CITY OF SALEM WORKS TO REVITALIZE INDUSTRIAL AREA A bird’s eye view shows the southwest portion of Salem where the industrial area is located. A new concrete road was recently built to support the increased weight and number of vehicles expected to use the road. Many...
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Senior project used to promote powerline safety
SENIOR PROJECT DEMONSTRATES SAFETY AROUND ELECTRICITY Bridgewater-Emery senior Braxton Burnham stands with teacher Nicole VanLeur ahead of his senior project on powerline/electrical safety, made possible with support from Central Electric, Southeastern Electric, and...
Salem SD Chamber Burger Battle Champion Crowned
Five establishments participated in this year’s Salem SD Chamber Burger Battle seeking to be crowned the champion. The battle ran from March 17 through March 30. Diners voted on the meticulously crafted burgers based on overall appearance and overall taste. When the...
Butzke fills VBWDD Board vacancy following District expansion
BUTZKE The Vermillion Basin Water Development District (VBWDD) has announced that Fred Butzke of Salem has filled the Board of Director Area 6 Vacancy. The Area 6 Board position became available due to the recent expansion of the District boundaries. McCook County...
Canistota band and choir perform prior to the legends show in Branson, MO
Over 40 students from Canistota High School, along with band/choir instructor Mrs. Perry, Principal Mr. Olson, and ten parent chaperones, traveled by bus to Branson, MO on Thursday, April 3 - Sunday, April 6. The band and choir performed while also enjoying some site...
Speich takes over reins at Hanson County Extension Office
Penny Speich Owen Reitzel | Editor In January a change took place at Hanson County’s Extension office as Penny Speich was promoted from Extension Office Manager/4-H Assistant to SDSU 4-H Youth Educator, replacing Kyle Beach. Speich came to Hanson County in May...
Summer projects ahead for Alexandria and Emery
Owen Reitzel | Editor Summer is just around the corner, bringing a busy season for both Alexandria and Emery.Last year, the City of Alexandria was awarded a grant for a new tornado safe room to be located near the concession stand by the baseball field.“Originally, we...
State FFA Convention results coming soon
The State FFA Convention was held recently, and this newspaper is in the process of collecting results from all the FFA chapters within our coverage area. Be sure to check next week’s issue as we begin publishing those results and highlighting the accomplishments of...
Knights of Columbus to hold benefit for young Lainey Raap
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS RALLY FOR LAINEY RAAP BENEFIT EVENT Lainey Raap, daughter of Ashlynn and Andrew, was diagnosed with stage two germ cell cancer in February 2024. There will be a silent auction and meal for her put on by the Montrose-Humboldt Knights of Columbus on...
Rep. Bahmuller reflects on legislative session, eminent domain, and election integrity
Owen Reitzel | Editor The 100th session of the South Dakota State Legislature is now in the books, with many controversial bills passed and some that didn’t pass, and District 19 Representative Jessica Bahmuller (R-Alexandria) added her thoughts about what happened...