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Alexandria Car Show

ALEXANDRIA CAR SHOW WINNER BELOW: This car was the winner of the RJ’s Sports Bar trophy at the Alexandria Car Show sponsored by the Alexandria Fire Department. (Photo/Lori Reitzel)

Future Leaders 4-H Club holds June meeting

The Future Leaders 4-H Club met on June 23 for their annual family picnic. President Maria Addy welcomed all members and guests.After the meal, Maria called the meeting to order. Jacob Tschetter led the flag pledge while Felicia Addy led the 4-H pledge. Secretary...

McCook County 4-H Horse Show rescheduled to Friday

Due to rain, the annual McCook County 4-H Horse Show, originally scheduled for Friday, June 14, 2024, has been rescheduled to this Friday, June 28, 2024 at Stone Pony Arena in Salem beginning at 10:00 a.m.Concessions will be selling grilled hamburgers and hot dogs...

Hanson graduate receives fellowship to help continue studies

Owen Reitzel | Editor 2019 Hanson High School graduate Sam Schleich has received a fellowship from the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) to help him continue his studies toward his doctorate at Indiana University. The GRFP is...

Second Salem Chamber Downtown Market approaching

Carla Snyders | NCP Writer The second Salem SD Chamber Downtown Market is scheduled for Wednesday, July 10th, from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. The theme for July will be “America”! This will be a full night of fun featuring local vendors, music, and special events for both kids...

4-H clubs to auction baskets at Barn Raisin’ BBQ

We have many things going on June 29th, both old and new, at the Barn Raisin’ BBQ. One of the new things added this year is the 4-H Auction Baskets.Over the years we have auctioned food, fencing and gates at the fairgrounds, and various themed baskets. We have used...

BE Student Boosters to host Night in the Park

The Bridgewater-Emery Student Boosters will be hosting Night in the Park at the Emery City Park on Thursday, July 11, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.There will be a freewill meal of hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and beans. There will also be a drawing for a 30-for-30...

Possibly the Gardener

You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent We have all experienced tragedy and disappointment in our lives and wondered will the morning bring joy? Many if not all felt these emotions written in the Bible. One in particular was Mary Magdalene who dealt with seven...

What would you endure to get the prize?

Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent One of our cat Boy’s favorite toys is the rubber bathroom sink drain stopper. The stopper is not attached to a chain. When Boy was younger, he would often jump onto the bathroom counter, grab the drain stopper...