The Emery 10U softball team took home first place in the Cornbelt Conference League Tournament held Sunday, June 22. The tournament was co-hosted by Emery and Alexandria. Team members pictured are: (back, l-r) Coach Travis Holthaus, Annabelle Burger, Kennedy Kayser,...
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Hanson Athletic Department announces 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Class
Banquet to be held September 13 at Hanson High School Gymnasium The Hanson Athletic Department is proud to announce the 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees. This year’s class includes standout athletes, a respected coach, and two state championship teams who have...
Alexandria American Legion baseball roundup
Alexandria 7Chamberlain 0The pitching of Weston Kayser led Alexandria to a 7-0 win over Chamberlain on Monday, June 16, 2025. Kayser pitched a 3-hit, 6-inning shutout with 10 strikeouts.The Angels scored two runs in the top of the first inning as Braydon Bahmuller was...
Schools’ tight budgets bench baseball for time being
Dana Hess | S.D. NewsMedia Association The board of directors of the South Dakota High School Activities Association has decided that now is not the right time to sanction high school baseball. At its meeting on Wednesday, June 18, the board decided not to act on...
Cubs lose to Canova, split with Madison Dairy Queen
by GameChanger Media The Salem Cubs had trouble keeping up with the Canova Gang in a 10-0 loss last week Thursday. Canova opened the scoring in the bottom of the first thanks to two errors. The Gang first got on the board when an error scored one run.Canova added one...
June 26, 2025
BHS Alumni Association 57th Alumni Banquet held
BRIDGEWATER HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1965 The Bridgewater High School Class of 1965 celebrated their 60-year reunion at last weekend’s Bridgewater High School Alumni Banquet. Pictured are: (back, l-r) Eileen Wollman Sturzenbecher, Roger Marken, Sharon Tschetter...
Barn Raisin’ BBQ is this weekend in Salem
Fireworks at 10:00 p.m.! Troy Schwans | Managing Editor It’s here! The 5th Annual Barn Raisin’ BBQ returns to the McCook County Fair Grounds in Salem this Saturday, June 21. With a full day of events, live music, friendly competition, and family-friendly activities,...
Downtown Market Season off to a strong start
COMMUNITY GATHERS FOR DOWNTOWN MARKET FUN A crowd enjoys live music and mingles during the first Downtown Market of the season in Salem. The event featured local vendors, food trucks, kids activities, and strong support from area sponsors, drawing visitors from both...
Catholic Daughters mark 75 years with pilgrimage to Salem grotto
GATHERING IN PRAYER AND REFLECTION Faithful sit in reflection around the Lourdes Grotto Shrine in Salem during the Catholic Daughters’ 75th anniversary pilgrimage on June 9. The event included a rosary, Mass, and a Marian presentation, bringing members and guests...