Owen Reitzel | Editor Little Learners in Emery was first established in September 2000. The City of Emery-run daycare recently underwent a name change and is now called Little Huskies.According to Emery Finance Officer Kristi Wollmann, the name was changed because...
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Area first responders prepare for electrical hazards
HIGH-VOLTAGE TRAILER DEMONSTRATES ELECTRICAL DANGERS A high-voltage demonstration highlights the dangers associated with power lines. When an emergency strikes, first responders put themselves on the front lines to protect their communities, often facing hidden...
Iron Wheel enters a new era with Brett Snyders at the helm
MEET THE IRON WHEEL TEAM Long-time Salem business, Iron Wheel, recently went through a change in ownership. To commemorate the historic moment, the staff of the business took a moment for a photo in front of the Main Street business. They are: (l-r) Brett Snyders,...
Fischer inducted into Sioux City Relays Hall of Fame
Randy Fisher Former Salem resident and Salem High School alumni and athlete Randy Fisher was honored to be inducted into the Sioux City Relays Hall of Fame at Elwood Olsen Stadium in Sioux City, Iowa this past weekend. Randy is the son of Martha and the late Duane...
TrioTel supports the Canova Volunteer Fire Department
CANOVA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES DONATION Members of the Canova Volunteer Fire Department, along with TrioTel Marketing Director Kendra Mudder (right), take a moment for a photo while accepting a $5,000 donation from TrioTel Communications to aid in the...
Local students serve as pages in South Dakota Legislature
Hanson junior page Brayden Bahmuller with his mother Rep. Jessica Bahmuller and his grandfather Senator Arch Beal Bridgewater-Emery page Landon Berg and Rep. Drew Peterson Owen Reitzel | Editor The unsung heroes of the South Dakota Legislature are the pages. These...
Salem invests in revitalization of its industrial area
CITY OF SALEM WORKS TO REVITALIZE INDUSTRIAL AREA A bird’s eye view shows the southwest portion of Salem where the industrial area is located. A new concrete road was recently built to support the increased weight and number of vehicles expected to use the road. Many...
Senior project used to promote powerline safety
SENIOR PROJECT DEMONSTRATES SAFETY AROUND ELECTRICITY Bridgewater-Emery senior Braxton Burnham stands with teacher Nicole VanLeur ahead of his senior project on powerline/electrical safety, made possible with support from Central Electric, Southeastern Electric, and...
Salem SD Chamber Burger Battle Champion Crowned
Five establishments participated in this year’s Salem SD Chamber Burger Battle seeking to be crowned the champion. The battle ran from March 17 through March 30. Diners voted on the meticulously crafted burgers based on overall appearance and overall taste. When the...
Butzke fills VBWDD Board vacancy following District expansion
BUTZKE The Vermillion Basin Water Development District (VBWDD) has announced that Fred Butzke of Salem has filled the Board of Director Area 6 Vacancy. The Area 6 Board position became available due to the recent expansion of the District boundaries. McCook County...