The Salem SD Chamber of Commerce held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 17th, 2025 in the First Dakota National Bank basement with lunch provided by Puthoff Sales and Service. The following members were in attendance: Cole Cheeseman, Cheeseman Financial;...
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Dates set for Salem city-wide rummages
The Salem city-wide rummage sales will be held on May 29 and 30 this year. Watch for more information in future weeks in this paper.
Blood drive planned at B-E School
There will be a blood drive at the Bridgewater-Emery High School on Thursday, April 10, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.To make an appointment please call Cari Terveen at 605-449-4271 or go online to vitalant.org. Please give and support the National Honor Society on...
Bingo Saturday at Salem Legion
Frank J. Brune American Legion Post 140 in Salem will be hosting Bingo this Saturday night, March 29, starting at 7:00 p.m.This is a very family-friendly event, and it supports your local American Legion.It will be a prepay format of 15 games/1 card for $15.00....
Koch recognized by SD Farmers Union Insurance
South Dakota Farmers Union Insurance, based in Huron, SD, announced that Kay Koch of Salem was a top producer of Auto Insurance Sales for the month of January. Congratulations Kay!
Highway 38 closure near Mitchell
On Monday, March 31, 2025, a bridge approach slab replacement project is scheduled to begin over the James River and Firesteel Creek Bridges on S.D. Highway 38 east of Mitchell. Highway 38 will be closed to through traffic during the project from East 1st Avenue to...
Graduating seniors! Last call for applications
The TrioTel Board of Directors have announced eight (8) scholarships for the graduating high school seniors within the TrioTel service area. These graduating seniors must plan to pursue a degree at a South Dakota college, university, or technical school. TrioTel...
Five tips to outsmart scammers
Scammers don’t take days off. From phishing emails to package theft, fraudsters and scammers can cost you money. Fortunately, you can stay one step ahead of them with these simple tips to help protect yourself. Strengthen your online security: Safeguard your accounts...
SD Transportation Hall of Honor Committee accepting 2025 nominations
The Transportation Hall of Honor Committee is accepting nominations for review and consideration for induction into the South Dakota Transportation Hall of Honor. The purpose of the Transportation Hall of Honor is to recognize individuals who have made a lasting,...
The good neighbor
Reflections on Faith & Community By Rev. Jerry Bertelson On a dangerous stretch of road between Jerusalem and Jericho, a traveler lay beaten, robbed, and left for dead. This desolate seventeen-mile journey descends nearly 3,300 feet through rocky terrain; it’s a...