanimously voted to rebuild the bridge, as 80% of the funds for rebuilding will be coming from the State. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Fall River County Auditor’s office.
Employment Opportunity: Administrative Assistant
June 29, 2016 by
Administrative Assistant: The Fall River County Treasurer’s Office is accepting applications for a part time administrative assistant. Applicants must have the ability to work well with other, good organizational skills, customer service, computer skills, and the ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Starting wage: $10.00/hour, No benefits, 35 hrs/week, Monday – Friday 9am-5pm. Apply at the Treasurer’s Office: 906 N River St. Hot Springs, SD 57747, (605) 745-5145. Position open until filled.
See employment page for application.
Election Results
June 9, 2016 by
All results for the state can be viewed on the SD Secretary of State website.
Results for the local elections are as follows:
County Commissioner Candidates – Republican:
Joe Allen – 653 votes (20.01%)*
Ann Abbot – 610 votes (18.69%)*
Paul Nabholz – 556 votes (17.04%)*
Raymond Palmer – 515 votes (15.78%)
Edward Harvey – 360 votes (11.03%)
Benjamin Tubbs – 302 votes (9.26%)
Jeffrey Shannon – 267 votes (8.18%)
Hot Springs Mayor:
Cindy Donnell – 675 votes (65.73%)*
Craig Romey – 260 votes (25.32%)
Chris Pannill – 92 votes (8.96%)
Hot Springs City Council – Ward 1:
Georgia Holmes – 142 votes (53.58%)*
Kim Moir – 123 votes (46.42%)
Hot Springs City Council – Ward 2:
Schuyler Wetzel – 130 votes (50.78%)*
Martin Meyer – 126 votes (49.22%)
Hot Springs City Council – Ward 4:
Robert Nelson – 104 votes (59.43%)*
Carl Atchley – 71 votes (40.57%)
