MICHAELA McCORMICK TAYLOR McGREGOR SIERRA McGREGOR Carla Snyders | NCP Writer For Michaela McCormick and sisters Taylor and Sierra McGregor, rodeo is more than just a sport—it’s a lifestyle. These “Hometown Cowgirls” have each carved their own path in the rodeo world,...
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Meet the crew of “The Special” during National Newspaper Week
NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK CELEBRATED As “The Special” celebrates National Newspaper Week we’d like to acknowledge all the people that go into making a weekly newspaper including our journalism students at the area high schools. Pictured here are the McCook Central...
Tom’s Auto Clinic celebrates 45 years in business
CELEBRATING 45 YEARS IN BUSINESS Tom Steilen, owner of Tom’s Auto Clinic in Alexandria, stands next to a repair he’s making on a pickup as he celebrates 45 years being in business. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor Tom’s Auto Clinic, a long-time staple at the...
American Legion Post 140 to launch Sons of the American Legion Squadron
DEMONSTRATING THE CDL SIMULATOR AT BRIDGEWATER-EMERY SCHOOL Bridgewater-Emery Industrial Arts instructor Griff VanLeur demonstrates the new CDL simulator recently received thanks to a grant from the State of South Dakota. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) American Legion Post 140...
Future Leaders 4-H Club kicks off new year
The Future Leaders 4-H club met on October 6 to begin their new 4-H year. President Maria Addy called the meeting to order. Paul Westhoff led the flag pledge while Charlee Koch led the 4-H pledge. Secretary Karlie Stiefvater led the roll call with the question of...
95th birthday card shower
Lorraine Erickson is celebrating her 95th birthday on October 21st, 2024.Her family invites you to join us in the celebration with a Card Shower. Cards may be sent to Lorraine Erickson, Grandview Assisted Living, 951 N. Main, Apt. 107, Bridgewater, SD 57319.
Peterson among FFA Regional Land Judging Winners receiving scholarships
TUCKER PETERSON The South Dakota FFA Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of five $100 scholarships for students placing first in one of the four SD Regional Land Evaluation Competitions this fall. 2024 scholarship recipients are Brooks Foss, Lemmon; Tucker...
Canistota Auxiliary to host “Coffee with the Veterans”
On Saturday, October 19, the Canistota Legion Auxiliary will be hosting “Coffee with the Veterans.”Please join us as we honor our Veterans and their families on “Make a Difference Day.” This event will start at 10:00 a.m. at the Canistota Legion Hall.We ask that all...
Salem St. Mary’s Church Annual Bazaar October 27
Please join us at our annual Bazaar, which will be held at St. Mary’s Hall in Salem on Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.The annual event includes a meal, BINGO, Paddle Wheel, Silent Auction, raffles, and kids’ games. It’s a fun, family event, open...
Bridgewater’s Letcher on DWU homecoming royalty
KEESHA LETCHER Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, SD, crowned its Blue & White Days homecoming royalty Monday night during Coronation. Dexter Curry III, Kansas City, Mo., and Mckinnely Mull, Vernal, Utah, were named the DWU Homecoming Royalty for 2024.The...