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Canistota Lions Club honors decades of dedicated community service

RECOGNIZED FOR YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE Canistota Lions Club President Jeff Merrill (left) presents certificates to Wayne Ortman (center) and Keith Ligtenberg (right) for their years of service to the Canistota Lions Club. The two men recognized were among a group...

Discussion begins on possible ambulance district in Hanson and Davison

DISCUSSION HELD REGARDING POSSIBLE AMBULANCE DISTRICT From left to right, Mitchell City Administrator Stephanie Ellwein, Mitchell Fire & EMS Chief Dan Pollreisz, and Part-Time EMS Amy Storm lead a news conference to discuss a possible Ambulance District for Hanson...

Hanson County gets tracks for UTV through grant

GRANT MONEY HELPS FIT COUNTY’S UTV WITH TRACKS FOR WINTER MONTHS Thanks to a grant, Hanson County received tracks for their UTV that now can be used during the winter season. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor Two years ago, Hanson County received a Utility...

Salem and Montrose blood drives planned

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...

Enjoy a community Christmas in Montrose December 15

Searching for a fun and meaningful way to celebrate the Christmas season? Look no further than downtown Montrose on Sunday, December 15.“Christmas in the Valley” is an event planned to bring our community together with everything Christmas: children taking part in the...

Excitement builds for 2024 Alexandria Winter Festival

The Alexandria Winter Festival is fast approaching, and this year’s event promises to be a holiday celebration like no other! With a strong focus on community and family, the festival aims to bring everyone together for a weekend filled with festive fun,...

Festival of Trees brings holiday magic to Canistota Saturday

Step into a winter wonderland of enchantment at the Canistota Legion Hall this Saturday, December 7th, as we present the most awaited event of the season—the Festival of Trees! This year, prepare to be dazzled by a festive spectacle featuring beautifully adorned...

Santa Claus to be in Spencer Saturday, Dec. 21

Spencer community and children of all ages, please come to the Spencer Event Center at 620 Cordo St. in Spencer on Saturday, December 21, 2024. There will be an open house from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with lunch being served! Also, Santa Claus will be there from 12:00...