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SALEM’S CUB FIELD HAS HAD MAJOR IMPROVEMENTSIn the last 10+ years, the baseball field on the northeast edge of Salem has undergone extensive remodels and upgrades. These renovations have allowed the Salem community to host numerous tournaments over the years, along...

DEPUTY DISPLAYS NEW LIT LED GLOWING SAFETY VESTHanson County Chief Deputy Mike Brown shows off one of the new Lit LED glowing vests that the sheriff’s department now sports. The vests are much more highly visible than traditional reflective vests making them more...

Jim Tuschen Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Friends, family, and community members are joining together to support Salem resident Jim Tuschen and his family after Tuschen suffered a medical condition in August. A benefit is being planned for Friday, December 15, 2023...

MONTROSE CLASS OF ’63 CELEBRATES 60TH REUNIONThe Montrose High School Class of 1963 celebrated their 60th high school reunion at the Legion Hall in Montrose this past Saturday. Those pictured are: (back, l-r) Tom Gordon, Mike O’Hara; (middle) Kathleen (Gill) Fox, Judy...

Hadley Stiefvater, a McCook Central FFA member from Salem, SD, is an American Star in Agriscience finalist. The American Star Awards are the FFA’s highest achievement awards and represent the best of the best among thousands of American FFA Degree recipients. The Star...

McCook Central Marching Band PerformanceAt the conclusion of the marching band season each year the McCook Central Music Boosters host a Potato Supper to cap off the season. Following the supper held this past Sunday, various musical selections were performed...

The Salem High School Class of 1978 met for their 45th year class reunion in September during McCook Central’s and Montrose’s homecomings. They participated in the McCook Central parade, toured the new high school then met up back at the Brewery for fun, food, friends...

The McCook County Wildlife Club held their annual youth pheasant hunt this past weekend, the opener for youth pheasant hunting. Nice weather greeted the participants and a nice fall hunting experience was had by all!

MULTI-SEED PROCESSING PLANT GROUNDBREAKINGProject partners, investors, and state and local authorities hosted a groundbreaking ceremony and celebration south of Mitchell recently for a new multi-seed processing plant. Pictured are: (l-r) Mark Hyde, Jonathan Kleinjan,...