You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent The angel of God appeared before a childless couple, Manoah and his wife telling them they would have a son. The angel gave the wife strict instructions on how she was to care for herself: no wine and do not eat anything...
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Sen. Kolbeck and Rep. Ladner to sponsor a property tax valuation relief bill
Submitted article We can all agree that property taxes are skyrocketing! It is no longer an East River or West River issue, it’s statewide and it’s only getting worse. Many homeowners, whether they live in the city, in the county or on a farm or a ranch, have reached...
Mom’s purse
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer One of the things that I will always remember about my mom is her purse! I imagine the memory of the contents in her purse will forever stay with me. It was what my mom held closest to her, and you would rarely see her without it.From the...
State FFA champions named in Leadership Development Events
CONDUCT OF CHAPTER MEETINGS, FIRST PLACEThe Conduct of Chapter Meetings event is designed for high school freshmen to present a mock FFA meeting. Placing first was McCook Central. As pictured they are: (back, l-r) Gavin Kipp, Parker Randall, William Oyen, Tucker...
Don’t let cold and flu season knock you down; Try these 5 natural remedies
Cold and flu season are upon us, that time of year when body aches, fever, chills and nasal congestion combine and can stop you in your tracks, leaving you bedridden for days.Statistics show that the flu annually sickens millions of Americans, kills tens of thousands,...
Bridgewater area business, Innovative Ag LLC, sets itself apart with its local flavor
INNOVATIVE AG, A PIVOTAL FORCE IN THE COMMUNITYMore than just a business, Innovative Ag, located on Highway 81 east of Bridgewater, has become a pivotal force in the community, driven by a vision to be the local leader in planter technology, ag innovations, and...
Rieckman recognized with NAAE Outstanding Service Award
McCOOK CENTRAL’S RIECKMAN RECEIVES NAAE AWARDMcCook Central educator Terry Rieckman was recognized by the National Association of Agricultural Educators for his exemplary performance and dedication to agricultural education. Terry Rieckman, Salem, SD, was recognized...
CANISTOTA FESTIVAL OF TREES
Pictured here, the Scott Farm Tree is themed with Gnome for the Holidays and decorated with gnomes. CANISTOTA FESTIVAL OF TREESThis tree by the Canistota Good Samaritan Center was one of over 20 beautifully decorated and themed trees that donned the Legion during the...
Montrose Fire Dept. recieves new grass unit
The Montrose Fire Department received a brand new grass unit fire truck last week. This replaces the current grass unit which is over 20 years old. The truck, purchased under the State Bid program, was paid for by the rural fire board. The steel bed, manufactured by...
Santa Claus makes stop at Montrose Christmas Concert
The Montrose Elementary School children presented their Christmas concert on November 30. The program, under the direction of Megan Hofer and Stephanie Smith, began with the fifth grade band followed by the grade school choirs. Santa Claus arrived just after the last...
