Sdhsaa Winter Officials Appreciation Week observed
The South Dakota High School Activities Association has designated January 12-18, 2025 as this season’s Winter Officials Appreciation Week. Each year, these individuals attend clinics, region meetings, complete rules meetings and take tests in preparation for the sports season. During the season these dedicated men and women take time away from their...
Bridgewater Fire Dept. and ambulance receive donations
DREW HEUMILLER STOCKING SHELVES AT SALEM TOTAL STOP Drew Heumiller, son of Amy and Ron Heumiller of Salem, is a perfect example of how Vocational Rehabilitation Services helps...
Alexandria Winterfest committee donates to Hanson County 4-H
4-H PRESIDENT ACCEPTS GENEROUS WINTERFEST DONATION Kassie Marek, President of the Hanson County 4-H Leaders Association, Penny Speich and Megan Nielson, 4-H Youth Educators,...
Current News
Current News
Embracing and empowering workers
DREW HEUMILLER STOCKING SHELVES AT SALEM TOTAL STOP Drew Heumiller, son of Amy and Ron Heumiller...
Payer guides the Boys and Girls Hanson Classics for the first time
Owen Reitzel | Editor The Hanson Girls and Boys Basketball Classics are now being run by Hanson...
Emery storm sewer project going smoothly
Owen Reitzel | Editor The storm sewer project that began in Emery in the fall of 2024 is going...
Mae Golden to celebrate 100th birthday!
A former Salem resident and well-known lady will be celebrating her 100th birthday on January 28,...
Stoffel 70th birthday card shower request
Janet Stoffel turned 70 on January 17, 2025. Her daughters would like to have a card shower for...
Card of Thanks
The family of Bob Bellack would like to express their sincere thanks for the compassion and...
Emery Senior Citizens to host lasagna dinner
The Emery Senior Citizens are sponsoring a lasagna dinner from 5:00-6:30 p.m. on Friday, January...
Glass Slipper prom dress giveaway Feb. 1 in Mitchell
“Cinderellas” from throughout the region will converge in Mitchell on February 1 for a free prom...
BRIDGEWATER FIRE DEPARTMENT WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS
The Bridgewater Fire Department would like to welcome three new firefighters to their squad. They...
Freeman community blood drive – A huge success!
We are excited to share the incredible results of our recent Freeman Community Blood Drive. Thanks...
Student News
Nicole Waldner named to SNHU President’s ListNicole Waldner of Salem has been named to Southern...
From the South Dakota House
By Rep. Drew Peterson Hello District 19 –As we wrap up week one of the historic 100th Legislative...
Obituaries
Dr. James Schaeffer
Age 94 Montrose, SD January 12, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that our family says goodbye to our beloved patriarch Dr. James Howard “Doc” Shaeffer. Surrounded by his loved ones, Doc passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the age of 94. Doc was born in Canova, SD...
Loren Scott
Age 92 January 16, 2025 Loren Arthur Scott passed away on January 16, 2025, surrounded by his family and his beloved wife of 66 years. He was 92 years old. Born January 1, 1933, to Harold and Alma (Anderson) Scott at Fulton, South Dakota, Loren spent the first eight...
Charles Leiferman
Age 88 The Villages, FL November 23, 2024 Charles “Jerry” Gerald Leiferman was an outdoorsman at heart. He loved being outside, fishing, hunting and gardening. He fully lived life until his very last day. He will be missed by all including his tomato plants and rose...
Theresa Culver
Age 63 Avon, SD January 17, 2025 Funeral Mass was held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Tyndall. Burial was in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, rural Avon. Theresa Leann Culver was born January 19, 1961, in Wessington Springs, SD, the...
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....
Sports
Canistota boys fall to Parkston, Ethan
SHOWERS PUTS IN TWO OF HIS EIGHT POINTS Canistota senior Blaise Showers (#24) drives past an Ethan Rustler defender laying in two of his eight points on the night. Ethan defeated Canistota, 58-46, in Canistota on Friday, January 17. Canistota boys basketball Troy...
Area squads to participate in Parkston “Little B” Tournament
On Saturday, January 25, 2025, a large annual wrestling tournament, the Parkston “Little B” Wrestling Tournament” will be held in Parkston beginning at 10:00 a.m. Among the teams participating will be McCook Central/Montrose, Hanson, and Canistota. The entire...
Bridgewater-Emery and Hanson boys basketball roundup
BE’S WEBER BLOCKS CANISTOTA’S SHOWER’S SHOT Bridgewater-Emery junior Ben Weber (#12) goes up high to block Canistota senior Blaise Shower’s (#24) shot as Bridgewater-Emery senior Jason Zeeb (#33) awaits the rebound. The two Cornbelt Conference teams met in Canistota...
Fighting Cougars boys edge Sioux Valley in road victory
McCORMICK PREPARES FOR DEFENSE McCook Central/Montrose junior Zane McCormick backs down the court as he prepares to play defense in an early season game in Salem. Prior to Tuesday’s game with Colman-Egan the Fighting Cougars were sporting a 6-4 record at the midway...
Bridgewater-Emery and Hanson girls basketball roundup
HILTON WORKS TO GET TWO POINTS FOR HUSKIES Bridgewater-Emery sophomore Lily Hilton (#12) goes up for a shot against a couple of Ethan defenders last week Tuesday, January 14. The visiting Rustlers took a 62-27 victory. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor Ethan...
Canistota girls drop games to Parkston, Howard
Canistota girls basketball The Canistota Hawks girls basketball team faced a tough week, falling to both Parkston and Howard in games last Tuesday and Thursday.On January 14, the Hawks traveled to Parkston to take on the undefeated Trojans. Parkston continued their...
MCM girls wrestling shines in recent competitions
MCM girls wrestling Last week, MCM girls wrestling travelled with the boys team to Tri-Valley High School and was able to wrestle a couple of girls from Kingsbury County. The MCM boys team had a quadrangular. Kingsbury Co. was the only team that had girls that were...
Ticket information for SDHSAA State Wrestling
Tickets for the State Wrestling Tournament (Boys and Girls - Feb. 27, 28, and Mar. 1) will be sold by Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City. Member schools should only submit one order per school. Orders at McCook Central/Montrose are due Monday, January 27 at...