By John Andrews Many years ago I went to an amateur baseball game at Watertown Stadium. It was my first time there, but it didn’t take long to sense that the place held some historical significance. I didn’t know it then, but the stadium is part of the lasting legacy...
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Cutting Social Security will make me lose my home!
Social Security Matters Dear Rusty: Politicians are talking about taking money from Social Security, but I need that money to support my daughter and pay for my home. I’m a widow, and my husband passed in 2017. I’ll lose my home if my Social Security benefits are cut....
Protecting your items – and the earth – when moving
Moving is a big job – and it can be a wasteful one, too, considering all of the packing material required. Make moving more sustainable with these eco-friendly tips:Space Saving: Using thinner sustainable wrapping to secure your breakables avoids the need for excess...
A long list of upgrades has made Salem’s baseball field a premier venue
SALEM’S CUB FIELD HAS HAD MAJOR IMPROVEMENTSIn the last 10+ years, the baseball field on the northeast edge of Salem has undergone extensive remodels and upgrades. These renovations have allowed the Salem community to host numerous tournaments over the years, along...
Hanson County Sheriff’s office has new safety vests
DEPUTY DISPLAYS NEW LIT LED GLOWING SAFETY VESTHanson County Chief Deputy Mike Brown shows off one of the new Lit LED glowing vests that the sheriff’s department now sports. The vests are much more highly visible than traditional reflective vests making them more...
Benefit planned for Jim Tuschen family
Jim Tuschen Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Friends, family, and community members are joining together to support Salem resident Jim Tuschen and his family after Tuschen suffered a medical condition in August. A benefit is being planned for Friday, December 15, 2023...
Montrose High School Class of 1963 gathers
MONTROSE CLASS OF ’63 CELEBRATES 60TH REUNIONThe Montrose High School Class of 1963 celebrated their 60th high school reunion at the Legion Hall in Montrose this past Saturday. Those pictured are: (back, l-r) Tom Gordon, Mike O’Hara; (middle) Kathleen (Gill) Fox, Judy...
Hanson NHS holds annual induction ceremony
MUDDER IS KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT NHS CEREMONYKeynote speaker at the Hanson School’s National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, Kendra Mudder, (fourth from the left, front) is surrounded by Hanson School’s National Honor Society members for 2023-24. Owen Reitzel | Editor...
Salem Chamber businesses to sponsor Holiday Giveaway
Troy Schwans | Editor Don’t look now, but the holidays aren’t that far away and the Salem, SD Chamber of Commerce and member businesses are gearing up for their annual Holiday Giveaway!In past years, the Chamber and its members have given away hams and turkeys, but...
Future Leaders 4-H Club meets
The Future Leaders 4-H club met on October 22nd. President Maria Addy called the meeting to order. Alyssa Roling led the flag pledge while Lauren Roling led the 4-H pledge. Secretary Karlie Stiefvater led roll call with the question, “Name your favorite color”, with...