The 2024 spring McCook Central Girls on the Run program ended with a successful 5K on Saturday, May 4th. The girls who participated in the program were: (back, l-r) Hayden Grace, Maggie Kaufmann, Haylah Bell, Brittyn Gottlob; (front) Caroline Tschetter, Presley...
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Alexandria gets new mayor and councilman
COUNCILMEN HONORED FOR THEIR SERVICE Alexandria councilman Roger DeRouchey and Mayor Brian Carmody show the cake that was given in their honor as the two longtime members of the city council left their positions May 8 during the city council meeting. (Photo/Owen...
Salem, SD Chamber of Commerce May Yard of the Month
The Salem, SD Chamber of Commerce has announced their “Yard of the Month” in Salem for the month of May. The Jim and Karen Mutziger residence is this month’s winner of the “Yard of the Month”. Congratulations to the Mutzigers! The Mutzigers live on a block where they...
Three Hanson residents running for the Hanson School Board
CASEY TEGETHOFF CHET McMANUS GARY JARDING Owen Reitzel | Editor School Board VoteJune 4, 2024,7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Hanson School Community Room Incumbent Gary Jarding, along with Chet McManus and Casey Tegethoff, are running for two spots on the Hanson School Board....
End Zone wins Burger Battle
The End Zone Bar & Grill in Salem was the winner of the Salem SD Chamber Burger Battle. Employees of the End Zone accepting the winner's traveling trophy were: (l-r) Summer Ratliff, Natalia Susie Garrett, Rhonda Olinger, Brian Scholten, and Mike Miles. Six Salem...
Fundraiser for Emery’s Little Learners Daycare to be held in June
Owen Reitzel | Editor On Friday, June 7 there will be a fundraiser for Little Learners Preschool and Daycare, located in Emery, SD, featuring Dueling Duos, which will also kick off Fun Days in Emery. The event will be held at 8:00 p.m. at the Emery City Auditorium....
Community Effort Refurbishes Montrose Bath House
Karen Hanisch and Addison Gordon were just two of the many volunteers that have been working to refurbish the bath house at the Montrose swimming pool. City officials approached the Sons of the American Legion about some needs at the swimming pool. The Sons took on...
Mitchell lawyer to become Hanson County States Attorney
Owen Reitzel | Editor Long-time Hanson County States Attorney James Davies is not running for reelection and Mitchell attorney Reid Kiner, being unopposed in the November election, will become the new states attorney.Kiner is an attorney at Stiles, Papendick, and...
Canova and Spencer Fire Depts. among first responders training for electrical hazards
FIRST RESPONDERS ATTEND TRAINING AT CENTRAL ELECTRIC Area first responders attended training at Central Electric Cooperative’s shop west of Mitchell on the evening of Wednesday, April 24. Picture here, electrician Rodney Weber discussed the complications of fires...
New Ace Hardware building in Alexandria taking shape
PROGRESS CONTINUES ON ALEXANDRIA ACE HARDWARE The Ace Hardware building in Alexandria is up and they are hoping to be open in October. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor Groundbreaking for the new Ace Hardware building being built on the east side of...