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Celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month Every February, dental professionals, educators, and families across the United States come together to celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM). This annual observance shines a spotlight on the...

Road closure notice near Bridgewater

The McCook County Highway Department will be closing 431st Ave. between SD Hwy. 262 and SD Hwy. 42 beginning March 1st for a bridge replacement project. This is west of Bridgewater. A detour will be set up and the closure will be expected to last until September 15th.

Open House Baby Shower

Please join us to celebrate Heather (Mead) and Baby Plueger on Saturday, February 24 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at The Crayon Box, 321 E. Brown Ave., Salem. Snacks and games will be provided.Join the fun! We will have a diaper raffle. Bring a pack of diapers, any size, for...

USDA now accepting farm loan payments online

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced recently that most farm loan borrowers will soon be able to make payments to their direct loans online through the Pay My Loan feature on farmers.gov in early February. Pay My Loan is part of a broader effort by...

McCook Central preschool and kindergarten screenings planned

The McCook Central School District, in cooperation with the Cornbelt Educational Cooperative and Head Start, is pleased to announce a preschool screening scheduled for March 19th and 20th, 2024 for all children ages 3 to 5 years old.If you have a child between the...

Jackley warns about Medicare telephone scam

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning the public to be careful about telephone calls they receive threatening to take away a person’s Medicare benefits.The South Dakota Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division has received calls from citizens...

Practical DIY projects to complete over a winter weekend

While many home renovation projects are best tackled during the warmer months, there are specific minor repairs and tasks that are important to address in winter.These quick projects are easy to complete in a weekend and will make for a more cozy, organized winter...

Secretary of State’s Office issues statement on ballot measures

SD Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson would like to provide important information regarding the ballot measure petitions that are currently being circulated around the state.There are eight statewide ballot measures for which petitions may be circulated: “An...

It never gets old

Carla Snyders | NCP Writer There are some things in life that I believe, “Never Get Old!”A song by Vince Gill that I took the time to listen to hit home for me. Some of the lyrics go like this: “Have you ever seen a baby walk for the first time? When that baby smiles...

What are your most fun memories?

Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Imperfections are sometimes the most memorable things about loved ones, places, and events. We recently reminisced about our late cat Ori. Some of those fun memories were centered on her imperfections.Although...