Most schools in the area started classes last week. At the Montrose school open house, Adalee Konechne (student seated) met her teacher, Mrs. Eich (standing). Adalee, a kindergartner, is the daughter of Fred and Erin Konechne (also pictured).
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Vandals hit Alexandria in recent weeks
VANDALS STRIKE ALEXANDRIA Several occurrences of vandalism have been reported in Alexandria over the past weeks including broken glass at the football field, a damaged picnic table, more broken glass at the crow’s nest at the horse arena, along with other reports of...
Connie Whistler receives Teacher of the Year award
WHISTLER RECEIVES TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD Pictured is Connie Whistler (center) receiving the SDACTE Teacher of the Year Award with Kelly Dunkelburger, SDACTE President and Chaney Mosley, ACTE Past President from Tennessee. The South Dakota Association of Career and...
Andrea (Roth) Boeve Memorial Golf Tournament held
MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Pictured here are: (l-r) Linda Roth, Tim Weidenbach, Bill Roth, and Amy Weidenbach. Roths are the parents of Andrea Boeve and Tim Weidenbach is her cousin. Boeve was tragically killed by a distracted driver 10 years ago. An annual memorial...
The new face of The Cabaret in Carthage
OLLERICH PURCHASE POPULAR CARTHAGE STEAKHOUSETom Ollerich purchased The Cabaret in Carthage this summer from Travis and Becca Grace. Carla Snyders | NCP Writer There is a new owner of The Cabaret, an iconic bar and steakhouse in Carthage, SD.On June 26th, Tom Ollerich...
Montrose UMC hosts community backpack blessing
MONTROSE UMC HOSTS BACKPACK BLESSING Montrose UMC Pastor Valerie Hummel-LaBounty hands out locker magnets following the blessing of backpacks. If there’s one image that lets us know school is in session, it’s a child with a backpack slung over their shoulders. This...
McCook Central senior to host event promoting grain bin safety
ROLING ORGANIZES GRAIN BIN SAFETY PRESENTATION Lauren Roling, an incoming senior at McCook Central, has organized a well-timed and important presentation regarding grain bin safety that will be available to everyone to attend on Saturday, August 17 at the McCook...
A Sure Sign of the “Dog Days” of Summer
What could be more appropriate as we ride out the hot “dog days” of summer than a lemonade stand? This group of young entrepreneurs took advantage of both the warm weekend and the nearby state legion tournament going on just down the street by setting up and working...
Salem Chamber Downtown Market returns Wednesday
LANDON WEIS TO ENTERTAIN WEDNESDAY EVENING Sioux Falls resident Landon Weis makes a return to the Salem SD Chamber Downton Market this coming Wednesday as he will provide musical entertainment for the attendees. Bring a chair and enjoy not only the market, but Landon...
Wilber gets short break from WNBA
Owen Reitzel | Editor Former Dakota Wesleyan University coach Matt Wilber was able to come home from his coaching duties with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury for a short time because the league paused their schedule due to the Olympics being held in France. Wilber was...