The Canistota One-Act Play received second in Region 3B with “Gossip” by Brian Hampton and will be performing at state on Thursday, February 1st at 1:45 p.m. in Brandon. This is the first time ever that Canistota One-Act has made it to state. Canistota’s state...
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Bridgewater-Emery School shows off new CTE building
BRIDGEWATER-EMERY SCHOOL HOSTS CTE BUILDING OPEN HOUSE Bridgewater-Emery teacher Alex Toupal stands by some of the small engines he has at the new CTE building in Emery. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor After a one-week weather delay, the open house for the...
Local FFA members visit Capitol
FFA members from Bridgewater-Emery and McCook Central had the opportunity to visit the Capitol recently and also met their District’s legislators. Picture here, along with District 19 legislators Rep. Jessica Bahmuller, Sen. Kyle Schoenhard, and Rep. Drew Peterson are...
Zapps recognized as Salem Chamber Business of the Year
The Salem SD Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting last week Thursday evening in the End Zone. The Chamber recognized one of Salem’s long-time businesses, Zapp Hardware, as its “Business of the Year” for 2023. The Zapps have been running their hardware store on...
Local musician Makenna Sculley secures spot in prestigious SDSU Honor Band
In a remarkable achievement, Salem native Makenna Sculley has earned a coveted spot in the prestigious South Dakota State University (SDSU) Honor Band. The talented musician, known for her exceptional skills on the clarinet, is set to join an elite group of musicians...
SD Democrat Party chairman visits Spencer
SOUTH DAKOTA DEMOCRATIC PARTY LEADER VISITS SPENCERSouth Dakota Democratic party leader, Parker native Shane Merrill, speaks to a group of Democrats in Spencer recently. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor To say it’s been a turbulent year for the South Dakota...
District 19 Legislatures
The 2024 Legislative Session has begun and the three District 19 Legislators are in Pierre and ready to serve the District, which includes the counties of Hanson and McCook. They are: (l-r) Senator Kyle Schoenfish, Representative Jessica Bahmuller, and Representative...
New coffee and donut shop opens in Bridgewater
Meet Dale Kleinhekel of Freeman. He is the new owner of the Bridgewater Coffee Stop. The shop is located in the old market building on Main St. next to Heritage Pharmacy. He opened the doors Friday, January 5th, 2024 serving coffee and Casey’s rolls. His hours will be...
South Dakota Legislative session begins this week in Pierre
REP. BAHMULLER REP. PETERSON SEN. SCHOENFISH Owen Reitzel | Editor The South Dakota Legislative Session began this week in Pierre and the District 19 legislators are ready to go to work.The District 19 Senator is Kyle Schoenfish, a Certified Public Accountant from...
Haiar opens up mobile coffee shop
MEET HAIAR’S GOOD NEWS COFFEE COMPANY Kyler Haiar hands out a coffee from her company called Good News Coffee Company’s renovated camper in Alexandria. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor Skyler Haiar’s dream to open a coffee shop has come true as she has...