Carla Snyders | NCP Writer I believe that at Christmas Time and all through the year the one thing that has come to mean the most to me is the title of Grandmother! There are times when I compare it to parenthood, there are those times when I wonder if I do any of it...
Grant VanAartsen
Who’s Your Neighbor
You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent An expert of the law wanted to test Jesus, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus replied with a question, “What is written in the Law, how do you read it?” The lawyer summed up, “Love the Lord your God...
Have you ever tried herding cats?
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent The more forcefully you try to get cats to go somewhere, the more contrary they’ll be. Trying to herd cats results in plenty of movement, but none of it is productive as the cats scatter in all directions except...
The joys of Christmas: A season of meaning and hope
Reflections on Faith & Community by Rev. Jerry Bertelson We recently celebrated Christmas – a day to celebrate the birth of the Christ child. Christmas is more than just a date on the calendar, however, it’s a season that stirs something deep within us. When we...
Ring in the New Year
By: Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden New Year’s means looking ahead. Growing up on my family ranch, we always looked forward to a long year of hard work. After all, calving season wasn’t too far in the future. We celebrated the holidays; we wished each other “Merry Christmas!”...
Alice Dosch
Age 94 Spearfish, SD December 18, 2024 Alice Dosch passed away on December 18, 2024 at Spearfish Canyon Health Care in Spearfish, SD. Alice was born April 18, 1930 to Alonzo C. Davis and Mary E. (Adams) Davis in Santa Anna, California. Alice moved to South Dakota with...
Wilmer Bunger
Age 86 Emery, SD December 16, 2024 Wilmer Bunger, 86, of Emery, SD, passed away peacefully Monday, December 16, 2024, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. A private graveside service was held at the Emery Community Cemetery. Wilmer Clarence Bunger was born in...
Robert Bellack
Age 71 Sioux Falls, SD December 26, 2024 Robert V. Bellack, 71, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Salem, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on December 26, 2024 at his home. A memorial service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 4 at Kinzley Funeral Home...
Vermillion Basin Water Development District meets
The Vermillion Basin Water Development District (VBWDD) convened at 3:00 p.m. for a regular meeting at the District office in Centerville, South Dakota, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.Directors present were Bob Iverson, Area 1; Sarah Chadima, Area 2(video); Arden...
Fighting Cougars score close win in Hoop City Classic
MCM’S SABERS PREPARES TO PLAY DEFENSE RIGHT: McCook Central/Montrose senior Mason Sabers prepares to go on defense in boys basketball action in Salem earlier this season. The MCM boys opened up their season going 3-2 in their first five games. They defeated Ethan this...