Bat removal a lengthy process that requires careful consideration

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By Eric Harrold

Staff Writer

EDGEMONT – Recently at Edgemont City Council meetings, attention has been given to the issue of bats occupying residences in the town, something that doesn’t sit well with at least one city resident, Lisa Pawlowski who moved here from Rapid City. Pawlowski insists that the bats are an unwelcome presence and are causing renovations to her home to be put on hold.

Approaching mid-August, Edgemont’s resident bats have pulled off another brood-rearing effort. The...

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Arrest details, bat complaints and budget hearing requests top Edgemont City Council Meeting

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Photo by Eric Harrold/Fall River County Herald-Star

Edgemont resident Lisa Pawlowski’s residence on the right located at 109 4th Avenue, is compromised according to her due to the presence of bats which occupy the attic of the residence on the left.

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By Eric Harrold

Staff Writer

HOT SPRINGS – At its Aug. 4 meeting, the Edgemont City Council heard from Deputy Thomas McMillan of the Fall River County Sheriff’s Office concerning the arrest of a subject wanted...

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City of Hot Springs to address cattails along Fall River

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Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Looking north from the North River Street bridge, Fall River is barely visible amongst the overgrowth of cattails in front of the Kidney Springs gazebo.

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By Brett Nachtigall

Publisher

HOT SPRINGS – With plans now moving forward with the State DOT to include a suspension sidewalk on North River Street as part of the Highway 385 reconstruction through Hot Springs, another vital component of the overall plan...

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Retired dentist recalls living in Edgemont during WWII era

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Dr. Gregory Kopriva’s father Lawrence owned the Edgemont Tribune from 1939 to 1959

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By Eric Harrold

Staff Writer

EDGEMONT – Dr. Gregory Kopriva is almost 90 years old. He currently resides in Edgewood Assisted Living in Rapid City along with his wife, Kathryn, where the couple has lived for the last two years, when they had to move after Kathryn fell and broke her hip.

Kopriva and his family moved to Rapid City in 1964 after deciding to leave Edgemont in search...

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Hot Air Balloon Festival still set for Aug. 29-30

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Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

As long as the weather is cooperative, a Night Glow will once again take place at the Hot Springs Municipal Airport on Saturday, Aug. 29 as part of the 5th Annual Fall River Hot Air Balloon Festival.

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By Brett Nachtigall

Publisher

HOT SPRINGS – While most of Hot Springs’ annual summertime events were postponed or cancelled this year due to coronavirus concerns, the fifth annual Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce...

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