Grant VanAartsen

Lost and Found

You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent Jesus told a parable from Luke 15 about a man who had two sons. The younger son wanted his share of his inheritance from his father. The problem is the father has not retired or passed away. Yet the father willingly...

McCook County State 4-H results

ANDAL RECEIVES OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARD Salem resident and McCook County 4-H volunteer Hope Andal (center) was recognized at this year’s South Dakota State Fair in Huron as an “Outstanding Volunteer” for her 28 years of service with the 4-H program. DETERS GIRLS...

SOS emphasizes safeguards built into SD election process

As South Dakota prepares for the November 5th General Election, Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson emphasizes the robust security measures and safeguards that protect the integrity of the state’s elections.“South Dakota takes election security seriously,” said...

State Historical Society offers property tax moratorium

South Dakota State Historical Society officials remind property owners that November 1 is the deadline to apply for the State Property Tax Moratorium.This eight-year moratorium applies to restoration and rehabilitation work completed on historic properties during the...

General Election voter registration deadline approaching

SD Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson encourages all eligible South Dakotans to register to vote ahead of the November 5, 2024 General Election. The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming election is 5:00 p.m. local time on October 21, 2024.“Voting is the...

Epiphany Gun Club holds its annual youth shoot

HIGH OVERALL SHOOTER – HUNTER SIEVERDING Hunter Sieverding shot High Overall hitting 140 of 150 targets at the Epiphany Gun Club Youth Trap Shoot on September 29, 2024. He also won the grand prize drawing of a Winchester 12 gauge pump shotgun. The Epiphany Gun Club...

Viborg-Hurley tops Beavers in a Cornbelt Conference battle

KAYSER HAS 67-YARD TOUCHDOWN RECEPTION Hanson’s Weston Kayser hauls in a pass from Esten Schlimgen for a 67-yard touchdown in a contest against Viborg-Hurley last week Friday. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Hanson Football Owen Reitzel | Editor The Hanson Beavers fell behind...

Hawks use second half to get by Chester

HAWKS COME FROM BEHIND TO DEFEAT CHESTER Canistota freshman Carter Becker (#20), senior Jaden Kleinsasser (#44) and senior Levi Schroeder (#18) are taking care of business, stopping the Chester running back from advancing the football Friday night in Chester. The...

Bridgewater-Emery and Hanson Volleyball Roundup

HANSON GOES UP FOR A BLOCK AGAINST BON HOMME Hanson’s Kylie Haiar goes for a block in a straight-set win over Bon Homme in Alexandria. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) October 7, 2024 Hanson 3, Bon Homme 0ALEXANDRIA – Hanson improved to 13-6 with a 3-0 home win over Bon Homme....

Big East Conference cross country results

The McCook Central/Montrose cross country team ran in the Big East Conference Meet last Thursday, October 10, 2024 at River Ridge Golf Course in Garretson. Results for the MCM participants are as follows:Boys 5K Varsity Otto Uberty 20:06.33 Adam Heumiller 21:58.01...