AUTHORS TO PRESENT PROGRAM Lisa Mueller Howard and Joan Mueller Peters will present a program on August 18 in Freeman in which they will share details about their research for writing a historical fiction book about their family’s travels to Dakota Territory 150 years...
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Wearing different hats
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer What does it mean to wear different hats? Well one answer that has come to mind for me is having multiple jobs or roles. For example, “She wears many hats; she’s a doctor, a musician, and a writer”.It can also mean functioning in more than...
Oversalted
You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent Haran was the father of Lot. Sadly, Haran died in his hometown of Ur in Babylonia leaving Lot without a father. Lot was not deprived of a strong male role model when Abraham adopted him. Abraham, his family and nephew...
Do you stretch?
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Of all our cats, Marble stretches the most frequently. Every time she gets up from sleeping or relaxing, she performs a long slow stretch by reaching her front paws far out ahead of her while lowering her head...
General remarks for staying safe on a school bus
As students embark on their educational journeys, the iconic yellow school bus becomes a symbol of adventure and learning. However, it’s essential to remember that safety should be a priority on every bus ride. From the moment you step onto the bus until you arrive...
Seven local FFA Agri-scientists advance to national competition
Caleb Hoffman, Isaac Chase Joseph Van Emmerik Colton Stiefvater, Karlie Stiefvater Lauren Roling, Alyssa Roling The National FFA Agriscience Fair is for FFA members interested in the science and technology of agriculture. Students compete in one of six categories:...
Abbie Chase named National Proficiency Finalist
Abbie Chase South Dakota FFA members are being recognized for hard work and career success through the National FFA Proficiency Award program. Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs), have developed specialized...
Salem Economic Development Corporation monthly board meeting
The monthly meeting of the Salem Economic Development Corporation was held Thursday, August 1, 2024 at the Blindert Insurance Conference Room.Those in attendance were Jeremy Grady, Logan Roth, Matt Alley, Brad Kranz, Deb Cheeseman, Keith Paulson, Carla Snyders, Glenda...
Historical Society announces fall Deadwood Fund grant application deadline
The South Dakota State Historical Society announces that the applications for the next round of the Deadwood Fund grant program should be postmarked no later than October 1st for work beginning no sooner than January 1, 2025.Funding for the program is from Deadwood...
McCook Central senior to host event promoting grain bin safety
ROLING ORGANIZES GRAIN BIN SAFETY PRESENTATION Lauren Roling, an incoming senior at McCook Central, has organized a well-timed and important presentation regarding grain bin safety that will be available to everyone to attend on Saturday, August 17 at the McCook...