STORM DAMAGED NURSING HOME REMOVED A long standing building in Salem that served as a nursing home under several owners was demolished this past week due to damage beyond repair from the infamous derechos that struck the area many months back. Commonly known as...
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Talbert recognized as wildlife manager of the year
Matt Talbert (right center), a District Conservation Officer Supervisor with the South Dakota GF&P and from Salem, was recognized by South Dakota Bowhunters, Inc. as the Wildlife Manager of the Year at a social gathering with the GF&P Commission and staff...
Huber graduates from Basic Law Enforcement course
DEPUTY HUBER COMPLETES CERTIFICATION Deputy Matthew Huber receives his certification after completing training in Pierre from Director Dan Satterlee on the left and Assistant Kelly Marnette in the back. (Submitted photo) Owen Reitzel | Editor Hanson County Deputy...
Legislative Cracker Barrel held in Alexandria recently
DISTRICT 19 CRACKER BARREL HELD IN ALEXANDRIA Rep. Drew Peterson, Senator Kyle Schoenfish, and Rep. Jessica Bahmuller (from l-r) answer questions from the audience at a cracker barrel in Alexandria recently. The three legislators represent District 19, which includes...
Hanson Beaverettes earn trip to State “A” Tournament
After a 49-45 win over Florence/Henry in the SoDak 16 round of the Class “A” girls basketball tournament, the Hanson Beaverettes girls basketball team celebrates their berth in the Class “A” State Tournament. Hanson, seeded #7 in the state tournament, will open play...
A Typical February school day in South Dakota?
If you were to guess at when this picture was taken you may think sometime in late spring, probably around the end of April or first part of May. Well, you’d be wrong by about two months. These are McCook Central elementary children enjoying a nice, sunny, warm,...
Salem childcare study finds definite need
DISCUSSION ON CHILDCARE SURVEY RESULTSJessica Meyers (left), Co-Founder and CEO of Porchlight, was in Salem last week Wednesday evening to go over the results from a community survey inquiring about the need for childcare in Salem. Carla Snyders | NCP Writer On...
Salem’s 17th Annual Ladies Night Out, a success
COME ON DOWN!The 17th Annual Ladies Night Out in Salem was themed with a “Price is Right” flavor as contestants played games for prizes. Carla Snyders | NCP Writer Themed with a “Price Is Right game show,” the 17th Annual Ladies Night Out, hosted by the Salem...
Bryant makes history as MCM’s first girls state wrestling champion
Alexis BryantMcCook Central/MontroseState Champion In her fourth trip to the SDHSAA Girls State Tournament, Alexis Bryant made history this past weekend! Alexis, a sophomore at Montrose High School, not only became the first ever girl state champion in MCM Fighting...
Four Canistota students selected for All-State Band
SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL-STATE BAND Four students from Canistota have been selected to participate in this year’s All-State Band, scheduled to perform in Pierre, SD on Saturday, March 23 at T.F. Riggs High School at 4:00 p.m. They are (l-r) Brenen Brandenburg,...