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...
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Kayser gives Veterans Day speech
Bridgewater-Emery’s Claire Kayser gives a speech honoring veterans on Veterans Day at the school gymnasium in Emery. (Photo/Owen Reitzel)
Montrose All-State Chorus participants
On October 26th, the Montrose Music Department sent a quartet to the All-State Chorus in Rapid City. The weekend was filled with wonderful music making with students from across the state. The final concert was held at the Monument on Saturday night. Pictured are:...
Sheriff’s officers to hold Shop With a Cop
The McCook County Sheriff’s Office is again hosting Shop With a Cop this year. It is that time of year where the Department likes to make a special effort give back to the communities.This year the McCook County Sheriff Officers will be taking four DARE essay winners...
2023 Giving Tuesday is November 28th
The Salem Area Foundation is again participating in the #SDCFGives Challenge sponsored through the South Dakota Community Foundation and South Dakota Gives. We invite you to join us in strengthening the Salem Community.Giving Tuesday is part of the National Day of...
Christmas tree permits now available
This is the time of year to celebrate old and new traditions with family and friends, like venturing into your favorite national forest to harvest your own Christmas tree. Black Hills National Forest Christmas tree permits are now available for purchase either online...
Hanson County 4-H Recognition Night held
On Sunday, November 5, 2023, the Hanson County 4-H held their annual Recognition Event at the Catholic Church in Alexandria, South Dakota. The afternoon recognized the county 4-H members for their outstanding achievements during the year in their various 4-H projects...
Snow removal ordinances revisited
Owen Reitzel | Editor With winter approaching fast, it’s time to review the ordinances that are in effect in Hanson County, Alexandria, and Emery.It is the policy of Hanson County to initiate snow removal operations to maintain traffic as long as visibility is...
Vermillion Basin Water Development District meets
The Board of Directors of the Vermillion Basin Water Development District (VBWDD) convened at 6:30 p.m. for a regular meeting at the district office in Centerville, South Dakota on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.Directors present were: Arden Abild, Area 3; Sarah Chadima,...
DWU to present Christmas musical events
Members of the Mitchell community and surrounding areas will be warmly welcomed to Dakota Wesleyan University’s holiday music events.The Ron and Sheilah Gates Department of Music will come together to perform this year’s Christmas at Dakota Wesleyan concert, “Sing We...
