“Cinderellas” from throughout the region will converge in Mitchell on February 1 for a free prom dress giveaway.The 14th annual Glass Slipper will be held that Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at RiverTree Church, 601 N. Sanborn Blvd., Mitchell.“Our mission is...
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BRIDGEWATER FIRE DEPARTMENT WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS
The Bridgewater Fire Department would like to welcome three new firefighters to their squad. They are Ethan Roebuck, Bennett Guenther, and Landon Hofer.
Freeman community blood drive – A huge success!
We are excited to share the incredible results of our recent Freeman Community Blood Drive. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we registered 20 donors and collected 20 units of blood, which will directly benefit up to 60 patients.A heartfelt thank-you goes to...
Student News
Nicole Waldner named to SNHU President’s ListNicole Waldner of Salem has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU, Manchester, NH) Fall 2024 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned...
From the South Dakota House
By Rep. Drew Peterson Hello District 19 –As we wrap up week one of the historic 100th Legislative Session, I want to provide an update on what’s happening in Pierre, along with a little insight into my background and the experiences that helped shape my values. I plan...
Living by faith
You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent None of us were alive when God created the heavens and the earth. We were also not around when Jesus was born, or at His crucifixion, His resurrection and ascension. Since we were not witnesses do we need proof these...
The quiet virtue of temperance
Reflections on Faith & Community By Rev. Jerry Bertelson Life has a way of stretching us thin, with endless opportunities to overdo it in areas like work, food, spending, talking, and more. In the midst of these pressures, the virtue of temperance quietly calls us...
Do you enjoy life or remain unhappy?
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Vacuuming is considered a necessary evil. I consider it necessary, and my cats think it’s evil. When I vacuum, Boris watches warily from a cat bed high off the floor. Marble waits until I enter the room she’s...
My good old days
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer My apologies to the older folks we used to judge for eating dinner at 5 and being in bed by 9. I think these guys were really onto something.Going back in time to the good old days reminded me that there were odd memories that have somehow...
From the Senate Chambers
By Kyle Schoenfish | District 19 Senator Week 1 ReportSouth Dakota’s One Hundredth Legislative Session began Tuesday, January 14. I am honored to return to Pierre as your District 19 Senator. The District will again have strong team of representation as I look forward...