Age 86 Salem, SD August 29, 2024 Doris Cumbee, 86, of Salem, SD, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Salem. Visitation...
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Don Schenkel
Age 69 Canistota, SD August 27, 2024 Don Schenkel, 69, of Canistota, passed away, Tuesday, August 27, 2024, peacefully surrounded by family in his home in Canistota after a long journey with various health issues. Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 31 at...
Joan Stiefvater
Age 96 Salem, SD August 28, 2024 Joan Mae (Wahle) Stiefvater earned her angel wings on August 28, 2024 at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, SD at the age of 96. Funeral services were held on Monday, September 2, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Salem....
Introducing Mrs. Edelman: McCook Central’s new middle school science teacher
Mrs. Brenna Edelman Staff Reporter Ava Sieverding One of the new teachers at McCook Central this year is Mrs. Brenna Edelman.Mrs. Edelman is the Middle School Science and 8th grade Agriculture teacher. This is her first year of teaching.She graduated from USD this...
Meet Ms. Roth: A new kindergarten teacher at McCook Central
Ms. Courtney Roth Staff Reporter Ava Sieverding This year, McCook Central School District has seven new teachers. One of the new teachers is Ms. Courtney Roth. Ms. Roth is one of the kindergarten teachers. This is her 3rd year of teaching.Ms. Roth’s goal and reasoning...
McCook Central gains new science teacher and football coach
Mr. Michael Garry Staff Reporter Abbie Chase Mr. Michael Garry is one of seven new faces at McCook Central this year. He will be teaching high school science. Previously, Mr. Garry taught for one year at Clark High School and two years at Whittier Middle School in...
Grace Maska joins McCook Central as new K-12 art teacher
Staff Reporter Hailey Heumiller Mrs. Grace Maska is in her first year of teaching at McCook Central as the new K-12 art teacher. Her creative spirit has allowed her to engage well with students. When asked about the upcoming school year, Mrs. Maska replied, “I am so...
Music educator Megan Voorhis embraces new challenges at McCook Central
Mrs. Megan Voorhis and Family Staff Reporter Carter Scholl Megan Voorhis teaches K-12 music classes for the McCook Central School District in Salem, South Dakota. When asked about the upcoming school year, she replied, “Go for Gold!” Mrs. Voorhis also stated that she...
Firearm safety begins at home
Firearm violence has become the leading killer of children and young adults under 24, surpassing deaths from vehicle collisions since 2017. And while daily headlines emphasize news of mass shootings, most firearms-related deaths and injuries are preventable and occur...
Beavers suffer 44-6 loss to Hamlin
WARNKE PRESSURES THE QUARTERBACK Hanson’s Camden Warnke (#83) nails Hamlin quarterback Jackson Wadsworth just as the ball is released. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor HAYTI – The Hamlin Chargers scored 20 second-quarter points enroute to a 44-6 win over the...