There will be a blood drive on Thursday, December 5 from 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m. at the Salem American Legion Post #140 hall. You can contact Cheryl D. at 605-770-6485 or go online to Vitalant.org to make an appointment.Montrose will also be hosting a blood drive on...
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Salem’s Hometown Christmas Parade of Lights set to sparkle on December 6th Salem Community Women, in partnership with the Salem Chamber of Commerce and First Dakota National Bank, is excited to host the annual Parade of Lights at their Hometown Christmas on Friday,...
McCook County Sheriff’s Office hosts holiday shopping for families in need
The McCook County Sheriff’s Office will be taking DARE program essay winners from McCook County schools Christmas shopping with officers in early December. The event will provide gifts for four families in need, aiming to create a memorable and joyful Christmas for...
McCook County welcomes decorators for “Christmas at the Courthouse”
Christmas at the Courthouse is open to any business, club, organization, or family in McCook County that would like to decorate a tree in the courthouse in Salem. There is no cost to do this, it is for the community to share the holiday spirit.We ask that all trees be...
Alexandria Feather Party Held
A table full of raffle prizes were won at the Alexandria Legion Post #15, Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion annual Feather Party fundraiser held on Friday November 15. (Photo/Owen Reitzel)
Do you like things to be “just so?”
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Our cats are accustomed to a routine. Before their first meal of the day and their last meal at night, I comb them. They each sit by their empty bowls until every cat has been combed.The other night I was in a...
Will life ever get better
You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent We can trust Jesus with our suffering because He knows exactly what we’re experiencing. Jesus promises to meet all our needs, Philippians 4:19 says, “This same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from His...
Fighting the Good Fight
Reflections on Faith & Community by Rev. Jerry Bertelson I’m not typically a fan of boxing, but at 11:00 p.m. this past Friday night, my internal clock—my circadian rhythm—stirred me awake just in time to catch the match between YouTube sensation Jake Paul and...
The greatest gift I ever received
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer With the Holidays just weeks away I start to reminisce about gifts and gift-giving this year. I imagine it happens sooner or later when we all get to that pivotal realization that there is no easy answer to the Perfect Gift.My kids are...
East River deer season opens this weekend; hunters and motorists need to stay sharp
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor According to the South Dakota Department of Game Fish and Parks, in the 1900’s hunting seasons established by the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks Commission allowed deer populations to recover from historic lows. Deer...