The next Freeman community blood drive through LifeServe is scheduled for Wednesday, November 22, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Freeman Community Center. To schedule an appointment call LifeServe Blood Center at 800-287-4903.This blood drive is sponsored by...
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Future leaders 4-H Club meets
The Future Leaders 4-H Club met on November 12th. President Maria Addy called the meeting to order. Cash Koch led the flag pledge while Levi Horstman led the 4-H pledge. Secretary Karlie Stiefvater led roll call with the question, “Name something you’re thankful for”,...
Benefit planned for Jim Tuschen family
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Friends, family, and community members are joining together to support Salem resident Jim Tuschen and his family after Tuschen suffered a medical condition in August. A benefit is being planned for Friday, December 15, 2023 beginning at...
Area FFA members recognized at National FFA Convention
Students flooded the city of Indianapolis with an attendance of 72,956 for National FFA Convention November 1-4 as they attended workshops, competed in different events, and heard messages from keynote speakers.SD FFA members and agricultural educators represented our...
Salem Economic Development Corporation seeks new board member
The SEDC Board of Directors is looking to add a new member to their organization’s board of directors.The organization has three main goals: increase housing availability, market the industrial park to new businesses, and determine solutions to improve childcare in...
Seven enter South Dakota Amateur Baseball
2023 SD BASEBALL HALL OF FAME CLASSThe newly inducted members of the 2023 SD Baseball Hall of Fame are: (l-r) Gene Danielsen - Salem, Dan O’Neill – Martin, Wayne Johnson – Martin, Orv Harmdierks – Alpena, Nick Ernster – Emery, and Ron Miller – Canova, along with John...
Augustana Honor Band showcases exceptional talent in two-day event
McCOOK CENTRAL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN AUGUSTANA HONOR BANDParticipating from McCook Central in the Augustana Honor Band this weekend in Sioux Falls is: (l-r) Joseph Grady, Makenna Sculley, Lauren Roling, Madison Lauck, Karlie Stiefvater, and Jackson Schmidt. Not...
Cade Awarded Lifetime Service to Music Education Achievement Award
South Dakota Music Education Past President Kim Bruguier, left, of Mitchell presented Charlyse Cade of Sioux Falls, formerly of Salem, with the Lifetime Service to Music Education Achievement Award Saturday, October 28, 2023, during the South Dakota High School...
Demolition of Ortman Hotel in Canistota
A historic and significant landmark in the city of Canistota stands no more as the demolition of the Ortman Hotel started this week. The building has been around for nearly a century hosting numerous guests over the years, especially the many in town for chiropractic...
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...
