Just under twenty kids from most of the schools in McCook County were on hand last week Wednesday evening for the McCook County Wildlife Club’s annual Take-A-Kid Fishing event at Lake Vermillion. Despite a very breezy wind from the northwest, the kids were able to...
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‘Tis the season for ticks
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Now that summer is officially here, we tend to enjoy the outdoors more, but there are some precautionary measures that we need to take if we want to safely enjoy our beautiful outdoors.Of course we need to protect ourselves from...
Fun Days Held in Emery
The Annual Emery Fun Days was held last weekend. Among the many activities and things to do attendees had the opportunity to enjoy some food at both the Saturday morning “Breakfast in the Park” and again in the evening as a community picnic was held. MANY ACTIVITIES...
Salem Legion to hold flag retirement ceremony Friday
Frank J. Brune American Legion Post 140 of Salem will be hosting a Flag Retirement Ceremony on Friday, June 14th behind the American Legion at 6:00 p.m.The public is encouraged to attend and bring any unserviceable flags along for proper retirement. This will be the...
Insights from your McCook Central School Board
1. The McCook Central School District Open Houses were well attended, with great discussion and conversation. There was a presentation about the potential projects, followed by a tour of the facilities. We are asking residents consider adding classrooms, updating the...
Montrose Class of 1969 Holds Reunion
The Montrose Class of 1969 held its 55th Class Reunion on Saturday, June 8 at the Brewery in Salem. SD. A wonderful time with good humor and good memories entertained the group who gathered. They are: (standing, l-r) Jeff DeBates, Dan Smith, Dale Painter, Jane...
Second annual Prairie Pride Chiropractic 5K Run & Walk coming
On your marks, get set, GO! This year will mark the second annual Prairie Pride Chiropractic 5K Run & Walk in Alexandria. Challenge your fitness by entering! This event is in conjunction with the Alexandria Fire Department’s Car Show and Little Tikes Fun Day on...
McCook County 4-H Horse Show June 14
The annual McCook County 4-H Horse Show will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024 at Stone Pony Arena in Salem beginning at 10:00 a.m.Concessions will be selling grilled hamburgers and hot dogs from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Everyone is welcome!
Notice to Salem residents regarding animals
Notice to Salem residents: The City often receives complaints on dogs running at large, dogs barking, etc. The following are a few sections of the City of Salem Compiled Ordinances – Title 5.02 Animals – in which the City has received complaints (sections are...
A father’s love!
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer June is here and with that said we are here to show all the dads some well-deserved love! It is definitely hard to put into words to describe how important dads are to us, but I am going to give it a shot!Just imagine being out in the middle...