CITY OF SALEM WORKS TO REVITALIZE INDUSTRIAL AREA A bird’s eye view shows the southwest portion of Salem where the industrial area is located. A new concrete road was recently built to support the increased weight and number of vehicles expected to use the road. Many...
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Senior project used to promote powerline safety
SENIOR PROJECT DEMONSTRATES SAFETY AROUND ELECTRICITY Bridgewater-Emery senior Braxton Burnham stands with teacher Nicole VanLeur ahead of his senior project on powerline/electrical safety, made possible with support from Central Electric, Southeastern Electric, and...
Salem SD Chamber Burger Battle Champion Crowned
Five establishments participated in this year’s Salem SD Chamber Burger Battle seeking to be crowned the champion. The battle ran from March 17 through March 30. Diners voted on the meticulously crafted burgers based on overall appearance and overall taste. When the...
Butzke fills VBWDD Board vacancy following District expansion
BUTZKE The Vermillion Basin Water Development District (VBWDD) has announced that Fred Butzke of Salem has filled the Board of Director Area 6 Vacancy. The Area 6 Board position became available due to the recent expansion of the District boundaries. McCook County...
Salem Economic Development highlights growth, future projects at annual meeting
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer The Salem Economic Development Corporation held its annual meeting on Thursday, April 10, at The Brewery in Salem. The social hour began at 6:00 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7:00 p.m.The Marketing Committee shared updates regarding A1...
Blagg and Roskens graduate from SD Agricultural and Rural Leaders program
Among the recent graduates of the 12th class of the South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership Program were Kevin Blagg of Salem and Erick Roskens of Emery.The South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership Program (SDARL) graduated 29 leaders overall in Class XII...
Canistota High School Prom – A Night in Greece
On Saturday, April 12, the Canistota junior class hosted prom with the theme “A Night in Greece.” For 19 seniors, it marked their final prom at Canistota High School. The evening included class photos, a Grand March, dinner, dancing, and a post-prom celebration at...
United Church of Canistota hosting fundraising gala, online auction
Matthew Mayer The United Church of Canistota is hosting a Fundraising Gala at the American Legion Hall in Canistota on Saturday, April 26th, for their “Building for the Future” project. The gala includes dinner, an online silent auction, a live auction and...
St. Stephen Catholic Church to host National Day of Prayer Service May 1
St. Stephen Catholic Church in Bridgewater will be hosting National Day of Prayer May 1st, 2025. All area churches and community members are welcome to attend. The service will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by refreshments and fellowship.The theme is “May the God of...
Special Election to be Held Tuesday
A special election will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Hanson County, South Dakota. At the election, the following question will be voted upon: Shall the Davison – Hanson Ambulance District be formed? Other information on the election may be found elsewhere in...