Randy and JoAnn Thompson had an experience of a balloon ride last Saturday evening flown by Alex Augustad who owns and operates August Sky. The ride started at the Thompson Homestead in Montrose and landed in the area of Humboldt. The ride was amazing as the two of...
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Class of 2024’s best and brightest honored
Kellen Kueter, Montrose Abby Wagner, McCook Central Alyssa Moschell, Hanson Natalie Becker, Canistota Sierra Weber, Bridgewater-Emery The Class of 2024’s best and brightest students were recognized recently at the 34th Annual Academic Excellence Recognition luncheon....
Montrose Area Foundation to consider funding requests
The Montrose Area Foundation (MAF) will conduct its Annual Meeting in early June. MAF is currently accepting grant applications. Applications can be picked up at Security State Bank or found at https://www.sdcommunityfoundation.org. Applications must be submitted to a...
Rep. Peterson announces re-election campaign for District 19 House
REP. DREW PETERSON This week, Rep. Drew Peterson officially announced his bid for reelection for District 19 House of Representatives. Drew is a diversified ag producer - one of only 13 in our state legislature and has served in the House of Representatives since...
Get your Salem city-wide rummage to the paper
Troy Schwans | Editor If you are having a rummage sale in the city of Salem or near-by rural area during the Salem Chamber of Commerce’s city-wide rummage on Thursday, May 16 and/or Friday, May 17, the Salem Chamber of Commerce would like to help you advertise your...
Local students graduate from Southeast Technical College
Student News Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls, SD, congratulates these area students earning their AAS, diploma and certificates on May 3, 2024.-Rachel Jung of Salem has earned the Diploma in Licensed Practical Nursing.-Austin Kiggins of Monroe has earned...
Annual Turner County Youth Hunt announces this year’s entertainment
Byron Nogelmeier | Submitted The Turner County Charity Youth Pheasant Hunt is excited to announce that Josh Gracin, an American Idol contestant and fourth place finisher, will be in concert in Parker on October 19, at the Parker High School Auditorium.Fans fell in...
Planting calendar
Garden to go Donna Rumbaugh | Extension Master Gardener One thing that can be confusing is knowing what to plant and when to plant it. We have cool season crops and then we have plants that love the deep heat of summer. So, knowing the right time to plant the right...
Old Fashioned Rhubarb Bars
Little House Living By Merissa Alink If you are a rhubarb lover, you are going to want to make these simple and delicious bars this season! Rhubarb season is such a short one, it starts to appear in April and reaches its peak in June (as long as we have rain!). During...
Coffee with Jesus
You, Me and Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent Jesus’ disciples walked with Him to Galilee, Judea, Jerusalem, Capernaum and Bethany growing spiritually in hearing Him preach. After the cross and resurrection, the Gospel message traveled everywhere God sent these...