PHIL JOHNSON THROWS OUT CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH Phil Johnson catches the ceremonial first pitch from his father Roy before the Raptor’s game with Lake Norden at the state amateur baseball tournament. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor MITCHELL – The...
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August 15, 2024
McCook Central senior to host event promoting grain bin safety
ROLING ORGANIZES GRAIN BIN SAFETY PRESENTATION Lauren Roling, an incoming senior at McCook Central, has organized a well-timed and important presentation regarding grain bin safety that will be available to everyone to attend on Saturday, August 17 at the McCook...
A Sure Sign of the “Dog Days” of Summer
What could be more appropriate as we ride out the hot “dog days” of summer than a lemonade stand? This group of young entrepreneurs took advantage of both the warm weekend and the nearby state legion tournament going on just down the street by setting up and working...
Salem Chamber Downtown Market returns Wednesday
LANDON WEIS TO ENTERTAIN WEDNESDAY EVENING Sioux Falls resident Landon Weis makes a return to the Salem SD Chamber Downton Market this coming Wednesday as he will provide musical entertainment for the attendees. Bring a chair and enjoy not only the market, but Landon...
Wilber gets short break from WNBA
Owen Reitzel | Editor Former Dakota Wesleyan University coach Matt Wilber was able to come home from his coaching duties with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury for a short time because the league paused their schedule due to the Olympics being held in France. Wilber was...
Salem, SD Chamber of Commerce August Yard of the Month
The Salem, SD Chamber of Commerce has announced their “Yard of the Month” in Salem for the month of August. The Dale and Shirley Weber residence, 421 E. Vermont Ave., is this month’s winner of the “Yard of the Month”. Congratulations to the Webers! The Webers have a...
Emery Senior Citizens to sponsor “Picnic on Main”
The Emery Senior Citizens are sponsoring a “Picnic on Main” dinner from 5:00-6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 16 at the Senior Citizen’s Center. The theme “Picnic on Main” features a menu of brats and hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans and dessert! Everyone is welcome to...
School backpack blessing this Sunday in Montrose
Just in time for the new school year, the Montrose United Methodist Church is holding a blessing of backpacks for all students, teachers and staff of the Montrose School District on Sunday, August 11.The short service, which begins at 9:45 a.m. in the parking lot east...
Hanson County Achievement Days
Hanson County Extension Office Manager/4-H Assistant Penny Speich oversees the start of Hanson County Achievement Days which began Sunday, August 4 with the Open Class Exhibits and 4-H Display Exhibits & 4-H Interview Judging. (Photo/Owen Reitzel)