Troy Schwans | Managing Editor It’s that time of year again when we “spring ahead” and lose an hour of sleep. At 2:00 a.m. this Sunday, we’ll move our clocks forward to 3:00 a.m., shifting an hour of daylight from morning to evening.Fortunately, most of our...
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Bingo for a cause: Unite Church hosts fundraiser to pay off school lunch bills
The community is coming together for a night of fun and philanthropy as Unite Church in Salem hosts a Bingo Night fundraiser on March 15, 2025. This event aims to unite the community while supporting a worthy cause: paying off school lunch bills for local...
Card of Thanks
With heart felt appreciation and thankfulness to my customers, community, friends and family for your support with the loss of my sister Elaine. The many condolences, cards, phone calls, flowers and sympathies meant a lot to me during this time of loss. Thank you so...
Birthday card shower for Ron and Mary Feterl
Ron and Mary’s family request a card shower for their birthdays. Ron will soon be turning 90 and Mary will soon be 91.Cards can be mailed to: Ron & Mary Feterl, 3412 W. Ralph Rogers Rd., Apt. AL 131, Sioux Falls, SD 57108.
Betty Eilts 85th birthday open house
Betty Eilts will celebrate her 85th birthday with an open house, March 16, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Emery. Betty’s birthday is March 20.Cards may be sent to Betty Eilts, PO Box 300, Bridgewater SD 57319.
McCook County Pro Pheasant to hold annual banquet
The McCook County Pro Pheasants club will again be hosting their annual banquet. However, with the unavailability of facilities in Salem since the new community center isn’t ready yet, this year’s banquet will again be held at the Wieman Auction Facility located at...
Eich Family Celebrates Five Generations
Myron and Margaret Eich (back left), Salem, along with their descendants, are happy to celebrate five generations! Also pictured is Steve Eich (back right) and Becky Nelson, Brady Nelson, and Aubrey Nelson.
Homeowners reminded of the owner-occupied property tax relief deadline
If you purchased a home before November 1, 2024, you may be eligible for owner-occupied property tax designation, which could provide property tax relief. The deadline to apply for owner-occupied classification is March 15.Any South Dakotan who owned and occupied a...
Montrose to hold blood drive
Did you know that only 3% of the population donates blood? Are you among that percent? If you aren’t, could you please help by donating at the Montrose High School on Wednesday, March 12? The National Honor Society will be hosting a drive from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the...
Bridgewater-Emery School to hold preschool screenings
The Bridgewater-Emery School District, in cooperation with the Cornbelt Educational Cooperative and Head Start, is pleased to announce a preschool screening scheduled for March 24, 2025 for all children ages 3 to 5 years old.The Birth to 3 Coordinator will not be...