Puthoff Sales & Service recognized as “Business of the Year”

Puthoff Sales & Service recognized as “Business of the Year”

SALEM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Bill Eichacker (right), owner of Puthoff Sales & Service, was honored as the Salem Chamber of Commerce “Business of the Year” at their annual meeting last week. Eichacker is receiving a plaque in honor of the recognition by Salem Chamber of Commerce president Cole Cheeseman. Carla Snyders | NCP Writer Bill...

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Daniel Olinger

Age 75 Alexandria, SD January 7, 2025 Daniel “Dan” Olinger, 75, of Alexandria, SD, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at his home. Funeral Mass was on Saturday, January 11, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Emery. Burial was at St. Martin’s Catholic Cemetery....

Mary Koch Vinz

Age 93 Stickney, SD January 9, 2025 Mary Koch Vinz, 93, of Stickney, SD, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, January 9, 2025 at her daughter’s home. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 18, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Plankinton. Burial...

Daniel Westhoff

Age 69 Salem, SD January 8, 2025 Daniel Stephen Westhoff, 69, of Salem, passed away on January 8, 2025, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls after a lengthy battle with cancer. Funeral mass was held on Monday, January 13 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Salem....

Donald Miles

Age 87 Montrose, SD January 11, 2025 Donald Miles, 87, of Montrose, SD, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Funeral mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 17 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Montrose....

Lester Duerksen

Age 89 Sioux Falls, SD January 10, 2025 Lester “Les” E. Duerksen, age 89, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away surrounded by his beloved family on Friday, January 10, 2025, at his home under hospice care. His funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 2025,...

Patrick Eich

Age 56 Sioux Falls, SD January 6, 2025 Patrick Eich, 56, of Sioux Falls, passed away on January 6, 2025. A memorial service will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10 at Kinzley Funeral Home in Salem. Visitation with family present will begin one hour prior to the...

Michael C. Schoepf

Age 74 Albert Lea, MN December 27, 2024 Michael C. Schoepf, 74, of Albert Lea, MN, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, MN. Michael was born on June 22, 1950 in Canova, SD to Wilfred and Lucille (Duly) Schoepf. Mike was a 1968...

Alice Dosch

Age 94 Spearfish, SD December 18, 2024 Alice Dosch passed away on December 18, 2024 at Spearfish Canyon Health Care in Spearfish, SD. Alice was born April 18, 1930 to Alonzo C. Davis and Mary E. (Adams) Davis in Santa Anna, California. Alice moved to South Dakota with...

Sports

MCM falls to Beresford despite strong start

SCHMIDT LOOKS FOR OPEN TEAMMATE McCook Central/Montrose senior Jackson Schmidt scans the court looking for an open teammate in a game earlier this season. Schmidt dropped in 11 points last Friday in a loss to Beresford. MCM Boys’ Basketball Troy Schwans | Managing...

Hawks fall short in one-point thriller against Alcester-Hudson

MERRILL HITS FROM LONG DISTANCE Canistota senior Jake Merrill (#33) puts in one of his three 3’s on the night late in the 4th quarter against Alcester-Hudson January 10 in Canistota. The Hawks lost the back-and-forth nail biter 49-50. Canistota Boys’ Basketball Troy...

Bridgewater-Emery and Hanson boys basketball roundup

WILBER PUTS UP THREE OF HIS 31 POINTS Hanson’s Ben Wilber sets to score three of his 31 points in a loss to Viborg-Hurley. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor Bridgewater-Emery 57Sanborn Central/Woonsocket 45FORESTBURG – Ben Weber scored 21 points, grabbed 12...

Dell Rapids, Beresford hand MCM girls two losses

DEKNIKKER AWAITS THE FOUL SHOT McCook Central/Montrose junior Ashtyn DeKnikker prepares to rebound during a free throw shot during a game in Salem. MCM Girls’ Basketball Troy Schwans | Managing Editor During the week of January 5, 2025, the McCook Central/Montrose...

Bridgewater-Emery and Hanson girl’s basketball roundup

JARDING DRIVES AROUND HER DEFENDER Hanson’s Cadence Jarding attempts to drive around a Viborg-Hurley defender in the Beaverettes’ loss to the Cougars. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor Sanborn Central/Woonsocket 70Bridgewater-Emery 44FORESTBURG –...

MCM grapplers head west

Last weekend the McCook Central/Montrose boys wrestling team traveled to Presho for the two-day “Mid Dakota Monster” tourney on January 10 and 11. It was a very tough tournament and the Fighting Cougars finished with three medal winners who placed top eight in their...

Canistota girls secure back-to-back wins

LEBER HELPS HAWKS SECURE WIN OVER ALCESTER-HUDSON Canistota junior Allison Leber (#14) protects the ball on Friday night from the Alcester-Hudson defender during the Hawks’ 36-30 victory. Canistota Girls’ Basketball Troy Schwans | Managing Editor The Canistota Hawks...

Knights of Columbus Hold Local Free Throw Contest

The Knights of Columbus held their local free throw challenge at the Hanson High School Gym on Sunday, January 5th. Boys and girls from ages 9-14 participated in the event. Winners of the local divisions will move on to the district competition in Parkston to compete...