MCM’S DEKNIKKER AWAITS THE SERVE McCook Central/Montrose sophomore Ella DeKnikker waits for the opponent’s serve during a recent volleyball match. Only about four more matches remain before the postseason for volleyball begins. November 5 marks the beginning of Region...
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Fighting Cougars finish regular season with win over Baltic
MCM CLOSES OUT REGULAR SEASON WITH A VICTORY McCook Central/Montrose’s Ben Wiebersick (#4) looks to gain some yardage with the help of Logan Raap (#73), Owen Schmidt (#5) and Jackson Schmidt (#66) in last week’s victory over Baltic. The Fighting Cougars will now enjoy...
McCook County youth excel in 4-H Trap Shooting program
McCook County had 17 youth participate in the 4-H Trap Shooting program this summer. This program runs from June – September. The youth practice on Sundays during the summer at the McCook County Wildlife Club. The first and foremost thing taught and practiced is gun...
October 17, 2024
The Cowgirls of McCook County: A rodeo way of life
MICHAELA McCORMICK TAYLOR McGREGOR SIERRA McGREGOR Carla Snyders | NCP Writer For Michaela McCormick and sisters Taylor and Sierra McGregor, rodeo is more than just a sport—it’s a lifestyle. These “Hometown Cowgirls” have each carved their own path in the rodeo world,...
Meet the crew of “The Special” during National Newspaper Week
NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK CELEBRATED As “The Special” celebrates National Newspaper Week we’d like to acknowledge all the people that go into making a weekly newspaper including our journalism students at the area high schools. Pictured here are the McCook Central...
Tom’s Auto Clinic celebrates 45 years in business
CELEBRATING 45 YEARS IN BUSINESS Tom Steilen, owner of Tom’s Auto Clinic in Alexandria, stands next to a repair he’s making on a pickup as he celebrates 45 years being in business. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor Tom’s Auto Clinic, a long-time staple at the...
American Legion Post 140 to launch Sons of the American Legion Squadron
DEMONSTRATING THE CDL SIMULATOR AT BRIDGEWATER-EMERY SCHOOL Bridgewater-Emery Industrial Arts instructor Griff VanLeur demonstrates the new CDL simulator recently received thanks to a grant from the State of South Dakota. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) American Legion Post 140...
Future Leaders 4-H Club kicks off new year
The Future Leaders 4-H club met on October 6 to begin their new 4-H year. President Maria Addy called the meeting to order. Paul Westhoff led the flag pledge while Charlee Koch led the 4-H pledge. Secretary Karlie Stiefvater led the roll call with the question of...
95th birthday card shower
Lorraine Erickson is celebrating her 95th birthday on October 21st, 2024.Her family invites you to join us in the celebration with a Card Shower. Cards may be sent to Lorraine Erickson, Grandview Assisted Living, 951 N. Main, Apt. 107, Bridgewater, SD 57319.