The Cowgirls of McCook County: A rodeo way of life
MICHAELA McCORMICK TAYLOR McGREGOR SIERRA McGREGOR Carla Snyders | NCP Writer For Michaela McCormick and sisters Taylor and Sierra McGregor, rodeo is more than just a sport—it’s a lifestyle. These “Hometown Cowgirls” have each carved their own path in the rodeo world, showcasing the grit, determination, and passion needed to shine in the arena.Starting as...
Tom’s Auto Clinic celebrates 45 years in business
CELEBRATING 45 YEARS IN BUSINESS Tom Steilen, owner of Tom’s Auto Clinic in Alexandria, stands next to a repair he’s making on a pickup as he celebrates 45 years being in...
Meet the crew of “The Special” during National Newspaper Week
NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK CELEBRATED As “The Special” celebrates National Newspaper Week we’d like to acknowledge all the people that go into making a weekly newspaper including...
Current News
Current News
American Legion Post 140 to launch Sons of the American Legion Squadron
DEMONSTRATING THE CDL SIMULATOR AT BRIDGEWATER-EMERY SCHOOL Bridgewater-Emery Industrial Arts...
Future Leaders 4-H Club kicks off new year
The Future Leaders 4-H club met on October 6 to begin their new 4-H year. President Maria Addy...
95th birthday card shower
Lorraine Erickson is celebrating her 95th birthday on October 21st, 2024.Her family invites you to...
Peterson among FFA Regional Land Judging Winners receiving scholarships
TUCKER PETERSON The South Dakota FFA Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of five $100...
Canistota Auxiliary to host “Coffee with the Veterans”
On Saturday, October 19, the Canistota Legion Auxiliary will be hosting “Coffee with the...
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,...
Bridgewater’s Letcher on DWU homecoming royalty
KEESHA LETCHER Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, SD, crowned its Blue & White Days...
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...
Community journalism starts with community
By Adam Strunk Running a local newspaper can be one of the most frustrating, worthwhile, mundane,...
Our stories shape the stories that matter most
It seems like about every time I am out in the public, no matter what the occasion, once someone...
Letter to the Editor
By Sen. Mike Rounds I still look forward to getting my local news through a trusted news source,...
Open meetings short course would be good government
By David Bordewyk The theme for this year’s National Newspaper Week is “Telling Our Stories” – a...
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
MCM comes back to top Seahawks, 36-28
BEE’S MACKLEN WEBER PUSHES TO GAIN MORE YARDS Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan Seahawk runner Macklen Weber (#10) reaches to gain more yardage in a loss to McCook Central/Montrose last week Friday in Bridgewater. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) MCM’S WIEBERSICK HANDS OFF TO SCHMIDT MCM...
Hawks volleyball beats Howard in three sets
SMASH OUT CANCER NIGHT AT HAWK’S GAME The Canistota volleyball team entered the court last week Thursday night ready to SMASH OUT CANCER during their game against the Tigers from Howard. Many events were held including a 50/50 raffle, bake sale, duck toss, and a dress...
McCook Central/Montrose Cross Country Team
Members of this year’s McCook Central/Montrose cross country team include: (back, l-r) Earl Heumiller, Jaxson Scheff, Otto Uberty, Noah Durfee, Renee Uberty, Adam Heumiller, Antone Krempges, Coach Gessner; (front) Derek Durfee, Jorja Weber, Claire Vogel, and Claire...
59th annual buffalo roundup sets new record
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks announced that a new Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup attendance record has been set.The park had 24,178 visitors attend the 59th annual Governor’s Buffalo Roundup, surpassing the previous record of 22,690 visitors set in...
Hanson falls to Tigers in conference play
HAWKS TAKE DOWN TIGERS Canistota senior Domino Hayes passes up the ball against Howard on Thursday, October 3rd in Canistota. The lady Hawks defeated the Tigers in three straight sets. Hanson Football Owen Reitzel | Editor HOWARD – The Howard Tigers, top-rated in...
Bridgewater-Emery, Hanson Volleyball Roundup
BRIDGEWATER-EMERY VOLLEYBALL VS. ETHAN Bridgewater-Emery Huskies players Reese Meyer-Bublitz, Hayden Hofer, and Maizey Strombeck watch the results after a kill attempt against Ethan. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Tues., October 1, 2024 Ethan 3, Bridgewater-Emery 2 EMERY –...
Fighting Cougars fall short in back-to-back matches
SENIOR MADDY LAUCK REACTS TO POINT McCook Central/Montrose senior Maddy Lauck reacts to MCM scoring a point in a home match earlier this season. MCM Volleyball On Tuesday, October 1, the McCook Central/Montrose Fighting Cougars volleyball team traveled to Dell Rapids...
Two popular boat ramps to see improvements this fall
The South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks (GFP) announced that two popular boat ramps will receive improvements this fall.“We have two major boat ramp replacements taking place this fall,” said Adam Kulesa, Parks Planning Administrator. “These projects are set to take...