You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent It was early morning and Jesus was once again back at the Temple. A crowd gathered around Him and He sat down to teach. The Pharisees interrupted Jesus bringing a woman caught in adultery but failed to bring the man. The...
Grant VanAartsen
Lost?
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Jet was a small, black, sickly stray cat who quickly became a beloved member of our family 24 years ago. Jet was playful and friendly with all of our cats and strangers. Jet darted outdoors at every opportunity...
Maybe
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer Maybe we are supposed to meet the wrong people before meeting the right one so that when we finally meet the right person, we will know how to be grateful for that gift.Maybe it is true that we don’t know what we have got until we lose it,...
Pierre Creek Trail Riders Horse Show
Duane “Radar” Putzier rides men’s barrels to open the horse show season by the Pierre Creek Trail Riders in Alexandria on Sunday June 1.
Southeastern Electric Cooperative holds successful Annual Meeting
The annual membership meeting of Southeastern Electric Cooperative (SEC) was held at Freeman High School in Freeman, South Dakota, on June 5, 2025.Over 650 members enjoyed a meal of roast beef and pork loin catered by Central Catering and attended the business...
Gerald Forster
Age 87 Lincoln, NE June 2, 2025 Gerald L. Forster of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away on June 4, 2025, surrounded by his friends and family at home while celebrating his 64th wedding anniversary with his wife, Judy. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, June 9 at...
Laberta Ketcham
Age 97 Canistota, SD June 7, 2025 Laberta (Bert) Ketcham, 97, of Canistota, SD passed away peacefully June 7, 2025 at the Tieszen Memorial Home in Marion, SD. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 13 at United Church of Canistota. Visitation with...
Lynell Hofer
Age 78 Freeman, SD June 6, 2025 A service to celebrate Lynell’s life will be held on Wednesday, June 18 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethany Mennonite Church in Freeman. The family invites you to join them in wearing your favorite sports jersey or shirt. Visitation will take...
Marilyn Luehn
Age 91 Sioux Falls, SD June 8, 2025 Marilyn Luehn, 91, of Sioux Falls and formerly of Salem, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Good Samaritan Luther Manor in Sioux Falls. Funeral mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church...
Operation Round-Up awards $12,800 to community projects
Small change continues to make a big difference in local communities. Central Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round-Up board of trustees recently approved $12,800 in grants for community projects.Operation Round-Up is powered by cooperative members who voluntarily...