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Insights from your McCook Central School Board

The board approved a facility assessment that will review and prioritize the areas of the school that are deteriorating or in need of updates. This assessment is designed to give the school district guidance and advice on what projects are an immediate need and which...

Montrose Booster Club to host Homecoming Tailgate

The Montrose Booster Club will be hosting the Homecoming Tailgate on Friday, September 20th. We would like to extend an invitation to all MCM fans to attend!The tailgate will begin at 5:00 p.m. just outside the gates of the football stadium in Salem. Food will be...

Kranz re-elected to SDN Communications Board of Managers

Heather Kranz The SDN Communications Board of Managers re-elected TrioTel Communications General Manager and CEO Heather Kranz to serve another one-year term during its recent annual meeting.Kranz has been the General Manager and CEO of TrioTel, based in Salem, since...

What is National Farm Safety and Health Week

National Farm Safety and Health Week is an annual observance dedicated to promoting safety and health awareness among farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers. Typically held in the third week of September, this event has its roots in 1944, when President Franklin...

Tips for safer farming

Tractor accidents, grain entrapment and injuries from ornery livestock are just some of the dangers agricultural workers face every day. In fact, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health says agriculture is one of the most hazardous industries in the...

Plan for the unexpected

Sara Stadem | NCP Editor National Farm Safety and Health Week is a week that focuses on raising awareness about the safety and health of those that work in agriculture. This year, National Farm Safety and Health Week runs from September 15-21, with this year featuring...

Electrocution can be a serious problem on U.S. farms

Electrocution incidents can happen any time in a seemingly safe and tranquil setting. Farms and ranches are no exception!The simple movement of a portable grain auger from one bin to another can have tragic results if the individuals involved are not extremely...

Streff Family Corn Maze welcomes fun seekers

SALEM AREA CORN MAZE OPENS FOR TWO WEEKENDS Andrew Streff stands proudly in the corn maze he created this year on the Streff Family Farm. Starting this weekend, September 7th and 8th, and continuing next weekend, September 14th and 15th, visitors are welcome to...

CWO (Retired) Knox Receives Distinguished Flying Cross

On Thursday, August 29, 2024, Chief Warrant Officer (Retired) John Michael Knox (right), formerly of Montrose and now residing in Hartford, was honored in a special presentation ceremony at the Montrose American Legion. During the ceremony, he received the prestigious...