You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent Habakkuk lived in Judah, Israel’s southern kingdom. It was a time of idolatry and injustice and a rising threat from the Babylonians. Habakkuk who penned his self-named book knew God is good yet there was so much evil in...
Grant VanAartsen
Do you stand up for yourself?
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent From the archives: Our cat Smoke usually joins us in the kitchen when we’re preparing meals. While I get something out of the refrigerator, he strategically places himself so that I will see him as I return to...
Salem American Legion Auxiliary holds September meeting
The September 2024 meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was opened in regular form by President Shawn Giesler followed by prayer from Chaplain Lynn Gottlob. The Unit held the “Draping of the Charter” for our deceased member Gen Blindert. Roll Call had 8 members...
Nothing will ever be perfect: But everything will be alright!
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer On Monday, the last day of September, phones nationwide with Verizon went down! Out of the blue, my phone was suddenly useless as I could not call out or text message.For a short time, I felt the weird sense of what it must be like to be cut...
Oyen celebration of life on Sunday
You’re invited by the family of Tommy Oyen to celebrate his wonderful life on Sunday, October 13th.We will begin at the cemetery for the burial of his ashes around 11:00 a.m. We request family only for the burial.Beginning around 2:00 pm, we will have a BBQ at Tommy’s...
Lee Bridge
Age 83 Wagner, SD October 4, 2024 Lee Bridge, 83, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024 peacefully in his sleep at his home in Wagner, SD. Funeral services were held on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at the United Methodist Church in Wagner. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner...
Mary Ann Cross
Age 83 Sioux Falls, SDOctober 5, 2024Mary Ann Cross, 83, of Sioux Falls passed away on October 5, 2024 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, October 9 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Salem. Burial service followed...
Jerry Weber, Sr.
Age 92 Bridgewater, SD October 3, 2024 Jerry Weber, Sr., age 92, of Bridgewater, passed away October 3, 2024 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 9 at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Bridgewater. Cards may be...
National Fire Prevention Week: Protecting Lives Through Awareness
National Fire Prevention Week, observed each year in early October, plays a crucial role in promoting fire safety and prevention across the country. Established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, this week-long event raises awareness about fire hazards and...
Sound the Alarm: Stay Safe; Stay Alert!
By Daniel Anderson, Cy-Fair Fire Department October is Fire Prevention Month. Here are some tips on one of the most important things you can have in your home: properly working smoke alarms.While fire safety is important all year, Fire Prevention Month is the perfect...