The Montrose Fire Department fought a fire in grass, trees and bales for six hours last Friday afternoon and evening on a farm east of town. They received mutual aid from the Salem Fire Department. Volunteer farmers moved hay bales away from the fire. Those bales that...
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Over 1600 kids invade Emery for FFA event
BRIDGEWATER-EMERY FFA HOSTS 1,600 STUDENTS Bridgewater-Emery FFA Advisor Alex Toupal talks to some of the estimated 1,600 students from around the state that came to the Career Development Event held in Emery on March 3 in Emery. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel |...
Jarding makes Hanson wrestling history
Owen Reitzel | Editor High school girls wrestling is new to the state of South Dakota as it became a sanctioned sport in 2021 and has been growing since.At Hanson School, wrestling, both girls and boys, has been going for just a couple of years.This year, freshman...
Salem Chamber Burger Battle begins Monday!
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor It’s back! Salem is again hosting a Burger Battle beginning Monday, March 17, sponsored by the Salem SD Chamber of Commerce.Five Salem eating establishments will be participating in what will be a culinary delight to area residents. For...
Skaff inducted into SDWCA Hall of Fame
Former Salem Cub wrestler Brian Skaff (left) was inducted into the South Dakota Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame at last weekend’s State Wrestling Tournament in Rapid City. Skaff made history in 1985 as the school’s first state wrestling champion and is...
Montrose fifth graders celebrate winning SOUP-ER Bowl Challenge!
SOUP-ER BOWL CHALLENGE WINNERS – MONTROSE FIFTH GRADE The Montrose fifth graders and their teacher, Kimberly Kane, were all smiles after a cake and ice cream party to celebrate their win of the SOUP-ER Bowl Challenge this year. A cake and ice cream party on Wednesday,...
Hanson Cheer Camp Participants Perform at Game
The Hanson cheerleaders lead the young members of the Hanson Cheer Camp in cheers during halftime of the Hanson-Mitchell Christian boys basketball game held recently. (Photo/Owen Reitzel)
National FFA President visits Bridgewater-Emery chapter
Bergschneider NATIONAL FFA PRESIDENT VISITS BRIDGEWATER-EMERY National FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider (center) interacts with Bridgewater-Emery FFA chapter members during a visit to Emery. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor A normal 19-year-old would be...
Honoring Pat Huls: A dedicated American Legion Auxiliary member
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DRAPING THE CHARTER The Salem American Legion Auxiliary recently held a Draping the Charter ceremony in honor of recently deceased member Pat Huls. The ladies, pictured with the draped charter behind them, also wore one of Pat’s American...
Proposed Davison & Hanson Ambulance District takes another step forward
PROPOSED DAVISON-HANSON AMBULANCE DISTRICT HEARING HELD Amy Storm opens the public hearing discussing the proposed Davison-Hanson Ambulance District to about 80 people in attendance. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor MITCHELL – A public hearing, with roughly...