CANISTOTA MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE WREATH BEARERS Wreath bearers at this year’s Canistota Memorial Day service were: (l-r) Adelaide Dawson, Isabella Globke, Felicia Addy and Annaliese Dawson. Canistota held Memorial Day services under the direction of Commander John...
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Emery’s Fun Days celebration is this Saturday
Owen Reitzel | Editor The annual Fun Days celebration is this Saturday, June 14, in Emery for the 14th year.Each year, community groups come together to organize different activities throughout the day’s schedule.Schedule of Events:9:00 a.m. – Volleyball Tournament...
McCook County 4-H Horse Show set for June 14
Local youth, adults, and horse enthusiasts alike are invited to attend the annual McCook County 4-H Horse Show, scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Stone Pony Arena in Salem. The event kicks off at 9:00 a.m., and organizers say everyone is welcome to attend...
The power of presence
Reflections on Faith & Community Rev. Jerry Bertelson “And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.” – John 1:14We live in an age of instant connection with messages sent in...
A life exposed
You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent It was early morning and Jesus was once again back at the Temple. A crowd gathered around Him and He sat down to teach. The Pharisees interrupted Jesus bringing a woman caught in adultery but failed to bring the man. The...
Lost?
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Jet was a small, black, sickly stray cat who quickly became a beloved member of our family 24 years ago. Jet was playful and friendly with all of our cats and strangers. Jet darted outdoors at every opportunity...
Maybe
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer Maybe we are supposed to meet the wrong people before meeting the right one so that when we finally meet the right person, we will know how to be grateful for that gift.Maybe it is true that we don’t know what we have got until we lose it,...
Pierre Creek Trail Riders Horse Show
Duane “Radar” Putzier rides men’s barrels to open the horse show season by the Pierre Creek Trail Riders in Alexandria on Sunday June 1.
Southeastern Electric Cooperative holds successful Annual Meeting
The annual membership meeting of Southeastern Electric Cooperative (SEC) was held at Freeman High School in Freeman, South Dakota, on June 5, 2025.Over 650 members enjoyed a meal of roast beef and pork loin catered by Central Catering and attended the business...
Operation Round-Up awards $12,800 to community projects
Small change continues to make a big difference in local communities. Central Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round-Up board of trustees recently approved $12,800 in grants for community projects.Operation Round-Up is powered by cooperative members who voluntarily...