MILLER BECOMES NEW OWNER OF NEW CENTURY PRESS Lisa Miller, formerly Chief Operating Officer of New Century Press, became the company’s owner as of January 1, 2026. (Photo/Submitted) Miller leads New Century Press as owner Sara Stadem | NCP Editor sstadem@ncppub.com...
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Community members needed!
The McCook Central School District is seeking your input! We are forming a committee of community members, parents, district personnel, and school board members to evaluate the district’s future, growth potential, and needs. We acknowledge that a few years ago, during...
Blindert Memorial Wrestling Scholarship Recipients Announced
The Jerry Blindert family has long been a supporter of McCook Central and McCook Central/Montrose wrestling with both their family’s presence at events and their children’s participation in the program. A little over twelve years ago Jerry unexpectedly passed away and...
Freeman Community Blood Drive showed great results
January was National Blood Donor Month, and Freeman community members started the new year by showing incredible generosity and heart. At the most recent Freeman Community Blood Drive, 28 units of blood were collected from 23 donors - enough to help up to 84 patients...
Calving season brings long days, cold nights
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor tschwans@triotel.net Calving season is officially underway across southeast South Dakota, marking one of the busiest and most demanding times of year for area cattle producers. While winter still has a grip on the region, farmers are...
Preschool screening scheduled for March 19 at Bridgewater-Emery
The Bridgewater-Emery School District, in cooperation with the Cornbelt Educational Cooperative, is pleased to announce a preschool screening scheduled for March 19, 2026 for all children ages 3 to 5 years old. If you have a child between the ages of birth and 2...
The biggest lesson I’ve learned is: IT’S OKAY
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer snyderscarla@gmail.com It’s okay to be kind to yourself. It’s okay to be wrong. It’s okay to outgrow what used to fit. It’s okay to move on. It’s okay to be happy. It’s okay to grow, to change direction. It’s okay to honor who you are now,...
What do you give up by having pets?
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent People who have pets in their home give up certain things, such as - Privacy - Cats accompany you to the bathroom where they curiously observe you and stay nearby in case you get lonely. Space - Your share of...
Run to Jesus
You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent The prodigal son wants his inheritance. This wouldn’t have been a problem except daddy hasn’t died. The old man, not wanting to disappoint the boy, decides to give him his share of the estate. The son grabs the money and...
From the South Dakota House
By Rep. Drew Peterson Week 3 of the 101st Legislative Session is in the books, and the Capitol pace hasn’t slowed. Unlimited bill filing ended Thursday, and it shows - 485 bills have been filed this session, with 291 filed just last week. Some highlights from last...