You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent The Israelites brought sin upon themselves through idol worship. Israel began a vicious cycle of exchanging worship of God for their idolatry. God’s people didn’t set out to be idolaters but they intermarried with...
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Candy Cane Lane has been created in Alexandria for Christmas
ALEXANDRIA TO HOST CANDY CANE LANE 8th Street in Alexandria has been temporarily renamed Candy Cane Lane for the Christmas season. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor Eighth Street in Alexandria will be temporarily renamed Candy Cane Lane for the Christmas...
Salem among communities awarded child care grants
Recently the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) announced multiple recipients of Governor Kristi Noem’s Investment Plan for Child Care. “These grants will help parents expand their child care options,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “Our kids and grandkids...
Experience the Magic at the Festival of Trees!
Step into a winter wonderland of enchantment at the Canistota Legion Hall this Saturday, December 2nd, 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...
Salem’s Annual Hometown Christmas and Parade of Lights are here!
SANTA CLAUS TO VISIT SALEMSanta Claus will make a repeat visit again this year as he has confirmed that he’ll be here for Salem’s annual Parade of Lights this Friday evening beginning at 7:00 p.m. Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Salem Community Women, in conjunction...
Christmas Sing-A-Long in Montrose Saturday
This Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Montrose Legion there will be a free Christmas Sing-A-Long with live music sponsored by the Prairie Fire Riders chapter of The Christian Motorcyclists Association.For more info contact Linda Ruste at...
Alexandria UMC to host Winter Festival Bake Sale
In conjunction with Alexandria’s Winter Festival happening on Saturday, December 9th, the Alexandria United Methodist Church will be hosting a Bake Sale accepting free-will donations, with all proceeds going to the Hanson County Child Protection Team.We invite...
McCook Central Music Boosters to host holiday bake sale Thursday
The McCook Central Music Boosters will host their annual holiday bake sale this Thursday, November 30, 2023, in conjunction with the elementary holiday concert. The sale will start directly following the concert which is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. and continue until all...
Area schools competed in BIG Idea competition
Sixteen high school finalists have advanced to the 2023 BIG Idea Final Competition. This high school business idea competition encourages students to consider new ideas and opportunities for creating a business in their own region. All students who submitted entries...
Christmas cookies with Mrs. Claus in Salem
As part of the Salem Hometown Christmas, all are invited to decorate Christmas cookies with Mrs. Claus on December 1 in the Salem St. Mary’s Parish Hall from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.The cookie decorating event is open to all ages. A free-will donation will be collected, with...
