Prairie Dogs Search and Rescue has training session at Streff farm
SEARCH AND RESCUE DOGS PRACTICE IN SALEM FIELD Prairie Dogs Search and Rescue (PDSAR) practiced tracking skills at the Streff farm near Salem. The K9s, trained in Tracking, Area Search, and Human Remains Detection, assist authorities in locating missing people. PDSAR holds weekly training sessions and invites volunteers to join. Carla Snyders | NCP Writer...
Dykes Boys Grow Nearly 800 LB. Pumpkin
Gunner and Drake Dykes, sons of Dani and Eric Dykes, grew a giant pumpkin this summer at their home south of Salem. They entered their pumpkin in the Great SD Pumpkin Weigh-off...
Salem’s Pheasant Opener Sip & Shop: A fun alternative on the pheasant opener
The Salem SD Chamber is offering a special experience this Saturday, October 19, for those looking for an alternative to pheasant hunting.While South Dakota’s traditional...
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Chase selected to serve as 2024-25 State 4-H Ambassador
ABBIE CHASE As some 4-H youth were showing livestock and delivering presentations at the South...
Ace Hardware Holds Grand Opening at Alexandria Location
Ace Hardware owners Joe and Heidi Jarding cut the ribbon at the new Ace Hardware store that...
Salem Main Street Trick or Treat Set for October 31
The Salem SD Chamber of Commerce is excited to again sponsor its annual Main Street Trick or Treat...
McCook Central Music Booster Annual Potato Supper to be held
The McCook Central Music Boosters are once again holding the annual Potato Supper event. The event...
Bingo Saturday at Salem Legion
Frank J. Brune American Legion Post 140 in Salem will be hosting Bingo this Saturday night,...
Canistota Auxiliary to host “Coffee with the Veterans”
On Saturday, October 19, the Canistota Legion Auxiliary will be hosting “Coffee with the...
District 7 Legion meeting set for October 26 in Dell Rapids
The annual District 7 Fall Meeting of the South Dakota American Legion will be held Saturday,...
Hanson Class pf 1974 50-Year Reunion Held
The 50th reunion of the Class of 1974 from Hanson High School was held during Hanson Homecoming on...
Salem St. Mary’s Church Annual Bazaar October 27
Please join us at our annual Bazaar, which will be held at St. Mary’s Hall in Salem on Sunday,...
Stiefvater shines at State 4-H Livestock Judging and Skill-A-Thon
LIVESTOCK JUDGING AND SKILL-A-THON COMPETITOR Skylar Stiefvater, Salem, represented McCook County...
Montrose FFA offers to-go meals for farmers October 18
Montrose FFA Chapter’s annual Feed a Farmer event will be held at Montrose CFC on Friday, October...
McCook County for Life to host informative meeting
McCook County for Life would like to invite everyone to attend their next meeting on Monday,...
Obituaries
Lee Bridge
Age 83 Wagner, SD October 4, 2024 Lee Bridge, 83, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024 peacefully in his sleep at his home in Wagner, SD. Funeral services were held on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at the United Methodist Church in Wagner. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner...
Mary Ann Cross
Age 83 Sioux Falls, SDOctober 5, 2024Mary Ann Cross, 83, of Sioux Falls passed away on October 5, 2024 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, October 9 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Salem. Burial service followed...
Jerry Weber, Sr.
Age 92 Bridgewater, SD October 3, 2024 Jerry Weber, Sr., age 92, of Bridgewater, passed away October 3, 2024 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 9 at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Bridgewater. Cards may be...
Lyle Healy
Age 94 Montrose, SD October 1, 2024 Lyle J. Healy, 94, of Montrose, passed away October 1, 2024 at the VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Montrose. Visi-tation with...
Pat Culver
Age 84Mitchell, SD September 25, 2024Pat A. Culver, age 84 of Mitchell, SD, died Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Diamond Care Center in Bridgewater, SD. A Celebration of Life service will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 4, 2024 at the Will Funeral Chapel...
Constance Hofer
Age 74May 20, 2024Constance Paulette “Connie” Hofer was born October 23, 1949. As a child she enjoyed riding her horse and being a proud South Dakota farm girl. Upon graduation from high school in Bridgewater, SD, she was employed for 30 years at Searles...
Dale Dykes
Age 81 Alexandria, SD September 10, 2024 Dale Roger Dykes was born at Bridgewater, SD to Nathan and Marie (Gossel) Dykes on December 31, 1942. He passed away September 10, 2024 at the age of 81 years at Dougherty Hospice in Sioux Falls, SD. A memorial service will be...
Larry Falk
Age 72 Mesa, Arizona September 8, 2024 Larry Falk, age 72, from Mesa, Arizona and formerly from the Spencer, SD area passed away on September 8, 2024. He is survived by one brother, Glen. There will be a private service held at a later date.
Sports
Epiphany Gun Club holds its annual youth shoot
HIGH OVERALL SHOOTER – HUNTER SIEVERDING Hunter Sieverding shot High Overall hitting 140 of 150 targets at the Epiphany Gun Club Youth Trap Shoot on September 29, 2024. He also won the grand prize drawing of a Winchester 12 gauge pump shotgun. The Epiphany Gun Club...
Viborg-Hurley tops Beavers in a Cornbelt Conference battle
KAYSER HAS 67-YARD TOUCHDOWN RECEPTION Hanson’s Weston Kayser hauls in a pass from Esten Schlimgen for a 67-yard touchdown in a contest against Viborg-Hurley last week Friday. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Hanson Football Owen Reitzel | Editor The Hanson Beavers fell behind...
Hawks use second half to get by Chester
HAWKS COME FROM BEHIND TO DEFEAT CHESTER Canistota freshman Carter Becker (#20), senior Jaden Kleinsasser (#44) and senior Levi Schroeder (#18) are taking care of business, stopping the Chester running back from advancing the football Friday night in Chester. The...
Bridgewater-Emery and Hanson Volleyball Roundup
HANSON GOES UP FOR A BLOCK AGAINST BON HOMME Hanson’s Kylie Haiar goes for a block in a straight-set win over Bon Homme in Alexandria. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) October 7, 2024 Hanson 3, Bon Homme 0ALEXANDRIA – Hanson improved to 13-6 with a 3-0 home win over Bon Homme....
Big East Conference cross country results
The McCook Central/Montrose cross country team ran in the Big East Conference Meet last Thursday, October 10, 2024 at River Ridge Golf Course in Garretson. Results for the MCM participants are as follows:Boys 5K Varsity Otto Uberty 20:06.33 Adam Heumiller 21:58.01...
Cougars volleyball goes 1-2 on the week
MCM’S DEKNIKKER AWAITS THE SERVE McCook Central/Montrose sophomore Ella DeKnikker waits for the opponent’s serve during a recent volleyball match. Only about four more matches remain before the postseason for volleyball begins. November 5 marks the beginning of Region...
Fighting Cougars finish regular season with win over Baltic
MCM CLOSES OUT REGULAR SEASON WITH A VICTORY McCook Central/Montrose’s Ben Wiebersick (#4) looks to gain some yardage with the help of Logan Raap (#73), Owen Schmidt (#5) and Jackson Schmidt (#66) in last week’s victory over Baltic. The Fighting Cougars will now enjoy...
McCook County youth excel in 4-H Trap Shooting program
McCook County had 17 youth participate in the 4-H Trap Shooting program this summer. This program runs from June – September. The youth practice on Sundays during the summer at the McCook County Wildlife Club. The first and foremost thing taught and practiced is gun...