MEMBERS OF THE SALEM DOWNTOWN MARKET COMMITTEE Pictured are members of the hardworking committee behind Salem’s monthly Downtown Market. They are: (back, l-r) Mitch Rayman, Bob Westhoff, Brandi McPherson, Kendra Mudder; (front) Alyssa Ternes, Val Westhoff, Carla...
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Hanson County Child Protection Team receives grant for Open Closet
CENTRAL ELECTRIC GRANT PRESENTED TO CHILD PROTECTION TEAM A $500 Operation Round-Up grant was recently awarded to the Hanson County Child Protection Team. Pictured during the presentation are (l-r): Mark Hofer, Central Electric board member representing Hanson County;...
Barn Raisin’ BBQ People’s Choice Rifest Winners
Eric Schierholz, Tyler Snyders, and Reese Ecklein (center, left to right) earned top honors at this year’s Barn Raisin’ BBQ RibFest, taking home the People’s Choice award and also first place for favorite sides. They are pictured with event coordinators Kevin Blagg...
Danielsen to lead SDHSAA board
Danielsen By Dana Hess | S.D. NewsMedia Association The next leader of the South Dakota High School Activities Association will be Watertown Superintendent Jeff Danielsen. Danielsen is a former Salem resident. His parents, Gene and Karen Danielsen still resided in...
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...
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...
Hanson Boys Golf Team Claims State Title
HANSON BOYS GOLF TEAM IS STATE CHAMPION The Hanson boys golf team is all smiles as they pose with their championship trophy after last week’s state tournament. They are: (l-r) Coach Tate Schoenfelder, AJ Wilber, Nate Wilber, Will Jarding, and Ben Wilber. (Photo/Owen...
Young anglers reel in fun at annual Take-A-Kid Fishing event
READY TO CAST A LINE AT TAKE-A-KID FISHING EVENT Around twenty young anglers from across McCook County proudly show off their brand-new fishing gear before the start of the McCook County Wildlife Club’s Annual Take-A-Kid Fishing Event, held Thursday evening, June 5,...
Montrose voters to choose Mayor in June 17 election
JON GARRETT Montrose Mayoral Election Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Residents of Montrose will head to the polls on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, to elect the city’s next mayor.Voting will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Montrose Community Center, the...