Department of SD VFW Baseball Chairman, Danny Frisby-Griffin, had previously announced Salem as the recipient of the program’s seventh annual VFW Youth Baseball Community of the Year. Salem hosted the 10U and 12U state tournaments this past summer. Drawing upon the...
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Pat Healy honored with National FFA VIP Citation in Indy
HEALY HONORED WITH FFA VIP CITATION Pat Healy, former Montrose resident, received the National FFA VIP Citation during the 97th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Honorees were recognized on stage at Lucas Oil Stadium during the fourth General Session on October...
Alexandria to reveal “Christmas Village” on November 30th
ALEXANDRIA TO HOST HOLIDAY THEMED STREETS Young and old are invited to take a drive through the heart of Alexandria, where beautifully decorated homes come alive with dazzling holiday lights and decorations. Each street in the town is uniquely themed, offering a...
Bridgewater to host Pancake Dinner with Santa on Dec. 7
The Bridgewater Development Corporation’s Annual Customer Appreciation Pancake Dinner will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 with serving from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall in Bridgewater. Please plan to attend to support our community!Santa,...
Montrose celebrates “Christmas in the Valley”
A children’s pop-up Christmas play, “A Silent (Noisy) Night,” will open the first ever “Christmas in the Valley” event in Montrose on Sunday, December 15. It’s just the opening act to an evening of community fun and celebration.The play, a unique take on the Nativity...
Snow removal ordinances for Emery, Alexandria, and Hanson County
Owen Reitzel | Editor The cities of Emery and Alexandria and Hanson County each have their own snow removal policies to fit their needs. Below are the ordinances.Listed below is Emery’s snow removal Ordinance 7.601-7.603. In addition, any time there is a snow event of...
Montrose Area Foundation to host community appreciation event
In 2008, a group of visionary residents from the Montrose area came together with a mission to shape a brighter future for their community. Sixteen years later, the Montrose Area Foundation (MAF) proudly stands as a beacon of that mission, continuing to strengthen the...
Excitement builds for 2024 Alexandria Winter Festival
The Alexandria Winter Festival is fast approaching, and this year’s event promises to be a holiday celebration like no other! With a strong focus on community and family, the festival aims to bring everyone together for a weekend filled with festive fun,...
Holiday fun with Santa, pet portraits, and a bake sale at local courthouse
Area residents are invited to enjoy holiday festivities while supporting two great local causes!Mark your calendar now. On Saturday, December 7, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., bring the whole family to the McCook County Courthouse at 130 W. Essex Ave. in Salem. There, you’ll...
Future Leaders 4-H Club meets, prepares for festive activities
The Future Leaders 4-H Club met on November 17. President Luke Horstman called the meeting to order. Ellie Howard led the flag pledge while Luke Horstman led the 4-H pledge. Secretary Karlie Stiefvater led the roll call with the question of “Name one thing that you...