ANDAL RECEIVES OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARD Salem resident and McCook County 4-H volunteer Hope Andal (center) was recognized at this year’s South Dakota State Fair in Huron as an “Outstanding Volunteer” for her 28 years of service with the 4-H program. DETERS GIRLS...
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SOS emphasizes safeguards built into SD election process
As South Dakota prepares for the November 5th General Election, Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson emphasizes the robust security measures and safeguards that protect the integrity of the state’s elections.“South Dakota takes election security seriously,” said...
State Historical Society offers property tax moratorium
South Dakota State Historical Society officials remind property owners that November 1 is the deadline to apply for the State Property Tax Moratorium.This eight-year moratorium applies to restoration and rehabilitation work completed on historic properties during the...
General Election voter registration deadline approaching
SD Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson encourages all eligible South Dakotans to register to vote ahead of the November 5, 2024 General Election. The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming election is 5:00 p.m. local time on October 21, 2024.“Voting is the...
The Cowgirls of McCook County: A rodeo way of life
MICHAELA McCORMICK TAYLOR McGREGOR SIERRA McGREGOR Carla Snyders | NCP Writer For Michaela McCormick and sisters Taylor and Sierra McGregor, rodeo is more than just a sport—it’s a lifestyle. These “Hometown Cowgirls” have each carved their own path in the rodeo world,...
Meet the crew of “The Special” during National Newspaper Week
NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK CELEBRATED As “The Special” celebrates National Newspaper Week we’d like to acknowledge all the people that go into making a weekly newspaper including our journalism students at the area high schools. Pictured here are the McCook Central...
Tom’s Auto Clinic celebrates 45 years in business
CELEBRATING 45 YEARS IN BUSINESS Tom Steilen, owner of Tom’s Auto Clinic in Alexandria, stands next to a repair he’s making on a pickup as he celebrates 45 years being in business. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor Tom’s Auto Clinic, a long-time staple at the...
American Legion Post 140 to launch Sons of the American Legion Squadron
DEMONSTRATING THE CDL SIMULATOR AT BRIDGEWATER-EMERY SCHOOL Bridgewater-Emery Industrial Arts instructor Griff VanLeur demonstrates the new CDL simulator recently received thanks to a grant from the State of South Dakota. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) American Legion Post 140...
Future Leaders 4-H Club kicks off new year
The Future Leaders 4-H club met on October 6 to begin their new 4-H year. President Maria Addy called the meeting to order. Paul Westhoff led the flag pledge while Charlee Koch led the 4-H pledge. Secretary Karlie Stiefvater led the roll call with the question of...
95th birthday card shower
Lorraine Erickson is celebrating her 95th birthday on October 21st, 2024.Her family invites you to join us in the celebration with a Card Shower. Cards may be sent to Lorraine Erickson, Grandview Assisted Living, 951 N. Main, Apt. 107, Bridgewater, SD 57319.
