Taylor Van Emmerik Carla Snyders | NCP Writer Taylor Van Emmerik, son of Dean and Jodi Van Emmerik of Tea, and grandson of Robert and Mary Van Emmerik of Salem and Marilyn Leth of Grand Island, NE, is one of four students from the University of South Dakota accepted...
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Three students from BE High School compete at National Leadership Conference
STUDENTS COMPETE AT NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Bridgewater-Emery students (l-r) Parker Burke, Claire Kayser, and Brynna Koerner recently competed at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Seattle, WA. (Submitted photo) Owen Reitzel | Editor The 2024 FCCLA...
Confrontation leads to fatal ending
Owen Reitzel | Editor On July 23 Epiphany resident Donald Letcher was confronted by a group called Predator Poachers. Hanson County Sheriff Brandon Wingert explains what happened next.“We were dispatched for a report of a male that had possession of child...
Local Funds Help With Montrose Food Drive Needs
Montrose FFA President Makarie Weibersick has been busy this summer planning menus, buying groceries, and delivering summer backpacks to families around the Montrose area. Last May, families could apply for this program online through the Montrose school’s web page....
So much accomplished and she’s only just beginning
KAYLE LAUCK Carla Snyders | NCP Writer Where did it begin?For Kayle Lauck, this question was an easy one to answer.It all started with spending time on her grandparents’ farm. Wayne and Karen Tuschen would undoubtedly be the first to express their pride in their...
Emergency Management Director updates Hanson County residents on flooding
HANSON COUNTY WORKS ON GETTING FLOOD RELIEF DOLLARS An aeriel view of 257th St. near the James River in Hanson County from earlier this summer gives an idea of the type of flooding the area received. The county is currently working on getting funds through FEMA to...
Hunter Sieverding Places in National Shooting Sports Competition
Hunter Sieverding of Spencer, SD represented South Dakota 4-H at the 2024 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships held in Grand Island, NE June 23-28, 2024. He placed third in the nation in trap shooting with 129 kids participating from 40 different states. He also...
Two area long-term providers receive technology equipment grant
Diamond Care Center in Bridgewater and Leisure Living Independent and Assisted Living in Salem were among several long-term providers in South Dakota awarded with a technology equipment grant.Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS), a division of the South Dakota...
Funds raised go to mission-giving
Montrose Ice Cream Social this Sunday It’s Ice Cream Social time at the Montrose United Methodist Church!The church will be serving the popular handcrafted ice cream made by students at South Dakota State University (SDSU) this Sunday, July 28, from 5:00-7:00 p.m....
Lizzy Morrison performs at Night in the Park
The Bridgewater-Emery Student Boosters hosted Night in the Park at the Emery City Park last week Thursday, July 11, 2024. There was a freewill meal of hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and beans along with other fun activities. Live music by Lizzy Morrison entertained the...