The theme for July’s Salem SD Chamber Downtown Market was “America” as was evident at the Bike Parade. The kids participating showed their American spirit as they decked out their bikes with red, white, and blue. They had a blast picking out their decorations and...
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Life is better in the pool
SUMMERTIME MEANS POOL TIMESalem, Montrose, Canistota, and Emery all have municipal swimming pools, and all are popular attractions this time of year. Pictured here is the Salem swimming pool. Carla Snyders | NCP Writer As the summer finally heats up, so does the Salem...
Remembering the Cold War era and South Dakota’s involvement
Troy Schwans | NCP Managing Editor Many of us in our 40’s and older will remember the term “Cold War.” The Cold War was a time of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies between 1945 and 1991. The US and its...
Pulse signs autographs at downtown market
Salem’s standout athlete attended last week’s Salem SD Chamber Downtown Market and visited with attendees while displaying her winning hardware from her track career. She most recently attended the Olympic Trials where she was a participant in the Women’s 400m...
SD Health Department issues mosquito control advisory post-flooding
Many mosquitoes fly over green grass field The South Dakota Department of Health is advising residents to take proactive steps to reduce mosquito populations following recent floods in several southeastern counties. The excess water from flooding creates ideal...
Night at the Park fun
Jeff VanLeur pushes his grandson on the swings during Night in the Park in Emery last week. (Photo/Owen Reitzel)
Freeman community blood drive July 24
There will be a Freeman community blood drive on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Freeman Community Center, sponsored by Freeman Regional Health Services. To schedule an appointment call LifeServe Blood Center at 800-287-4903.
Canistota Sport Days is happening right now!
CANISTOTA SPORT DAYS PARADE GRAND MARSHALS This year the Grand Marshals of the Canistota Sport Days Parade, scheduled for Saturday, July 13 at 11:00 a.m. on Canistota’s Main Street, are Rich and Dawn Becker. The Beckers have lived in Canistota since the fall of 1986...
Beach becomes 4-H Educator for Hanson County
HANSON COUNTY 4-H EDUCATOR Emery resident Kyle Beach is the new Hanson County 4-H Educator. Owen Reitzel | Editor Kyle Beach, of Emery, has been named as the new 4-H Educator for Hanson County. This position had been called 4-H Advisor previously.Hanson County was...
Salem, SD Chamber of Commerce July Yard of the Month
The Salem, SD Chamber of Commerce has announced their “Yard of the Month” in Salem for the month of June. The Bill and Linda Roth residence, 301 E. Washington Ave., is this month’s winner of the “Yard of the Month”. Congratulations to the Roths! The Roth’s hard work...