Owen Reitzel | Editor Long-time teacher and community member Tom Bell has been named to be the Honorary Referee at the Hanson Invitational Track Meet to be held on May 13.Bell is a native of Pennsylvania where he graduated from high school and was three-sport...
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McCook Central Preschool info: 2024-2025 school year
The McCook Central School District has begun taking names of students interested in enrolling in our preschool program for the 2024-2025 school year. We offer preschool for children ages 3 and 4 as well as a Headstart program. Children must be 3 by September 1st to...
Public notices highlight insurance companies’ financial condition
In this issue, you will find the annual publication of financial summaries of insurance companies licensed to do business in South Dakota.Insurance companies doing business in South Dakota are required by state law to publish these financial summaries each year. The...
Freeman blood drive on May 22
A LifeServe Blood Center blood drive will be held at the Freeman Community Center in Freeman, SD on Wednesday, May 22 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. We need you to save lives! Be a blood donor. To schedule an appointment call LifeServe Blood Center at 800-287-4903.This...
Locals Enjoy a Balloon Ride
Randy and JoAnn Thompson had an experience of a balloon ride last Saturday evening flown by Alex Augustad who owns and operates August Sky. The ride started at the Thompson Homestead in Montrose and landed in the area of Humboldt. The ride was amazing as the two of...
Class of 2024’s best and brightest honored
Kellen Kueter, Montrose Abby Wagner, McCook Central Alyssa Moschell, Hanson Natalie Becker, Canistota Sierra Weber, Bridgewater-Emery The Class of 2024’s best and brightest students were recognized recently at the 34th Annual Academic Excellence Recognition luncheon....
Montrose Area Foundation to consider funding requests
The Montrose Area Foundation (MAF) will conduct its Annual Meeting in early June. MAF is currently accepting grant applications. Applications can be picked up at Security State Bank or found at https://www.sdcommunityfoundation.org. Applications must be submitted to a...
Rep. Peterson announces re-election campaign for District 19 House
REP. DREW PETERSON This week, Rep. Drew Peterson officially announced his bid for reelection for District 19 House of Representatives. Drew is a diversified ag producer - one of only 13 in our state legislature and has served in the House of Representatives since...
Get your Salem city-wide rummage to the paper
Troy Schwans | Editor If you are having a rummage sale in the city of Salem or near-by rural area during the Salem Chamber of Commerce’s city-wide rummage on Thursday, May 16 and/or Friday, May 17, the Salem Chamber of Commerce would like to help you advertise your...
Local students graduate from Southeast Technical College
Student News Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls, SD, congratulates these area students earning their AAS, diploma and certificates on May 3, 2024.-Rachel Jung of Salem has earned the Diploma in Licensed Practical Nursing.-Austin Kiggins of Monroe has earned...