Grant VanAartsen

Canistota, Hanson harriers compete at SDHSAA State Cross Country Meet

SEND OFF TO STATE MEET The Canistota elementary kids send off Caleb Schroeder and Gabbie Eichmann as they prepare to leave to compete in the State Cross Country Meet. Three athletes from this area competed in last weekend’s South Dakota High School Activities...

State Cross Country

EICHMANN COMPETES AT STATE MEET Canistota’s Gabbie Eichmann competes in last weekend’s SDHSAA State Cross Country Meet, placing 71st with a time of 23:30.80. SCHROEDER COMPETES AT STATE MEET Canistota’s Caleb Schroeder competes in last weekend’s SDHSAA State Cross...

Barn Raisin’ BBQ donates $20K to local programs

McCOOK COUNTY 4-H RECEIVES RIBFEST MONEY RIGHT: The Barn Raisin’ Committee is excited to announce that $10,000 from last summer’s Ribfest in Salem has been donated to the McCook County 4-H Program. Last Friday morning (l-r) Glenda Blindert, Lindsay Grace, Maureen...

Area towns receive grants from Xcel Energy

XCEL ENERGY GRANT FOR CANOVA Canova was one of the recipients of a $5,000 economic development grant from Xcel Energy. Champs employee Kamry Esser receives a $5,000 check from Xcel Energy’s Eric Pauli for renovations to be done at Champs. (Submitted Photo) XCEL ENERGY...

Grant awarded to City of Emery

$1,000 GRANT AWARD TO CITY OF EMERY Central Electric presented a $1,000 Operation Round-Up grant to the Emery City Council for tables and chairs on Monday, October 14. Pictured from left are: Central Electric Director-At-Large Merl Bechen and Emery City Council...

Salem Chamber businesses to sponsor Holiday Giveaway

Troy Schwans | Editor Don’t look now, but the holidays aren’t that far away and the Salem, SD Chamber of Commerce and member businesses are gearing up for their annual Holiday Giveaway!In past years, the Chamber and its members have given away hams and turkeys, but...

Trunk or Treat at United Church of Canistota

Join us for a fun-filled Trunk or Treat event at United Church of Canistota on Wednesday, October 30, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.! Bring the whole family for an evening of safe, family-friendly trick-or-treating. Decorated trunks and yummy treats await! Everyone is welcome...

Salem Main Street Trick or Treat set for October 31

The Salem SD Chamber of Commerce is excited to again sponsor its annual Main Street Trick or Treat event on Thursday, October 31, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Children are encouraged to dress in costume and visit participating businesses throughout Salem for Halloween...

City of Canistota encourages Trick-or-Treating on Oct. 30

In light of the upcoming South Dakota State High School Football Playoffs on Thursday, October 31st, the City of Canistota is encouraging residents to celebrate Trick-or-Treat night on Wednesday, October 30th.This decision aims to ensure the safety and enjoyment of...