Over 40 students from Canistota High School, along with band/choir instructor Mrs. Perry, Principal Mr. Olson, and ten parent chaperones, traveled by bus to Branson, MO on Thursday, April 3 - Sunday, April 6. The band and choir performed while also enjoying some site...
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Speich takes over reins at Hanson County Extension Office
Penny Speich Owen Reitzel | Editor In January a change took place at Hanson County’s Extension office as Penny Speich was promoted from Extension Office Manager/4-H Assistant to SDSU 4-H Youth Educator, replacing Kyle Beach. Speich came to Hanson County in May...
Summer projects ahead for Alexandria and Emery
Owen Reitzel | Editor Summer is just around the corner, bringing a busy season for both Alexandria and Emery.Last year, the City of Alexandria was awarded a grant for a new tornado safe room to be located near the concession stand by the baseball field.“Originally, we...
State FFA Convention results coming soon
The State FFA Convention was held recently, and this newspaper is in the process of collecting results from all the FFA chapters within our coverage area. Be sure to check next week’s issue as we begin publishing those results and highlighting the accomplishments of...
Start planning now for Salem city-wide rummage
Troy Schwans | Editor If you are having a rummage sale in the city of Salem or near-by rural area during the Salem Chamber of Commerce’s city-wide rummage on Thursday, May 29 and/or Friday, May 30, the Salem Chamber of Commerce would like to help you advertise your...
Bridgewater Community Cantata to present “God So Loved”
The Bridgewater Community Cantata will be presenting “God So Loved” in Bridgewater and Emery during this year’s Easter season. The cantata, written by Pepper Choplin, orchestrated by Ed Hogan and published by HOPE Publishing Company, features a variety of original and...
Salem Area Foundation seeking grant applications
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 grant awards. The Foundation has $7500.00 to award this year.Grant applicants must be a tax-exempt 501(c)3, a government entity, or a charitable non-profit organization. The project must serve a charitable purpose...
Spring Easter Fest promises fun for all ages at Salem Mennonite Brethren Church
You are invited to a Spring Easter Fest hosted by Salem Mennonite Brethren Church, 43173 272nd St., Bridgewater, SD, on Saturday, April 12 from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Join us for Easter egg hunts for all ages, food and prizes!Doors open at 10:15 a.m. with a Science...
Bridgewater Easter Egg Hunt set for April 12
Get ready for some Easter fun in Bridgewater! The Diamond Care Center and the Bridgewater Activities Club are hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, at 9:30 a.m. at the Diamond Care Center.Children will be divided into two age groups: up to five years old...
Open house bridal shower
Please join us for an open house community bridal shower for Morgan Erikson, bride-to-be of Gavin Gordon, on Saturday, May 10, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Montrose, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.Morgan is the daughter of Kevin and Darla Erikson and Gavin is the son...