Volunteers have been busy - when it isn’t raining - building an attached garage at the Holy Cross Church rectory.

Volunteers have been busy - when it isn’t raining - building an attached garage at the Holy Cross Church rectory.

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Men at work

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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Six emergency vehicles responded to a fire alarm at the Timber Lake School on Wednesday, September 16. It didn’t take long to determine that the smoke alarm was set off by a faulty battery back-up in the tech room next to the library, resulting in smoke but no fire.

Six emergency vehicles responded to a fire alarm at the Timber Lake School on Wednesday, September 16. It didn’t take long to determine that the smoke alarm was set off by a faulty battery back-up in the tech room next to the library, resulting in smoke but no fire.

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School board meeting ended by smoke alarm

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Before abruptly adjourning due to a fire alarm, the Timber Lake School Board handled its September 16 agenda in 48 minutes. When the alarm sounded, along with instructions to vacate the building, a quick motion to adjourn was passed and board members and administrators went to investigate.

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Correction

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
In Irene Wishard’s letter about the Chapel School on page 6 of the September 17 issue of the Topic,...
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Sports 

Senior Jaylee Schoelerman was recogniszed at the volleyball game on September 15 after scoring her 1000th career assist. She was presented a star quilt and other gifts She is shown with members of her family. TL School Photo

Senior Jaylee Schoelerman was recogniszed at the volleyball game on September 15 after scoring her 1000th career assist. She was presented a star quilt and other gifts She is shown with members of her family. TL School Photo

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TL girls fall to Mobridge-Pollock, Schoelerman marks 1000th assist

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The Panther volleyball team fell in three games to Mobridge-Pollock last Tuesday, Sept.
Tie-down roper Trey Young of Dupree is among several area competitors who have qualifed for the PRCA’s Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo slated Oct 9-11 in Minot, ND.

Tie-down roper Trey Young of Dupree is among several area competitors who have qualifed for the PRCA’s Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo slated Oct 9-11 in Minot, ND.

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Panthers squeeze by Ipswich for fourth win

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
In a battle of unbeatens, the Timber Lake Panthers squeezed past Ipswich 12-8 in Ipswich last...
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Obituaries 

Larry Lee Kelsch

Larry Lee Kelsch

Larry Lee Kelsch

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
October 21, 1948-September 15, 2026____________ Memorial services for Larry Lee Kelsch, 77, of...

Ronnie Long

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
December 24, 1946 - September 20, 2026___________ Funeral services for Ronnie Long, 79, of Timber...

Trevor Three Legs

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
January18,1992-September15,2026_______________ Trevor Three Legs, 34, of Eagle Butte entered the...
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