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Hawks volleyball eliminated by Chester in Region action

McGREGOR DIVES FOR SHORT TIPPED BALL IN REGIONS Canistota freshman Haley McGregor dives for a short tipped ball during the first set of play on Tuesday, November 5 during Region 3B playoffs against number one Chester as senior Bailey Spicer (#4) looks on. The Flyers...

Fighting Cougars fall to Red Raiders in hard-fought Region battle

MCM Volleyball On Tuesday, November 5, the McCook Central/Montrose Fighting Cougars volleyball team traveled to Wagner to play the Wagner Red Raiders. The Fighting Cougars lost to the Red Raiders, 3-0. It was an extremely hard-fought battle and the girls gave all they...

Hawks fall short of championship game after strong playoff run

SCOTT HANDS OFF TO SCHROEDER IN 9B PLAYOFF GAME Canistota senior Brady Scott (#2) hands the ball off to senior Levi Schroeder (#18) vs. Sully Buttes on Friday, November 8th. Schroeder had three carries for six yards, one reception for 15 yards, two kickoff returns for...

SDHSAA collects data on economic impact of state events

By Dana Hess For the S.D. NewsMedia Association The South Dakota High School Activities Association has begun to collect data from state tournaments to gauge the economic impact of those events.According to SDHSAA Executive Director Dan Swartos, the study will help...

Canistota Marching Band Showcase Held

CANISTOTA MARCHING BAND SENIOR BRADY SCOTT On Tuesday, October 29 the Canistota music program held their annual Marching Band Showcase and also recognized their senior members and their parents. Pictured here is Brady Scott with his parents Jeff and Angie Scott....

Alexandria American Legion Auxiliary asking for help for needy children

Owen Reitzel | Editor The Alexandria American Legion Auxiliary will be helping local children over the month of November in conjunction with the Hanson County Child Protection Team in a project called “21 Days of Giving.”According to Auxiliary President Pat Aylward,...

Salem Main Street Trick or Treat

The weather allowed for another successful Salem Main Street Trick or Treat last week Thursday with hundreds of kids and adults, both in costumes, enjoying the event. From the corner by Iron Wheel and Maynards all the way to Unite Church, both sides of the street were...

Flower shops will collect tons of food for charity

Florists across central United States will gather over 20 tons of food for those in need November 11-16, 2024. Dubbed “Caring Rose Week,” the stores are deeply discounting bouquets of one dozen roses and accepting canned goods as partial payment.Florists in each...