An officiating crew with a couple of local men and some other area men were honored to officiate the South Dakota High School Activities Association’s Class 9AA championship football game between Parkston and Hamlin on Thursday, November 14 in the DakotaDome in...
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East River deer season opens this weekend; hunters and motorists need to stay sharp
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor According to the South Dakota Department of Game Fish and Parks, in the 1900’s hunting seasons established by the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks Commission allowed deer populations to recover from historic lows. Deer...
November 21, 2024
McCook Central honors Veterans with heartfelt ceremony and student tributes
HAVARD SPEAKS AT VETERANS DAY PROGRAM McCook Central Veterans Day program guest speaker Brian Havard addressed the audience, expressing gratitude to the veterans for their service and sacrifice. VETERANS DAY OBSERVED AT MONTROSE SCHOOL Veterans Day was observed in...
Canistota School honors Veterans with music, art, and surprise message
SURPRISE VIDEO MESSAGE RECEIVED AT VETERANS PROGRAM Canistota alumni/community member Hannah Remacle and Canistota community member Carrie Kunkel sent a SURPRISE video message to their family, friends and community that was played at the end of the Veterans Day...
Congratulations to Montrose All-State Choir Members
The Montrose Music Department had a successful weekend recently at the All-State Choir held in Sioux Falls. The quartet worked hard during rehearsals to put on a beautiful concert with 900 students from across the state. The Music Department also received an award for...
New signs put up to alert truck drivers to ordinance
ALEXANDRIA ORDINANCE PROHIBITS THE USE OF ‘JAKE BRAKES’ Alexandria has joined many cities across the state in enacting an ordinance that prohibits the use of “jake brakes,” a braking technique commonly used on large vehicles like semi-trucks. While effective, jake...
McCook County welcomes tree decorators for “Christmas at the Courthouse”
Christmas at the Courthouse is open to any business, club, organization, or family in McCook County that would like to decorate a tree in the courthouse in Salem. There is no cost to do this, it is for the community to share the holiday spirit.We ask that all trees be...
Laser up and running at Hanson School
HANSON SCHOOL RECEIVES NEW FIBER LASER The new fiber laser is up and running at Hanson School thanks to a grant received this spring from the South Dakota Department of Education. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor Earlier this year Hanson School received a...
Holiday fun with Santa, pet portraits, and a bake sale at local courthouse
Area residents are invited to enjoy holiday festivities while supporting two great local causes!Mark your calendar now. On Saturday, December 7, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., bring the whole family to the McCook County Courthouse at 130 W. Essex Ave. in Salem. There, you’ll...