STATE AWARDS $2M IN GRANTS TO IMPROVE ROADS Seven South Dakota communities will share $2 million in grants for road improvements from the state Transportation Commission, Gov. Dennis Daugaard announced today. The community access, industrial park and agri-business grant program funds were awarded to improve roads leading to schools, main business areas, hospitals, grain elevators, [...]

THE CONTRACTING OUT OF GARBAGE SERVICE BY JEFFERY TANNER, WORTHING CITY ADMINISTRATOR The big, local news story lately has been about the City’s involvement in possibly contracting out garbage service in Worthing. I want to let all citizens know the history behind the discussion for contracting out garbage service within the municipal boundaries of Worthing [...]

TREE TRIMMING IN WORTHING COMMUNITY Over the next four to six weeks residents of Worthing will be witnessing Smith Tree Trimming Service, based out of Parker, South Dakota, trimming back the trees on the City’s alleys, intersections, and other overgrown areas of City streets for the purpose of public safety. Trees will only be cut [...]

NEW DAYCARE OPENING IN WORTHING Robin Wynia, of 101 North Stevens Street, has recently opened a new daycare in Worthing. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved her conditional use permit to operate her daycare within a single family residential district (R-1). Wynia advertises her business as meeting the following criteria: state certified, accepts state assistance, [...]