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You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent Habakkuk lived in Judah, Israel’s southern kingdom. It was a time of idolatry and injustice and a rising threat from the Babylonians. Habakkuk who penned his self-named book knew God is good yet there was so much evil in...

Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent From the archives: Our cat Smoke usually joins us in the kitchen when we’re preparing meals. While I get something out of the refrigerator, he strategically places himself so that I will see him as I return to...

The September 2024 meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was opened in regular form by President Shawn Giesler followed by prayer from Chaplain Lynn Gottlob. The Unit held the “Draping of the Charter” for our deceased member Gen Blindert. Roll Call had 8 members...

Carla Snyders | NCP Writer On Monday, the last day of September, phones nationwide with Verizon went down! Out of the blue, my phone was suddenly useless as I could not call out or text message.For a short time, I felt the weird sense of what it must be like to be cut...

National Fire Prevention Week, observed each year in early October, plays a crucial role in promoting fire safety and prevention across the country. Established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, this week-long event raises awareness about fire hazards and...

By Daniel Anderson, Cy-Fair Fire Department October is Fire Prevention Month. Here are some tips on one of the most important things you can have in your home: properly working smoke alarms.While fire safety is important all year, Fire Prevention Month is the perfect...

Hunting season is here, and with both big game and small game seasons opening across the state, we wanted to share a few reminders on ways to prevent fire when out in the field this fall.Conditions across much of the state have been dry in recent weeks, and this has...

The Salem High School Class of 1974 held their 50-year class reunion during Homecoming festivities in Salem on September 20, 2024. A large number of class members were in attendance including: (back row, l-r) Keith Reif, Tim Forster, Tom Gottlob, Doug Matzke, Jeff...

McCook County for Life would like to invite everyone to attend their next meeting on Monday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m., at St. Mary’s Hall in Salem to listen to Jenn Lee from South Dakota Right to Life.Jenn Lee is the Associate Director of South Dakota Right to Life and...