TOUCHSTONE ENERGY SCHOLAR OF THE WEEK Tara Miller of Central Electric presents Hanson senior Carson Ferry with the Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week award. Congratulations Carson! Central Electric Cooperative and Hanson High School are pleased to recognize Carson...
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McCook County Commissioner Dean Koch Retires
McCook County Commissioner Dean Koch (right) was honored at the commissioner’s meeting in Salem on Monday, December 30. Koch has been a McCook County commissioner for 8 years, from January of 2017 through December of 2024. Koch received a plaque in appreciation of his...
Longtime Hanson County States Attorney retires
STATES ATTORNEY DAVIES RETIRES Jim Davies talks to Hanson County Sheriff Brandon Wingert during a retirement party honoring Davies’ 53 years as Hanson County States Attorney. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor Long-time Hanson County States Attorney James...
Salem residents alerted: No street parking after 2” snowfall – ticketing and towing enforced
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Although the winter has been mostly snow-free, the possibility of a large snow event still exists for a few months. With that in mind, the residents of Salem are reminded that in the event of a 2” or more snow fall you are to remove your...
Shovel out fire hydrants, save precious time
In the interest of public safety, residents of Salem are reminded to remove the snow from around the fire hydrants in their neighborhoods this winter. The effort it takes to do this could save valuable time in the event of a fire.Thank you for your cooperation!Salem...
Missing person found deceased in Hanson County
A press release issued by the Hanson County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, January 6, 2025 stated that on the morning of January 6th, 2025, Metro Communications in Sioux Falls contacted the Hanson County Sheriff’s Office asking for assistance in locating a missing person...
Donations of black dress pants and shirts requested
The Montrose school music department is looking for clothing donations.Are you doing some closet cleaning? Maybe looking to donate some clothes that no longer fit.If so, you may give them to the Montrose Music Department as they are looking for lightly used black...
Freeman blood drive scheduled
A blood drive will be held at the Freeman Community Center, sponsored by Freeman Regional Health Services on Wednesday, January 15 from 9:05 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Appointments are encouraged. Call 800-287-4903.
Lyle and Joan Matthaei60th wedding anniversary
Lyle and Joan Matthaei of Salem celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on January 8, 2025. They were married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Salem.They have two children, Kelly (Jim) Weaver of Aberdeen and Carrie (Kurt) Hauser of Yankton, three grandchildren,...
Card of Thanks
Thank you for the wonderful Holiday displays in Alexandria. My five siblings and myself (with 22 grandchildren) spent many Christmas Eve’s at the parental home in Alexandria, so viewing these displays allowed us a “trip down memory lane.” We appreciate your efforts on...